Where to Stay

Picking a place to stay in Mexico City can seem like a daunting task. After all, it is one of the largest urban areas in the whole world. Fortunately, the best lodging options are scattered in a handful of central neighborhoods that are easily accessible. Centro Histórico, Roma, Condesa, Cuauhtémoc, Polanco, Juárez, and Coyoacán are the areas where you should start your search for accommodation if you’re planning to tackle many of the city’s attractions. Each neighborhood offers a long list of places to stay, which is why we’ve narrowed it down to our favorites across the capital.

The best hotels in Mexico city

Andaz Mexico City Condesa — The Andaz occupies a 17-story building in the heart of Condesa, just steps from tree-lined streets, parks like Parque México, and plenty of cafés, galleries, and small restaurants. The hotel retains original art deco details of the building such as mosaic murals and geometric tile floors, alongside bold design touches like its bright pink escalators. Rooms offer city or mountain views, local artwork, and amenities like analog record players with vinyl available from the lobby music library. On the rooftop, a heated pool sits beside Cabuya, the hotel’s seafood-focused restaurant and bar, offering skyline views considered among the best in the neighborhood. The ground-floor café and matcha bar draw steady daytime visitors from both the hotel and the neighborhood, while in the evenings, the hotel’s Wooftop Beer Garden & Canine Club is pet-friendly and offers a casual alternative to the rooftop restaurant.

Andaz Mexico City Condesa: Aguascalientes 158, Hipódromo Condesa, 06100

Condesa df — Condesa df sits inside a restored 1920s French neoclassical building in Condesa. The hotel has 40 rooms and suites, designed with a midcentury-meets-modernist touch that mirrors the neighborhood’s aesthetic — warm woods, retro curves, and plenty of natural light. The rooftop is a major draw — part terrace, part sushi bar — with expansive views. Downstairs, a central courtyard and all‑day café is a relaxed gathering spot. The location places you close to Condesa’s main parks, design stores, and several respected bars and restaurants.

Condesa df: Avenida Veracruz 102, Colonia Condesa, 06700

Downtown Mexico — The Palace of the Counts of Miravalle is one of the city’s most beautiful buildings and it’s also the location of this boutique hotel. Its colonial architecture with modern detail makes it a particularly original lodging option in the city. Downtown Mexico — as the name implies — is just a couple blocks away from the main square, Zócalo and within a short stroll of museums, restaurants, and nightclubs. In the same building, you’ll also find shopping and eating options by boutique pop-ups.

Downtown Mexico: Isabel La Católica 30-Interior R2, Centro Histórico de la Cdad. de México, Centro, Cuauhtémoc, 06000

Gran Hotel Ciudad de México — Located on the edge of the Zócalo, this hotel is one of the city’s most recognizable historic properties. The building’s origins trace back to the 16th century, and the current structure reflects its early twentieth-century transformation, when it became one of Mexico City’s first major department stores. The lobby — crowned by a Tiffany-style stained-glass dome and framed by original wrought-iron balconies and vintage cage elevators — remains a landmark in its own right and is frequently noted in architectural guides, and several movies have used the space for filming. Its rooftop terrace looks out across the Zócalo toward the Metropolitan Cathedral and the National Palace, making it a memorable spot during civic events, evening light shows, and weekend pedestrian-only hours on the square. The location also puts you within minutes of the Templo Mayor archaeological site, pedestrian streets leading to Alameda Central, and many of the Centro Histórico’s museums and cafés.

Gran Hotel Ciudad de México: 16 de Septiembre 82, Centro Histórico de la Cdad. de México, Centro, Cuauhtémoc, 06000

La Valise — La Valise sits behind a discreet facade on a quiet street in Roma Norte, opening into eight individually styled suites housed in a 1920s French-style townhouse, each with bespoke furnishings, local artwork, and layouts that feel more like upscale apartments than a hotel. One suite — Polaris — features a bed that slides out onto a private terrace, offering the option to sleep outdoors. Because the property is so compact and carefully managed, service feels personal and attentive — from pre-arrival communication to thoughtful touches in the room — which makes it well-suited for travelers looking for a base in Roma with residential character and easy access to the neighborhood’s galleries, cafés, and restaurants.

La Valise: Tonalá 53, Roma Norte, 06700

Las Alcobas — Las Alcobas is a design masterpiece, and its focus on luxury and attention to detail will surely top your expectations. The hotel is in the middle of upscale Polanco, just a couple of blocks away from Chapultepec Forest, the National Museum of Anthropology, and some of CDMX’s best shopping and dining options. Rooms, suites, and penthouses are outfitted in a minimalist palette of black and white, accented with rich woods and custom design pieces. The on-site Aurora Spa offers a focused menu of massages and skincare treatments, and the hotel’s restaurant, Anatol, serves seasonal dishes sourced from around the region.

Las Alcobas: Av. Pdte. Masaryk 390, Polanco, Polanco III Secc, Miguel Hidalgo, 11560

Nima Local House Hotel — Nima Local House Hotel is a charming boutique situated in a restored early‑20th‑century house in Roma. It only has four rooms, which guarantees personal attention and excellent service. The hotel offers several guest‑experience packages, from guided walking tours in Roma to personalized cooking classes and massage sessions in its small spa. You can even book the whole hotel if you contact them in advance. It’s located on a quieter street just off Avenida Álvaro Obregón, an easy walk to neighborhood squares like Plaza Río de Janeiro and the cluster of cafés and bakeries that line the surrounding blocks.

Nima Local House Hotel: Colima 236, Roma Nte., Cuauhtémoc, 06700

St. Regis Mexico City — The St. Regis is located on Paseo de la Reforma, one of the city’s most important and attractive avenues, near the Diana the Huntress fountain and a short walk from Chapultepec Park. The views of the city from the hotel’s terrace and upper floors are wide-ranging, taking in the Reforma corridor and the surrounding skyline, and if you’re there at the right time of year, you can enjoy front-row seats to events such as the Pride parade and the Day of the Dead celebrations that move along the avenue. The St. Regis is within walking distance of Chapultepec, Zona Rosa, and parts of Polanco, and just a short ride from Centro Histórico.

St. Regis Mexico City: Av. P.º de la Reforma 439, Cuauhtémoc, 06500

Volga — Volga skips the predictability of nearby chain hotels for a bold, architecturally driven concept just off Paseo de la Reforma in Colonia Cuauhtémoc. The brutalist shell opens into a striking architectural core — an atrium that doubles as sculpture and social space — and a rooftop bar with knockout views. Rooms are filled with custom furniture, volcanic stone surfaces, and muted color palettes that contrast with the city’s color. Volga hosts live DJ sets, rotating art installations, and a subterranean speakeasy popular with both travelers and city residents. Elora, the on-site restaurant by the Edo Kobayashi group, stands out in a city already spoiled for choice — especially with dishes like truffle pappardelle and mezcal cocktails dialed in to perfection. With Roma and Condesa nearby, Volga suits travelers who prefer a smaller, luxe hotel with personality over the bustle of larger properties on Reforma. 

Volga: Río Volga 105, Cuauhtémoc, 06500

Read Matador‘s full review of Volga here

Hostels

Home — This backpacker hostel is set in a turn-of-the-century house in the middle of Roma. It’s a small, cozy space known for its friendly staff and communal atmosphere, making it ideal if you’re coming to the city on your own. It’s in a walkable and bike-friendly area, full of restaurants, art galleries, museums, and nightlife options. From here, you can reach major Mexico City highlights — including Chapultepec Forest, the National Museum of Anthropology, and Paseo de la Reforma — with only a short ride.

Home: Tabasco 303, Roma Nte., Cuauhtémoc, 06700

Airbnbs

 

Two-bedroom penthouse in Condesa — This Condesa Airbnb has two bedrooms and a private rooftop terrace overlooking the neighborhood’s leafy streets. It’s equipped with bedroom climate control, double-glazed windows to block street noise, and elevator access in a secure building with 24/7 staff. The apartment has large windows and a top-floor layout that draws in natural light throughout the day, with a rooftop terrace that opens to treetop views over Condesa. It’s especially well-suited to travelers who plan to explore Condesa on foot and want a private, luxe place to come back to.

Check out Matador‘s full selection of Airbnbs in Condesa

Lovely and sunny apartment in Roma Norte — This bright, four-bedroom apartment on Avenida Álvaro Obregón accommodates up to 13 guests and mixes contemporary Mexican design with homey comfort. Wander outside, and you’re within walking distance from Roma Norte’s lively restaurant and cafe culture — from evening tacos at taquerías along Álvaro Obregón to coffee shops, small-batch cocktail bars, and design stores lining side streets like Calle Colima. A stay here gives you a roomy group Airbnb and a perfect position in Roma Norte.

Three-floor Polanco apartment — This epic apartment spans three floors with two bedrooms, three bathrooms, and a private rooftop terrace. It’s set on a quiet residential street in Polanco, near Chapultepec Park, the Museum of Anthropology, and a cluster of restaurants that range from food trucks to some of the city’s most acclaimed dining rooms. The layout separates living areas, sleeping quarters, and a top-floor family room that opens onto the terrace. There’s also a rooftop grill, ideal for alfresco dinners after museum visits or afternoons in Chapultepec Park.

Check out Matador‘s full selection of Airbnbs in Polanco

Gallery loft in Centro Histórico — Set just off Avenida Madero in the Centro Histórico, this apartment occupies part of a 19th‑century former hotel that’s been refurbished yet still carries traces of its history in high ceilings and old‑style finishes. It offers a single open‑plan loft that sleeps four guests. The unit includes a kitchenette, bathroom, and access to a shared rooftop terrace. From here, it easy to get to major landmarks, including Palacio de Bellas Artes — the city’s grandest performance venue — and the Zócalo.