Must-see hotels in Veracruz

  • Picocanoa Rodaventa

    Veracruz

    Just south of the river, adorable, snug thatch-roofed bamboo bungalows (with extra loft beds) and luxurious, spacious safari tents surround a pool and a…

  • Casa Zevallos

    Veracruz

    It's not every day that you get to sleep in such an historic property as the Portal de Zevallos. Even better is that the five rooms here are truly…

  • Posada del Cafeto

    Xalapa

    This appealing posada offers Xalapa's best combination of value and traditional Mexican character. It's centrally located, but on a quiet side street. The…

  • Posada Coatepec

    Veracruz

    Coatepec’s hallmark hotel oozes character. The resplendent colonial-era building has an atmospheric central courtyard overflowing with plants and features…

  • Hotel Tres79

    Veracruz

    Each of the 14 rooms at this truly stylish hotel is individually themed around a Mexican writer, musician or artist (we particularly like the Agustín Lara…

  • Punta Bocana

    Veracruz

    Heads above the competition, Punta Bocana is a serene resort offering spacious, comfortable rooms decorated in soothing pastel tones with hammocks on…

  • Gamma Orizaba Grand Hotel de France

    Veracruz

    In 2019 the Gamma hotel group breathed fresh, contemporary life into this old central property set around a large internal courtyard. Rooms are large and…

  • Rancho Los Amigos

    Veracruz

    This peaceful, nature-surrounded retreat close to where the Laguna Sontecomapan enters the ocean is a blissful escape. The fantastic cabañas tucked into…

  • Hotel Emporio

    Veracruz City

    The Emporio is shot through with arty touches, and the rooms are spacious, with beautifully appointed bathrooms. Each comes with a large balcony, and it's…

  • Posada Bugambilea

    Veracruz

    On the edge of town and drowning in bougainvillea blossoms, with two cats and a small dog playing on the patio, this immaculate guesthouse is run by…

  • Las Magdalenas

    Veracruz

    This gorgeous colonial house has been impressively transformed into a delightful boutique hotel. It boasts a courtyard garden full of flowers, common…

  • Mesón de Santiago

    Veracruz

    With a well-preserved colonial exterior and enormous, creeper-covered trees in the peaceful courtyard, this fantastic place right on the main plaza is…

  • Hotel Tajín

    Veracruz

    The retro Tajín is an intrinsic part of the Papantla experience with a prime edge-of-zócalo location and a stone-arch-fringed pool and on-site restaurant…

  • Posada La Mariquinta

    Xalapa

    Set in an 18th-century colonial residence, this guesthouse is built like a fortress. Inside, tranquility reigns. The airy, individually decorated rooms…

  • Mesón del Mar

    Veracruz City

    One of Veracruz' most atmospheric midrange options, this colonial charmer boasts friendly staff and well-cared-for rooms with tall ceilings (many have…

  • Hotel Doña Juana

    Veracruz

    This is a modern multilayered building that has small, but very well-kept rooms. The ample use of terracotta colors and statement art make it stand out…

  • Hotel Azúcar

    Veracruz

    This impressive beachside design hotel goes for the minimalist Zen look. It offers 20 chic villas with hammocks and private terraces, gorgeous whitewashed…

  • Yambigapan Estancia Rural

    Veracruz

    Three kilometers or so from San Andrés Tuxtla, this family-run rural homestay has two very rustic cabañas with spectacular views. Not to be missed are the…

  • Hotel Mansur

    Veracruz

    Claiming five stories of prime viewing space above Córdoba’s main plaza, the venerable Mansur, with its vast balconies equipped with thick wooden chairs,…

  • Gran Hotel Diligencias

    Veracruz City

    The fanciest option on the zócalo has a smart lobby full of fresh flowers and buzzes with livery-clad bellhops. Upstairs, big rooms deliver solid, old…

  • Mesón del Alférez Xalapa

    Xalapa

    This classy, 19th-century colonial mansion is a partial retreat from the roaring traffic outside (the rooms don't quite block out the noise). It offers…

  • Nû Hotel

    Veracruz City

    The Nû has pitched itself amid the scruffy next-to-bus-station hovels and declared war. It’s no contest really, especially at these prices. Savor the…

  • Casa Real del Café

    Veracruz

    This colonial-style hotel is owned by local coffee farmers whose aromatic products fortuitously find their way into the on-site Antiguo Beneficio cafe. It…

  • Aldea Ecoturismo

    Veracruz

    Around 3km out of town, this leafy property allows you to live out your jungle fantasies by camping, sleeping in a tree-house or adobe cabins. Rafting and…

  • Hotel Los Reyes

    Veracruz

    Just half a block from the main square, this cheapie distinguishes itself with friendly service and its attention to detail, with good beds and quality…

  • Plaza Real

    Veracruz

    One block east of the main square, this hotel has plenty of Mexican flavor and spacious, pleasantly painted rooms with sunflower-tiled basins. It can be…

  • Hotel Imperial

    Veracruz City

    Claiming to be the oldest hotel in the Americas, the Imperial has been in business since 1794. Its suites and public areas are suitably ornate (check out…

  • Colombe Hotel Boutique

    Xalapa

    A short way out of the city center, this small hotel has 13 rooms that all differ from one another and range from the Río, which is a bit like sleeping…

  • Hotel Boutique Casabella

    Veracruz

    With its split-level rooms clustered around two greenery-filled courtyards, this historic hotel has plenty of charming features: a bona fide well in the…

  • Hawaii Hotel

    Veracruz City

    Who knows why it’s called the Hawaii Hotel? The 30-room hotel looks more like the prow of a boat, with marble-and-white decor inside. However, it’s the…

  • Hotel Coyopolan

    Veracruz

    It's all about bright colors and lively Mexican design at this OK place down beside the river, south of the town center. There's the pleasant La Molienda…

  • Posada Casa de la Luz

    Veracruz

    Once the home of the town's midwife, this old whitewashed house is beeing beautifully looked after by local painter Rafael, whose colorful artwork has…

  • Hotel Mesón del Alférez Coatepec

    Veracruz

    Behind the mustard-yellow walls of this historical town house lies a courtyard with a fountain and a jungle of flowers. Surrounding it is a horseshoe of…

  • Hotel Gerar

    Veracruz

    It may not look like much from the outside, but this is Tlachichuca's most comfortable hotel, and only marginally more expensive than the competition. The…

  • Balajú Hotel & Suites

    Veracruz City

    The room design follows the tried-and-tested tiled floor/neutral color scheme formula, but on the upside, this smart, pleasant hotel overlooks the sea …

  • Hotel Amparo

    Veracruz City

    This mosaic-tile-fronted, family-run hotel represents the best value for your peso in the historic center, if not the city. Yes, the rooms are snug…

  • Hotel Layfer

    Veracruz

    Definitely Córdoba’s fanciest hotel (if not necessarily its best value), the Layfer has modern, but not wildly exciting, rooms arranged around a central…

  • Casa Bonita

    Veracruz

    Something approaching a backpackers hostel, the brightly decorated Casa Bonita has one large six-bed dorm and several private rooms, a few of which have…

  • Majova Inn

    Xalapa

    A study in creams and browns, with welcome splashes of color, Majova is slick and modern if a little antiseptic. Tiled rooms are as neat as a pin, all…

  • Posada del Río

    Veracruz

    This centrally located hotel has just 14 compact rooms clustered around a courtyard filled with greenery and a tiny pool. There's a rustic mansion vibe to…