Where to stay in Mexico City – Best neighborhoods + Hotels

Wondering where to stay in Mexico City or what are the best neighborhoods to stay at in Mexico City?

In this guide, discover the best places to stay in Mexico City depending on your budget, the places you want to visit, and your travel style. From luxurious modern hotels and charming boutique hotels to quirky backpackers and simple pensions, find the best hotel that fits your need.

Learn about the city’s different neighborhoods, what type of traveler they are best fitted for, and the best things to do in the area.

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Offering private rooms as well as beds in dormitories, the Hostal CASA MX features a common area and a terrace to hang out and meet people, as well as a kitchen to cook your own meal. Each bed has a privacy curtain, a lamp, and power outlets. They also have lockers, a 24 hours front desk, and a great wifi connection.

Set in a traditional building with a middle court, Downtown Beds features a modern decoration inside an ancient house. They offer private rooms with shared baths and dormitories. Breakfast is included and they rent bikes if you want to bike around the historic center.

Everything is super clean and the staff super helpful, you can hang out in the patio, or have a drink at the rooftop bar.

A charming boutique hotel perfectly located, Casa de la Luz is set in a 16th-century historic building. The rooms are gorgeous and decorated with taste.

The hotel features a bar, a restaurant, a terrace, and a gym. it also offers room service, good wifi everywhere, and a 24/7 front desk.

Staying there, you’ll be close to everything, yet it’s pretty quiet.They also offer family rooms.

A stylish design hotel set in a historic palace built in the 17th century, Downtown is located 2 blocks away from Plaza Central. It features spacious rooms, an outdoor pool, and a rooftop terrace from which you’ll get a nice view of the city.

They also have a restaurant serving tasty dishes, a bar, and a nice patio area.

All rooms feature a king size bed, a flat screen TV, a safe, AC and are sound proof.

Surrounded by greeneries, H21 Hospedaje Boutique is an oasis of peace in the middle of the colorful Coyoacán district. All rooms have a living room area as well as a terrace or a balcony, some have a small kitchen.

From there, you are situated within walking distance of all attractions located in the Coyoacán, like Frida’s Blue House.

Beautifully decorated, you’ll love staying at this hotel. The rooms are spacious with all the comfort needed, they all have a patio or balcony. The hotel features nice common areas where you can hang out and relax.

Some rooms have a kitchen, otherwise, the hotel also serves breakfast and there are many restaurants for all tastes within walking distance.

Set in a historic French-style Palace, Mansión Papilio is a unique place to stay in Mexico City. Surrounded by a beautiful garden, the hotel features several luxurious rooms and offers room service and free parking.

One of the suites has a private pool, and all of the rooms have a view of the garden. Staying there won’t feel like staying in one of the world’s most populated capital.

With a modern design and only a few rooms, The Wild Oscar is a great hotel to stay at in Mexico City. The rooms all have a kitchenette and dining area and are decorated with taste.

The hotel features a bar restaurant serving Mexican and international dishes, a concierge service, free bicycle rental, a gym, and commons areas including terraces.

If you have stayed at a Marriott before you’ll know what to expect at the JW Marriott Hotel Mexico City. With spacious rooms offering a nice view over the city, this hotel is a solid option for people looking to stay in a big standardized franchise.

It features an outdoor pool, a spa, a gym, a Mexican restaurant, and a bar.

It’s a good option for families as well.

Located next to a park, Las Alcobas is a haven of peace in an urban jungle. The rooms are quiet and decorated with taste, in the bathroom you’ll find a hydromassage tub, perfect after a long day of exploration.

The hotel has a spa, a gym, and two restaurants. It offers 5-star services like room service and a concierge service.

A tasty breakfast is included.

The Presidente InterContinental Mexico City will be a perfect fit for people looking for a hotel that has all the facilities and services a luxurious hotel can offer.

With a state-of-the-art fitness center, which features stunning views of Chapultepec Park, in-room massages, room service, and  6 on-site restaurants, get ready for the perfect stay. Make sure to try one of their cocktails at the Lobby Bar, where they often have live music.

Choose a room with a view for an incredible experience.

Fitting right in, Casa 9 is a quirky family inn featuring minimalist and well-decorated rooms. All of which have a patio with garden views where you can enjoy a free breakfast.

They have a bar and you can easily find places to eat around the inn. You’re within walking distance of Chapultepec Castle as well.

A charming bed and breakfast, La Palomilla offers colorful rooms and a nice outdoor area. All rooms are homey and quiet, and feature everything one needs for a pleasant stay. The staff is super helpful and warm.

You have access to the kitchen if you want to cook your own meals, otherwise, they offer breakfast.

There, you can borrow a bike to roam around the neighborhood.

Set in a chic designer building, ULIV Roma Norte is a condo-hotel offering serviced apartments, each with a bedroom, living room, a fully equipped kitchen, and AC.

The building features a gym, a garden, and a terrace, and has a laundry room.

This modern 434 room hotel is surrounded by the capital city’s financial and commercial district where one can find exclusive restaurants, shops, and boutiques, right at the heart of the Zona Rosa.

The 5-star hotel offers a rooftop pool, a gym, a bar, and a restaurant. It offers room service and free parking.

They have rooms and suites, all well equipped, comfy, and quiet.

Experience relaxing facilities and delicious dining options at this hotel, located in the financial and cultural district of Mexico City. It is just steps from the famous Reforma Avenue and 10 minutes’ walk from Zócalo Square and the Cathedral.

The hotel features an outdoor pool, a gym, 2 restaurants, and a conciergerie service to help you plan your trip and recommend the best places to visit and top restaurants in the city.

The room are clean and well decorated, some come with a nice view of the city.

Step back in time in Hotel Geneve. Built in 1907, this European-style hotel is a unique place to stay in Mexico City.

The hotel features 2 restaurants, a renown spa, and a gym.

The rooms and the hotel’s design really look like time have frozen here – in a good way – you won’t find another hotel like this in Mexico City.

The Four Seasons is probably one of the best places to stay in Mexico for the luxury-style traveler. Like every Four Seasons, it’s stunning and the service is impeccable.

This AAA Five Diamond Award winner hotel offers a full-service spa, an on-site restaurant, contemporary guest rooms, a fitness center, and an outdoor pool (with a sauna and a hot tub).

Another great luxurious accommodation option in Mexico City, the St Regis is perfectly located and offers spacious and comfortable rooms.

This luxurious and sophisticated hotel offers first-class accommodations along with on-site spa services, and the iconic St. Regis butler service.

It features 3 on-site gourmet restaurants along with 2 spacious ballrooms. It also has an indoor swimming pool, perfect if you’re visiting during winter.

If you want something luxurious that feels homier, Casa Prim Hotel Boutique might be the one for you! Full of charm and personality, you’ll be greeted warmly by the staff and be able to enjoy the peace and quiet.

The hotel features a restaurant, fitness center, a rooftop bar, and a shared lounge. The rooms are well decorated, each one being different.

A brand new hotel featuring state-of-the-art facilities, Live Aqua Urban offers trendy rooms, all equipped with the latest technologies and designed so you can relax and feel good.

Among the facilities, you’ll find a luxurious spa, a gym, and a restaurant serving gourmet and contemporary Mexican cuisine.