Casa Gitana Guest House

The comfiest beds! Had the best nights sleep in what was described as a ‘tent’ private room - but they’re more rooms than tents! All very clean, safe and great amenities, including free coffee. Lovely common area. A great place to stay post hike I reckon.
Carlos is the most welcoming, kind and helpful host I’ve met on my travels 🙏🏼 thank you!

Lovely guesthouse with a chilled & warm vibe to it. Beautiful courtyard full of beautiful fallen petals. Really clean rooms and bathrooms, really comfortable bed. Loved the colourful decor. Friendly greeting and very helpful service from Carlos. Highly recomend staying here

If you like to stay next to the center of Antigua in a really nice, simple and relaxed place with the most nicest and attentive host - than Casa Gitana is the right place for you!
The welcome at the reception was very friendly and warm. Carlos speaks really good English and explains you a lot about Antigua - especially about the local things, shops and restaurants and he is always there to answer any questions you may have. He organized us the trip to Acatenango and knew our names from the first moment we arrived. The Hostel is nice, simple and quiet. Towels are provided and the bathrooms are cleaned frequently. In the morning, there is always free tea and coffee and filtered water. There is also a well-equipped kitchen that you can use. There is a cosy seating area in the inner courtyard. The centre is only a few minutes' walk away and the rooms are quietly located in the backyard.
It is a simple place and it‘s the opposite of anonymous because Carlos takes his time and always tries to fulfill your wishes.

The price-performance ratio is great and Carlos is an incredibly nice and courteous host. We would recommend the hotel at any time! Thank you Carlos for the relaxing stay! Hope to come back soon.

Carlos is the best host you could imagine. He is helpful, takes care about everything and knows the best spots around. Casa Guitana is a place where you feel welcome. And also very clean. Thank you Carlos for the great stay :)

Great place at a great price! Carlos is very helpful and friendly. The place is clean, there's free coffee always on the pot, and a great location. Highly recommend!

One of the best hostels I’ve stayed at for the competitive price. Very comfortable and accommodating with all the essential facilities. 10/10

Casa Gitana has been such a great experience for us. We arrived with our backpacks and were welcomed by Carlos. Seeing we were new with the neighborhood of Antigua, he took the time to show us sooo many good tips around town, with his homemade map of Antigua. He does understand not every tourist has the budget to pay excessive amounts for activities, and will tell you all the best places to go. The hostel has a very nice shared kitchen, warm showers, coffee in the morning, and more. Everything to feel at home. Would come back here anytime!

I booked for a week and extended for another. Gitana is beautifully located in a calm part of town. Walking to the main square only takes a few minutes. Carlos, the owner, calls guests by first name the moment you walk in and I immediately felt welcome and at home. He sweeps the hostel grounds from leaves 3-4 times every day because "I'd like people to see how beautiful this time of year is here". Although it's a small place I made friends whom I spent time with both at Gitana and around bars and restaurants in Antigua. Carlos - thanks for everything!

We stayed here for three nights and had very good stay. The hostel is clean and located in a quiet part of the city, but still close to everything. The host, Carlos, is amazing. He gave great recommendations and helped us with booking affordable tours.

Absolutely wonderful stay. Carlos, the owner, is one of the kindest and most hospital guys I've met during my time in Central America. He provides great information for anything you need and is always eager to make your stay that much more comfortable. Casa Gitana is located in the south of Antigua and is only a few minutes walk to the center. The rooms and facilities are also great. In some places in the hostel the wifi is a little spotty, but overall it works great as well. Overall a wonderful stay and would recommend anyone to stay at Casa Gitana!

A lovely place to stay in Antigua with a calm, colorful and luxuriant garden. This very well located hostel is clearly a very good option, for a quit reasonable price.
You have to know that the Casa Gitana is nothing without Carlos, fully dedicated to his hostel. He will book, organise and supervise your excursions, and give you the best advices to make your stay as nice as possible.
In short, I would recommend everyday this place to anyone who want to cross by Antigua
Antoine and Hung

Absolutely fantastic place to relax. Carlos is the most helpful host I have ever come across. For trips or transport he will only put you in touch with reputable, and good providers.

We are a couple and just needed a simple place to call home close to town. It was perfect.

The property has a kitchen and is not rushed or loud.

Carlos the manager is super helpful. It's a cheap but chill hostel, offering free towels, shower and toilets public and in the rooms.
The place in it self is super warm with plants and flowers everywhere! I really recommend it, we booked the volcano de fuego trek from there and it was great!

This is a small hostel which is quiet. It is located about a five minute walk from the central park or the main square. My private room was clean and the shared bathroom was clean. The owner Carlos is super friendly and speaks very good English so there is no communication issues. He will set up shuttles to other destinations, etc. I had a very nice stay here.

Amazing place to stay. Carlos is one of the friendliest host I ever had. The rooms are basic but you have all what you need. The terrace in the back is ideal to also work with your laptop. There are 2 good and stable Wi-Fis available. The free coffee and tea are amazing and there is also hot showers available :)

What a great hostel! Such a relaxing atmosphere. There is a good kitchen with nice equipment. The front yard has tables to take Spanish classes and to hang out. The back deck has tables and couches to hang out and meet people. I was trapped in Antigua because of lockdown and stayed here for 5 months. I became friends with the owner Carlos and he is a very honorable and friendly man. He knew that I was having some stress and difficulties due to the neverending lockdown and he made sure I always had something to eat and everything I needed. He grilled in the front yard and shared his meals with me. I have stayed at many hostels and this one will always be in my memories. Thanks, Carlos! I miss you!

You don't stay at Casa Gitana, but at Carlos's. This man is the place. He embodies everything that is good about humans and deserves much more credit for this. He made our stay in Guatemala that much easier, and will tell you where to go, where the good deals are, how to avoid getting scammed. He's that accommodating. He also offered a free night to us which was immensely generous. Hasta pronto Carlos, y muchas gracias!!

The owner must be the most honest person I've met in my life. Lovely backpacker hostel with a nice courtyard and kitchen. Very quiet when I was there and well located.

I don't even know how to say thank you. Carlos is a brilliant host and made our stay here one worth returning to and recommending highly. I haven't stayed in a more welcoming hostel. Carlos is a magnificent host with a lot of patients to have put up with us. Thankyou.

Carlos was brilliant, and without his advice I would have wasted a lot of time and money trying to figure out the city myself. Rooms were clean and hostel had a nice quiet vibe.