Historic Center Travel Guide

Mexico City

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Stay near popular Historic Center attractions

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Zócalo

9.4/10 (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

Admission to Six Flags Mexico with roundtrip transportation

Admission to Six Flags Mexico with roundtrip transportation

Rp1.770.370
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Admission to Six Flags Mexico with roundtrip transportation
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Mexico City Tourist Bus: Hop-On Hop-Off Service or Night Tour

Rp305.299
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Mexico City Tourist Bus: Hop-On Hop-Off Service or Night Tour
Tolantongo Caves from Mexico City Guided Tour

Tolantongo Caves Full Day Tour from Mexico City

Rp1.918.503
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Tolantongo Caves Full Day Tour from Mexico City
MEXICAN WRESTLING TOUR WITH TACOS AFTER SHOW N MEXICO CITY

Lucha Libre Mexican Wrestling Tour in Mexico City

Rp1.120.030
per traveller
100% of travellers recommend
Lucha Libre Mexican Wrestling Tour in Mexico City
Mexico City Historical Centre Food Tour with 7 Authentic Tastings

Mexico City Historical Centre Food Tour with 7 Tastings & Drinks

Rp1.417.922
per adult
Mexico City Historical Centre Food Tour with 7 Tastings & Drinks
Red Turibus in Mexico City

Turibus Hop On - Hop Off Mexico City Tour

Rp379.365
per adult
72% of travellers recommend
Turibus Hop On - Hop Off Mexico City 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 Rp2.313.142 per night from 5 Aug to 6 Aug
Rp2.313.142
Rp2.764.206 total
5 Aug - 6 Aug
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 ...
Historico Central Hotel
Hotel Zócalo Central

Hotel Zócalo Central

4 out of 5
Cinco de Mayo 61 Mexico City
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is Rp2.621.849 per night from 6 Aug to 7 Aug
Rp2.621.849
Rp3.133.113 total
6 Aug - 7 Aug
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! (2,800 reviews)
"It was my first time in Mexico City and I couldn’t have had a better hotel experience. The service was amazing, we felt extremely safe, the location was very central and the breakfast was delicious. Will be back!"

Reviewed on 1 Aug 2026

Hotel Zócalo Central
Hotel Catedral

Hotel Catedral

4 out of 5
95 Donceles Col. Centro Mexico City
The price is Rp1.337.419 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
Rp1.337.419
Rp1.792.536 total
31 Aug - 1 Sept
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 ...
Hotel Catedral
Hotel Escala Centro Histórico

Hotel Escala Centro Histórico

2 out of 5
105 San Jerónimo Mexico City CDMX
The price is Rp755.215 per night from 18 Aug to 19 Aug
Rp755.215
Rp902.482 total
18 Aug - 19 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Mexico City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and satellite TV channels. Popular attractions Zócalo and Palacio de Bellas Artes are ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (47 reviews)
"Buena atencion"

Reviewed on 29 Jul 2026

Hotel Escala Centro Histórico
Gran Hotel Ciudad de Mexico Zocalo View

Gran Hotel Ciudad de Mexico Zocalo View

4.5 out of 5
Mexico City CDMX
The price is Rp4.100.005 per night from 11 Aug to 12 Aug
Rp4.100.005
Rp4.899.461 total
11 Aug - 12 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Mexico City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in their ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,242 reviews)
"My kids enjoyed this hotel. It was like being in a movie to them. Friendly staff."

Reviewed on 31 Jul 2026

Gran Hotel Ciudad de Mexico Zocalo View
Hotel Canada Central

Hotel Canada Central

4 out of 5
Calle 5 de Mayo, No. 47 Mexico City CDMX
The price is Rp2.173.798 per night from 12 Aug to 13 Aug
Rp2.173.798
Rp2.597.689 total
12 Aug - 13 Aug
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! (1,222 reviews)
"Excelente servicio y muy limpio y el personal muy amable"

Reviewed on 31 Jul 2026

Hotel Canada Central
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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 Avenida Insurgentes and MUCA Roma, 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 Blackberry Auditorium 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 Angel of Independence Monument 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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Cuauhtémoc

Fascinating museums, prominent monuments, and charming cafes are just a few top things to explore in Cuauhtémoc. A visit to Zócalo or Angel of Independence Monument might round out your trip, and you can jump aboard the metro at Revolution Station or Metrobús Revolución Station to get around town.

Historic Center Travel Guide