Downtown Cancun Travel Guide

Cancun

Aerial view of the Cancun downtown. Busy street with small buildings near the beach area of Cancun in Mexico.
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Man painting oversized guitar, outdoors
There's nothing quite like being in the water with a whaleshark. They're a filter feeding shark, not at all dangerous to people and completely safe to snorkel with. While this one was only about 7 metres long, they get up to about 12 metres. EcoColors Tours runs a safe boat and takes its environmental responsibilities very seriously.

Popular places to visit

Things to do


Top hotels in Downtown Cancun

Krystal Urban Cancun & Beach Club

Krystal Urban Cancun & Beach Club

3.5 out of 5
Av. Sayil Mz. 1, Lote 4-07 Cancun QROO
The price is Rp1.460.372 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
Rp1.460.372
Rp1.847.748 total
22 Mar - 23 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cancun. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a free beach shuttle and room service. Our guests praise the clean rooms in their ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,425 reviews)
You get what you pay for. This property needs to be renovated and cleaned. The staff was very nice.

Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026

Krystal Urban Cancun & Beach Club
Suites Malecon Cancun

Suites Malecon Cancun

3.5 out of 5
Av. Bonampak Sm 6 M1 L1 Cancun QROO
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cancun. Enjoy free parking, a fitness centre and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,018 reviews)
not a good place, not honest staff

Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026

Suites Malecon Cancun
Oh! Cancun The Urban Oasis & Beach Club

Oh! Cancun The Urban Oasis & Beach Club

4 out of 5
Av. Tulum, esq. Brisa s/n, Col. Centro. Cancun QROO
The price is Rp1.570.630 per night from 24 Mar to 25 Mar
Rp1.570.630
Rp1.981.548 total
24 Mar - 25 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Cancun. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
Please beware when looking into booking this property. I booked a room at this hotel but there are two hotels on this property. The Oh! and Smart Hotel. I was given a room at the Smart hotel which is the more economical and less updated of the two and has a price difference. When I asked about it ...

Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026

Oh! Cancun The Urban Oasis & Beach Club
BOK21

BOK21

3 out of 5
Bonampak Cancun QROO
Stay at this hotel in Cancun. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions La Isla Shopping Mall and Plaza Las Americas are ...
8/10 Very Good! (99 reviews)
No hot water, no elevator. It’s clean for the price but no fridge or microwave

Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026

BOK21
Eco-Hotel El Rey del Caribe

Eco-Hotel El Rey del Caribe

3 out of 5
Av. Uxmal #24 Sm.2-A Mz.3 L-18 Cancun QROO
Stay at this spa hotel in Cancun. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (834 reviews)
Excellent staff. Definitely get a massage at the spa. Best ive had in years. Entire staff is friendly and helpful.

Reviewed on 14 Mar 2026

Eco-Hotel El Rey del Caribe
ibis Cancun Centro

ibis Cancun Centro

3 out of 5
Av Tulum Y Nichupte Cancun QROO
The price is Rp850.451 per night from 6 Apr to 7 Apr
Rp850.451
Rp1.109.744 total
6 Apr - 7 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Cancun. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,255 reviews)
Rooms clean except ac don’t cool toilet hard to flush and no free coffee for prospects or residents no like others hotels this place is considered business only breakfast ok

Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026

ibis Cancun Centro
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.

Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Cancun

Avenida Tulum

Avenida Tulum

The pristine beaches and ample dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Avenida Tulum. A stop by Royal Yak Casino and Sports Book or Ceviche Square might round out your trip.

Avenida Tulum
Fishing boat in Puerto Juarez at sunrise

Puerto Juarez

The pristine beaches and fun-filled water parks are top of the list for many visitors to Puerto Juarez. A stop by Ultramar Ferry Puerto Juárez or El Meco Archaeological Site might round out your trip.

Puerto Juarez
Xaman Ha Maya Ruins archeological site Playa del Carmen Mexico.

Alfredo V. Bonfil

While Alfredo V. Bonfil may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Plaza Las Americas and Iberostar Cancun Golf Course.

Alfredo V. Bonfil
Cancun Hotel Zone

La Isla

If you're spending some time in La Isla, La Isla Shopping Mall and Isla Dorada are top sights worth seeing.

La Isla
Aerial panoramic view of Punta Norte beach, Cancun, Mexico. Beautiful beach area with luxury hotels near the Caribbean sea in Cancun, Mexico.

Punta Cancun

While visiting Punta Cancun, you might make a stop by sights like Forum Beach and Chac Mool Beach.

Punta Cancun
Escenica Tower featuring a luxury hotel or resort, a beach and general coastal views

Zona Hotelera

4/5(130 area reviews)

The stunning beaches and fantastic nightlife are just a few highlights of Zona Hotelera. Make a stop by La Isla Shopping Mall or Delfines Beach while you're exploring the area.

Zona Hotelera


Downtown Cancun Travel Guide