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

Chapultepec Castle, Anthropology Museum & Forest Train

Chapultepec Castle, Anthropology Museum & Forest Train

Rp348.290
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Chapultepec Castle, Anthropology Museum & Forest Train
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Mexico City Tourist Bus: Hop-On Hop-Off Service or Night Tour

Rp301.851
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Mexico City Tourist Bus: Hop-On Hop-Off Service or Night Tour
Admission to Six Flags Mexico with roundtrip transportation

Admission to Six Flags Mexico with roundtrip transportation

Rp1.750.378
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Admission to Six Flags Mexico with roundtrip transportation
Guadalupe Shrine & Pyramids Teotihuacan Tour-Optional Lunch

In the footsteps of the gods: Guadalupe Shrine & Pyramids Teotihuacan

Rp1.000.216
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
In the footsteps of the gods: Guadalupe Shrine & Pyramids Teotihuacan
Tolantongo Caves from Mexico City Guided Tour

Tolantongo Caves Full Day Tour from Mexico City

Rp2.121.887
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Tolantongo Caves Full Day Tour from Mexico City
Teotihuacan Exclusive Early Access, Tlatelolco & Liquors Tasting

Teotihuacan Guided Tour with Early Access and Optional Lunch

Rp670.234
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Teotihuacan Guided Tour with Early Access and Optional Lunch
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Top hotels in Historic Center

Hotel Zócalo Central

Hotel Zócalo Central

4 out of 5
Cinco de Mayo 61 Mexico City
The price is Rp2.752.576 per night from 11 Sept to 12 Sept
Rp2.752.576
Rp3.289.328 total
11 Sept - 12 Sept
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! (2,854 reviews)
"The breakfast was amazing!"

Reviewed on 2 Sept 2026

Hotel Zócalo Central
Historico Central Hotel

Historico Central Hotel

4 out of 5
Simón Bolívar No. 28 Mexico City Mexico City
The price is Rp2.324.401 per night from 8 Sept to 9 Sept
Rp2.324.401
Rp2.777.659 total
8 Sept - 9 Sept
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! (2,464 reviews)
"The room was small with just one window"

Reviewed on 3 Sept 2026

Historico Central Hotel
Hotel Catedral

Hotel Catedral

4 out of 5
95 Donceles Col. Centro Mexico City
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is Rp1.180.143 per night from 29 Sept to 30 Sept
Rp1.180.143
Rp1.588.038 total
29 Sept - 30 Sept
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 Rp704.334 per night from 4 Sept to 5 Sept
Rp704.334
Rp841.679 total
4 Sept - 5 Sept
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! (88 reviews)
"It's a bare bones hotel, but worth the price. Very clean. Friendly staff. Right in the middle of everything to do. Tons of shopping and eating. I would stay again."

Reviewed on 31 Aug 2026

Hotel Escala Centro Histórico
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 Rp4.000.118 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
Rp4.000.118
Rp4.780.141 total
13 Sept - 14 Sept
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 ...
Gran Hotel Ciudad de Mexico Zocalo View
Hotel Canada Central

Hotel Canada Central

4 out of 5
Calle 5 de Mayo, No. 47 Mexico City CDMX
The price is Rp1.656.360 per night from 11 Sept to 12 Sept
Rp1.656.360
Rp1.979.351 total
11 Sept - 12 Sept
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! (1,277 reviews)
"Unico"

Reviewed on 3 Sept 2026

Hotel Canada Central
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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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Santa Fe

Consider a visit to Expo Santa Fe Mexico and take some time to enjoy the abundant dining options during your time in Santa Fe. If you want to see more of the city, jump on the metro at Santa Fé Station or Vasco de Quiroga Station.

Historic Center Travel Guide