Must-see hotels in West of Mexico City

  • Hotel San José

    Valle de Bravo

    This converted ranch-style hotel is just a block from the zócalo, but hidden down an alley away from the noise, with a small terrace garden where you can…

  • El Asoleadero

    West of Mexico City

    Just uphill from Malinalco’s main drag, El Asoleadero offers spacious, modern and airy rooms with stunning views of the pueblito and surrounding cliffs…

  • Hotel San Sebastian

    Valle de Bravo

    Some of the best lake and terracotta-tile views are from the balcony of the small rooms at this fresh hotel. Bathrooms are modern and spotless and beds…

  • Casa Navacoyan

    West of Mexico City

    This beautiful hotel on the outskirts of town has just six rooms, each decorated with an upscale, home-style aesthetic, like staying at your wealthy aunt…

  • Hotel Colonial

    Toluca

    The rooms overlooking the busy main road are the best, but also the loudest, at this well-run and excellent-value hotel. The impressive lobby and friendly…

  • Casa Limón

    West of Mexico City

    Surrounded by a stark high-desert landscape, this ultra-trendy hotel with bright fan-cooled rooms, a slate pool and intriguing artworks has a seductive…

  • Hotel Casanueva

    Valle de Bravo

    Set on the west side of the zócalo, the Casanueva has individually designed rooms decorated with tasteful arts and crafts, though they have thin walls…

  • Hotel Santa Mónica

    West of Mexico City

    Just a few steps from the zócalo and en route to the zona arqueológica, this is the best ultra-budget option, with clean, if shabby, rooms scattered…

  • Hotel Don Simón

    Toluca

    The rooms at Don Simón are immaculately clean and bright, if a little heavy on the brown furnishings of yesteryear, which continue into the attached…

  • Rodavento

    Valle de Bravo

    Set on a sprawling property outside of Valle, this rustic-luxe hotel distinguishes itself with its natural design – using earth tones, traditional wood…

  • El Santuario

    Valle de Bravo

    Twenty minutes northwest outside town, this gorgeous hillside hotel has an infinity pool, fountains, an in-house spa and rooms with magnificent lake views…

  • Posada Familiar

    Nevado de Toluca

    Just beyond the Parque de los Venados gate, Posada Familiar, the only accommodations in the park, offers basic lodging at a heavily used refuge with…

  • Posada Familiar Los Girasoles

    Valle de Bravo

    The nine-room Girasoles has an enviable location on the zócalo and a warm, family-run feeling. Rooms are spacious and clean with rustic touches, though…

  • Hotel Maya

    Toluca

    The extremely central location of this one-grandma-run posada makes a handy, if very no-frills, base for a quick visit of Toluca's sights. Wifi is patchy…

  • Huitzil Hostal

    Toluca

    Toluca's first hostel opened in 2019 bringing budget basic digs with cute spaces for socialising. Creaky wood is used throughout – in beds, flooring and…

  • Fiesta Inn Toluca Centro

    Toluca

    The modern, sleek, 85-room Fiesta Inn has airy, comfortable rooms, a small gym and a cafe-bar-restaurant in the lobby. There’s another branch near the…