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Hotel Principal

4.0 star property
Hotel with a restaurant, 5-minute walk to Palacio de Bellas Artes

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Hotel Principal, in Mexico City's heart, offers sophisticated accommodations near Palacio de Bellas Artes. Guests enjoy authentic Mexican dishes at Parrilla Leonesa or relax with drinks at the bar. The hotel provides free in-room WiFi and helpful concierge services.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Gym
The current price is AED 234
AED 279 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Nov - 1 Dec

Room options

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Double Room, 1 Double Bed | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, 1 Double Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(21 reviews)

Highlights

LCD TV
Private bathroom
Digital channels
Wardrobe or closet
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room Superior

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room

  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Quadruple Room Superior

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room -8 guests- Superior

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 8

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Habitacion Confort - Family Room | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Habitacion Confort - Family Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Digital channels
Wardrobe or closet
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Double Beds

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Double Room, 2 Double Beds | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, 2 Double Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Digital channels
Wardrobe or closet
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(16 reviews)

Highlights

LCD TV
Private bathroom
Digital channels
Wardrobe or closet
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Bolivar 29, Col. Centro, Mexico City, CDMX, 06000

What's nearby

  • Madero Street - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Torre Latinoamericana - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Palacio de Bellas Artes - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Alameda Central - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Zócalo - 9 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • Mexico City Buenavista Station - 4 min drive
  • Allende Station - 4 min walk
  • Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Los Bisquets Bisquets Obregón - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Don Toribio - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks Madero II - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪NONSOLO - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Café Punta del Cielo - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Hotel Principal

Upscale hotel near Palacio de Bellas Artes
Close to Zócalo and Alameda Central, Hotel Principal provides a terrace, a gym, and a restaurant. In addition to a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), smoke-free premises, and luggage storage
  • An elevator, a front-desk safe, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Concierge services and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the central location and helpful staff
Room features
All 80 rooms include comforts such as free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 32-inch LCD TVs with digital channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, daily housekeeping, and phones

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to noon on weekdays and 8:00 AM to noon on weekends; MXN 180 for adults and MXN 120 for children
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Parrilla Leonesa

Things to do

  • Gym

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 1:00 PM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately MXN 180 for adults and MXN 120 for children

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

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Principal Hotel
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Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel Principal pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Principal?

As of 24 November 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Principal on 30 November 2025 start from $75.98, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

This hotel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Hotel Principal?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hotel Principal?

Check-out is at 1:00 PM.

Where is Hotel Principal located?

Located in Historic Center, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Madero Street and Palacio de Bellas Artes. Zócalo and Alameda Central are also within 10 minutes. Allende Station is only a 4-minute walk and San Juan de Letran Station is 6 minutes.

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Reviews

Hotel Principal Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.2

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.8

Eco-friendliness

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 602 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 264 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 91 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 1006 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Maria I

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent people, love that hotel is close to the historical center, walking distance.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

German

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location close to everything
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mirella

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, comfortable hotel in a great location. Very close to Zocalo and Bellas Artes.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the location!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

lisandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was great . Very clean, everything was walking distance . Great customer service from the front desk
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Mayra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The check in and check out process were fast and convenient.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claudia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect area
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent and safe area
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alejandro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
You Can walk around downtown.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

GEMA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Todo excelente!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tania

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved how charming the hotel was. It is walking distance to various locations and restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Johana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I had a comfortable stay.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alejandro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location, friendly staff
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maribel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Esteban

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very good place to get to know the city center
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

NICOLA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
VERY CONVINIENT AND IN THE CENTER OF THE CITY
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Pedro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good service
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Marc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location A lot to see and do
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Enrique

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Very nice hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great central location, personal very friendly. Highly recomended.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Jesica

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great, rooms are pretty basic. I am not giving them 5 star beacuse I forgot a bag with some earrings and a necklaces and they were not returned, other than that everything was great! Make sure you have all your belongings before you check out!!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryusuke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel staffs were very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maribel

I love this place
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Moxie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous hotel, in the most incredible location. Comfortable beds and clean and quiet. The roof top terrace is very pretty for morning coffee. It’s just a 20 minute cab ride to the airport. Loved this hotel and will return!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025