The 5 Best Hotels in Oaxaca (Updated 2024)

Posted: 1/24/2024 | January 24th, 2024

I love Oaxaca. From the moment I arrived, I knew it was a special place. I’ve been back countless times since my first visit a couple years a go (and even ran tours there!).

Oaxaca is a city of colorful buildings, scenic rooftop restaurants and bars, street art, historic Spanish colonial churches, cobblestone streets, and picturesque parks. It’s also one of the gastronomic centers of Mexico and a hub for making mezcal in the country.

While there are lots of neighborhoods to stay in, almost everything you’ll want to see or do is adjacent to downtown (Centro). Whether you stay in one area or another is just a matter of how far you want to walk. There’s a lot of good, centrally located hotels in the city.

To help you plan your trip, here’s my list of the best hotels in Oaxaca:

1. La Casona del Llano

Right on Parque Llano, about 15 minutes’ walk from the main square, this is a really nice three-star hotel with rooms centered around a beautiful garden. The restaurant serves a delicious breakfast buffet (as well as food throughout the day). The simply decorated rooms are rustic and quiet. While the interior of the rooms may be a bit outdated, there’s AC, cable TV, a desk, and strong Wi-Fi. The bathrooms, while also a bit dated, are clean and the water pressure is great. If you have a vehicle, there’s free parking too.

I love staying here so much that, when we used to run tours in Oaxaca, this is where we stayed with our groups. It’s a pleasant, no-frills, affordable choice in a really convenient location.

2. Los Arrayanes

This hotel in the center of town is in an old hacienda (large estate house). It’s decorated in a traditional style, with lots of plants and colorful art throughout. There’s a beautiful courtyard and rooftop garden too. The bright and spacious rooms all include a flatscreen TV, desk, AC, and free Wi-Fi. The water pressure in the showers is really strong and I find the beds to be really comfortable.

Breakfast isn’t included but it’s affordable and has both Mexican and American options. The staff goes out of their way to ensure you have a comfortable stay. It’s one of the best hotels in Oaxaca. Note: It’s cash only.

3. One Oaxaca Centro

Located 20 minutes’ walk from the Zócalo (main square), in the Jatalco district, this modern no-frills hotel has a simple and minimalist design. The rooms are comfy (though a bit bland), the beds are soft,…