The Most Beautiful Hotels to Book in Mexico City's Centro Historico
![Circulo Mexicano has a chic rooftop pool area complete with views across the center of Mexico City](https://cdn-v2.theculturetrip.com/20x11/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/circulo-mexicano_3f338cb2-e1631872976207.webp)
Layer upon layer of history and heritage are just waiting to be uncovered in the Centro Historico district of Mexico City. Get inspired with our guide to the most beautiful hotels in the area, all bookable with Culture Trip.
Aztec temples soar beside Catholic cathedrals and colonial-era mansions stand in the shadows of contemporary architecture in Mexico City’s Centro Historico. There are also some gorgeous hotels to stay in here, with art nouveau designs, rooftop restaurants and boutique luxury all on offer.
1. Zocalo Central Hotel
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2. Gran Hotel Ciudad de Mexico
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3. Hotel Catedral
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4. Downtown Mexico
Boutique Hotel, Hotel, Hotel Barge
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The most beautiful hotels in Mexico City’s Centro Historico are packed with history – and you can’t get much more historic than Downtown Mexico. The hotel’s facade dates to the 17th century, whilst many of the colonial-era features have been retained or repurposed with a contemporary twist. Downtown Mexico throws into the mix a stylish rooftop pool and wine bar, 17 modern rooms with bathtubs and patios and centuries-old walls that have been re-decorated with modern murals by local artists.
5. Hotel Gillow
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6. Hotel Ritz Centro Historico
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The Hotel Ritz Centro Historico has an enviable location on pedestrian-only Madero Avenue, in the midst of central Mexico City’s best shops and restaurants. The modern exterior gives way to an equally modern lobby, where you can lounge back and catch up on emails in the smart business chairs. Start the day at La Terraza restaurant, tucking into chilaquiles or huevos rancheros, before heading out for a day of sightseeing in Centro Historico.
7. Circulo Mexicano
Hotel
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Circulo Mexico is without a doubt one of the most beautiful hotels in Mexico City’s Centro Historico. This elegant 19th-century townhouse has been thoroughly modernized, with a rooftop plunge pool and lounging area offering the ultimate relaxation venue after a day of sightseeing. This luxury hotel’s 25 rooms come with skylit outdoor patios and balconies and minimalist decor inspired by traditional Mexican artisanry. The food menu at Circulo Mexicano changes every week, but you can expect to dine on fresh, seasonal produce alongside locally sourced Mezcal.
8. MUMEDI
Suite Hotel
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The MUMEDI has just six exquisitely designed suites that are located within a repurposed church in Mexico City’s Historico Centro. The suites here are the pinnacle of contemporary Mexican style, sharing a space with the Mexican Museum of Design. This isn’t just a beautiful hotel, but a space dedicated in its entirety to design concepts.
This is a rewrite of an article originally by Paula Zamorano Osorio.