6 Best Hotels in Tegucigalpa, Honduras

If you're not careful, you might miss this colonial-style hotel on its quiet street in the heart of Colonia Palmira—there's no sign in front. Once you find it and step inside, however, its tiled floors, Honduran artwork, and pastel colors will make you feel that you've left the city behind. A scant six rooms here and a devoted return clientele mean you should make reservations in advance. You enter three of the rooms from inside the house; the other three are accessed from the flowered patio with beautiful views of the city. (Linda vista means "beautiful view," and the name is apt.) There's parking for only two cars, but with all the hassles of driving in Tegucigalpa, we recommend not having a vehicle in the city at all.

Even though it's in the center of the city, this budget-price hotel is remarkably quiet. After a day exploring the Tegucigalpa, it's nice to return for a nap in one of the spacious rooms or a dip in the pool. Numbers of windows in rooms vary, making some brighter than others. Ask to see a couple before deciding. The manager is extremely helpful, dispensing information about the region.

Signs for the Hotel Santa Lucía Resort appear the moment you leave Tegucigalpa, and by the time you arrive, you'll feel you already know the place. Once you see all the pine trees and feel the brisk air, you'll know you've left the tropics behind. Rooms in the main lodge are bigger than those in the cabins scattered around the property. A few come with a small kitchen.

Humuya Inn. Once a private home, this friendly little inn is set in a leafy neighborhood far from the center of the city. Sunlight streams through the windows of the rooms, which have what we are tempted to call the comfiest beds in Honduras. High ceilings, ceramic-tile floors, and locally made crafts make them feel particularly homey. Breakfast, with fresh banana and coconut breads, is included in the rate. Lunch and dinner are also available. If you want to make your own meals, the apartments have full kitchens. The place can be difficult to find, so before you leave home, ask the staff to e-mail or dictate the directions in Spanish for you to hand to your taxi driver once you get into town.

This colonial-style hotel, complete with a grassy courtyard, is popular with weekend crowds from Tegucigalpa. All rooms have splendid mountain views. There's a pool and plenty of activities for the kids. Reservations should be made a few days in advance for weekends.

You'll be offered fruit-flavored beverages upon your arrival at this friendly bed-and-breakfast. That won't be the last thoughtful touch provided by the exceptionally caring staff. Count on all-day coffee and an afternoon selection of appetizers. Rooms are spacious and cheerful, and it's a pleasure to get lost in the attractively tiled corridors of the converted house, which has a colonial feel despite only dating from the 1970s. Breakfast is served amid the green fronds that shade the patio garden, which overlooks a children's play area.