La Aurora Airport: where to stay, areas and recommended hotels

La Aurora airport is inside Zona 13, just minutes from downtown: anyone with only one night or an early-morning departure can stay literally one block from the terminal, in one of the area's many serviced apartment buildings. For those staying more than one night, Zona 9 is the better choice, the business district 4-5 km away, with more restaurants and an evening life that Zona 13 doesn't offer.

Zona 13, a step from the terminal

Airport area · 1-5 minutes by car from the terminal; some properties offer their own shuttle on request.

Best for: One-night layovers and dawn departures, for staying a few minutes' walk or drive from check-in.

Pros

No risk of missing your flight because of city traffic, common towards Zona 9 or Zona 10
Several buildings offer a free or paid shuttle to the terminal

Cons

An almost purely residential and airport-side area: for dinner you'll stay in the building
Little or nothing to do on foot in the evening, zero neighbourhood life

Recommended hotels in this area

Global Airport Inn Guatemala: Small property one minute's drive from the terminal, with a shuttle running around the clock on request (10 dollars per ride) and an inner garden.
Narama 2 - Deluxe Airport Apartment: Apartment in the exclusive Narama building, in the heart of Zona 13 just minutes from the airport; a hot tub, gym and full kitchen.

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Zona 9, business district

Neighbourhood · 4-5 km from the airport, with a free hotel shuttle on request; 10-15 minutes by car depending on traffic.

Best for: For those staying more than one night who want the restaurants, shops and evening life of Zona Viva within a taxi ride.

Pros

In the heart of the financial district, a few minutes from Zona Viva and the venues of Zona 10
Free shuttle to the airport, handy for evening flights too

Cons

Guatemala City traffic can lengthen the journey during rush hour
A taxi is still needed for the historic centre, which is further away

Recommended hotels in this area

Hilton Garden Inn Guatemala City: On 13 Calle, Zona 9, 4-5 km from the airport with a free shuttle; a few steps from the city's commercial and financial centre.

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