La Paz
Situated a seagull's swoop from the malecón, this picturesque B&B has homey rooms decorated with brightly colored paintwork, local rugs and traditional…
Must-see hotels in Mexico
Guadalajara
Run by a Mexican-Jamaican couple, this one-time-home turned laid-back hostel offers bunks and full-sized beds in mixed and all-female dorms. All have…
San Cristóbal de las Casas
Featuring a good mix of private rooms and dorms (including one mixed and one female-only) set around a sweet little hammock-lined patio, this quiet,…
San Miguel de Allende
This sleek sleep oozes contemporary style with its cream and black hues, fireplaces and mirrored, mosaic bathtubs. Twelve stunning rooms across two…
Palenque
Elegant and romantic off-white-and-wood minimalism marks this fab designer cabaña compound that pampers guests with oodles of natural bath products, plush…
Puerto Vallarta
Sophisticated design and luxurious flourishes define this popular hotel catering to both gays and lesbians. Each room is uniquely decorated, with…
Tepoztlán
Tepoztlán attracts visitors seeking spiritual discovery, and what better place than this quiet home turned accommodations with a temascal (pre-Hispanic…
Puerto Ángel
Not many elect to stay in Puerto Ángel, but, if you do, head to this bright, white hotel run by the owners of boat-tour specialists Azul Profundo. Rooms…
East of Mexico City
This handsome hotel, 100m uphill from the zócalo and a short walk from the bus station, has three large courtyards full of chirping birds, a swimming pool…
Progreso
Rooms go fast at this hotel on the boardwalk, so book ahead. Comfy standard rooms are decked out with contemporary dark-wood furnishings, while suites…
Isla Holbox
A great spot for young backpackers, the stilt-based camps have dorm rooms that sleep eight, or you can stay in wood- or sand-floor cabañas with private…
The Copper Canyon & Ferrocarril Chihuahua Pacífico
This deceptively large hotel has a colonial facade, but becomes rather more modern as you enter its enormous courtyard. It boasts inviting rooms, all with…
Manzanillo
This cliffside hotel has awe-inspiring views and huge, spacious and bright rooms on tiered floors that cascade to a pretty bayside swimming pool. Units…
Mérida
Built from the remains of two mansions and reusing much of the original materials, this medium-sized hotel is rosy indeed, though much of its interior is…
Mazatlán
Inside this 1840s ex-Carmelite school, 20 high-ceilinged, fan-cooled, individually decorated suites surround a lovely, creeper-covered courtyard with…
Puerto Vallarta
There's old-world elegance in the lobby, plenty of stone-and-brick arches, and a pretty interior courtyard at this adults-only hotel. Rooms sport antique…
Zihuatanejo
This sprawling place straddles the hillside between Playa Madera and downtown. The nicest ocean-facing bungalows have two rooms; many cheerful, yellow…
Mesón Sacristía de la Compañía
Puebla
With eight rooms set around a bright, kitschy, pink courtyard, this small inn feels like the home of an eccentric grandmother. The junior suites are…
Valladolid
The corridor and rear garden are beautifully lit at night in this family-run boutique hotel just off the plaza. Some of the tastefully adorned colonial…
Oaxaca City
The Ollin has most of those wonderful Oaxacan calling cards: characterful rooms imbued with a tangible Mexican flavor, gourmet breakfasts, hands-on staff,…
Cancún
A decent value option for the Zona Hotelera, which in itself makes this a great find, though it's tucked into a non-functional mall and it's strange…
Central Pacific Coast
Family-run and plastered with autographed photos of famous surfers, Paco’s offers simple but comfy rooms, each with a different theme lovingly painted by…
Bahías de Huatulco
It's all about the sweeping views from cliffside cabañas, a lovely swimming pool and an open-air restaurant at this coffee plantation with well-manicured…
Mexico City
Stay in a 19th-century mansion with eight tastefully appointed rooms, each decked out with crafts from a different Mexican state. Like that Huichol bead…
Sayulita
Just a block from the beach, this colorful, thatch-roofed hostel is a chilled-out and sociable place without being a full-on crush-a-beer-can-against-your…
Taxco
Taxco is getting with the times, starting with this beautiful converted house with its artisanal tiles and furnishings and the calm vibe of a colonial…
San Patricio-Melaque
Clustered around a courtyard bursting with greenery, this hotel with an attractive beachside pool area offers air-conditioned rooms or bungalows (with…
Northeast Mexico
A great-value budget option with simple six- and eight-bed dorm rooms in a converted house a few blocks northeast of the main plaza. There's a shared…
Puerto Escondido
German-run Inés has a wide variety of bright, cheerful cabañas, rooms, apartments and suites, around a shaded pool area with a restaurant serving good…
Manzanillo
One block from Manzanillo’s waterfront plaza, this characterful 1940s hotel is reminiscent of a colonial hacienda, with tiled outdoor hallways, heavy…
Central Pacific Coast
This bright pink house overlooking the north end of the beach enjoys privileged views over the bay and offers three individually styled rooms, a large…
San Patricio-Melaque
On a large property with a kid-pleasing pool, temascal steam bath.and well-manicured gardens flanked by tall palms, this family-friendly setup offers…
San José del Cabo
The fabulous Natalia opens onto San José’s plaza and has rooms overlooking a descending series of luxurious swimming pools with hammocks and lounges all…
Veracruz City
The Nû has pitched itself amid the scruffy next-to-bus-station hovels and declared war. It’s no contest really, especially at these prices. Savor the…
Chichén Itzá
This is a good midrange option with substantial online discounts, and kids will dig the hotel's two pools (one has a rock bottom). The 32 semi-rustic…
Morelia
Tucked off of busy Avenida Madero, this surprisingly tranquil B&B is set in a beautifully renovated 18th century casona (mansion). Rooms are cozy and…
Tapachula
This is one of those delightfully home-arty hotels for the midrange budget which Mexico so excels at. Paper butterflies and real plants enliven common…
Sayulita
The owners of this sweet small hotel near the plaza have opted for an Arabian Nights theme and run with it a few miles. Decor fuses North Africa and…
San Cristóbal de las Casas
A gallery as well as a charming colonial hotel, the inviting Casa Mexicana displays modern art alongside traditional fabrics and solid-wood pillars and…
Tulum
Has 11 rooms in a one-story hotel-style block, each with two good beds, private hot-water bathroom, fine cross-ventilation and 24-hour electricity. The…
