The 5 Best Hotels in Mexico City (Updated 2024)

Mexico City is a vibrant metropolis filled with great food, fun nightlife, amazing art, sprawling parks, and cool neighborhoods. I was late to visit (I just went for the first time a few years ago), and I can’t believe I hadn’t made the trip sooner. It’s an amazing city.

Colloquially known as CDMX (Ciudad de Mexico), Mexico City is a world-class destination that’s absolutely worth a visit. But it’s also a massive, sprawling city. There are a ton of hotels here, and choosing the right one is essential for ensuring that you have a safe and enjoyable stay.

Having been to the city a handful of times (and having even led tours there), I know what hotels are worth your money. Here’s my list of what I think are the best hotels in Mexico City:

1. Zócalo Central Mexico City

Housed in a late-19th-century building right on the Zócalo (the city’s main square), you can’t get any more centrally located than this four-star hotel. The rooftop bar has absolutely incredible views over the square, and I love that the complimentary breakfast is served up here every morning (you can get both Mexican dishes and continental breakfast staples like yogurt and granola). There are also free bicycles for guests, a fitness center, and a steam room. A really unique perk they offer is the 24/7 café in the lobby where everything is complimentary for guests (it serves items like coffee, tea, pastries, fruit, sandwiches, and other snacks). There are also fridges of free water and fruit on every floor. (If only all hotels had amenities like this!)

The guest rooms have a historic, moody feel, with stormy grey walls, dark hardwood floors, wood-beamed ceilings, and even chandeliers. Even though you’re right on the square, you can’t hear a thing once you close the double-glazed windows, allowing for a great night’s sleep. All rooms feature a desk, plus-sized TV, AC, safe, and a coffee machine. The bathrooms are a bit small but feature showers with excellent water pressure as well as complimentary toiletries. This is an excellent choice if you want to be close to many of the city’s main sights.

2. Hotel Villa Condesa

This boutique property in Condesa is as leafy and stylish as the surrounding neighborhood. It’s housed in a 19th-century mansion and boasts a really cool interior courtyard that’s a calm oasis in the big city. A complimentary breakfast is served here every morning too (definitely try the chilaquiles and the huevos…