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

Rp2.678.850
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

Rp301.817
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

Rp1.896.626
per adult
82% 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

Rp1.357.284
per traveller
100% of travellers recommend
Lucha Libre Mexican Wrestling Tour in Mexico City
Red Turibus in Mexico City

Turibus Hop On - Hop Off Mexico City Tour

Rp375.039
per adult
74% of travellers recommend
Turibus Hop On - Hop Off Mexico City Tour
piramide del sol

Guadalupe Shrine & Teotihuacan Pyramids Tour

Rp1.518.015
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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is Rp2.347.455 per night from 6 Aug to 7 Aug
Rp2.347.455
Rp2.805.209 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! (2,407 reviews)
"24 hours open cafe was excellent"

Reviewed on 25 Jul 2026

Historico Central Hotel
Hotel Zócalo Central

Hotel Zócalo Central

4 out of 5
Cinco de Mayo 61 Mexico City
The price is Rp3.018.157 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
Rp3.018.157
Rp3.606.697 total
2 Aug - 3 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! (2,812 reviews)
"Location service food everything was great❤️"

Reviewed on 25 Jul 2026

Hotel Zócalo Central
Hotel Catedral

Hotel Catedral

4 out of 5
95 Donceles Col. Centro Mexico City
The price is Rp1.336.020 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
Rp1.336.020
Rp1.788.686 total
2 Aug - 3 Aug
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 Rp746.766 per night from 26 Aug to 27 Aug
Rp746.766
Rp892.386 total
26 Aug - 27 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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (39 reviews)
"Very good place and clean, in my case I usually take breakfast in the hotel but is not a real problem"

Reviewed on 22 Jul 2026

Hotel Escala Centro Histórico
Hotel Canada Central

Hotel Canada Central

4 out of 5
Calle 5 de Mayo, No. 47 Mexico City CDMX
The price is Rp1.934.531 per night from 13 Aug to 14 Aug
Rp1.934.531
Rp2.311.765 total
13 Aug - 14 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! (1,212 reviews)
"La estadia estuvo espectacular. Un hotel pequeño pero lleno de magia, un tesoro en el centro del Zocalo. El servicio fue increible, el Sr. Miguel nos recibio, fue muy amable, nos ayudo con las maletas el primer dia y el dia que nos fuimos. De verdad, 100% recomendado. El desayuno delicioso, muy variado, ..."

Reviewed on 25 Jul 2026

Hotel Canada Central
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 Rp3.574.637 per night from 19 Aug to 20 Aug
Rp3.574.637
Rp4.271.781 total
19 Aug - 20 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! (1,240 reviews)
"Great location and excellent view from the roof to the Zocalo. I definitely recommend it."

Reviewed on 23 Jul 2026

Gran Hotel Ciudad de Mexico Zocalo View
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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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Zona Rosa

Zona Rosa is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Paseo de la Reforma and Reforma 222 while you're in town.

Historic Center Travel Guide