Puerto Escondido
Popular, well-run Losodeli, located between the bus stations and Rinconada, provides most things a budget traveler needs: clean accommodations with a…
Must-see hotels in Mexico
Western Central Highlands
A prominent Mexican plaza hotel with atmospheric portal-fronted communal areas (including a cafe and restaurant) backed by 54 not-always-inspiring rooms…
Puebla
This boutique hotel has marble washbasins, crown molding, in-room fireplaces and Jacuzzis, and vintage photographs on the walls. The ground floor is home…
Isla Mujeres
With one of the safest beaches for swimming, and clean, updated rooms, Villa Kiin remains one of the island's premier hotels. Choose from a variety of…
San Cristóbal de las Casas
With something of an old country farmhouse feel to it, this gorgeous, rustic and quirky place is one of the best-looking hotels in town. The artist owners…
Todos Santos
Fashioned from an exquisitely restored 19th-century brick hacienda, Todos Santos Inn has only eight intimate rooms, each with a four-poster bed and a…
Zihuatanejo
A cliff-hugging red adobe complex perched above Playa Madera, Aura del Mar is ideal for romancing your sweetie. The spacious rooms and grounds are…
San Agustinillo
The eight beautiful circular rooms and one large apartment here have a fresh, open-air feel thanks to their breezy terraces and wood-slat windows. With…
Puebla
This elegant boutique hotel is stunning and knows it. Shamelessly dubbing itself Puebla’s ‘most exclusive hotel,’ China Poblana has massive, gorgeous…
Guadalajara
Two blocks from the central plaza, this bright and airy hostel makes for a tranquil base. Set in a converted home, colorful rooms are spacious with deluxe…
Monterrey
This stylish newcomer lies in the upper floors of the Pabellón M entertainment complex. Rooms are modern and sleek with elegant furnishings, high-quality…
The Copper Canyon & Ferrocarril Chihuahua Pacífico
Set on a grassy plot in the middle of town, this place has four attractively set cabins each with fireplace, firm beds and a front porch (one has a full…
Central Pacific Coast
This 1880s hacienda is San Blas' most atmospheric hotel. Elegant, spacious, high-ceilinged rooms are arranged around a beautiful courtyard full of…
Playa del Carmen
An Italian-owned and -operated hotel, it has 29 clean, simple but elegant rooms with lovely aesthetic touches and a breezy rooftop terrace with fab views…
Best Western The Lodge at Creel
The Copper Canyon & Ferrocarril Chihuahua Pacífico
Utterly fascinating in its determination to be a Wild West hotel catering to traveler fantasies, this Best Western boasts antler chandeliers and cow skins…
Central Pacific Coast
Sitting amid lush vegetation, this yoga retreat at the south end of the beach curls around two sinuous pools and a Jacuzzi and offers wellness packages…
Oaxaca City
A subtle boutique hotel with the interior a mix of virgin white splashed with sharp color accents and the odd Frida Kahlo–esque painting or drawing…
Troncones
In an ideal setting on Troncones’ prettiest beach, this hotel has upscale thatched-roof bungalows with king-sized beds, original art, handmade marble…
Inland Michoacán
Hidden on a quiet residential street, this B&B offers six surprisingly cozy rooms, spread across four levels, of an updated colonial home. Rooms are…
Acapulco
High above Old Acapulco, with views of both the bay and the Pacific Ocean, this hotel has modest but well-kept rooms in a very quiet part of town…
Puebla
An oasis of minimalist chic amid the colonial bustle of Puebla’s old town, Sueño’s 20 rooms are sleek, sumptuous, high-ceilinged and thematically…
Northeast Mexico
This fine little hotel has a serious crush on San Miguel (St Michael) and angels in general, with statues, paintings and sculptures of angelic creatures…
Inland Michoacán
Set back from the main plaza, this 17th century casona-turned-boutique hotel has nine elegant rooms, all on the second story and opening onto a covered…
Zihuatanejo
Designed by hotshot architect Enrique Zozaya, Amuleto sits high in the hills above Playa La Ropa, and consists of five individually styled suites in…
Acapulco
Over the ocean on a gated peninsula, 20km south of downtown, this all-inclusive resort brings Asia to Acapulco. Sumptuous villas offer complete privacy to…
Central Pacific Coast
Each of the ultra-comfortable rooms at this intimate hotel incorporates earthy design elements, such as palm-leaf wall paneling and rattan lampshades,…
San Agustinillo
Un Sueño, toward the east end of the beach, has 17 lovely, good-sized rooms sporting touches of art and craft from around the world, and a semi-open-air…
Puerto Escondido
Escapists will love the quiet calm of this remote, adults-only beach getaway 27km west of Puerto Escondido. On offer are 16 minimalist-style thatched-roof…
Sayulita
This newcomer off the main beat is run by travelers who know what other budget travelers want. The result? Comfortable beds (and all rooms and dorms are…
Puerto Vallarta
A slightly pricier option than the other hostels in town, but the comfort level and ocean views at this hillside setup make it worthwhile. Ground-level…
Zihuatanejo
The 'house that sings' is perched atop cliffs between Playas Madera and La Ropa. The thatched-roof hotel features bold, striking use of interior space and…
Zihuatanejo
Well kept and spacious, with unbeatable views and beach access, these bungalows are simple but likable. Most have thatched terraces with hammocks, room…
Guadalajara
Hotel Francés is one of the best midrange hotels in Guadalajara for a time-warp stay (it was founded in 1610). The 64 rooms are not as much fun as the…
Oaxaca City
In a recently renovated city-center house, this hotel-standard hostel has seven separate-sex dorms, each with its own bathroom. Every bunk has its own…
Puerto Vallarta
It's all about the sweet views at this jungle-backed hillside setup. Cheerful units range from studios to spacious three-bedroom apartments, all with full…
Palenque
Located in the tranquil neighborhood of La Cañada, this midrange hotel is one of the better deals in town. It offers 35 pleasant, clean rooms, many of…
The Copper Canyon & Ferrocarril Chihuahua Pacífico
Suspended over the canyon, this hotel's 75 rooms (each with private balcony, beamed ceilings and somewhat dated furnishings) enjoy unbeatable views, as…
The Copper Canyon & Ferrocarril Chihuahua Pacífico
This second hotel from the family that runs the Casa Margarita is a step up from the bustling original; friendly staff welcome guests and comfortable…
Sayulita
An exuberant thatched roof covers this enticing complex of deconstructed houses with indoor/outdoor living rooms and kitchens, and wonderful bedrooms with…
Valles Centrales
Mitla's most luxurious hotel makes a quiet, comfy base for visiting Hierve el Agua and mezcal country. Cool adobe brick rooms with rustic-chic stylings…
