Mérida

Travel Guide

Paseo de Montejo showing a monument and night scenes
Montejo House featuring a garden
Pyramid of the Magician featuring heritage architecture
Dzibilchaltun Ruins which includes heritage elements and interior views
Casa Montes Molina Museum showing interior views, heritage elements and a house

Mérida Travel Guide Video

Where to stay in Mérida

Merida Cathedral which includes heritage architecture and night scenes

Mérida Centro

4.5/5(745 area reviews)

Mérida Centro is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Plaza Grande or US Visa Applicant Service Center.

Mérida Centro
Sunset at Chelem Beach #lifeatexpediagroup #tlotravel #porqueviajares #becausetravellingis

Chelem

A small beach in Yucatán, Mexico, this area boasts quaint houses and charming restaurants near Progreso, perfect for a relaxing coastal getaway.

Chelem
Anthropology and History Museum showing heritage architecture

Zona Paseo Montejo

While visiting Zona Paseo Montejo, you might make a stop by sights like Paseo 60 and Paseo de Montejo.

Zona Paseo Montejo
Visiting #Mexico, and particularly the #Yucatan Peninsula? Go off the beaten path and explore the lesser known spots. Get to explore the picturesque towns, taste the authentic food, meet the local people. In other words, see the real Mexico. Puerto Progreso offers beautiful beaches, great sunsets, traditional markets and much more. #LifeAtExpedia #smalltowns #beach #sunset

Chicxulub Puerto

5/5(1 area review)

Small coastal town Chicxulub Puerto lies near the center of the Chicxulub crater in Yucatán, offering a unique geological experience by the Gulf of Mexico. Discover the origin of its intriguing name, 'the devil's flea', in Yucatec Maya language.

Chicxulub Puerto
Uxmal Archaeological Site showing heritage elements as well as a couple

Uxmal

Historic sites, archaeological sites, and restaurants are some highlights of Uxmal. Make a stop by Pyramid of the Magician or Uxmal Archaeological Site while you're exploring.

Uxmal
Modernized ancient meals were interesting and well worth a try. #troverfoodies

Santa Lucia

While there might not be top attractions in Santa Lucia, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Plaza Grande and US Visa Applicant Service Center.

Santa Lucia
Villa Mercedes Merida, Curio Collection by Hilton

Villa Mercedes Merida, Curio Collection by Hilton

4 out of 5
Av. Colon 500, Colonia Centro Mérida YUC
The price is AED 328 per night from Dec 6 to Dec 7
AED 328
AED 397 total
6 Dec - 7 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Mérida. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,011 reviews)
Absolutely stunning, great location, friendly staff

Reviewed on 24 November 2025

Villa Mercedes Merida, Curio Collection by Hilton
Residence Inn by Marriott Merida

Residence Inn by Marriott Merida

3 out of 5
Calle 3-A No 272 X 20 A Mérida YUC
The price is AED 356 per night from Dec 7 to Dec 8
AED 356
AED 434 total
7 Dec - 8 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Mérida. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,129 reviews)
La habitación muy bien, el servicio excelente

Reviewed on 21 November 2025

Residence Inn by Marriott Merida
Holiday Inn Express Merida Centro by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Merida Centro by IHG

3 out of 5
Calle 60 No. 491 Mérida YUC
The price is AED 312 per night from Dec 4 to Dec 5
AED 312
AED 377 total
4 Dec - 5 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Mérida. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
100% very profetional customer service location exelent room clean definitely b back welldone staff. 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

Reviewed on 13 November 2025

Holiday Inn Express Merida Centro by IHG
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.
Extended Suites Merida Siglo XXI

Extended Suites Merida Siglo XXI

3 out of 5
Calle 20-A #284 Int. X 5-B y17 Mérida YUC
Stay at this aparthotel in Mérida. Enjoy free parking, a 24-hour fitness center, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (638 reviews)
Coffee machine wasn't working properly. Everything else was satisfactory

Reviewed on 15 November 2025

Extended Suites Merida Siglo XXI
Moreira Hotel Boutique

Moreira Hotel Boutique

3 out of 5
474 C. 60 Centro Mérida Yuc.
Stay at this condo in Mérida. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Paseo de Montejo and Plaza Altabrisa are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (55 reviews)
I really love the hotel, so cute and the location is perfect. The only issue is no chairs on the balcony or in the room. Everything else was amazing. I will book again if I come back to Merida.

Reviewed on 19 November 2025

Moreira Hotel Boutique
Villas Paraiso

Villas Paraiso

3 out of 5
Temozón Norte Mérida Yuc.
Stay at this villa in Mérida. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions La Isla Mérida Cabo Norte and Paseo de Montejo are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (33 reviews)
Upon arrival, the villa felt very secure, with a gated entrance for walking in and an additional lock on the villa door for peace of mind. The kitchen could use a bit of an update, but overall we were very happy with the cost and size. We stayed in a 3-bedroom villa, each room having its own bathroom, ...

Reviewed on 6 November 2025

Villas Paraiso
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.

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Reviews of Mérida

4.7
Top Destination
5 - Excellent
433
5 - Excellent 70%
4 - Good
161
4 - Good 26%
3 - Okay
19
3 - Okay 3%
2 - Disappointing
2
2 - Disappointing 0%
1 - Terrible
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1 - Terrible 0%

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Very quick stay to visit embassy. Did not do much of anything else while in town. Very quiet due to COVID. Would love to visit again.

4/5 - Good

Al

The bus system it great , it made getting around the city easy.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Beautiful old city, but downtown awfully crowded and noisy. Hotel is in a very good location, has a lot of character. Taxis easy to get nearby. Unfortunately, everything was closed down just before we got there, so we couldn't go to many places.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Merida is a beautiful city in a great location.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Merida and outlying areas are absolutely beautiful. If you haven’t been there you need to go. You will not be sorry. Lovely colonial areas, beautiful old buildings, good facilities for Dentist and medical in Merida, lovely malls. MUST SEE

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Very nice and safe city