20 Best Hotels in Mexico City, Mexico

With its helpful staff that loves to pamper guests, an extensive spa menu, and gorgeously appointed rooms and bathrooms, this intimate wellness-focused guesthouse an easy walk from both Museo Frida Kahlo and Coyoacán's main plazas appeals to guests seeking a mindful getaway. A creative multicourse breakfast, which you order from an extensive menu, is included in the rates, and several excellent bars and restaurants are within a block or two.

This somewhat unassuming art deco--style town house beside famed Panadería Rosetta is considered one of the neighborhood's lodging gems, thanks to its chic yet unfussy modern design, abundance of peaceful common terraces (including a gorgeous roof deck), and desirable location. Rooms are done in earthy tones and have sleek tiled bathrooms, soft bedding, and art, fabrics, and many accessories created by Mexican artisans. On the ground floor, restaurant Sesame serves tasty Pan-Asian food, and there are dozens of stellar restaurants just steps away. Many rooms have large balconies, and three of them are accessed via a dramatic yellow three-story spiral staircase.

This thoughtfully appointed B&B in a stately 19th-century brick building is an attractive option for those looking for a homey, eco-friendly, design-forward base in one of Mexico City's emerging artsy neighborhoods, San Rafael. Slightly off the beaten path on a gallery-filled street several blocks northwest of the Monumento a la Revolución, El Patio's verdant garden area greets you upon arrival; inside, checkerboard-tile floors and spiral staircases lead you to eight themed guest rooms, each named for and decorated in the style of a different region of Mexico. Solar-powered heaters, various water-saving initiatives, and reclaimed or repurposed furnishings give El Patio its green tint.

This boutique hotel is tucked into quiet, residential San Rafael, but is still well-located for exploring the city’s central neighborhoods. El Patio 77 is also noted for its sustainability measures such as solar water heaters and waste water filters. The space has been carefully and lovingly renovated, and has a welcoming traveler’s vibe in the communal areas. The rooms are quiet and private, with many unique touches. 

From the unassuming exterior on lively Calle Higuera, you'd never guess such a plush retreat lies within, complete with lushly landscaped gardens and seven individually furnished guest rooms with air-conditioning and heating (uncommon in Mexico City guest houses) and smart TVs with fast streaming—some also have kitchenettes. H21 has about as central a location as you can find in Coyoacán, with the main plazas and other notable attractions all within a short walk.

This boutique hotel takes sustainability seriously and makes guests feel at home on one of the quiet and quaint streets of Santa María la Ribera, not even a block from the colonia's central park. A renovated mansion with a sunny rooftop garden, it’s a great place to relax and refresh in between wanderings and adventures throughout the central part of the city. There are two tasty and health-conscious restaurants at the entrance serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner, so you'll have your pick each day to eat in the courtyard or your room.

One of the most alluring of the several posh, intimate B&Bs that occupy stately Porfirian-era mansions in Roma, this 1913 house has been enlarged with a dramatic glass-and-metal contemporary addition that encircles a peaceful courtyard with a living wall, cactus garden, and fountain that functions as social focal point—and is also just a wonderfully relaxing place to read or relax. The softy lit, casually chic rooms have sumptuous beds and bathrooms, and rates include an artfully presented breakfast as well as an evening cocktail hour.

This cozy, reasonably priced B&B located down a private alley has seven simple but inviting rooms with white color schemes that contrast with brightly colored Mexican-made pillows, crafts, and decorative accents, along with charming common spaces that include an indoor patio, a sunny terrace, and a dining area with a full kitchen. Thoughtful touches abound, including organic and locally made bath products; the use of bikes, umbrellas, and reusable market bags for shopping; free calls throughout North America and Europe; and safe luggage storage if you're arriving before check-in or departing after check-out. In addition to outstanding full breakfast, the inn serves freshly baked cookies and agua frescas in the afternoon. This is also the very rare B&B that welcome pets. 

This smartly designed boutique inn is filled with thoughtful touches and whimsical creative flourishes, including colorful contemporary paintings and murals by up-and-coming artists, co-working and yoga rooms, and complimentary coffee, Mexican candies, and even mezcal shots. The staff here really goes above and beyond to make everyone's stay enjoyable, and they're more than happy to arrange custom tours and transportation around the city. The NaNa brand has sister properties in the cities of Oaxaca and Morelia.

For an ultraromantic urban getaway, it's hard to beat staying at this intimate Spanish Colonial mansion on one of the city's most enchanting streets—the knowledgeable and efficient staff pampers guests at every turn, with everything from nightly aromatherapy turn-down service to massage and reiki sessions in a serene spa cabin. The lavishly appointed rooms are abound with cushy touches, including Mexican-made Persea Apothecary bath products, a minibar with wine and gourmet treats, carefully curated art, and gracious balconies.

Established by the designer behind Mexico's acclaimed Octavia fashion line, this intimate, exquisitely designed modern boutique hotel has appeared in international design magazines with good reason---the minimalist-chic rooms convey a deep sense of serenity and harmony, with their geometric angles, earthy tones, soft lighting, and high ceilings. The chic furnishings include pieces from Octavia's own line of housewares. Rates include breakfast, and the helpful hosts can arrange in-room massage and other body treatments from a pair of well-known day spas.

Set in a charmingly restored, art-filled 1930s compound just off delightful Avenida Amsterdam and steps from a slew of great bars and restaurants, this easygoing, quiet inn offers a range of accommodations, from simple, wallet-friendly garden units to fanciful suites and two-bedroom apartments with full kitchens and terraces. Rates include a hearty breakfast, which you can enjoy in the skylighted dining room or on the terrace. 

It’s rare to find such an affordable and attractive guesthouse in such a popular neighborhood, much less directly on charming Avenida Amsterdam, but this clean and simply furnished inn built in the 1930s by prominent architect Francisco Serrano is a true gem, with its restored art deco architectural details, carefully chosen artwork, and airy common terrace. The light-filled room are divided between the main house and a side building. 

Within this refined early 20th-century mansion, graciously appointed rooms with tastefully neutral color schemes, plush linens, and original architectural details appeal to a discerning crowd who wish to be close to Roma's fantastic restaurants but in a quieter section that's slightly removed from the neighborhood's sometimes frenetic nightlife. Imagine you're staying at your wealthy and welcoming aunt's house, and for a splurge, treat yourself to the roomy master suite, with its separate living room and a balcony overlooking the street. Note that only a couple of rooms fall within the moderate price category; most are considerably more expensive.

On a quiet side street a few blocks east of Coyoacán's historic plazas, this elegant red hacienda captures the neighborhood’s Spanish Colonial charm while offering modern in-room amenities like kitchens and fast Wi-Fi. Rooms are quite spacious, and some of them are lofts with two levels and two queen beds. Guests can relax in the cloistered garden courtyard, which is illuminated with lanterns in the evening. Though they're not included in the rates, the breakfasts are reasonably priced and excellent, featuring traditional Mexican fare and fresh fruit.

This unassuming and exceptionally affordable guesthouse on pretty Calle Presidente Carranza, which parallels Avenida Francisco Sosa and is just a short hop from Jardín Centenario, offers pleasantly furnished rooms and public areas decorated with a carefully curated collection of contemporary Mexican art. It's set around an expansive courtyard with flowering trees and ivy-covered walls. Guests can use the well-equipped common kitchen, and although breakfast isn't available, coffee, tea, and cookies are served.

This peaceful oasis that's just a couple of blocks from Jardín Centenario is set around an art-filled, early 20th-century mansion abundant with inviting common spaces, including a shared kitchen, entertainment lounge, and patios shaded by orange and magnolia trees. Some rooms have kitchenettes and terraces.

With no sign out front and a location on a quiet street a block from Roma's border with Condesa, this inviting oasis anchored by a restored two-story Porfirian mansion stands out for its lovely staff, delicious food, and tasteful balance between old-world elegance and modern convenience. Rooms in the main house retain their 20th-century architectural details, including high ceilings, but also feature wide-screen mounted TVs, individual climate control, and L'Occitane bath products; the larger suites, which are in a newer wing, have an even more contemporary feel. The filling full breakfast is included, but other meals are available for a charge.

Located on a slightly busy street corner just a few blocks from charming Avenida Amsterdam, this early 20th-century inn has attractively priced, spacious rooms, some of which are interconnected with access to kitchens and can be rented together as two- or three-bedroom suites. In fact, the entire house can be rented out (it sleeps 12 total), which makes this an excellent choice for a big family or group of friends. A very tasty breakfast is included in the rates.