Xalapa Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A lake with a dock, surrounded by trees and a pink building.
A bridge with pink railings and a large 'X' structure.
A wooden dock extending over calm water with boats docked, surrounded by a clear sky and buildings in the background.
A church with red domes and a bell tower.
A densely populated cityscape with colorful buildings under a cloudy sky.

Where to stay in Xalapa

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A bridge with pink railings and a large 'X' structure.

Xalapa Centro

If you're spending some time in Xalapa Centro, Palacio de Gobierno and Paseo de los Lagos Park are top sights worth seeing.

3 de Mayo

While there might not be top attractions in 3 de Mayo, you can explore the larger area and discover places like State Theatre and Palacio de Gobierno.

Zona Universitaria

While visiting Zona Universitaria, you might make a stop by sights like Xalapeno Stadium and Los Lagos.

Mártires de Chicago

While Mártires de Chicago isn't home to many top sights, Xalapeno Stadium and Los Lagos are some notable places to visit nearby.

Fuentes de Las Animas

Fuentes de Las Animas might not have many top sights, but Plaza Las Animas Mall and Interactive Museum of Xalapa (MIX) are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

HB Xalapa

HB Xalapa

3.5 out of 5
Av. Lazaro Cardenas No. 9 Xalapa VER
The price is Rp1.050.899 per night from 26 Sept to 27 Sept
Rp1.050.899
Rp1.240.061 total
26 Sept - 27 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Xalapa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
HB Xalapa
Hotel María Victoria

Hotel María Victoria

3 out of 5
Zaragoza No. 6 Xalapa VER
The price is Rp533.023 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
Rp533.023
Rp628.967 total
11 Oct - 12 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Xalapa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (938 reviews)
"Aside from the front desk nearly losing my reservation, I felt that the staff really held the place together. I was first assigned to a room facing the street and the noise was intolerable. The traffic. Lise was so bad that it would periodically drown out the sound of the baby crying in the next ..."

Reviewed on 7 Sept 2026

Hotel María Victoria
Gamma by Fiesta Americana Xalapa Nubara

Gamma by Fiesta Americana Xalapa Nubara

3.5 out of 5
Av. Ruiz Cortines 912 Xalapa VER
The price is Rp1.083.710 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
Rp1.083.710
Rp1.278.778 total
11 Oct - 12 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Xalapa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Xalapa Museum of Anthropology (MAX) ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (664 reviews)
"La alberca el fria friaaaaaaaaaaaa, la comida es SUPER MALA y cara, puedes comer en todos lados que es increible, pero en el hotel NO!!!! en la noche si te da sed o hambre, no puedes comprar NADA y no te mandan NADA... las cobijas están rotas... la verdad no me gustó."

Reviewed on 13 Aug 2026

Gamma by Fiesta Americana Xalapa Nubara
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Hotel Posada Del Parque

Hotel Posada Del Parque

3 out of 5
Calle Miguel Palacios #7 Xalapa VER
Stay at this aparthotel in Xalapa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Pinacoteca Diego Rivera and Diego Rivera ...
Hotel Posada Del Parque
Aldea Alemm

Aldea Alemm

2.5 out of 5
Rtno. 13 De Noviembre Coatepec VER
Stay at this cabin in Coatepec. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Coatepec Market and Hidalgo Park are located nearby.
7.8/10 Good! (7 reviews)
"De lo peor la intención del anfitrión y sobre todo grosero y muy poca ética profesional no lo recomendaría para nada"

Reviewed on 3 Jun 2026

Aldea Alemm
Alma Glamping

Alma Glamping

2 out of 5
Carr. Xalapa - Coatepec Coatepec VER
Stay at this campsite in Coatepec. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and on-site spa services. Popular attractions Coatepec Market and Hidalgo Park are located ...
Alma Glamping
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Stay near popular Xalapa attractions

Xalapa Cathedral

9.0/10 (305 reviews)
Xalapa Cathedral is just one of the places to see in Xalapa, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Experience the area's museums and festivals.
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Things to do

Live a great experience in the must-see points of this beautiful Magical Town

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Rp523.016
per adult
The Chocolate House and the Cookie
Coatepec and Xico Magical Towns Plus Xalapa Day Trip from Veracruz

Coatepec and Xico Magical Towns Plus Xalapa Day Trip from Veracruz

Rp1.484.606
per adult
Coatepec and Xico Magical Towns Plus Xalapa Day Trip from Veracruz
Tour with Certified Guide to Xalapa, Xico and Coatepec

Tour with Certified Guide to Xalapa, Xico and Coatepec

Rp1.793.945
per adult
Tour with Certified Guide to Xalapa, Xico and Coatepec
Full Day Coffee Guided Tour in Coatepec

Full Day Coffee Guided Tour in Coatepec

Rp1.841.017
per adult
Full Day Coffee Guided Tour in Coatepec
Enjoy the coffee route in Coatepec Magical Town

Enjoy the coffee route in Coatepec Magical Town

Rp2.338.184
per adult
Enjoy the coffee route in Coatepec Magical Town
Xalapa and Coatepec Cultural Tour from Veracruz

Xalapa and Coatepec Cultural Tour from Veracruz

Rp1.861.937
per adult
Xalapa and Coatepec Cultural Tour from Veracruz
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