Historic Center Travel Guide

Mexico City

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Stay near popular Historic Center attractions

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Zócalo

9.4/5 (25,860 reviews)
This is the heart of Mexico City with wide-ranging architecture, cultural events and a lively arts scene.
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Things to do

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Mexico City Tourist Bus: Hop-On Hop-Off Service or Night Tour

Rp230.672
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Mexico City Tourist Bus: Hop-On Hop-Off Service or Night Tour
MEXICAN WRESTLING TOUR WITH TACOS AFTER SHOW N MEXICO CITY

Lucha Libre Mexican Wrestling Tour in Mexico City

Rp1.100.128
per traveller
Lucha Libre Mexican Wrestling Tour in Mexico City
Teotihuacan Exclusive Early Access, Tlatelolco & Liquors Tasting

Teotihuacan Guided Tour with Early Access and Optional Lunch

Rp1.206.592
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Teotihuacan Guided Tour with Early Access and Optional Lunch
Tolantongo Caves from Mexico City Guided Tour

Tolantongo Caves Full Day Tour from Mexico City

Rp1.884.413
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Tolantongo Caves Full Day Tour from Mexico City
Red Turibus in Mexico City

Turibus Hop On - Hop Off Mexico City Tour

Rp372.624
per adult
74% of travellers recommend
Turibus Hop On - Hop Off Mexico City Tour
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Guadalupe Shrine & Teotihuacan Pyramids Tour

Rp1.508.240
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Guadalupe Shrine & Teotihuacan Pyramids Tour
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Top hotels in Historic Center

Historico Central Hotel

Historico Central Hotel

4 out of 5
Simón Bolívar No. 28 Mexico City Mexico City
The price is Rp2.338.899 per night from 13 Jul to 14 Jul
Rp2.338.899
Rp2.794.984 total
13 Jul - 14 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Mexico City. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (2,379 reviews)
"The room was very clean. The staff very polite, and helpful. Specially Efren, my sincere thanks for helping us getting a taxi when 4 UBERS canceled due to the streets closures. Breakfast was delicious."

Reviewed on 28 Jun 2026

Historico Central Hotel
Hotel Zócalo Central

Hotel Zócalo Central

4 out of 5
Cinco de Mayo 61 Mexico City
The price is Rp2.673.028 per night from 13 Jul to 14 Jul
Rp2.673.028
Rp3.194.269 total
13 Jul - 14 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Mexico City. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in ...
Hotel Zócalo Central
Hotel Catedral

Hotel Catedral

4 out of 5
95 Donceles Col. Centro Mexico City
The price is Rp1.464.941 per night from 1 Jul to 2 Jul
Rp1.464.941
Rp1.942.054 total
1 Jul - 2 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Mexico City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free valet parking and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (3,180 reviews)
"We loved the rooftop balcony here overlooking the Cathedral. This is where we would unwind and have a few drinks and snacks before retiring to bed. Their cocktail Tamarindo Mezcalitos is highly recommended! Close to Zocalo area and is pretty much walking distance to all the touristy places we visited. ..."

Reviewed on 29 Jun 2026

Hotel Catedral
Hotel Bellas Artes

Hotel Bellas Artes

4 out of 5
10 Av. 5 de Mayo Centro Mexico City CDMX
The price is Rp1.497.580 per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
Rp1.497.580
Rp1.789.610 total
20 Jul - 21 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Mexico City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Palacio de Bellas Artes ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,200 reviews)
"Nice a"

Reviewed on 28 Jun 2026

Hotel Bellas Artes
Hotel Canada Central

Hotel Canada Central

4 out of 5
Calle 5 de Mayo, No. 47 Mexico City CDMX
The price is Rp1.351.422 per night from 6 Jul to 7 Jul
Rp1.351.422
Rp1.614.949 total
6 Jul - 7 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Mexico City. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,142 reviews)
"Investigar cómo llegar de manera previa"

Reviewed on 29 Jun 2026

Hotel Canada Central
Hotel Principal

Hotel Principal

4 out of 5
Bolivar 29 Mexico City CDMX
The price is Rp1.121.813 per night from 3 Jul to 4 Jul
Rp1.121.813
Rp1.340.569 total
3 Jul - 4 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Mexico City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,005 reviews)
"Clean and helpful staff. Very centric."

Reviewed on 28 Jun 2026

Hotel Principal
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Where to stay in Historic Center

Find the best Historic Center areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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Roma Norte

Known for its fascinating museums and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Roma Norte. Check out top attractions like MUCA Roma and Avenida Insurgentes, and jump on the metro at Insurgentes Station or Sevilla Station to see more of the city.

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Polanco

If you're spending time in Polanco, you might enjoy attractions like Paseo de la Reforma and Avenida Presidente Masaryk. You might also enjoy the neighbourhood's ample dining options before hopping on the metro at Polanco Station to see more of the city.

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La Condesa

Spend some time visiting places like Avenida Insurgentes while getting to know La Condesa, and be sure to check out the abundant dining options. You can hop aboard the metro at Patriotism Station or Chilpancingo Station to see more of the area.

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Reforma

Consider a visit to Paseo de la Reforma and take some time to enjoy the important monuments during your time in Reforma. If you want to see more of the city, jump on the metro at Insurgentes Station or Cuauhtemoc Station.

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Santa Fe

Consider a visit to Expo Santa Fe Mexico and take some time to enjoy the abundant dining options during your time in Santa Fe. If you want to see more of the city, jump on the metro at Santa Fé Station or Vasco de Quiroga Station.

Historic Center Travel Guide