Centro Histórico
The Gran Hotel flaunts the French art nouveau style of the pre-revolution era. Crowned by a stained-glass canopy crafted by Tiffany in 1908, the atrium is…
Must-see hotels in Mexico City
Zona Rosa & Reforma
A family-run operation for nearly a century, the Casa is a perennial hit with travelers seeking peace and quiet. Set around several flower-filled patios…
Centro Histórico
A 19th-century building that most recently served as a storage facility for street vendors has been transformed into a cheerful hostel off a pedestrian…
Coyoacán & San Ángel
Run by a friendly Coyoacán native and his Swiss wife, this ecofriendly house strikes a warm blend of Mexican and European aesthetics. On offer are five…
Zona Rosa & Reforma
This poshtel is less Japanese capsule hotel and more boutique hospital ward (with a similar level of cleanliness). Curtains wrap around the large dorm…
Centro Histórico
Off the lively Regina corridor, this 18th-century historic building makes a great base to explore downtown. On offer are dark, chic private rooms with…
Mexico City
Stay in a 19th-century mansion with eight tastefully appointed rooms, each decked out with crafts from a different Mexican state. Like that Huichol bead…
Centro Histórico
Steps from the Zócalo, this colonial-era structure has been artfully restored, with original wood beams and stone walls as a backdrop for modern, energy…
Polanco & Bosque de Chapultepec
An affordable option by Polanco standards, the large comfy suites resemble deluxe apartments, giving you plenty of bang for your buck with minimalist…
Centro Histórico
Occupying a restored 18th-century building in the historic center, this colonial-style hotel gives you plenty of bang for your buck. All of the well…
Zona Rosa & Reforma
This Zona Rosa institution strives to maintain a belle epoque ambience dripping in gold despite the globalized mishmash around it. The lobby exudes class,…
Zona Rosa & Reforma
The Cityexpress emphasizes functionality, providing a comfortable bed, desk, safe, black-out blinds and an on-site gym, but the decor and warm lighting…
Polanco & Bosque de Chapultepec
Architect Enrique Norten turned a functional apartment building into a smart boutique hotel. Decor in the 36 rooms is boldly minimalist and the most…
Zona Rosa & Reforma
Dating from the 1930s, this facsimile of an Andalucian estate makes an appealing retreat, particularly for the adjacent bar with patio seating. Though…
Centro Histórico
A longtime budget-traveler’s favorite, the Isabel offers large, well-scrubbed rooms with old but sturdy furniture, high ceilings and great (if noisy)…
Zona Rosa & Reforma
The clean suites in this lofty building function like small, self-contained studios with minibar, basic kitchenette facilities, flat screen TVs and very…
Centro Histórico
Minimalist, spacious rooms for peso watchers are hard to come by when the Zócalo is in sight at the end of the street. Here you not only get loads of…
Coyoacán & San Ángel
Don’t let the ‘hostal’ tag fool you: this family-run place has decked out rooms more along the lines of a guesthouse. Each of the six wooden-floored…
Centro Histórico
Backpacker central, this HI affiliate is abuzz with a global rainbow of young travelers. Low-ceilinged dorms and private rooms are cramped but tidy and…
Centro Histórico
This well-maintained historic gem underwent an elaborate makeover to preserve its facade and Talavera-tiled walls. Well-appointed rooms with contemporary…
Centro Histórico
Chill with other travelers in one of two downtown apartments that have been converted into colorful guesthouses with hardwood floors. Street-facing rooms…
Centro Histórico
This comfortable lodging clearly benefits from its prime location in the heart of Centro Histórico. Well-maintained rooms have flat-screens, desks, dark…
Centro Histórico
In a historic building, Hotel Gillow has friendly, old-fashioned service and remodeled rooms done up with faux-wood floors and flat-screen TVs. If…
La Llorona Cihuacoatl Campground
Mexico City
In Xochimilco, the ecotourism center Michmani arranges stays at La Llorona Cihuacoatl campground, which sits on a peaceful off-grid chinampa (Aztec garden…
Mexico City
Although there are several upscale hotels linked to the terminals, this affordable hotel across the street serves just fine for weary travelers with…
Polanco & Bosque de Chapultepec
One of the four sentinels opposite the Auditorio Nacional, this 25-floor designer business hotel is determined to break away from the stodginess of its…
Zona Rosa & Reforma
Sure to please families and small groups, the spacious suites here are basically large one- and two-bedroom apartments with fully equipped kitchens,…
Coyoacán & San Ángel
This lizard-themed (for the roaming critters in the garden) HI hostel offers a clean and affordable base to check out Coyoacán's nearby sights. The house…
Zona Rosa & Reforma
A good-value option in the pleasant and central Cuauhtémoc neighborhood, the Bristol caters primarily to business travelers. Carpeted rooms are done in…
