Best hotels in Mexico City – from Art Deco houses to minimalist retreats

Best hotels in Mexico City: These are the 13 most beautiful accommodations in the up-and-coming trendy metropolis.

Mexico is one of the most sought-after travel destinations in Latin America for a reason. Travelers are particularly drawn to the country's capital, especially since numerous hotels there serve as the best starting point for immersing themselves in the local culture. Mexico City is warm and welcoming, offers some of the best food in the world, and boasts a thriving art and design scene . Furthermore, the weather is perfect almost year-round.

Whether you choose to stay in Mexico City's historic center, where attractions like the Metropolitan Cathedral and the Museo del Templo Mayor are within easy reach, or prefer to enjoy the parks, cozy wine bars, and cafes of Condesa, there's something for everyone. Below you'll find our selection of the best hotels in Mexico City.

At the heart of the metropolis lies the Plaza de la Constitución, often simply referred to as the Zócalo. This vast square in the historic district is the heart of the Centro Histórico and is surrounded by impressive buildings such as the Metropolitan Cathedral and the National Palace. Not far away, the Alameda Central, a historic park in the Cuauhtémoc district, is a lovely place to linger. It is also home to the Palacio de Bellas Artes – a cultural institution and architectural highlight.

Further west lies Chapultepec, a district known for its expansive Chapultepec Park and home to the renowned National Museum of Anthropology. For an authentic and charming day trip, explore the Coyoacán neighborhood—a place full of cobblestone streets, colorful houses, and traditional markets. On the modern Paseo de la Reforma in the chic Juárez neighborhood, the famous Angel of Independence, an iconic monument symbolizing Mexico's rise, is worth a visit.

This Beaux-Arts-style mansion was built as a private residence in 1913 and is now considered one of the finest boutique hotels in the Roma Norte district. Named after the housekeeper Ignacia, who worked at the villa for more than 40 years, the property is known above all for its cozy ambiance. The nine guest rooms and three suites, a living room, dining room, and kitchen give guests the feeling of staying with wealthy acquaintances. In collaboration with the construction company Factor Eficiencia, designer Andrés Gutiérrez was also commissioned to create a new extension to the property. This now houses four suites with harmonious furnishings in shades ranging from gold to rose. In 2022, two balcony suites were added, sharing a common outdoor area with a fireplace and Jacuzzi, framed by trees. During your stay, you can also enjoy a rich breakfast buffet featuring high-quality Mexican classics such as huevos rancheros and chilaquiles, made with ingredients from the city's local markets.

• Highlights: courtyard, library, coffee specialties, breakfast buffet
• Insider tip: Don't miss the hotel's daily happy hour. Complimentary drinks are served in the courtyard every day from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
• Address: Jalapa 208, Roma Nte., Cuauhtémoc, 06700 Mexico City, Mexico

Price: Double room from 365 € per room/night

Located on the famous Parque Lincoln in the trendy Polanco district, this Spanish colonial-style property is nestled behind a wrought-iron, leafy entrance. Originally built as a private residence in the 1940s, it was transformed into a meticulous, four-year restoration under the direction of architect Claudio Gantuz. After a meticulous, four-year restoration under the direction of architect Claudio Gantuz, Casa Polanco is now one of the area's finest boutique hotels , featuring 19 opulent suites and one of the city's finest art collections. Mother-daughter duo Mónica Romo and Monica Novelo of Casa M+M selected an eclectic mix of classic and retro furnishings to lend the property a distinctive touch. This is evident in the foyer, where olive velvet furniture harmonizes with a marble fireplace. Inside, the property features green marble floors, enlivened by the white walls, and a spiral staircase leading to the suites. Most rooms feature a living and work area, walnut floors, and custom-made furniture by Alfonso Marina, one of Mexico's finest carpenters.

• Highlights: private art collection, library, spa, fitness center
• Insider tip: Browse the hotel's private art collection, including abstract works by Jordi Boldó and black-and-white images by contemporary photographer Graciela Iturbide.
• Address: 84 Luis G. Urbina, 11510 Mexico City, Mexico

Price: Double room from 1,284 € per room/night

When it comes to immaculate views, The Ritz-Carlton Mexico City boasts one of the best. Located in the 58-story Chapultepec Uno skyscraper, the hotel occupies 13 floors. The hotel's interior design is a nod to 1920s surrealism, with a mix of metals, mirrors, and glass for a unique impression of the city. Perched above Paseo de la Reforma, the hotel also offers a bird's-eye view of one of the city's most famous landmarks: Castillo de Chapultepec, once the residence of Spanish Emperor Maximilian I and Empress Carlota. Guests can choose from 153 rooms, including 19 suites, some of which feature a private terrace, a dining and living room, and marble bathrooms. The Mediterranean-inspired Samos restaurant on the 38th floor caters to your culinary needs, while the Carlotta bar offers cocktails with unparalleled views.

• Highlights: Mediterranean restaurant, cocktail bar, spa, breathtaking views
• Insider tip: Guests who prefer to avoid Mexico City traffic can land on the hotel's rooftop helipad.
• Address: Av. P.º de la Reforma 509, Cuauhtémoc, 06500 Mexico City, Mexico

Price: Double room from 1,123 € per room/night

This classic hacienda-style luxury hotel is located on the lively Paseo de la Reforma, where the lavender blossoms of the jacaranda trees bloom every spring. It's also a favorite with celebrities from Taylor Swift to Dua Lipa. Beyond the warmly lit lounge, where velvet sofas and a café provide an intimate setting for relaxed business meetings, lies the hotel's heart: the central courtyard. Fruit trees, tropical plants, and Mexican art create an exceptional space. From here, guests also have access to the hotel's seafood restaurant, Zanaya, and Fifty Mils, one of Latin America's finest cocktail bars. Outside the courtyard are over 200 guest rooms, including 40 suites, with either courtyard or skyline views, featuring sophisticated interiors like hardwood floors and a color palette of khaki, sky blue, and gold.

• Highlights: 5-star hotel, two restaurants, café, bar, spa, rooftop pool
• Insider tip: The hotel is just steps from Bosque de Chapultepec park, perfect for running, and Castillo de Chapultepec, a historic hilltop castle that now houses the National Museum of History.
• Address: Av. P.º de la Reforma 500, Juárez, Cuauhtémoc, 06600 Mexico City, Mexico

Price: Double room from 1,078 € per room/night

Just steps from the jacaranda-lined Parque México, Hotel San Fernando is tucked between a wine bar and a café in the Condesa neighborhood. Originally built in 1947, this Art Deco-style apartment complex was recently converted into a hotel by the Texas-based Bunkhouse group. Upon first entering, guests are greeted by a mint-colored facade decorated with potted plants and an outdoor seating area. The latter is an extension of the ground-floor bar, which offers agave-based cocktails and classic Mexican small plates in the evenings. Adjacent to the lobby is the area scented with copal incense and furnished with jewel-toned seating. Just beyond is a staircase that leads guests to the 19 colorful suites. The spaces all feature coral-colored walls and custom details by Mexican creatives, from wooden furniture by the design studio La Metropolitan to custom-made bedside lamps and decorative lamps by the studio Oax-i-fornia and artwork by artists such as Ricardo Guevara, Juan Carlos Breceda and Pedro Friedeberg.

• Highlights: Rooftop terrace, restaurant, bar, suites with fully equipped kitchens
• Insider tip: Travelers can bring their dogs, as the hotel is pet-friendly and is located right next to the best dog park in Condesa.
• Address: Iztaccihuatl 54, Hipódromo, Cuauhtémoc, 06100 Mexico City, Mexico

Price: Double room from 388 € per room/night

This minimalist retreat is the work of fashion designer Roberta Maceda of the Octavia label. Together with her mother, she bought a dilapidated building in the Condesa district and, after extensive renovations, created the oasis of her dreams. In a block of otherwise colorful facades, this modern, three-story building stands out. Designed by architect Pablo Pérez Palacios, the entryway features teak and jasmine. Inside, walls brushed with chukum (a natural mineral-plant-based filler first used by the Maya in southern Mexico) draw the eye, while bamboo stools provide seating. The lobby also borders the breakfast area: a tranquil garden with gravel flooring and ample shade from a Japanese guava tree. A staircase leads to the seven guest rooms, including two studios, a large apartment-style suite, and four standard rooms. Highlights throughout the space include works by Mexico's finest design studios, from ceramics by Encrudo to glassware by Onora Casa. Although the property does not have a restaurant, it offers a daily breakfast with coffee, juice and pastries delivered from the bakery next door.

• Highlights: Roof terrace, breakfast, natural wine list
• Insider tip: On the rooftop terrace, equipped with Acapulco chairs and terrazzo tables, guests can enjoy the sunset with a selection of Mexican natural wines.
• Address: 126 Avenida Amatlan, 06170 Mexico City, Mexico

Price: Double room from 376 € per room/night

For contemporary art lovers, a stay at "Colima 71" in the Roma Norte neighborhood is ideal. Designed by renowned Mexican architect Alberto Kalach—best known for his private residences and boutique hotels on the Oaxacan coast—the Brutalist-style house blends elemental materials with the neighborhood's naturally green surroundings. Guests are greeted in the lobby by velvet furniture and a floor-to-ceiling installation of black-and-white photographs by artist Iñaki Bonillas. Further inside, another sculpture by Guatemalan artist Darío Escobar, composed of found objects such as bicycle tires and steel, complements the aesthetic of the steel and glass elevator that transports guests to the 16 apartment-style suites. Each is sophisticatedly furnished and features a well-equipped kitchen, perfect for extended stays in the region. While the hotel doesn't have a restaurant, guests are treated to morning pastries and specialty coffees delivered directly to their suites.

• Highlights: cozy lounge, bar, library
• Insider tip: Enjoy a drink at the bar near the lounge, which features a luxurious tabletop made of green marble from Iran.
• Address: Colima 71, col. Del, Nth. Roma, Cuauhtémoc, 06700 Mexico City, Mexico

Price: Double room from 618 € per room/night

This boutique hotel is housed in a renovated 1920s French-style townhouse and is within walking distance of the best art galleries, gourmet restaurants, bars, and cafes in the Roma Norte district. With just eight spacious suites, the hotel offers an unparalleled level of intimacy. An ever-attentive team helps guests book experiences throughout their stay, ranging from a taco and mezcal tour to hot air balloon rides over the ruins of Teotihuacán. Each of the suites resembles a studio apartment and is furnished with custom-made Mexican antiques, vintage objects, and furniture selected by the brand's design director, Roberto Ayala. For a truly unique stay, you can book one of the suites with a pull-out double bed, allowing you to sleep on a private outdoor terrace. Not only is this a unique way to enjoy the cityscape, but the hotel also offers its own projectors for outdoor movie nights.

• Highlights: daily breakfast, nightly concierge service, projector in the room
• Insider tip: The hotel is just around the corner from the "Panadería Rosetta," where guests can order croissants, cappuccino, and green juice in the afternoon.
• Address: Tonalá 53, Roma Nte., Cuauhtémoc, 06700 Mexico City, Mexico

Price: Double room from 609 € per room/night

Overlooking the Jardín República del Líbano and just one block from the tranquil Parque Lincoln, this property is a new addition to the chic Polanco neighborhood. Beyond the lobby of the six-story Art Deco building, furnished with a mustard-yellow leather sofa and blue velvet lounge chairs, lies a terrazzo spiral staircase that leads guests to the hotel's suites. Each floor features a common space, from a library to a dining room, perfect for family gatherings. While some rooms are decorated in a traditional studio style, the largest rooms feature residential interiors including a fireplace, a fully equipped kitchen, and an open-plan bathroom with a porcelain bathtub, making them ideal for extended stays in Mexico City. Each morning, guests can enjoy coffee in the courtyard or in the cozy breakfast area, which features dishes prepared by chef Diego Isunza Kahlo, Frida Kahlo's great-grandnephew.

• Highlights: free breakfast, extensive art collection, top-floor terrace
• Insider tip: Guests will be surprised when they enter their room to find a sample of Mexican chocolate along with Oaxacan mezcal from the Santiago Matatlán region.
• Address: Campos Elíseos 361, Polanco, Polanco III Secc, Miguel Hidalgo, 11540 Mexico City, Mexico

Price: Double room from 723 € per room/night

To experience the famous sights of Mexico City's historic center, there's no better boutique hotel than the Círculo Mexicano. Located on the cobblestone pedestrian street, the property was originally built in the 19th century as a townhouse, once home to the late photographer Manuel Álvarez Bravo. Indeed, the hotel exudes the feel of a minimalist bazaar. The ground floor houses a number of shops, a seafood restaurant in the courtyard, and the Itacate del Mar bar, which also serves takeaway snacks. Upstairs are the 25 American Shaker-style suites, all furnished with oak furniture by the La Metropolitana design studio, some with exposed Catalan vaulted brick ceilings. But perhaps the hotel's most impressive feature is the rooftop terrace, which houses an infinity pool , a cocktail bar, and a Jacuzzi. From here you also have an unobstructed view of the Catedral Metropolitana, the Palacio Nacional and the Museo del Templo Mayor.

• Highlights: Restaurants and shops on the ground floor, rooftop cocktail bar, infinity pool
• Insider tip: If you can't get a seat at the trendy "Contramar" restaurant, you'll find another restaurant by chef Gabriela Cámara and a bar in the hotel's courtyard.
• Address: República de Guatemala 20, 06000 Mexico City, Mexico

Price: Double room from 252 € per room/night

The first thing guests see upon arriving at the Condesa DF is a crimson 1940s Chevrolet coupe at the entrance of an idyllic French Neoclassical building. An art installation by contemporary Mexican artist Betsabeé Romero sets the tone for a stay at this boutique hotel, located in a private 1920s mansion. Architect Javier Sánchez oversaw the renovation of the building into a 40-room hotel, while renowned Parisian interior designer India Mahdavi designed the minimalist suites. The result is a modern accommodation with a touch of nostalgia, reminiscent of the days when the mansion hosted fabulous dinner parties and soirées. Breakfast is served in the morning at the on-site restaurant, which is also open to local guests. In the evening, the rooftop terrace offers a selection of sushi and breathtaking views of Parque España and the Castillo de Chapultepec.

• Highlights: Café and restaurant on the ground floor, roof terrace, speakeasy and vinyl room
• Insider tip: On the ground floor there is a café serving Kyoto-style coffee, as well as a new bar and vinyl room for music lovers.
• Address: Avenida Veracruz, 102 Colonia Condesa, 06700 Mexico City, Mexico

Price: Double room from 294 € per room/night

Exuding a London flair , "The Alest" is truly unique in Mexico City. In the elegantly designed black entrance, bright red tables sit beneath baby-blue pergolas. Beyond, a mirror-lined corridor leads to the lobby, an opulent space with a seating area and a library. Adjacent is the "45 Bar & Restaurant," a crescent-shaped bar with leather stools and a restaurant reminiscent of a sunroom from a bygone era with checkered upholstery. Here, chef Emmanuel Gomez Avila serves modern Mexican cuisine with a touch of European flair. A marble staircase leads to the 19 rooms, each decorated with works by Mexican artists and featuring Carrara marble bathrooms, Italian-style hardwood floors, and Le Labo bath products. For the best views, guests can book one of the three suites, each with a large terrace overlooking the quiet Eugenio Sue Street.

• Highlights: Restaurants and shops on the ground floor, rooftop cocktail bar, pool
• Insider tip: The hotel offers its guests free bicycles for exploring the city.
• Address: 45 Eugenio Sue Polanco IV Sección, 11550 Mexico City, Mexico

Price: Double room from 735 € per room/night

Located in the Cuauhtémoc district, just one block from Paseo de la Reforma Avenue, the Volga is a popular boutique hotel that attracts many familiar faces, with its own exhibition space featuring contemporary art curated by Sally Gallante. Designed by JSa architects, the retreat features a brutalist exterior that blends into a modern, minimalist interior, setting the mood with large-scale installations of lava, stone, brass, and travertine by artist Perla Krauze. Beyond the ground-floor courtyard are 50 guest rooms, including 14 suites, furnished with Turkish marble and a soothing scent from Aromaria perfumery . Restaurateur Edo Kobayashi helms the on-site Mediterranean eatery, Elora, while guests can enjoy light snacks and cocktails at the rooftop bar with expansive panoramic views of Mexico City. The live performances are a special highlight, as music is the artistic focus at "Volga".

• Highlights: Restaurants and shops on the ground floor, rooftop cocktail bar, pool
• Insider tip: Guests should ask about the Mezcaleria and the house tasting menu.
• Address: Río Volga 105 Cuauhtemoc, 06500 Mexico City, Mexico

Price: Double room from 766 € per room/night

After a long-haul flight, Mexico City offers a pleasant relief for the travel budget – especially for travelers accustomed to digging deep into their pockets in other major international cities. Neighborhoods like Polanco, Condesa, and Santa Fe offer elegant hotels, award-winning restaurants, and exclusive boutiques that leave nothing to be desired. At the same time, living is surprisingly affordable and stylish: from a relaxing afternoon in Chapultepec Park to a visit to the impressive Palacio de Bellas Artes to authentic food and dishes at the colorful markets in Coyoacán – all this offers luxurious experiences at fair prices. Mexico City proves: A metropolis doesn't have to be expensive to deliver quality and variety!

The cheapest time to visit Mexico City is often outside of national holidays and major events. During the Mexican school holidays in July and December, accommodation and flight prices rise as many Mexicans and international visitors visit the city. The famous Día de Muertos (late October to early November) is also particularly popular, when the city comes alive with impressive celebrations and colorful altars. Other peak times include Semana Santa (the week before Easter) and the Formula 1 Mexican Grand Prix, which usually takes place in late October. However, if you travel during the off-peak season, such as January to March or September, you'll benefit from less crowds and lower prices.

This article originally appeared on Vogue.com.

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