Xalapa Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A bridge with pink railings and a large 'X' structure.
A church with red domes and a bell tower.
A densely populated cityscape with colorful buildings under a cloudy sky.
A densely populated cityscape with a prominent mountain in the background.
A stone statue in a lush, green forest setting.

Where to stay in Xalapa

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A bridge with pink railings and a large 'X' structure.

Xalapa Centro

If you're spending some time in Xalapa Centro, Palacio de Gobierno and Paseo de los Lagos Park are top sights worth seeing.

Lomas de San Roque

Lomas de San Roque might not have many top sights, but Xalapa Museum of Anthropology (MAX) and Museo ex-hacienda El Lencero are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

3 de Mayo

While there might not be top attractions in 3 de Mayo, you can explore the larger area and discover places like State Theatre and Palacio de Gobierno.

Obrero Campesina

While Obrero Campesina may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Xalapa Museum of Anthropology (MAX) and Museo ex-hacienda El Lencero.

Mártires de Chicago

While Mártires de Chicago isn't home to many top sights, Xalapeno Stadium and Paseo de los Lagos Park are some notable places to visit nearby.

HB Xalapa

HB Xalapa

3.5 out of 5
Av. Lazaro Cardenas No. 9 Xalapa VER
The price is ฿2,085 per night from 10 Jul to 11 Jul
฿2,085
฿2,460 total
10 Jul - 11 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Xalapa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (727 reviews)
"Magnífica ubicación y rica comida , el personal de limpieza súper servicial, gracias!!!"

Reviewed on 17 Jun 2026

HB Xalapa
Hotel Balcón del Parque

Hotel Balcón del Parque

3 out of 5
Rafael Ramírez Xalapa VER
The price is ฿2,066 per night from 8 Jul to 9 Jul
฿2,066
฿2,444 total
8 Jul - 9 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Xalapa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Los Tecajetes Park and State Theatre are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (233 reviews)
"This is a beautiful hotel. The rooms are large, very clean and had a fabulous view. It would have been a perfect stay except two doors down the guest staying in that room had karaoke so loud it could be heard not only in our room but in the hallway. We finally called the front desk at 11:30pm and ..."

Reviewed on 5 Jun 2026

Hotel Balcón del Parque
Hotel María Victoria

Hotel María Victoria

3 out of 5
Zaragoza No. 6 Xalapa VER
The price is ฿1,026 per night from 26 Jul to 27 Jul
฿1,026
฿1,211 total
26 Jul - 27 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Xalapa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (911 reviews)
"El hotel tiene buena ubicación y el personal es amable pero necesita mantenimiento los colchones son muy incómodos están duros los elevadores aveces no funcionan bien"

Reviewed on 6 Jul 2026

Hotel María Victoria
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Hotel Posada Del Parque

Hotel Posada Del Parque

3 out of 5
Calle Miguel Palacios #7 Xalapa VER
Stay at this aparthotel in Xalapa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Pinacoteca Diego Rivera and Diego Rivera ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (87 reviews)
"‘Nice little suite at a great price, so put up with the limited lighting and electrical outlets. ‘Felt like home, rather than a hotel, and a fridge is invaluable when on the road.Ignore the happy noise from the pub next door; you’re in Mexico. I’d stay again!"

Reviewed on 18 Mar 2026

Hotel Posada Del Parque
Aldea Alemm

Aldea Alemm

2.5 out of 5
Rtno. 13 De Noviembre Coatepec VER
Stay at this cabin in Coatepec. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Coatepec Market and Hidalgo Park are located nearby.
7.8/10 Good! (7 reviews)
"De lo peor la intención del anfitrión y sobre todo grosero y muy poca ética profesional no lo recomendaría para nada"

Reviewed on 3 Jun 2026

Aldea Alemm
Alma Glamping

Alma Glamping

2 out of 5
Carr. Xalapa - Coatepec Coatepec VER
Stay at this campsite in Coatepec. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and on-site spa services. Popular attractions Coatepec Market and Hidalgo Park are located ...
Alma Glamping
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Stay near popular Xalapa attractions

Xalapa Cathedral

9.0/10 (305 reviews)
Xalapa Cathedral is just one of the places to see in Xalapa, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Experience the area's museums and festivals.
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Things to do

Live a great experience in the must-see points of this beautiful Magical Town

The Chocolate House and the Cookie

฿941
per adult
The Chocolate House and the Cookie
Coatepec and Xico Magical Towns Plus Xalapa Day Trip from Veracruz

Coatepec and Xico Magical Towns Plus Xalapa Day Trip from Veracruz

฿2,731
per adult
Coatepec and Xico Magical Towns Plus Xalapa Day Trip from Veracruz
Xalapa and Coatepec Cultural Tour from Veracruz

Xalapa and Coatepec Cultural Tour from Veracruz

฿3,349
per adult
Xalapa and Coatepec Cultural Tour from Veracruz
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