Mexico City

Mexico City, founded in 1521 on the ashes of the Aztec island citadel of Tenochtitlán, is a modern and hectic sprawl, home to over 20 million people. It has excellent museums, galleries, markets, cathedrals and plazas, with areas of fine colonial architecture.

Our preferred accommodation

Círculo Mexicano

City hotel - Main Square
A boutique design hotel in the centre of Mexico City, directly opposite the Metropolitan Cathedral. There is an excellent restaurant serving food all day, and a lovely rooftop bar and pool area.
Gran Hotel de la Ciudad de México

City hotel - Main square
A comfortable hotel in an ideal location just around the corner from Mexico City’s huge main square (zócalo). It has a beautiful Art Nouveau Tiffany glass ceiling and the rooftop bar has one of the best views of the zócalo in the city.
Las Alcobas

City hotel - Polanco
In the stylish surroundings of Polanco, this small boutique hotel is chic and elegant with good service. A spiral staircase runs the height of the hotel which is a special design feature although there are two lifts as well. There are two restaurants adjoining the hotel, one run by reknowned Mexican chef Marta Ortiz and the other a Mexican cantina. There are also spa facilities.
Zócalo Central

City hotel - Main Square
An elegant hotel in a historical building perfectly located in Mexico City's central square (zócalo) next to the Metropolitan Cathedral and near the National Palace. There is a good restaurant on the rooftop terrace with fine views over the city.