Downtown Cancun Travel Guide

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There's nothing quite like being in the water with a whaleshark. They're a filter feeding shark, not at all dangerous to people and completely safe to snorkel with. While this one was only about 7 metres long, they get up to about 12 metres. EcoColors Tours runs a safe boat and takes its environmental responsibilities very seriously.

Popular places to visit

Things to do


Top hotels in Downtown Cancun

Krystal Urban Cancun & Beach Club

Krystal Urban Cancun & Beach Club

3.5 out of 5
Av. Sayil Mz. 1, Lote 4-07 Cancun QROO
The price is ฿2,723 per night from 25 Jan to 26 Jan
฿2,723
฿3,446 total
25 Jan - 26 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cancun. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a free beach shuttle and room service. Our guests praise the clean rooms in their ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,354 reviews)
Staff was attentive, had a little problem with the room which was taken care of asap. Room was clean and nice.

Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026

Krystal Urban Cancun & Beach Club
Suites Malecon Cancun

Suites Malecon Cancun

3.5 out of 5
Av. Bonampak Sm 6 M1 L1 Cancun QROO
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cancun. Enjoy free parking, a fitness centre and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
The location is great. It is attached to the local shopping mall which is very large. There are a lot of choices for food and entertainment nearby. The room was enough space for our party of 2 adults and 3 children. The kitchen was enough to make our own meals if we chose to. Our children has their ...

Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026

Suites Malecon Cancun
Fiesta Inn Cancun Las Americas

Fiesta Inn Cancun Las Americas

3 out of 5
Av. Bonampak Lote 1, Manzana 1 Cancun QROO
The price is ฿3,001 per night from 30 Jan to 31 Jan
฿3,001
฿3,780 total
30 Jan - 31 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cancun. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Popular attractions La Isla Shopping Mall and ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
I didn’t have breakfast

Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026

Fiesta Inn Cancun Las Americas
Oh! Cancun The Urban Oasis & Beach Club

Oh! Cancun The Urban Oasis & Beach Club

4 out of 5
Av. Tulum, esq. Brisa s/n, Col. Centro. Cancun QROO
The price is ฿2,885 per night from 22 Jan to 23 Jan
฿2,885
฿3,639 total
22 Jan - 23 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Cancun. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,005 reviews)
Everything was fine, very clean hotel, staff did a really good job, breakfast was very good in the form of a buffet, we were satisfied.I recommend this hotel

Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026

Oh! Cancun The Urban Oasis & Beach Club
Capital O Hotel Rolovi Cancún

Capital O Hotel Rolovi Cancún

2.5 out of 5
SM 63, MZ 29, LT 14 Cancun QROO
The price is ฿900 per night from 28 Jan to 29 Jan
฿900
฿1,288 total
28 Jan - 29 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cancun. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions La Isla Shopping Mall and Cancun ...
9/10 Wonderful! (32 reviews)
Spacious rooms and very clean. The front desk staff was very nice and helpful with any questions that we had.

Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026

Capital O Hotel Rolovi Cancún
Hotel 28

Hotel 28

3 out of 5
AV. XELHA SM 27 MZ 14 Cancun QROO
The price is ฿2,010 per night from 29 Jan to 30 Jan
฿2,010
฿2,583 total
29 Jan - 30 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Cancun. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions La Isla Shopping Mall and Plaza Las Americas are ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (85 reviews)
Room was very clean and had daily housekeeping. AC was nice and cold. Hotel staff were very accommodating.

Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026

Hotel 28
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Cancun

Avenida Tulum

Avenida Tulum

The pristine beaches and ample dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Avenida Tulum. A stop by Royal Yak Casino and Sports Book or Ceviche Square might round out your trip.

Avenida Tulum
Puerto Juarez Cancun Quintana Roo tropical Caribbean boats

Puerto Juarez

The pristine beaches and fun-filled water parks are top of the list for many visitors to Puerto Juarez. A stop by Ultramar Ferry Puerto Juárez or El Niño Beach might round out your trip.

Puerto Juarez
Loads of fun in diving in MUSA. Not common to find an underwater museum. Even if it has been sat up only in 2013, you can see that nature is already taking the space for itself and loads of corals are already growing on the statues.

Alfredo V. Bonfil

While Alfredo V. Bonfil may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Plaza Las Americas and Iberostar Cancun Golf Course.

Alfredo V. Bonfil
La Isla shopping mall! Has some great attractions with a wide range of places to eat!

La Isla

If you're spending some time in La Isla, La Isla Shopping Mall and Isla Dorada are top sights worth seeing.

La Isla
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Punta Cancun

While visiting Punta Cancun, you might make a stop by sights like Forum Beach and Chac Mool Beach.

Punta Cancun
Escenica Tower featuring a luxury hotel or resort, a beach and general coastal views

Zona Hotelera

4/5(130 area reviews)

The stunning beaches and fantastic nightlife are just a few highlights of Zona Hotelera. Make a stop by La Isla Shopping Mall or Forum Beach while you're exploring the area.

Zona Hotelera


Downtown Cancun Travel Guide