Must-see hotels in San Cristóbal de las Casas

This extraordinary boutique hotel is a visual feast in which every corner contains something interesting and beautiful. The five rooms have been ripped…

This very central, boutique hotel has it all. The rooms, which offer a fine mix of colonial charm and modern comforts, are notable for the floor-to…

A spacious, modern, traveler-savvy hostel in a high-ceilinged colonial building with a large garden strung with hammocks, kitchen, temascal (pre-Hispanic…

The jury is still out about this spot, a millenials' dream design, with an off-the-radar funk factor and industrial chic design; it's brand new. There's…

A dreamy oasis in the center of town, this tranquil American-run B&B will seduce you with its lush garden, electric under-blankets and towel heaters. The…

This discreet boutique hotel has been touched by the hand of an artist. Moroccan lamps hang from polished wood beams, geraniums add a touch of pink,…

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…

Set around a charming courtyard, there are indeed only 12 rooms here, which adds to the intimate feel but makes booking a necessity pretty much any time…

With lipstick-red walls and discreet arty touches, this is a sophisticated and charming hotel that oozes with cool character. The hilltop location might…

The colonial-style Jovel offers one of the better deals in town. The rooms are filled with the light, color and character of Mexico and they surround a…

It's all about the snob value at Hotel b¨o, a boutique hotel that seems to be more Miami Beach than San Cristobal; it definitely breaks the traditional…

Featuring a good mix of private rooms and dorms (including one mixed and one female-only) set around a sweet little hammock-lined patio, this quiet,…

A gallery as well as a charming colonial hotel, the inviting Casa Mexicana displays modern art alongside traditional fabrics and solid-wood pillars and…

A fair hike to the south of town (taxi M$30–35, colectivo M$6), this large hotel in a beautifully restored hacienda wins points for its eclectic folk…

This famous museum/research institute, about 1km from Plaza 31 de Marzo, has 16 character-filled guest rooms with gorgeous textiles and furniture (all but…

One of the town's newer budget-cum-midrange options located about a 10-minute walk from the plaza. The owner, a carpenter, has outfitted the compact rooms…

Elegant, but simple white-walled, timber-roof-beamed rooms can be found at this multilevel hotel just north of the main square. The central courtyard,…

Combining colonial style with a boutique-hotel feel, El Paraíso has a bright-blue wood-pillared patio, a jungly garden sitting area and loads of bohemian…

A bountiful breakfast complements simple rooms with floors of radiant sunflower yellow and bathrooms that look a bit like oversized shower stalls, or…

Friendly, live-in owners and a big cooked breakfast that changes daily are winning points at this tiny, but centrally located house-come-hostel. There's a…