Historic Center Travel Guide
Mexico City
Visit Historic Center
Popular places to visit
Zócalo
This is the heart of Mexico City with wide-ranging architecture, cultural events and a lively arts scene.
Palacio de Bellas Artes
Mexico City’s historic arts center showcases art nouveau architecture, murals, and performances of ballet, opera and classical music.
Alameda Central
In Mexico City’s historical center, this beautiful park is a great spot to bring the family for a moment of relaxation between sightseeing excursions.
Metropolitan Cathedral
At more than 400 years old, this cathedral is a spectacular icon of colonial architectural and Roman Catholic history in the Americas.
National Palace
Learn about centuries of Mexican history and marvel at a remarkable collection of murals by Diego Rivera at Mexico City’s national palace.
Torre Latinoamericana
You can find out about the history of Mexico City when you stop by Torre Latinoamericana. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and fascinating museums in this culturally rich area.
Things to do
Discover Xochimilco, Coyoacán and Frida Kahlo Museum
Mexico City Tourist Bus: Hop-On Hop-Off Service or Night Tour
Teotihuacan Guided Tour with Early Access and Optional Lunch
Turibus Hop On - Hop Off Mexico City Tour
Guadalupe Shrine & Teotihuacan Pyramids Tour
Palacio de Bellas Artes Self-Guided Audio Tour
Top hotels in Historic Center
Zocalo Central & Rooftop Mexico City
We stayed with ours children during the spring break. The hotel is in a central location and very close to many great restaurants, shops and museums. Ours room has a great view of the cathedral and we also enjoyed breakfast and dinner at the rooftop restaurant of the hotel. It’s has a direct view ...
Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026
Hotel Catedral
My family and I stayed here for 4 nights. The staff is AMAZING from the moment you arrive to the moment you check out. There was construction in the lobby area that took away from the easy access to and from lobby restrooms. The breakfast buffet was beyond our expectations with a large variety of ...
Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026
Hotel Bellas Artes
El hotel esta limpio habitaciones muy comodas y el servicio muy bueno el unico pero es que no cuenta con estacionamiento
Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026
Gran Hotel Ciudad de Mexico Zocalo View
Excellent service and staff. Views and food were amazing.
Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026
Hotel Ritz Ciudad de México
Staff members are helpful, polite, caring, always attentive to what you need in particular the personnel during breakfast time and the housekeepers. Hotel is very clean. The property is very close to El Zócalo therefore there is a lot of people during the night and the area can be loud, but once ...
Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026
Hotel Juarez
For all my international travelers: this place is wonderful. It’s down the alley to the left, across from the Canada hotel: the staff will ring you in after hours and confirm your arrival. They are SO helpful, so kind and very accommodating! The hotel is CLEAN, it smells nice, it’s small but it’s ...
Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Historic Center
Cuauhtémoc
Fascinating museums, prominent monuments, and charming cafes are just a few top things to explore in Cuauhtémoc. A visit to Palacio de Bellas Artes or Zócalo might round out your trip, and you can jump aboard the metro at Revolution Station or Metrobús Revolución Station to get around town.
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.
Juárez
Visitors to Juárez love its popular shops, and you can check out Angel of Independence Monument and Paseo de la Reforma. If you want to see more in the area, you can get around town on the metro at Cuauhtemoc Station.
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.
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.
Colonia Cuauhtémoc
If you're spending some time in Colonia Cuauhtémoc, Paseo de la Reforma and Avenida Insurgentes are top sights worth seeing.
