Location and price are definitely a plus. Hot(ter) water would make the shower more comfortable, but who needs to shower everyday!? ;-))

There are few places that are so great at such a reasonable price. It all starts with the host Rosario who will make sure that you are being taken care of. She even told us about a little lunch spot hidden right near the main square that was both delicious and incredibly cheap! The guard Carlos is there all night and is super nice as well as working hard on his english so he will love to have a conversation with you.

The place is very secure with a 24hr guard and a main gate that stays closed at all times. The guard is the only person who can open the gate. The rooms themselves are wonderfully decorate and cozy and provide all the amenities most people will need. The WiFi internet works great right in your room.

The location is perfect very close to the church and a block and a half away from the road that passes under the famous arch. It is also right next door to Hectors the best restaurant in Antigua and two fantastic caffe's (one is called Fernando's and is very highly rated here) for your morning coffee and breakfast.

There is even a roof top terrace that gives you gorgeous 360 degree views of Antigua and all it's surroundings.

In summary we really enjoyed our stay and would without a doubt choose Casa Cristina again if we go back to Antigua.

Stayed here for five nights as a solo traveller. It's good value but Antigua was cold in the eventings and the hotel rooms were v cold both day and night due to internal windows. There is a lot of nosie from adjacent rooms and other guests ringing the doorbell but this is probably not an issue in the rooms away from the front door. The roof terrace is alovely space with great views over the city.

Casa Cristina is a great value for couples travelling in Antigua. It is centrally located just a few short blocks from Parque Central and just on a quiet side street just around the corner from La Merced and near some great coffee shops, restaurants, and street food. The rooms are small and the walls are thin but they are clean and there is cable TV. The staff is very friendly. La duena de la casa pre-arranged a ride to pick us up from the airport in Guatemala City at 5am on Christmas morning, which we greatly appreciated.

The front door remains locked at all times, which might seem inconvenient, but there is always a friendly clerk on duty and it really makes the hotel feel much safer than some place where anybody can just stroll in. They have wireless internet for you web-heads out there as well as community computer in the lobby. There may be cheaper places and there may be swankier places to stay in Antigua but Casa Cristina is an exceptional value. I recommend it for budget-conscious travelers who are looking for something a couple notches above backpacker grade lodging.