San Cristóbal de las Casas
This famous museum/research institute, about 1km from Plaza 31 de Marzo, has 16 character-filled guest rooms with gorgeous textiles and furniture (all but…
Must-see hotels in Mexico
Troncones
Consisting of just nine individually styled rooms in various pastel hues, this haven of tranquility is the epitome of hippie chic. There's a yoga deck…
Zacatecas
Zacatecas' most upmarket hotel boasts a superb location, large and luxurious if somewhat bland rooms and pleasant public areas. Service is professional,…
Veracruz
This colonial-style hotel is owned by local coffee farmers whose aromatic products fortuitously find their way into the on-site Antiguo Beneficio cafe. It…
Veracruz
Around 3km out of town, this leafy property allows you to live out your jungle fantasies by camping, sleeping in a tree-house or adobe cabins. Rafting and…
Puebla
Designer touches at good prices isn't too much to ask for, surely. Just soft hidden lighting, neutral tones, dark marble bathroom tiling, cotton sheets…
Central Pacific Coast
On Laguna Santa María de Oro's north side, these spacious rooms and two- and three-bedroom cabañas will appeal to couples and families looking for some…
Valladolid
This spot promises big things on entry – the reception is located in a lovely colonial building with stunning floor tiles. The rooms are in a new section,…
Central Pacific Coast
This place has a fabulous clifftop view over the wild beach and waving palms. Its comfortable ocean-view units, with terracotta floors and cable TV,…
Mahahual
About 2km from the main beach strip and 500m from Mahahual's residential area, Don Kike makes good sense for budget travelers who don't mind walking or…
Central Pacific Coast
An ideal spot for surfers and beach bums alike, the seven tastefully appointed rooms here come with full kitchens, slick marble sinks, excellent beds and…
Northeast Mexico
A busy commercial street belies the calm interior of this budget hotel. Beyond a sweeping staircase, there's hacienda-style courtyard with 55 rooms that…
Veracruz
Just half a block from the main square, this cheapie distinguishes itself with friendly service and its attention to detail, with good beds and quality…
Morelia
The fully equipped apartments in this delightful complex share a courtyard and terrace. All have complete kitchens, dining areas and one, two or three…
Puerto Vallarta
The conveniently located Oasis Downtown houses three bright dorms and one simple private room with two beds and a shared bathroom. The hostel has a policy…
Mérida
Certainly not for minimalists – there’s art on every wall and knickknacks filling every space – Los Arcos is a lovely, gay-friendly ('everyone-friendly')…
Acapulco
This budget hotel is close to the beach but just far enough away from the main road to be peaceful at night. Decor is bland, but rooms are spacious and…
Progreso
While it's not as fancy as some spots, you can't ask for better value: a rooftop terrace, a clean pool, a near-the-beach location and friendly staff make…
Cuernavaca
The pick of the budget options – not difficult in Cuernavaca – for its clean beds with thick mattresses and crisp white bedding (rather than grandma's old…
Campeche
With its slick and trendy lines, this hotel is different from anything else in traditional Campeche. It boasts 24 spacious and modern-styled rooms decked…
Chiapas
By far the most upscale place in town (though the rooms are quite simple), La Ceiba has a full-service spa and restaurant, an inviting pool, a lush garden…
Guadalajara Region
For the guilty pleasure of staying in a real tequila distillery, reserve one of the two-dozen oversized 'barrels’ (that's what barricas means) scattered…
Campeche
Just outside the historic center, on somewhat scruffy Parque del IV Centenario, the Plaza caters to business travelers and tour groups. It's elegant…
Central Pacific Coast
These rustic two-story cabins, some sleeping up to six people, provide a homey feel with their full kitchens, porches and balconies with ocean views, and…
Puerto Vallarta
Three blocks from the beach, this agreeable travelers’ hangout with a leafy courtyard and pool has long been one of Vallarta’s most beloved midrange…
Cuernavaca
This 24-room boutique hotel is a short walk from the town center and has lots of charm. Originally part of the Guadalupe Convent, the hotel has soothing…
Guadalajara Region
Stepping through the door of this small family-run hotel, you're likely to be greeted with 'mi casa es tu casa' (my house is your house), and with 13…
Oaxaca City
Budget-friendly Pochón, on a quiet street, provides five dorms for four to eight people (one for women only) and four private rooms with decent beds. It's…
Southern Baja
Easily the most reliable and comfortable hotel in Bahía de los Ángeles, this two-toned orange stay features a nice pool, lovely sea views and a good…
Puebla
This straightforward budget option is near the centro histórico and has clean rooms, a plant-filled courtyard with a small fountain and includes very…
Zipolite
This Italian-run beachfront joint is on a friendly, personal scale and has smallish but clean, colorful rooms with good beds, four-poster mosquito nets,…
Chichén Itzá
This hotel has 42 pleasant rooms with tiled floors and old-style brick-tiled ceilings. Rooms in the upper range face the pool and the landscaped grounds,…
Tepoztlán
Located east of town, this hotel-spa has quiet, romantic rooms and a good Argentine restaurant. Spa packages include accommodations for one or two nights,…
Taxco
All rooms are spotlessly clean and have beautiful tiled bathrooms. Owned by a family of famous silver workers, this intimate hotel has colonial charm and…
Southern Baja
It looks like a prison from the outside, but past the bleak facade is a modern mission-style hotel with spacious, airy rooms decorated in a soothing…
Isla Cozumel
All rooms now have air-con, with your choice of mixed dorms, double rooms of varying types, and actual suites with nice beds and furnishings. Hostelito's…
Akumal
On the beach in Aventuras Akumal, this is an attractive, modern place with two hotel-type rooms, some one- and two-bedroom condos and a studio apartment –…
Puerto Escondido
This small hotel provides a guest kitchen with free coffee, tea and purified water, and a pool in the pretty garden, in addition to eight fan-cooled rooms…
La Huasteca Potosina
This very comfortable place has charming staff and a rather strange location in a small shopping mall. Rooms are large and spotless, with desks, big…
Palenque
Fourteen enjoyable, jungly palapa-roofed cabañas with air-con and private porches. Rocks, tree branches and wall murals give personality to the spacious …
