Old Town Veracruz Travel Guide

Veracruz

A sign for Museo Naval Mexico with a circular emblem above it.
A statue of a man in a suit standing in front of a large white building with a clock tower.
A statue of a seated figure holding a rifle, with a building in the background.
A vintage typewriter on a wooden surface with a patterned wall in the background.
A museum exhibit with cannons and a large painting on the wall.

Stay near popular Old Town Veracruz attractions

A historic plaza with colonial architecture, palm trees, and a prominent church tower.

Zócalo

9.0/10 (1,904 reviews)
You can learn about the history of Veracruz when you stop by Zócalo. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
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Things to do

Veracruz: Panoramic Sightseeing City Tour and Attractions

Veracruz: Panoramic Sightseeing City Tour and Attractions

Rp361.898
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Veracruz: Panoramic Sightseeing City Tour and Attractions
Turibus Hop-on Hop-off City Tour Veracruz

Veracruz - Panoramic Sightseeing Bus Tour

Rp144.759
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Veracruz - Panoramic Sightseeing Bus Tour
Veracruz: Panoramic Sightseeing City Bus Tour

Veracruz: Panoramic Sightseeing City Bus Tour

Rp144.759
per adult
Veracruz: Panoramic Sightseeing City Bus Tour
3-hour tour to the San Juan de Ulúa Fortress

3-hour tour to the San Juan de Ulúa Fortress

Rp516.997
per adult
3-hour tour to the San Juan de Ulúa Fortress
From Veracruz: San Juan de Ulua Prison Tour

From Veracruz: San Juan de Ulua Prison Tour

Rp657.620
per adult
From Veracruz: San Juan de Ulua Prison Tour
Veracruz City Tour with San Juan de Ulúa and Mandinga Boat

Veracruz City Tour with San Juan de Ulúa and Mandinga Boat

Rp967.818
per adult
Veracruz City Tour with San Juan de Ulúa and Mandinga Boat
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Top hotels in Old Town Veracruz

Emporio Veracruz Hotel

Emporio Veracruz Hotel

3.5 out of 5
Paseo Del Malecon No 244 Veracruz VER
The price is Rp1.569.020 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
Rp1.569.020
Rp1.851.443 total
23 Aug - 24 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Veracruz. Enjoy 2 outdoor pools, a full-service spa and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
Emporio Veracruz Hotel
Gran Hotel Diligencias

Gran Hotel Diligencias

4 out of 5
1115 Independence Avenue Downtown Veracruz VER
The price is Rp509.202 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
Rp509.202
Rp600.857 total
9 Aug - 10 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Veracruz. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,197 reviews)
"Amazing hotel and great food"

Reviewed on 26 Jul 2026

Gran Hotel Diligencias
Hotel Mar y Tierra Veracruz

Hotel Mar y Tierra Veracruz

3 out of 5
Cap, de Fragata Pedro Sainz De Baranda Veracruz VER
The price is Rp1.019.014 per night from 5 Aug to 6 Aug
Rp1.019.014
Rp1.202.436 total
5 Aug - 6 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Veracruz. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,006 reviews)
"I came early like 12 o’clock ,high season, I had to wait until 3.20 to check in ,no matter, My mattress base should be replaced looks like old. Restaurant menu kind expensive."

Reviewed on 22 Jul 2026

Hotel Mar y Tierra Veracruz
Hotel Royalty

Hotel Royalty

3 out of 5
Blvd. Manuel Ávila Camacho 503 Veracruz VER
The price is Rp774.914 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
Rp774.914
Rp914.398 total
9 Aug - 10 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Veracruz. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.2/10 Very good! (506 reviews)
"It needs a deep maintenance"

Reviewed on 20 Jul 2026

Hotel Royalty
Veracruz Centro Histórico

Veracruz Centro Histórico

3.5 out of 5
Av Independencia Esq Miguel Lerdo Veracruz VER
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is Rp1.238.133 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
Rp1.238.133
Rp1.460.999 total
2 Aug - 3 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Veracruz. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
Veracruz Centro Histórico
Hotel Baluarte

Hotel Baluarte

3 out of 5
Francisco Canal n 265 and 16 de Sept. Veracruz VER
The price is Rp928.522 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
Rp928.522
Rp1.095.656 total
16 Aug - 17 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Veracruz. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,005 reviews)
"Very clean .close to good restaurants,"

Reviewed on 12 Jul 2026

Hotel Baluarte
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Where to stay in Old Town Veracruz

Find the best Old Town Veracruz areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A coastal cityscape with a prominent clock tower, a large white building, and a port with cranes.

Malecon

Malecon is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Veracruz Harbour or Veracruz Aquarium.

A coastal cityscape with modern buildings, a beach, and a clear view of the ocean.

Ignacio Zaragoza

If you're spending some time in Ignacio Zaragoza, Villa del Mar Beach and Veracruzano Coral Reef System National Park are top sights worth seeing.

Salvador Díaz Mirón

While visiting Salvador Díaz Mirón, you might make a stop by sights like Benito Juarez Auditorium and Parque Recreativo Cri-Cri.

Reforma

While Reforma isn't home to many top sights, Benito Juarez Auditorium and Villa del Mar Beach are some notable places to visit nearby.

A historic building with a clock tower, a statue, and a plaza with street lamps.

Faros

If you're spending some time in Faros, Veracruz Harbour and Carranza Lighthouse are top sights worth seeing.

Old Town Veracruz Travel Guide