Must-see hotels in Mexico City

  • Casa Comtesse

    Condesa

    Run by an amiable French owner, this 1940s historic building houses eight rooms adorned with tasteful art and furnishings and a parquet-floored dining…

  • Gran Hotel Ciudad de México

    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…

  • Casa González

    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…

  • La Casona

    Condesa

    This stately mansion has been restored to its early-20th-century splendor to become one of the capital’s most distinctive boutique hotels. The 29 rooms…

  • Red Tree House

    Condesa

    Condesa’s first B&B has all the comforts of home, if your home happens to be decorated with exquisite taste in a splendid part of town. Each of the 17…

  • Casa San Ildefonso

    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…

  • Izta 54

    Condesa

    This converted art deco apartment in the heart of fashionable Condesa fulfills many fantasies of a charmed CDMX life. Wake up in a plush bed in a bright…

  • Chalet del Carmen

    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…

  • Condesa Haus

    Condesa

    Owner and host extraordinaire Fernando took an old art deco home and turned it into one of the most stylish boutique hotels in Mexico City. Each room has…

  • Capsule Hostel

    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…

  • Gael

    Condesa

    In fancy Condesa, budget digs of this quality are hard to come by. Helpful English-speaking staff are quick to point out the coworking space and sociable…

  • Hostal Regina

    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…

  • El Patio 77

    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…

  • Chaya

    Alameda Central

    Like a secret at the edge of Alameda Central, diminutive Chaya nestles on the top floor of an exquisite art deco building. Rooms exude utilitarian…

  • Mexico City Hostel

    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…

  • Hostel Home

    Condesa

    Housed in a fine old porfiriato-era building and managed by easygoing, English-speaking staff who celebrate diversity, this 20-bed hostel is on the narrow…

  • Flowsuites Polanco

    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…

  • Hotel Historico Central

    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…

  • Palace Hotel

    Alameda Central

    Run by gregarious Asturians, the Palace has large, neat rooms, some with broad balconies giving terrific views down palm-lined Ramírez to the domed…

  • Villa Condesa

    Condesa

    You can say adiós to hectic Mexico City from the moment you set foot in the Villa’s leafy lobby. The 14 rooms in this striking historic building combine…

  • Hotel Milán

    Roma

    Sitting on the main corridor of gentrified-bohemian Roma, the Milán goes for minimalist decor and contemporary art in its lobby. Well-maintained, small…

  • Hotel Geneve

    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,…

  • Casa de la Condesa

    Roma

    Right on delightful Plaza Luis Cabrera, the Casa makes a tranquil base for visitors on an extended stay, offering ‘suites’ that are more like studio…

  • Hotel Cityexpress EBC Reforma

    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…

  • Hábita Hotel

    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…

  • Hotel María Cristina

    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…

  • Hotel Isabel

    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)…

  • MC Suites

    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…

  • Hotel Castropol

    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…

  • Hostal Frida

    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…

  • Hostel Mundo Joven Catedral

    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…

  • Plaza Revolución Hotel

    Alameda Central

    On a quiet street four blocks east of Plaza de la República and Monumento a la Revolución, this glossy establishment is a stylish option in an area where…

  • Hampton Inn & Suites

    Centro Histórico

    This well-maintained historic gem underwent an elaborate makeover to preserve its facade and Talavera-tiled walls. Well-appointed rooms with contemporary…

  • Chillout Flat

    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…

  • Hotel Catedral

    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…

  • Hotel Gillow

    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…

  • Hotel Aeropuerto

    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…

  • Casa de los Amigos

    Alameda Central

    The Quaker-run Casa is a guesthouse popular with NGO workers, activists and researchers, but it welcomes walk-in travelers too (minimum two nights)…

  • La Palomilla

    Condesa

    The seven small, clean rooms in 'The Pals' are playfully decorated with Mexican handicrafts and feature smart TVs and modern, large bathrooms with…