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 plaza with palm trees, a crowd of people, and historic buildings in the background.

Veracruz Cathedral

9.0/10 (1,369 reviews)
Discover the fine collection of religious art that decorates this 18th-century cathedral and relax at the sidewalk cafés of nearby Zócalo.
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Things to do

Veracruz: Panoramic Sightseeing City Tour and Attractions

Veracruz: Panoramic Sightseeing City Tour and Attractions

Rp366.111
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

Rp146.445
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Veracruz - Panoramic Sightseeing Bus Tour
Veracruz: Panoramic Sightseeing City Bus Tour

Veracruz: Panoramic Sightseeing City Bus Tour

Rp146.445
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

Rp523.016
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

Rp658.974
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

Rp979.086
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 Rp1.481.657 per night from 16 Sept to 17 Sept
Rp1.481.657
Rp1.748.355 total
16 Sept - 17 Sept
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 Rp457.242 per night from 3 Sept to 4 Sept
Rp457.242
Rp539.546 total
3 Sept - 4 Sept
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! (1,217 reviews)
"Un lugar muy agradable y céntrico para disfrutar del Malecón, el Zócalo y el bello Puerto de Veracruz. Ampliamente recomendable."

Reviewed on 1 Sept 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 Rp782.985 per night from 6 Sept to 7 Sept
Rp782.985
Rp923.923 total
6 Sept - 7 Sept
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 ...
Hotel Mar y Tierra Veracruz
Veracruz Centro Histórico

Veracruz Centro Histórico

3.5 out of 5
Av Independencia Esq Miguel Lerdo Veracruz VER
The price is Rp1.127.518 per night from 4 Sept to 5 Sept
Rp1.127.518
Rp1.330.471 total
4 Sept - 5 Sept
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,005 reviews)
"Me gustó que todo estuvo muy limpio , el personal todo bien Lo que no me gustó que me hicieron esperar para mi cuarto que no estaba listo y me cambiaron de cuarto no me sentí satisfecha"

Reviewed on 31 Aug 2026

Veracruz Centro Histórico
Hotel Royalty

Hotel Royalty

3 out of 5
Blvd. Manuel Ávila Camacho 503 Veracruz VER
The price is Rp982.869 per night from 21 Sept to 22 Sept
Rp982.869
Rp1.159.785 total
21 Sept - 22 Sept
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 ...
Hotel Royalty
Hotel Baluarte

Hotel Baluarte

3 out of 5
Francisco Canal n 265 and 16 de Sept. Veracruz VER
The price is Rp839.075 per night from 6 Sept to 7 Sept
Rp839.075
Rp990.109 total
6 Sept - 7 Sept
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. ...
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 Villa del Mar Beach.

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.

A coastal cityscape with a prominent tower, a beach, and a clear blue sky.

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 waterfront promenade with a central plaza, a clock tower, and modern buildings.

Zona Centro

While there might not be top attractions in Zona Centro, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Veracruz Harbour and Zócalo.

Old Town Veracruz Travel Guide