Hotel Zócalo Central

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Luxury
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4.0 star property
9.8

Exceptional

Historic elegance with rooftop dining views

Overlooking the historic Metropolitan Cathedral, this elegant property offers spacious rooms and a rooftop restaurant with breathtaking views of the Plaza. Enjoy complimentary 24-hour snacks, free-flow bottled water, and a delightful breakfast with a view of the main square.

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
The current price is AED 558
AED 667 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Sep - 22 Sep

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Room options

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View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a television, a lamp, and a decorative headboard.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(196 reviews)
  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Family Room, 2 Double Beds

A hotel room with two beds, a bedside table with a lamp, a telephone, and a tray with a vase of flowers.

Family Room, 2 Double Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(29 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a television, and a window with curtains.

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(40 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a view of the city.

Junior Suite, 1 large double bed, view of the Zócalo

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(35 reviews)
  • City view
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Near a metro station, Hotel Zócalo Central is in Historic Center, a walkable area in Mexico City with great shopping. Templo Mayor Museum and Palacio de Bellas Artes are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include National Palace and Zócalo. Metropolitan Cathedral is another place to visit that comes recommended. Guests love the hotel's central location. Visit our Mexico City travel guide
Map
Cinco de Mayo 61, Centro Historico, Mexico City, 06000

What's nearby

  • A city square with historic buildings and a flag.
    Zócalo
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • A historic cathedral with two prominent towers and a large dome, surrounded by a well-maintained garden with colorful flowers.
    Metropolitan Cathedral
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • A historic building with classical architecture, a wet reflective surface in the foreground, and light trails from moving vehicles.
    National Palace
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • A historic cityscape with ancient walls and domed cathedrals.
    Templo Mayor Museum
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • A large historic building with a golden dome, surrounded by a bustling square with people and greenery.
    Palacio de Bellas Artes
    8 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • Zocalo Station
    3 min walk
  • Mexico City Fortuna Station
    10 min drive
  • Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
    19 min drive

Restaurants

  • El Balcón del Zócalo
    1 min walk
  • Café El Popular
    1 min walk
  • El Cardenal
    1 min walk
  • McDonald's
    1 min walk
  • Zócalo Central Hotel
    1 min walk

About this property

Hotel Zócalo Central

  • Upscale hotel near Zócalo
  • Located close to Metropolitan Cathedral and Templo Mayor Museum, Hotel Zócalo Central provides a free breakfast buffet, a terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe. The on-site Mexican cuisine restaurant, Balcon del Zocalo, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. In addition to dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
  • You'll also enjoy perks such as:
    • Free self parking and valet parking
    • Coffee/tea in the lobby, a front-desk safe, and luggage storage
    • Wedding services, a 24-hour front desk, and a porter/bellhop
    • Guest reviews give top marks for the dining options, bar, and breakfast
  • Room features
  • All 105 rooms have comforts such as premium bedding and pillow menus, in addition to perks like free WiFi and air conditioning. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean, comfortable rooms at the property.
  • Other amenities include:
    • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and showers
    • Plasma TVs with cable channels
    • Wardrobes/closets, recycling, and electric kettles

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site
  • Limited onsite valet and self parking

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to noon
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Balcon del Zocalo
  • Café Central

Things to do

  • Health club

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms

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 (39 inch wide door)
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 1 building
  • 7 floors
  • Built in 1998
  • Colonial architecture
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Reception hall

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Plasma TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from September 15 to September 15:
  • Dining venue(s)
The following facilities are closed on Christmas Eve:
  • Dining venue(s)

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Housekeeping is available for an additional fee

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 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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Parking height restrictions apply

Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel Zócalo Central pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Zócalo Central?

As of 18 September 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Zócalo Central on 21 September 2026 start from AED 558, excluding 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?

Self parking and valet parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hotel Zócalo Central?

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

What time is check-out at Hotel Zócalo Central?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Hotel Zócalo Central located?

Located in Historic Center, this hotel is steps from Metropolitan Cathedral and Zócalo. Templo Mayor Museum and National Palace are also within 10 minutes. Zocalo Station is only a 3-minute walk and Allende Station is 6 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Hotel Zócalo Central Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.8

Amenities

9.8

Staff & service

9.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 2513 out of 2846 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 219 out of 2846 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 67 out of 2846 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 2846 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 30 out of 2846 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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The location is perfect, the amenities, breakfast is incredible, the downstairs snack and coffee bar were amazing. Building and decor were beautiful.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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can’t wait to go back! great location and room was perfect.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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the rooms were really clean and well maintained. Service was amazing
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent service and very nice people.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful hotel, great location in the historic center of CDMX. Walking distance to the Metropolitan Cathedral, Presidential Palace, and more. Room was very clean, great staff, beautiful rooftop restaurant. I would highly recommend this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Property was clean the staff was amazing
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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This hotel is in a great location for any travel that wants to visit all the sites and museums in the heart of Mexico City.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great property, nice and helpful staff. Great view of the Zocalo from the balcony restaurant. I recommend this hotel to anyone that wants to stay near El Zocalo. Offers a walking tour, no complaints only good things to say!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The stay was excellent, all the staff were very friendly, the place is very clean, it feels very comfortable, it is in a very good area near the Zócalo, I would recommend it .
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Room was very clean. Staff is extremely helpful and friendly.location could not have been better. Excellent breakfast and a 24hr open free coffee and snack Cafe.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very clean and great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The staff, the food, everything is amazing.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very beautiful well kept clean. Staff was extremely nice and helpful free breakfast along with free snack bar will definitely be back
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent hotel. Beverage and food was good. And the breakfast buffet was one of the best.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Property was well kept and staff was very helpful
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Our stay was perfect. I highly recommend this hotel. The staff is exceptional.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Loved everything about this hotel! Especially the concierges and all staff!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Amazing staff, location and amenities. Will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Location was amazing! Included walking tour was excellent. Breakfast with a view was wonderful. A great experience overall
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The Zocalo Central had a great location, the costumer service was incredible, the only thing bad was the bed, the mattress was worn out
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The staff is the best and very accommodating. They responded with respect and professionalism.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Small but clean room. Excellent restaurant on premises. A bit overpriced but fun cuisine.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent experience all around. Staff very friendly and helpful. Hotel is beautiful.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Every staff member was exceptional from the people that helped you get cars outside and carry your bags in to the café and restaurant. Staff housekeeping was amazing. Every single person we contacted during our trip went out of their way to make it special.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful hotel perfectly located in the historic Zocalo. The free breakfast was delicious and the views were amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026