Historic Center Travel Guide

Mexico City

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Zócalo

9.4/10 (25,860 reviews)
This is the heart of Mexico City with wide-ranging architecture, cultural events and a lively arts scene.
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Things to do

MEXICAN WRESTLING TOUR WITH TACOS AFTER SHOW N MEXICO CITY

Lucha Libre Mexican Wrestling Tour in Mexico City

฿2,497
per traveller
100% of travellers recommend
Lucha Libre Mexican Wrestling Tour in Mexico City
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Mexico City Tourist Bus: Hop-On Hop-Off Service or Night Tour

฿555
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Mexico City Tourist Bus: Hop-On Hop-Off Service or Night Tour
Teotihuacan, Guadalupe Shrine, Tlatelolco & Tequila tasting

Teotihuacan, Guadalupe Shrine & Tlatelolco Day Tour with Optional Lunch

฿2,010
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Teotihuacan, Guadalupe Shrine & Tlatelolco Day Tour with Optional Lunch
Red Turibus in Mexico City

Turibus Hop On - Hop Off Mexico City Tour

฿690
per adult
74% of travellers recommend
Turibus Hop On - Hop Off Mexico City Tour
Luggage Storage in Mexico City

Luggage Storage in Mexico City

฿197
per adult
Luggage Storage in Mexico City
Tolantongo Caves from Mexico City Guided Tour

Tolantongo Caves Full Day Tour from Mexico City

฿3,489
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Tolantongo Caves Full Day Tour from Mexico City
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Top hotels in Historic Center

Historico Central Hotel

Historico Central Hotel

4 out of 5
Simón Bolívar No. 28 Mexico City Mexico City
The price is ฿4,178 per night from 17 Jul to 18 Jul
฿4,178
฿4,992 total
17 Jul - 18 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Mexico City. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in ...
Historico Central Hotel
Hotel Zócalo Central

Hotel Zócalo Central

4 out of 5
Cinco de Mayo 61 Mexico City
The price is ฿5,462 per night from 13 Jul to 14 Jul
฿5,462
฿6,527 total
13 Jul - 14 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Mexico City. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (2,762 reviews)
"10/10 we had a great time. Great service, great food, very clean , Great people. Can’t wait to be back!"

Reviewed on 3 Jul 2026

Hotel Zócalo Central
Hotel Catedral

Hotel Catedral

4 out of 5
95 Donceles Col. Centro Mexico City
The price is ฿2,774 per night from 7 Jul to 8 Jul
฿2,774
฿3,670 total
7 Jul - 8 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Mexico City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free valet parking and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (3,176 reviews)
"Brilliant location and a great hotel. Friendly and helpful staff. Great amenities - really loved it"

Reviewed on 3 Jul 2026

Hotel Catedral
Hotel Bellas Artes

Hotel Bellas Artes

4 out of 5
10 Av. 5 de Mayo Centro Mexico City CDMX
The price is ฿2,653 per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
฿2,653
฿3,170 total
20 Jul - 21 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Mexico City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Palacio de Bellas Artes ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,212 reviews)
"Great hotel in Centro District. My issues with the place is there is no drawers to put clothes...hate keeping and pulling clothes out of a suitcase when traveling. Also lighting in the bathroom is low level. But room was spacious, clean and bed comfortable."

Reviewed on 2 Jul 2026

Hotel Bellas Artes
Hotel Canada Central

Hotel Canada Central

4 out of 5
Calle 5 de Mayo, No. 47 Mexico City CDMX
The price is ฿3,314 per night from 26 Jul to 27 Jul
฿3,314
฿3,960 total
26 Jul - 27 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Mexico City. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,149 reviews)
"Staff was amazing"

Reviewed on 2 Jul 2026

Hotel Canada Central
Hotel Principal

Hotel Principal

4 out of 5
Bolivar 29 Mexico City CDMX
Stay at this hotel in Mexico City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
"The location was great. Everything within walking distance."

Reviewed on 1 Jul 2026

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Where to stay in Historic Center

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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.

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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.

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La Condesa

Spend some time visiting places like Avenida Insurgentes 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.

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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.

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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.

Historic Center Travel Guide