The Best Hotels in San Angel and Coyoacan, Mexico City

Feel like you’ve stepped into the pages of an interior design magazine at the H21 Hotel Boutique in Coyoacan. There are five superbly appointed rooms on the property, with contemporary Mexican interiors running throughout. Natural woods, plush fabrics and local art make for an attractive mix. Each room follows a different color theme and all include a private patio and a great spread of amenities including bathrobes, coffeemakers, minibars, microwaves and smart TVs.

Stara San Angel Inn, located in the oh-so-quaint San Angel neighborhood, is a modern and shiny contrast to the surrounding area’s traditional cobblestoned streets. The rooms, with high-end Nordic minimalistic design touches (lots of wood and marble), feature big windows and narrow verandas overlooking the residential area. Rooms also come with kitchens, making this a great spot for long-term stays. And with enclosed vertical gardens, plus a rooftop lounge/library with sofas next to the Roof Garden Restaurant where you can enjoy breakfast and snacks, you’ll find plenty of stylish open spaces to wander around.

With more than 200 rooms, Fiesta Inn Periferico Sur is a business-oriented property located just west of the renowned Aztec Stadium, making this spot perfect for football fans. The rooms are expansive and filled with natural light thanks to large windows. On the amenity side of things, there is an indoor pool, a hot tub, meeting rooms and an auditorium for conferences and larger gatherings. This spot is an affordable option for business travelers and holidaymakers alike who want a big room in the south of the city.

While geared towards business and long-term stays, Stara San Angel Inn is far from stuffy or corporate. The suites are designed as apartments, each with living space, a convertible dining table and lots of breathing room. The upscale hotel is located in the heart of San Angel’s residential area and is a nice quiet escape from other areas of the city. The on-site restaurant Luna Bistro has a moderate-sized menu of well-executed international dishes. Other highlights include a rooftop library, which is a great place to get a few hours of work in, there’s a small gym for working out and all the rooms center around an inviting and plant-draped outdoor patio.

Just off one of the city’s main thoroughfares, Insurgentes Sur, the Fiesta Inn sits on the quieter and less bustling Mercaderes street. The hotel’s rooms are chic and simple and all include a small sitting area. The suites are worth the bump in price if you can afford them with dining areas and basic kitchenettes. The hotel also has a 24-hour restaurant, a bar, a fully equipped gym, meeting rooms and free Wi-Fi throughout. From the front door, it’s a short walk to the Frida Kahlo Museum and only a little bit further to the center of Coyoacan. Nearby there are plenty of food options and a shopping mall for a little retail therapy.

The five-star, luxury Krystal Grande Insurgentes hotel is right on Insurgentes Sur, one of the city’s main thoroughfares. This makes it a great option for business travelers, folks who want to be able to connect with public transportation quickly and those who want to live the Mexico City urban experience. The hotel is part of the Krystal Grand chain and in keeping with the brand’s portfolio, the rooms here a modern and well-appointed with all the amenities you would expect from a place of this caliber. Break a sweat at the gym, enjoy some Mexican delights at the in-house restaurant, a refreshing beverage at the bar and the spa offers some rest bite from the city. If you’re traveling with your pooch, this hotel is also pet-friendly.

The City Express hotel chain has locations all over Mexico, Costa Rica and Colombia. These properties cater to domestic business travelers but they are also great for someone who is coming into town for a few days and wants a no-frills but high-quality stay in the city. As a brand, they are extremely environmentally conscious and have received LEED certifications for many of their hotels. This Mexico City outpost is located in the quiet residential neighborhood of Xoco and has a great rooftop terrace for travelers to take advantage of. The rooms here a modern and fresh, with floor-to-ceiling windows allowing for plenty of natural light.