The Best Cheap Hotels To Book In Mexico City Mexico

Rooftop bars and pools, group-gathering games rooms and tours that take in tacos and tamales are all on the menu at these budget-friendly casas in Mexico City.

Finding a hotel that won’t blow your budget doesn’t mean sacrificing on style and substance in Mexico City. From renovated mansions in artsy areas to casas offering tequila tasting and ancestral medicine workshops, the Mexican capital’s budget-friendly places to stay lay on more than a few surprises.

1. El Patio 77

Bed and Breakfast, Hotel

El Patio 77 in Mexico City, with a four poster bed covered by a mosquito net and floor-to-ceiling windows looking out to the street.

This renovated mansion turned eco-minded B&B in the artsy San Rafael neighborhood puts sustainability first without compromising on ambience. Each of the eight bedrooms, named after Mexican states, have high ceilings, antique furniture and vintage decor. But the hotel also prides itself on solar-heated showers, rainwater-capture systems and recycled grey water, making el Patio 77 a great choice for eco-conscious travelers. Several calm and collected courtyards are the perfect places to leaf through books and fuel up on breakfast before heading out to explore.

2. Be Mate Condesa

Hotel

A woman sitting on an outdoor sofa on a smart shaded terrace with city views at Vasconcelos 65

Be Mate blends on-point amenities, comfort and privacy in a cool Condesa complex. Each of the 16 pastel-hued apartments here has a kitchen, living and dining space, bedroom and bathroom – and all guests have access to the building’s view-spying rooftop terrace, kitted out with Acapulco chairs, cushioned loungers, tables and even a parrilla (grill) for alfresco barbecue nights. The apartments are also just a few minutes from two of Mexico City’s major parks: Parque México and Parque España.

4. Downtown Beds

Hotel

Courtyard area of Downtown Beds, Mexico City with guest rooms on multiple floors and lime-green accents on windows and doors.

Enter through the towering wooden door of this former 17th-century palace to arrive at Downtown Beds – a hostel-style, wallet-friendly alternative to sister stay, Downtown Hotel. Located inside this luxury-for-less stay in the Centro Histórico, you’ll find a rooftop pool and bar, a courtyard and games room, plus bikes to borrow, Mexican street food to try and tours to take you around Zócalo and beyond.

5. Hotel Villa Condesa

Hotel, Villa

Homero and Daisy Nava spent three years carefully renovating and remodeling this former mansion into a 15-room, family-run boutique hotel, now recognized by the National Institute of Fine Arts as a piece of Mexico’s heritage. Guests are greeted by the Navas on arrival and get the same personalized attention from check in to check out

6. Isaaya Hotel Boutique

Budget Hotel, Hotel

Smart hotel room at Isaaya Hotel, Mexico City with beige walls, inlaid ceiling lights, parquet flooring, a large raised bed and dark brown furniture.

A cold welcome drink on arrival welcomes guests to Isaaya Hotel Boutique. Perfect for tech-savvy travelers, the hotel has a business center and meeting rooms if you’re in the city for work, plus Netflix, Apple TV, smart lights and coffee makers in the rooms, plus a concierge for the time-poor in need of inspiration. Downstairs, Anyuna restaurant serves some of the city’s best Mediterranean fare.

7. Casa Pepe Hostel

Budget Hotel, Hostel

Guest room at Casa Pepe Hostel, Mexico City with a tiled shower and bath next to the bed.

Participate in an artisan tequila tasting, plant your own vegetable garden or attend an ancestral medicine workshop with Casa Pepe – a hostel that places experiences at heart. Adventures extend well beyond the hotel walls, with hot air balloon rides over the nearby Teotihuacan ruins and hipster food tours that take in tacos and tamales. Rooms range from dorms to studios and a stylish loft-style suite.

8. Hotel MX Roma

Hotel

Contemporary and cool, Hotel MX Roma’s industrial feel is a far cry from many of Mexico City’s boutique hotels. Though the rooms are compact – with bare walls and beds crafted from simple medium-density fiberboard – there are plenty of common spaces to spread out including a cafe-cum-bar, compact gym, computer hub, squash court and large outdoor terrace.

For more options, discover our guide on the best hotels in Mexico and book now on Culture Trip.

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