hotel · Centro Histórico
Zócalo Central Review
A hotel in an 1890s building on Av. 5 de Mayo in Centro, facing the cathedral.
Best for
A short first trip built around the museums and the ruinsTravellers watching what they spendAnyone who wants to be out before the crowds
Why it stands out
The terrace. It looks straight onto the Zócalo, which is the one view in Mexico City worth paying for.
Main trade-off
This is the noisiest ground in the city — the area scores 3.5 for quietness — and the district empties in the evening, so dinner is usually a ride west.
Why we recommend it
Best for the sights
Our pick for Centro because it faces the Metropolitan Cathedral on 5 de Mayo, which means the Zócalo, the Templo Mayor and the Palacio Nacional are all outside the door rather than a ride away.