A quiet beautiful stay by the mountains in the outskirts of Antigua, easily reachable :)

Breakfast was very good! There were also a lot of options to choose from (meditation, yoga, laundry) and all the main attractions were within walking distance.
We used the laundry service which was reliable. I appreciated having so many things to choose from (meditation, yoga etc. that I wish I'd have had more time to benefit from especially because the prices are moderate as well.)
In fact, if I visit Antigua again, I'd definitely book this stay again and I usually like to try new things. Very very worth the price, too!
Only the bed was a little hard and the bathroom was super small we had to sit sideways because our knees touched the wall, lol. And the water (shower) was a little cold.

Ale and Adam have done something really special with Vihara. They are the perfect hosts who will make you feel a very warm welcome, which is especially nice as a solo female traveler :) there are so many wonderful spaces like the terrace, sauna/cold plunge, yoga/meditation studio, and the kitchen has everything you’ll need. Everything is clean and there are little details everywhere that will make your stay so enjoyable.

And of course I can’t leave out the sweet fur pup, Mapachita, who will be available for pets and snuggles! The location is just a short Uber ride from town and provides a peaceful escape from the noise of the city. Just book it! You won’t regret it.

We stayed at Vihara for 2 nights in April in one of the ground-floor double rooms with an ensuite shower room. We both had great massages from Ale and also ergonomic massages from Victor and enjoyed using lots of the leisure facilities including the pool table, darts board, chill-out area, with fantastic views of the surrounding volcanoes etc. There is a weekly programme of classes and activities such as Yoga and Meditation too. Unfortunately, we didn't have time to try out the sauna and plunge pool.
The hotel is located in Santa Ana, which is a relatively quiet residential area. It only took about 20 minutes to walk into the Central Park area of Antigua Guatemala although there is always the option of the local bus or booking an Uber for about 38Q ( under £4). There is a communal kitchen area and filtered drinking water is always available.
Everything was clean and welcoming. We look forward to hearing more about the plans for weekly yoga retreats etc.

This calm oasis is the perfect place to come recharge after traveling or hiking. I love the sound of the fountain and the chill music playing quietly in the background. There are lots of comfy places to work or read. The picture below is of my very happy feet after a one hour reflexology session with Aleja. They offer several types of wellness treatments and yoga classes to take advantage of here as well as a sauna and cold plunge pool. Hostal guests get a discount but you can also just come for a massage and sauna. It’s a little off the beaten path, which is what provides the peace and calm you are looking for. Don’t miss this hidden gem.