Must-see hotels in Guanajuato State

  • Hotel Amparo

    San Miguel de Allende

    This sublime hotel set in a painstakingly restored building pleases anyone lucky enough to snag a room, each of which is wildly different. You want…

  • 1850 Hotel

    Guanajuato

    There's nothing 18th century about this stunning hotel except perhaps the building it's housed within. One of the most memorable hotels in central Mexico,…

  • Mesón de los Poetas

    Guanajuato

    If only all hotels were like this! This hotel's labyrinth of rooms – each named after a poet – totter up a hillside and offer spacious (though singles are…

  • Posada de las Minas

    Guanajuato State

    This beautifully restored 19th-century hacienda offers charmingly old-fashioned rooms and apartments complete with Mexican ceramics and period furnishings…

  • Antigua Capilla

    San Miguel de Allende

    Constructed around a tiny 17th-century chapel, this utterly stylish, spick-and-span place is hard to fault; it boasts every mod con and service imaginable…

  • Casa Maricela

    San Miguel de Allende

    Offering perhaps the best value for money in town, this superfriendly, Mexican family-run place (great English spoken) is an absolute charmer. The homely…

  • Casa Zuniga

    Guanajuato

    This charming B&B is run by the charismatic duo Carmen and Rick, who are famous for their warm welcome and generous breakfasts. It's located on the hill…

  • Hotel Villa María Cristina

    Guanajuato

    This series of stunning converted colonial mansions, joined by a maze of patios and gardens, is one of Guanajuato's most exclusive addresses. The decor in…

  • Rosewood San Miguel de Allende

    San Miguel de Allende

    The Rosewood is an over-the-top palace of a place, where seamless service, gorgeous classically decorated rooms and fairly staggering levels of opulence…

  • Casa de la Noche

    San Miguel de Allende

    This fascinating boutique guesthouse claims to offer 'exceptional hospitality' and that seems appropriate considering that it was once a brothel! Despite…

  • Hotel Matilda

    San Miguel de Allende

    A slice of thoroughly modern luxury makes a striking contrast to the rest of San Miguel's staunchly colonial accommodations, but it works well here…

  • El Zopilote Mojado

    Guanajuato

    You can't miss this summer-blue place on a quiet square. It has three traditional fan-cooled rooms in a converted old colonial home, many of which feature…

  • Corral d Comedias

    Guanajuato

    Unusually, this hostel is run by volunteers whose presence makes it feel like more of a hangout than traditional hostel setup. There's lots of communal…

  • Casa Florida

    San Miguel de Allende

    Muted tones and subtle design choices define this ultra-attractive, intimate boutique hotel in the heart of San Miguel. The four rooms vary in size, but…

  • Dos Casas

    San Miguel de Allende

    This sleek sleep oozes contemporary style with its cream and black hues, fireplaces and mirrored, mosaic bathtubs. Twelve stunning rooms across two…

  • Hacienda El Santuario

    San Miguel de Allende

    The communal areas of this boutique place, which is in a quiet part of town, are stuffed full of extravagant statues and other works of art (admire that…

  • Alonso10 Hotel Boutique & Arte

    Guanajuato

    A stylish boutique hotel located a street away from the centralized chaos. White and taupe hues rule, as do smart rooms with all the trimmings. The front…

  • Mesón Cuévano

    Guanajuato

    Superbly renovated hotel with rough stone walls, exposed wooden roof beams, lots of art and all round great insulation from the heat of the day and cold…

  • El Secreto

    Guanajuato State

    On the plaza, this small B&B run by a very friendly couple is nestled in a lovely garden featuring cacti, flowers and birds aplenty. The three elegant…

  • Casa de la Cuesta

    San Miguel de Allende

    Perched on a hill behind the Mercado El Nigromante, this ornate and deeply Mexican place has spacious rooms in a decorative colonial mansion, lavish…

  • Hostel La Casa del Tío

    Guanajuato

    The sweet and simple rooms here are clean, even if many lack natural light. Fear not though: there's a brightly painted roof terrace and it's centrally…

  • Casa Naré

    San Miguel de Allende

    Friendly, good-value, family-run boutique guesthouse with huge, tastefully decorated rooms with high, domed brick ceilings. We loved the stylish, polished…

  • Hostal Alcatraz

    San Miguel de Allende

    This centrally located hostel has simple but perfectly serviceable dorms and a shared kitchen, even if it is a bit short on bathrooms. The included…

  • Hotel Quinta Loreto

    San Miguel de Allende

    This dated motel-style place at the back of the artisans' market is spread around large, leafy grounds. One of the better budget to midrange options…

  • Villa Sueño Azul

    Guanajuato

    Behind a blue facade is this pleasant blue-and-white themed oasis – a secure and tidy B&B with a helpful English-speaking manager, Malí, and ever-so…

  • Casa de Dante

    Guanajuato

    You can opt for a dormitory or a private room at this simple but friendly and colorfully decorated hostel. Some private rooms have their own bathrooms,…

  • Hostal Punto 79

    San Miguel de Allende

    This centrally located spot is the best hostel in town (though that's not saying much!). The dorm rooms are segregated for male and female guests and are…

  • Casa Calderoni B&B

    San Miguel de Allende

    A very plush, well-managed spot with stylish, creatively designed rooms, each named after a famous artist (the owner is a painter). We love the Dalí room…

  • Hotel Hacienda de las Flores

    San Miguel de Allende

    This pleasant spot is less pretentious than other upmarket options and is set within an oasis – a lush garden with swimming pool – which offers a pleasant…

  • Hostel Inn

    San Miguel de Allende

    This functional converted house offers dorms and simple fan-cooled private rooms, a kitchen for guests to use, cheap laundry services and a small back…

  • Casa Mia

    San Miguel de Allende

    Its tasteful plant-filled courtyard is lined with 13 uniquely decorated apartments, all featuring comfortable bedroom with cable TV, living areas and…

  • Posada Cocomacán

    Dolores Hidalgo

    The centrally located Cocomacán is an aged but reliable option and has lots of Mexican ambience. Of the 37 rooms, those on the upper levels, with windows…

  • Casa de Pita

    Guanajuato

    A very secure spot that is a maze of quirky guest rooms in a centrally located house. Rooms vary in size and facilities – some are apartments and several…

  • Casa del Venado Azul

    Guanajuato State

    The town's only budget sleep is basic but clean and features lots of wood in the rooms, which have a tree-house vibe. It's run by an English-speaking…

  • Hotel Hidalgo

    Dolores Hidalgo

    The reception feels a bit like a doctor's surgery, but this super-clean and well-managed place offers comfortable if rather dated rooms. It's conveniently…

  • Villa Mirasol

    San Miguel de Allende

    This place is a bit like an old aunt – slightly dated, but charming and hospitable. Its bright and airy rooms face on to plant-filled patios. A reliable…