Tikal hotels: three places to sleep
Where you stay decides how early you can reach the ruins and how much of the evening you have. Inside the park you wake up next to the forest. In El Remate you are on the lake and on the road to the entrance. In Flores you are 63 km away, about 1 hour by road, with the airport, shuttles and tours close by.
If you plan a Tikal sunrise tour, the base matters most. Special early access starts at about 04:00, and a pickup in Flores leaves earlier still.
Our pick: with one night included
A two-day trip from Guatemala City with flights and one night.
Hand-picked tours, booked through GetYourGuide. Prices are indicative starting prices in US dollars (as of October 2026). Tap a tour for live availability and the current price in your currency.
Tikal tours from Flores and El Remate
Guided tours and sunrise trips from the towns around the park, with live prices and availability.
The three bases compared
Choose by how you plan to visit.
| Base | Distance to the ruins | Strengths | Think about |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inside the park | At the park | Shortest way to the early and evening windows | Ask each lodge whether a park ticket per person is required |
| El Remate | On the road between Flores and the park | Lake setting, a shorter drive than from Flores | Confirm the drive time to the entrance with your hotel |
| Flores | 63 km, about 1 hour | Airport, shuttles, tours and day trips to other ruins | An early start means leaving in the dark |
For most first-time visitors who arrive by air, Flores is the practical base. If sunrise is the main goal, sleep inside the park or in El Remate.
Staying inside the park
Tikal Inn and Jungle Lodge both run accommodation within the national park. Room prices depend on your dates, so ask each lodge for the total including taxes.
Jungle Lodge asks for at least one park ticket per person during a stay. That is not a free multi-day pass for the ruins. A hotel stay also does not extend opening hours: the regular day is 06:00 to 18:00, and special early or evening visits need a separate ticket and an authorized guide. Tikal Inn offers free private parking to guests without a reservation. Power can be limited at night in some lodges, and some have solar-backed rooms, so ask any lodge about power and air conditioning.
Jungle Lodge also runs an airport shuttle for guests: $19 one way or $28 round trip, with changes possible and a booking at least 48 hours ahead.
Camping at Tikal
A cheaper way to sleep next to the ruins.
The camping area costs GTQ 50 for foreign visitors and GTQ 10 for Guatemalan nationals in 2026, on top of the regular park ticket of GTQ 150. The price is for the camping area, not a room rate. Ask in advance whether a tent, a hammock or bedding is provided, and whether you need to reserve. Buy your tickets as described on the Tikal tickets page.
El Remate on Lake Petén Itzá
El Remate lies on the lake, on the road between Flores and the park. The road from Flores runs on CA-13, turns left at Ixlú toward El Remate and goes on from there to Tikal. The nature reserve of Cerro Cahuí is nearby, 32 km from the Flores island plus 2 km from the local turnoff, with viewpoints over the water.
That is the distance to the reserve, not to every hotel. Ask your hotel how long the drive to the Tikal entrance takes.
Flores Guatemala hotels
The island and the mainland around it.
The historic part of Flores is on an island, joined by a causeway to Santa Elena on the mainland. When you compare hotels, check whether the address is on the island or in Santa Elena, because the airport is on the mainland side and the shuttles meet at the island entrance. Tours, shuttles and trips to Yaxhá and other sites start from Flores.
Read more about the town on the Flores page and about the transfer on how to get to Tikal. When you plan a longer route, see Tikal weather and the best time to visit for the seasons.
Where to stay near Tikal: frequently asked questions
Can I sleep inside Tikal National Park?
Yes. Tikal Inn and Jungle Lodge run accommodation inside the park, and there is a camping area.
Is the park ticket included with a hotel stay?
Not automatically. Jungle Lodge asks for at least one park ticket per person during a stay. Ask your lodge what applies.
Where should I stay for the Tikal sunrise?
Inside the park or in El Remate gives the shortest way to the early access window, which starts at about 04:00. From Flores the drive takes about 1 hour.
How much does camping cost?
GTQ 50 for foreign visitors and GTQ 10 for Guatemalan nationals in 2026, in addition to the regular park ticket.
Is Flores a good base for Tikal?
Yes, for most visitors who arrive by air. The airport, shuttles and tours are close, and Tikal is 63 km away.