San Pedro Sula Hotels

Due to the time that most international flights arrive and depart from Honduras and the limited flights available to Utila, most travelers destined for Utila will need to spend a night or two in San Pedro Sula on the way to or from the island.  San Pedro Sula can be a difficult city to navigate, so we’ve included below some tried, tested and true recommended places to stay.   

Some considerations when staying in San Pedro Sula, Honduras:

1) Purified Water:  Don’t drink out of the tap or brush your teeth from tab water in Honduras.

2) Taxis: You will likely need to take a taxi from the airport or bus station to your hotel- do not plan on taking local buses as they are unsafe. If possible, book your hotel in advance and arrange for your hotel or hostel to send a driver to pick you up. From the airport to town  a taxi should cost about $15-20 usd total, not per person.  From the bus station to most hotels a taxi should cost about $5-8 for the first person, and just a little more for each additional person. Always agree on your price ahead of time.

3) Safety.  Be vigilant about your safety in San Pedro Sula. Yeah we know you’ve traveled all through Central America, maybe elsewhere,  but San Pedro Sula is not a town to go off exploring by yourself- safety is a serious issue here and the locals will tell you that too.  You will likely not have any issues at any of the hotels below, but be sure to take a taxi to any destination day OR night and save your exploring for other places in Honduras.

Budget Hotel / Hostel: La Posada BB

This is one of  our top picks for a great budget lodging in San Pedro Sula. Located in a quiet and safe residential area of San Pedro  Sula, La Posada has a home like environment with options for both private and dorms room. Hot showers. Very clean pool area and front courtyard, free air conditioning, breakfast and internet service. Full kitchen area to prepare your own meals. PLUS they will pick you up and bring you to the bus station for FREE (other hotels charge about $10 each way), and can arrange airport pick up and return with their driver at any hour. Host Alex is awesome- he will go above and beyond to help you with your stay.   They will store your luggage if necessary and they will assist with bus arrangements, nightlife hints,  and anything else.   They also will arrange affordable taxi transportation to La Ceiba for the Utila/Roatan Ferry, departing San Pedro at 6:00 am so that you can make the morning ferry to Utila which departs La Ceiba at 9:00 am

Prices:  Dorm rooms: $15 usd.   Private Room: $35usd Single /$40 usd Double, Plus tax.  (Comes to $40/$45). Includes bus terminal pick up and drop off and breakfast.  **Because this includes 2 trips to bus station, this price is really the same as $15 single / $20 double. (Granted you have to pay extra if going to airport, but this is really a good deal!)

Addres: Colonia Universidad, 21 Calle ‘A’ # 172 | 9-10 Avenida Casa,  Within walking distance of the  “Galerias Del Valle Mall”.
Website for La Posada B&B
Email: laposadasps@gmail.com
Phone:+504 25663312 & 95101448 

 Budget Hotel /Hostal: La Hamaca Backpackers Hostel 

La Hamaca is rated as the #1 hostel in San Pedro Sula, They pride themselves on their friendly and knowledgeable bilingual staff, clean private/AC TV rooms and spacious luxury dorm rooms. They offer a various food menu cooked specially for their guests by their executive chef; beautiful social areas with hammocks, garden, pool table, swimming pool, book exchange, tours, games, laundry service, Wi-Fi throughout, security cameras, and MOST importantly fun and enjoyable backpackers and travelers alike making la Hamaca, tu casa.

Price: Dorm rooms: $12 usd per person. Semi-Private room $32,  Private room at $42 usd   AC optional.

Free with your room:
WiFi, purified water for drinking, pool table, swimming pool, movie and computer room, transfer arrangements and delicious coffee from 8:00 am-10:00 am.

If you’re coming from the airport or the bus station give the taxi driver the address. They should charge between $6-8 usd from the bus terminal and about $16 usd from the airport. DON’T let them charge you more. In case of a disagreement the management of la Hamaca have asked that you call them and they will arrange your transportation. Remember to always agree on a price before you get in a taxi.

Located: 3 blocks from City Mall Colonia Trejo (Trejo neighborhood), 19 Avenida, 12 calle. 

Website for La Hamaca Hostel in San Pedro Sula
E-Mail:info@lahamacahostel@gmail.com
Telephone: +(504) 2510-5174 & 9868-3270   

Good Budget Option:  Molinos B and B Guesthouse with Luis and Blanca

At about $15 per person for a private room, you can’t find a better option for an affordable budget spot that is simple, clean, and friendly.  Located near Mall Multiplaza, though the exterior may be a little off-putting at first, this spot is a favorite among budget travelers and peace corps member for the home-like feeling inside, cleanliness of rooms and welcoming hosts.  Hosts Luis and Blanca take good care of you; Luis will pick you up at airport/bus station any time (bus station is free; airport is $15 usd) and Blanca is great for home cooked meals. 6 rooms, some with AC and private bathroom, TV/Cable, wireless internet and continental breakfast. They offer affordable transportation to the airport and free to/from the bus station 24 hours, so its a good option for those late night Spirit flights or those looking for early buses out of the city.

Address: 13 Street, 8 and 9 Avenue Southwest # 34, San Pedro Sula (District Paz Barahona), 3.5 blocks from Sears/Multiplaza. 24 hour reception so its good for those late night Spirit Airline flights.

Website for Dos Molinos B&B
Phone: (504) 2550-5926 & (504) 9960-0857  

Good Mid-Priced Option: Casa El Meson Bed and Breakfast

“Like staying with family” are the frequent comments we receive for Casa El Meson.  Casa El Meson repeatedly receives high reviews as a friendly home in a gated community, with welcoming hosts Sandra and Jimmy Pineel,  and 8 clean spacious rooms.

This Bed and Breakfast is located outside of the central city, but the hotel will arrange to pick you up at bus terminal or airport. (Transfer from and to the bus terminal $13.00 up to 3 people for 1 way, $4.00 per additional passenger. Transfer from and to the airport $18.00 up to 3 people for 1 way, $6.00 per additional passenger.  This is a little higher than normal because the owner Jimmy actually drives you and meets you at airport/hotel himself) If you are flying late into SAP, it is no problem for them to pick you up at airport, even for the 1:00 am flight.

RATES: Singles (1 person): $45 usd plus tax, Doubles (2 people) $65 usd plus tax. Breakfast included. All rooms have private bathroom, air Conditioning, ceiling fan and warm water. Free access to Wireless Internet.

Both Jimmy and Sandra speak English and willing to help with travel arrangements to your next destination. Folks also seem to love Sandra’s local cooking, and she will cook evening meals as well if asked in advance. Guests have raved about Jimmy as a fantastic tour guide and he can take you to Copan and surrounding areas.

Location: Colonia Tara, Bloque 10 Casa #8;
Website for Casa El Meson
Email: Info@casaelmeson.com
Phone: (504) 9995 5500

Gran Hotel Sula

This hotel is located right in the center of town with great views of the central park, cathedral and municipal buildings. The hotel is reminiscent of art deco style and there have been recent renovations and updates done to the rooms. The hotel is safe and clean and there is a large swimming pool and a great restaurant for breakfast which comes included with the room price. Prices with promotions can go as low as $55 usd be sure to ask for promotions and check online for discounts.

Website for the Granhotel Sula
E-Mail: reservaciones@hotelsula.hn
Phone: (504) 2545 2600
Toll Free: 1 866 9678 5025

Apart Hotel Villa Nuria

The Hotel Villa Nuria is a large complex that contains apartment style hotels, a conference centre, gym, restaurant (with 24 hour room service), a convenience store and two large swimming pools with a bar and children’s outdoor play area. They often have promotions and their prices can go down as low as $30 for a single (breakfast not included). It is a good idea to check their website for promotions. They have airport, bus station and centre of town shuttles a few times a day for free. This is a safe and comfortable place to stay.
Website for the Villa Nuria
E-mail:  reservaciones@villanuria.hn
Phone:  (504) 2559-4801

Medium Range- Casa De Arbol (Galeria or Centro)

The owners of Casa Del Arbol will offer Utila Guide readers a GREAT discount of 25% on either of their Centro or Galeria Properties

Casa Del Arbol Hotels are first hotels in all Honduras to be certified in Sustainable Tourism and Environmentally positive practices by “Produccion mas Limpia”, ServiceBest and SmartVoyager. Owner Donaldo Suazo takes great pride in both his hotels and truly wants your experience to be a postive one.

The first Tree House Hotel (Casa Del Arbol Centro) was created with the idea of conserving and preserving an old family house which has been very nicely redone and converted into a boutique hotel. The owners kept the original design, this being a traditional wooden house typical of the banana companies in which they adapted 6 rooms and also built an annex building with 7 rooms, all fully equipped to meet the needs of their guests.

The hotel is located in the Barrio Guamilito Antañon in central San Pedro Sula, which is where the handicraft market is.  Very secure compound, and the front desk will call a cab for you to head out to dinner. 

Excellent service and hands on owners with employees who really go out of their way to make sure you are comfortable.  Fluffy beds and continental breakfast make this a luxurious but affordable place to stay.  

The new Casa Del Arbol Galerias hotel is a modern concept, with 26 rooms, with pool, restaurant, full breakfast, security 24 hrs and WiFi. 

Casa Del Arbols Mission: “We express our level of quality by offering excellent service to our visitors. We are committed to making social and environmental practices in all our areas while promoting continuous improvement in our activities. We strive to be an example of environmentally friendly hotel and socially responsible. Emphasis on providing excellent service quality in our operation.”

Casa Del Arbol Galeria: This is the second location of this lovely hotel which has a more artsy feel. The new Casa Del Arbol hotel has 26 rooms, with a pool, restaurant, full breakfast, security 24hrs  and WiFi. They are also the first hotel in all Honduras to be certified in Sustainable Tourism and Environmentally positive practices by “Produccion mas Limpia”, ServiceBest and SmartVoyager. Owner Donaldo Suazo takes great pride in both his hotels and truly wants your experience to be a positive one.

Rates With the 25% Utila Guide Discount:

*Hotel Casa del Arbol Centro: *Single: $52.50 / Double: $63.75 / Triple:$75.50 plus tax
*Hotel Casa del Arbol Galerias:* Single: $63.75 / Double: $73.50 / Triple: $87.75 plus tax

*Be sure to let them know ahead of time of the Utila Guide rate, and if you have any problems or confusion when making the reservation, just ask to speak to owner Sr. Suazo about the Utila Guide discount.

Website for the Hotel Casa del Arbol
E-Mail: reservaciones@hotelcasadelarbol.com

Phone & Addresses: 

Hotel Casa del Arbol Centro
6 Ave. 2 y 3 Calle N.O. # 17 Barrio Guamilito
(504) 2504-1616 / 2553-3448

Hotel Casa del Arbol Galeria
Intersección 7ma. calle, Col. Jardines del Valle y 1era. Ave. de Colonia Villas  del Sol
(504) 2566-4201 / 2566-4202 

Apart Hotel La Cordillera

There are three of ‘Hotel La Cordillera in San Pedro Sula -each with slightly different names. The prices and amenities differ slightly for each location so be sure to do your research and know the address and name specifically of the one you have a reservation for to tell your taxi driver, a phone number would also be helpful. In town, a few blocks behind the City Mall (but enough blocks that you should taxi, not walk to the mall for safety) and Mulitplaza Mall, and near Cemesa Hospital.  About $65 usd including breakfast.  Clean and has restaurant on property.  If you are a single traveler, ask for a room closer to the office, as its a bit of a spread out property.

Apart Hotel La Cordillera
Colonia Trejo, 21 Calle (Calle de Hospital Cemesa), 24 Avenida, Sur Oeste.
PBX (504) 2516-0520
USA PHONE: 305 735-8486
FAX (504) 2516-0234

Boutique Hotel La Cordillera
Colonia Los Arcos, Costado Oeste Hotel Copantl
PBX (504) 2516-0405
USA PHONE: 305 395-4506
FAX (504) 2516-0396

Hotel Casa La Cordillera
Colonia Trejo 23 Avenida, entre 12 y 14 Calle Sur Oeste.
PBX (504) 2516-0425

Good Option for Medium Priced: Metrotel Express (formerly Microtel)

A good clean, and safe option near the airport. This is a lot like an “American” style chain hotel.  Rates start at about $80 usd plus tax including breakfast and free local calls. There is a refreshing swimming pool on the premise.  The Metrotel Express is located close to the international airport so it is a great option for flights in and out of San Pedro Sula. However, it is a bit far (but not impossible), for going into town for dinner  (there is a restaurant on premise) and not ideal for getting to bus station.  Note:Even though its very close to the airport, some taxis will try and charge you the full rate to town, so negotiate and agree on price before hand and ask for assistance at the front desk.

Website for the Metrotel Express
E-Mail: reservations@metrotelexpress.com
Phone: (504) 2559 – 0300
Toll-Free:1 866 978 1036

Good Option for Medium Priced: Hotel Los Jicaros

Nice friendly service in this renovated home with clean and comfortable AC rooms. Rooms are clean and basic, with nice local art on the wall , but it is the friendliness and humbleness of the staff that make us want to send others their way. Located right around the corner from Crowne Plaza in the center of the city there is also a nice upscale restaurant across the street.  AC Rooms start at $60/$65 single/double, these prices do not include tax but do include continental breakfast. They give a discount for large groups and children under 12 stay for free
Website for Suites Los Jicaros
Phone: (504) 2550 7330
E-Mail: jicaros@usula.com

There are a number of high-end hotels in San Pedro Sula due to the fact that it is a city that sees a lot of international business travelers. The selection below includes many of the large international chains, but also a very welcoming boutique hotels. Here a few that we or our friends have stayed at and can recommend:

Isabella Boutique Hotel

Noted for its excellent service, nicely decorated rooms, high end linens, HDTV screens, air conditioning, i-pod and mp3 ready i-home alarm clocks, and wireless internet. They offer spacious bathrooms with hair dryers and coffee machines.  Nice fluffy beds and great bathtubs too!   There is a pretty swimming pool and hot tub and bar and restaurant on premises which offers room service. Breakfast is included.

Rates: Prices start at $88 usd for two adults plus tax. Breakfast Included
Address: 15th Ave. 8th St. NW | Barrio Los Andes, San Pedro Sula C.A., Honduras

E-Mail: reservaciones@isabellaboutiquehotel.com
Phone: (504) 2508 0215

Hilton Princess Hotel

Touted as ‘one of the nicest Hiltons I have ever stayed in’ by one of our readers, the Hilton has a reputation for excellent customer service.

Address: Ave. Circunvalacion, 10 calle S.O.
Website for the Hilton Princess
Phone: 504-2545 6900

Hotel Real Intercontinental

Certified as the only 5 Star option by the Honduras Institute of Tourism.  Reviews regularly comment on the excellent service.
Located near Multiplaza Mall at Colonia Hernandez and Blvd del Sur

Website for the Hotel Real Intercontinental
E-Mail: inter.sap@r-hr.com 
Phone: (504) 2545 2500

Clarion

A nice chain option in a beautiful building  and very comfortable. Service can be hit or miss though, as some of the front desk agents have been exceptionally freindly while others  desk agents appear not to be helpful or interested. The rooms are quite nice, and if you get a good crew, you’ll really enjoy it.  About $115 usd but sometimes great specials during the weekends as low as $90 usd.

Address: 2 calle 17 Avenida Rio de Piedras

E-mail: reservaciones@hotelclarionsps.com
Phone (504) 2553 6070 / 71 / 72

More links with direct information on San Pedro Sula Hotels:
Trip Advisor for San Pedro Sula
Honduras Tips / San Pedro Sula Hotels