8 Hostels in Mexico City That Are an Art-Lover's Dream
Mexico City accommodation options can be overwhelming. You can find everything from luxury high-rise hotels to motels in divey neighborhoods selling rooms by the hour. We’ve streamlined a list of budget options that are just right for the art lover in you. Whether it’s a hostel with art-covered walls, or just a place that’s within easy walking distance of the galleries, these hostels are a perfect fit for the art-addicted visitor to Mexico City.
1. Downtown Beds
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On the slightly more luxurious side are the Downtown Beds, part of the Downtown Hotel, one of the premier hotels in the Centro Histórico. This hotel is known to be a bit loud at times (so bring your earplugs with you) but it’s also a great spot for art-lovers who also want to shop. Several high-end craft shops take up the second floor of the building, along with the QueBo! chocolate shop. This hotel is a hop, skip, and jump away from the Museo de Artes Populares and the Museo Mexicano del Diseño, two other great gift stores for taking home a little Mexican beauty in your carry-on.
2. Chillout Flat
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The Chillout Flat is another upscale option if you’re looking for a relaxed, hoste-style vibe with a few more amenities. Technically a B&B, the Chillout Flat is more of a high-end hostel at a reasonable price. There are no dorms here, only private rooms. The Flat is located near some of the Centro Historico’s best places to see art: the Bellas Artes for world-renowned exhibits, the National Palace to see Diego Rivera’s mural, the street graffiti of Calle Regina, and the Secretaria de Educación to see Siqueiros’ murals – all accessible from one awesomely located spot. In addition, the downtown’s chaotic hustle and bustle is a photographer’s dream.
3. Casa San Ildefenso
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The Casa San Ildefenso Hostel could well be the most elegant of the hostels on this list and provides bright, airy, comfortable rooms in the heart of Mexico City. The hostel is just steps from the Antiguo Colegio de San Ildefenso, now a cultural center and museum with excellent exhibits on Mexican culture. This building was believed to have been the first to be painted by the Mexican muralists in the 1920s, when the city government began to contract them to decorate the walls of local landmarks with murals that would tell the history of the country. This is a must-see stop for art lovers and mural maniacs.
5. Hostal Corona Condesa
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6. Hostel Home
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7. PuntoDF
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8. Hostal Cuija Coyoacán
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