We have created a list with the best castle hotels near Mexico City, Mexico. We have also included hotels in historic properties, palaces, historic villas, mansions, colonial mansions, country estates, haciendas, old manor houses and old palaces. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
A list by Anna Pinto & Ted Valentin. Updated January 2024.
Very cosy. Superb interior design. Popular among couples. Located 2 blocks from the Zócalo Square, this elegant design hotel is set in a restored 17th-century palace. It offers an outdoor pool and roof terrace with wonderful views over Mexico City. Downtown Mexico, a Member of Design Hotels has an ideal setting in the historic city centre, a 5-minute walk from the Metropolitan Cathedral and the Mexican Government Palace. Zócalo Metro Station is 400 metres away. Rooms at Downtown Mexico, a Member of Design Hotels have high ceilings and traditional tiled floors. Each stylish room includes free WiFi and a flat-screen TV, as well as a minibar and a safe. Downtown Mexico, a Member of Design Hotels offers an à la carte restaurant and a bar with a terrace, overlooking the city. You can also relax in the hotel’s courtyard garden. Staff at the 24-hour reception are happy to arrange excursions, airport transfers and car hire. Free bicycle rental is offered. Valet parking service available with an extra charge.Show full description
I rate this as the most cosy, well designed and historic luxury hotel in Mexico City. WOW!
Beach front location. Elegant. Wonderful SPA facilities. Located in a beautiful colonial building with landscaped gardens and an outdoor swimming pool, Las Mañanitas offers luxury rooms with garden views. Free Wi-fi and free on-site parking are both available. Las Mañanitas Spa features a selection of massage and beauty treatments by Orlane Paris. All rooms at Las Mañanitas feature a colonial-style décor with antique furniture, a fireplace and pretty tiled bathrooms. All have a patio or balcony with garden views. The highly-praised restaurant offers a gourmet tasting menu, and wine cellar with a selection of over 200 wines from around the world. The hotel is just 1 km from the historic centre of Cuernavaca. It offers a 24-hour taxi service, as well as guided tours of the city and the nearby archaeological sites. A shuttle service to and from Mexico City Aiport is also available at an additional cost.Show full description
Charming. Great location. Just a 5-minute walk from Revolución Park and Cuernavaca Cathedral, Hotel Casa Colonial offers an outdoor pool set in lush garden Wifi common areas. The elegant rooms include colonial-style décor. Each room at Hotel Casa Colonial offers LCD cable TV and a bathroom with a shower, hairdryer and toiletries. Many bars and restaurants can be found in the surrounding streets. Hotel Casa Colonial is located in central Cuernavaca, 150 metres from Zócalo Square and the Silver and Craft Market. The hotel offers a 24-hour reception with information about the city.Show full description
This might be the most charming luxury hotel in Mexico City. It also has LOVELY POOL FACILITIES.
Historic. Comfortable beds. This beautiful 17th-century manor house is in central Puebla de Zaragoza, just 300 metres from Puebla Cathedral. It offers charming rooms with free WiFi. The individually decorated rooms at the Casona de la China Poblana feature wooden floors, daily house keeping and stylish décor. Each one comes with a private bathroom. Some rooms have balconies. The Casona’s restaurant serves traditional Mexican food and has a terrace. There is also an elegant bar where you can get a snack or a drink. The hotel has a 24-hour front desk. There is also a stylish outdoor terrace where you can enjoy a drink. The Casona has good access to the Héroes de 5 Mayo Road. You can drive to Puebla Airport in 35 minutes.Show full description
Close to beach front. Relaxing atmosphere. Nice surroundings. Located in a lush, enclosed compound in the colonial city of Cuernavaca, Hosteria Las Quintas Hotel Restaurante Bar features 2 heated outdoor swimming pools, 1 salt water pool and offers elegant accommodation with a terrace. Hosteria Las Quintas Hotel Restaurante Bar includes a sauna and an outdoor hot tub, and offers a wide range of beauty and massage treatments. All rooms at the property feature a colonial-style décor with tiled floors and a ceiling fan. Each room has a furnished balcony offering views of the gardens and the surrounding mountains. The on-site restaurant serves both Mexican and international food. Room service is also available. The hotel can help guests arrange shuttle service to the city’s most important sites, including the Palacio de Cortés Palace and Cuernavaca Cathedral. Free WiFi is available throughout and there is also private onsite parking. Mexico City Airport is 93 km away.Show full description
This is one of the most PEACEFUL luxury hotels in Mexico City. It also has a great beach front location!
Beach front location. Cosy. Cosy rooms. Umbral, Curio Collection By Hilton is situated in the heart of historic downtown. The accommodation is mere steps from attractions such as Zocalo, the Cathedral and a variety of restaurants, bars, and theatres. Featuring a concierge service, this property also provides guests with a terrace, a 24-hour front desk, room service and buying tickets for guests. Umbral, Curio Collection By Hilton preserved historic architecture. All rooms in the hotel are fitted with a TV. The units will provide guests with a fridge. Guests at Umbral, Curio Collection By Hilton can enjoy a continental breakfast. Guests can make use of the business centre or relax in the bar. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include The Museum of Fine Arts, Tenochtitlan Ceremonial Center and Metropolitan Cathedral of Mexico City. The nearest airport is Benito Juarez International Airport, 8 km from Umbral, Curio Collection By Hilton.Show full description
Historic. Great value. Offering a restaurant, Kali Centro is located in Mexico City, just a 5-minute walk from the capital’s popular Mercado San Juan gourmet market. It features free WiFi and parking. Each room here includes a cable TV, a small sofa and a fan. The private bathrooms include a shower and free toiletries. At Kali Centro you will find a 24-hour front desk and a bar. Other facilities offered at the property include luggage storage. The city’s “Zocalo” plaza is a 15-minute walk from the hotel. Popular sights like the Palace of Fine Arts and the La Alameda park are within 10 minutes on foot. Mexico City Airport is a 20-minute drive away.Show full description
Unique. Featuring free WiFi and an outdoor pool, Mansion Tepotzotlan offers pet-friendly accommodation in Tepotzotlán. Free private parking is available on site. Mexico City is 33 km from Mansion Tepotzotlan, while Villahermosa is 29 km from the property. The bungalow features 3 bedrooms, a kitchen and a living room area. Each bedroom comes with a private bathroom and shower. When the bedrooms are booked separately the kitchen and living room are shared. You can play squash at the hotel. Benito Juárez Airport is 34 km away.Show full description
Great value. In the heart of vibrant Mexico City, on the tree-lined avenue of Luis Moya and just one block from the Palace of Fine Arts, this elegant hotel offers on-site dining. Guests at Hotel Metropol will enjoy delicious authentic Mexican and international cuisine at the on-site restaurant. In the evening, guests can feel refreshed with an ice-cold beverage while listening to live music at the Lobby Bar. At the end of a busy day, guests can relax in the comfortable guestrooms at the Metropol and order room service. After a restful night of sleep, visitors can explore nearby cathedrals and colonial architecture.Show full description
Charming. Superb breakfast. Popular among couples. This charming 19th-century mansion is located in central Cholula, just 200 metres from the Great Pyramid and Royal Chapel. Its rooftop terrace offers a pool, hot tub and amazing views. There is a fountain decorated with 18th-century mosaics. Set around a patio with a laurel tree, the charming, air-conditioned rooms feature free Wi-Fi, flat-screen cable TV and a DVD player. Each one comes with under-floor heating, a private bathroom with a hairdryer and toiletries. Estrella de Belem B&B and Spa serves daily breakfast on the patio, and the terraces are great for relaxing with a drink. Central Puebla is around 11 km from Estrella de Belem B&B and Spa. Puebla Airport is around 25 minutes’ drive away.Show full description
This luxury hotel has a highly rated breakfast and outstanding views!
Beach front location. Tennis court. This elegant and tasteful hotel, built in the 1940s, offers guests a wide variety of services in the historic and vibrant city of Cuernavaca, the city of "eternal spring." Guests at the Hotel Racquet Cuernavaca can stroll the grounds and enjoy the surrounding gardens and palm trees, play tennis at the on-site tennis courts, or stop at the football pitch for a game. A fitness centre is also available for guests to exercise indoors. Racquet Cuernavaca features a well-designed outdoor pool as well as an on-site restaurant and bar, El Patio, which serves exquisite authentic Mexican and international dishes. After a day of adventures, guests can rest easy in the spacious and tranquil guestrooms.Show full description
Delightful property. Comfortable beds. Set in spectacular ornate gardens, this hotel is located in Toluca. There is an indoor swimming pool, a spa with hot tub and a games room. Quinta Del Rey Hotel features spacious rooms with air conditioning and heating, all with views of the gardens. Rooms include a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom with free toiletries and a seating area. Featuring a beautiful Colonial design with archways and fountains, the Quinta Del Rey showcases pieces of Mexican craftwork throughout. There is an antiques museum and a typical chapel. For dining, the Carruaje Restaurant specializes in local and international cuisine, as well as in Viennese desserts. There is also a bar with a billiard table. Nevado de Toluca National Park is 30 minutes’ drive, while Mexico City is 40 km away.Show full description
I would describe this as the most BEAUTIFUL hotel in Mexico City.
Lovely property. Great restaurant. Located between Mexico City and Toluca, Hotel Hacienda San Martin is a historic 16th-century colonial estate with peaceful gardens and a chapel. The stylish air-conditioned rooms include HD TV with satellite channels. The Hacienda San Martin has been carefully restored with a blend of modern and colonial-style design. Each bright room offers soundproof windows, free Wi-Fi and a safe. All rooms have an en suite bathroom. There is also a reading lounge and meeting facilities on site. Hotel Hacienda San Martin is just a 15-minute drive from Toluca Airport and a 20-minute drive from Toluca city centre. Mexico City is 40 km away, while the Nevado de Toluca National Park is around 50 km away.Show full description
Great views. Conveniently located next to Hidalgo Metro Station, Hotel Fontan Reforma Centro Historico offers free WFi throughout and a heating system, plus air-conditioned rooms with satellite TV. It is within walking distance of the historic city centre, Alameda Park and Colonial Art Gallery. Hotel Fontan features an on-site restaurant that offers a lunch buffet and an à la carte menu for dinner. There are several restaurants and lounges just minutes from the Fontan Reforma. The Palace of Fine Arts and the Franz Mayer Museum are also within 3 blocks of the hotel.Show full description
Great pool. Featuring an outdoor swimming pool, the Sumiya Cuernavaca is set in attractive Japanese-style gardens. This hotel offers 2 restaurants and stylish rooms with balconies. The Sumiya Cuernavaca has bright, oriental décor with features including wooden panelling. All rooms come with coffee making facilities, cable TV and a bathroom with toiletries. Traditional Japanese cuisine is served in the Sumiya Restaurant and a buffet breakfast is available in the Arboleda, which offers views of the hotel’s gardens and fountains. There is also a poolside bar and a snack bar. Located 15 minutes’ drive from the historic centre of Cuernavaca, the Sumiya Cuernavaca has a quiet setting 1 km from the nearest golf club. Cuernavaca Airport is just 6 km away.Show full description
Luxurious. Great location. In a prime location in Mexico City, the City Express Ciudad de México Alameda provides guests with easy access to enjoyable attractions as well as convenient amenities and comfortable guestrooms. The City Express Ciudad de México Alameda is just minutes from the Palace of Fine Arts, the Metropolitan Cathedral and Alameda Park. A variety of museums, including the Anthropology Museum, are also just steps away from the hotel. The City Express Ciudad de México Alameda is 40 minutes from Arena Ciudad of Mexico and 30 minutes from the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez, Palacio de los Deportes and Foro Sol. The property provides a shuttle service within a 5 km radius At the end of a busy day, guests at the City Express Ciudad de México Alameda can relax in a spacious room with a meal ordered from the hotel's 24-hour room service.Show full description
Relaxing atmosphere. Amazing pool. With a large outdoor pool and lush gardens, La Joyita is located a short 10-minute walk from Cuernavaca City Centre. It offers free Wi-Fi. The rooms at this colonial-style hotel feature tiled floors and beamed ceilings. They include a wardrobe and a private bathroom with a shower and free toiletries. At La Joyita you will find a hot tub and shared barbecue facilities. The property also features a tour desk and extensive meeting facilities, while a wide range of restaurants can be found within a 5-minute drive. The city’s historic cathedral is less than 3 km from La Joyita, and guests can reach Cuernavaca International Airport in a 30-minute drive. Parking is available on-site.Show full description
This might be the most relaxing small hotel in Mexico City.
Highly elegant. Friendly staff. A infinity-style pool, tropical gardens and a spa are offered at this adults-only design hotel. The Teopanzolco Aztec Ruins are just 600 metres away. Set in a restored colonial mansion, Anticavilla Hotel & SPA has elegant décor inspired by 20th-century Italian painters Each elegant room includes its own unique theme and offers free WiFi and a hydromassage shower. An iPod dock and an LCD TV with DVD player are provided in the Anticavilla’s air-conditioned rooms. Bathrooms come with Bulgari amenities. Fine Italian and mediterranean cuisine is served in the airy Verdesalvia restaurant as well as traditional Mexican cuisine. The stylish bar opens onto a terrace and garden. Cuernavaca Cathedral and the historic city centre are around 2 km from the hotel. Free parking is offered on site. Staff can provide information about the city. Please note that the accommodation will charge an additional 5% for the service fee.Show full description
In my judgement this could be one of the most ELEGANT AND ROMANTIC luxury hotels in Mexico City. It also has a great SPA.
Great views. Located next to the Alameda Central and a 5-minute walk from Reforma Avenue, the luxurious Hilton Mexico City Reforma offers stylish rooms, indoor and outdoor swimming pools, a hot tub and a gym. The spacious rooms and suites offer elegant contemporary décor, and many have city views. All rooms offer cable TV, a work desk and a modern bathroom with a hairdryer and a selection of toiletries. Hilton Mexico City Reforma is situated on the edge of Mexico City’s historic centre, a 10-minute walk from Bellas Artes Palace. The Zocalo Square, Templo Mayor and Cathedral are all within a 15-minute walk. You can explore the city's finest architecture, shops and art galleries on nearby Reforma Avenue. The main financial district is 2 km away, while Mexico City International Airport is 10 km away.Show full description
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