Historic Center Travel Guide
Mexico City
Visit Historic Center
Stay near popular Historic Center attractions
Things to do
Chapultepec Castle, Anthropology Museum & Forest Train
Mexico City Tourist Bus: Hop-On Hop-Off Service or Night Tour
Luxury Romantic Dinner at Bellini, the only Revolving Restaurant in Mexico
Teotihuacan Tour with Basilica of Guadalupe & Cave Restaurant
Teotihuacan, Guadalupe Shrine & Tlatelolco Day Tour with Optional Lunch
Top hotels in Historic Center
Hotel Zócalo Central
"Nice hotel in the center, convenient, clean, welcoming. Quaint, and feels like a boutique hotel. Breakfast was great. Restaurant on the upper floor had a great view to the zocalo."
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2026
Historico Central Hotel
"Customer service was top tier. All employees were very attentive and eager to help with anything from itinerary, food service, and to help with luggage."
Reviewed on 23 Oct 2026
Hotel Catedral
"I’ve stayed here three times, it’s a great hotel. However, you should know 1) rooms on the Catedral side are newer and cleaner, 2) the risk is if it’s a weekend and there’s an event it will be loud on that side past midnight (loudspeakers from el centro), Food is great but I would steer clear from ..."
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2026
Hotel Canada Central
Hotel Escala Centro Histórico
"Very clean and excepcional staff. The only problem was that the taxi can’t park in front of the hotel, so if you have big laggard is a little complicated to get to the hotel."
Reviewed on 16 Oct 2026
Gran Hotel Ciudad de Mexico Zocalo View
"Hotel was amazing. Only down side is the street to hotel is closed and at night the police are a hassle to let you get back into the hotel because they close the streets at night"
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2026
Where to stay in Historic Center
Roma Norte
Known for its fascinating museums and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Roma Norte. Check out top attractions like Avenida Insurgentes and MUCA Roma, and jump on the metro at Insurgentes Station or Sevilla Station to see more of the city.
Polanco
If you're spending time in Polanco, you might enjoy attractions like Paseo de la Reforma and Avenida Presidente Masaryk. You might also enjoy the neighbourhood's ample dining options before hopping on the metro at Polanco Station to see more of the city.
La Condesa
Spend some time visiting places like Blackberry Auditorium while getting to know La Condesa, and be sure to check out the abundant dining options. You can hop aboard the metro at Patriotism Station or Chilpancingo Station to see more of the area.
Reforma
Consider a visit to Angel of Independence Monument and take some time to enjoy the important monuments during your time in Reforma. If you want to see more of the city, jump on the metro at Insurgentes Station or Cuauhtemoc Station.
Santa Fe
Consider a visit to Expo Santa Fe Mexico and take some time to enjoy the abundant dining options during your time in Santa Fe. If you want to see more of the city, jump on the metro at Santa Fé Station or Vasco de Quiroga Station.
