Is there a fitness center available at the property?
15 November 2024
Yes, a gym is available for guests to use.
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ZOCALO CENTRAL, Mexico City – A Smart Stay in the City
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About the Hotel
Avenida 5 De Mayo 61, Centro Historico,
Mexico City,
Mexico,
06000,
Federal District
- Next to the Zocalo
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Loved by Zocalo Central guests
"The restaurant on the terrace overlooking the Zócalo and the Popocatepetl and Iztaccihuatl volcanoes makes it a unique location."
"Also in the main lobby, it has a cafeteria where you can order sandwiches and drinks (not alcoholic) included in the price of the room."
"The hotel breakfast is wonderful in a beautiful setting with amazing views."
Rooms with Views
Zocalo Central offers rooms with hardwood floors, flat-screen TVs, and work desks. The Junior Suite with Zócalo view includes a king-size bed and overlooks the Metropolitan Cathedral. Standard rooms feature queen or double beds, with some offering views of 5 de Mayo Avenue. All rooms have air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, and safety deposit boxes.
Dining at Balcón
Balcón del Zócalo, on the sixth floor, serves contemporary Mexican cuisine with views of the Zócalo plaza. Café Central provides 24-hour complimentary food and beverages, including paninis, salads, coffee, and national beers. Breakfast is included in the stay.
Explore Nearby Landmarks
The hotel is steps from the Zócalo, Metropolitan Cathedral, and National Palace. The Templo Mayor and Palace of Fine Arts are within walking distance. Xochimilco, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is a short drive away.
Services & Amenities
The hotel offers airport transfers (additional cost), bicycle loans, and a 24-hour front desk. Guests can use the gym, request laundry services, or book guided tours to Teotihuacán and Taxco. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the property.
Events & Meetings
Zocalo Central has meeting facilities and a business center. The rooftop terrace can host events with views of the Zócalo. Private dining and themed dinners are available upon request.
Must-do experiences
- Visit the historic Templo Mayor for ancient Aztec ruins.
- Savor tacos al pastor at El Huequito for a true local delight.
- Explore the hidden gems in the Mercado de San Juan for gourmet foods.
- Wander Chapultepec Park and visit the Castillo for stunning views.
- Catch a performance at Teatro de la Ciudad for a cultural experience.
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Choose the Room
From cosy doubles to spacious family suites – all with flexible options, breakfast, and exclusive deals.
Deluxe King Room
2 persons
230 sq. feet
1 King-size bed
Shower
Heating
room details
Family Double Room
2 persons
240 sq. feet
2 Double beds
Shower
Heating
room details
Junior Suite City View
2 persons
435 sq. feet
1 King-size bed
City view
Shower
Coffee machine
room details
Superior Room City View
2 persons
390 sq. feet
2 King Size Beds
City view
Shower
Coffee machine
room details
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Amenities
Thoughtfully designed amenities for a comfortable & memorable stay
General
- Non-smoking rooms
- Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- No pets allowed
- Luggage storage
- Lift
- Currency exchange
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness centre
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Services
- Paid airport shuttle
- Valet parking
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
Dining
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Special diet menus
Business
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
- Babysitting/Child services
Spa & Leisure
- Sauna
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Mini-bar
- Sitting area
- Dressing area
- Terrace
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Parquet floor
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Dining Onsite
At Zocalo Central & Rooftop, culinary delights await with a focus on authentic Mexican flavors and stunning views of Mexico City. Guests can indulge in fresh, vibrant dishes that celebrate local ingredients, all while enjoying the welcoming atmospheres of the esteemed dining venues.
Zocalo Central Location
Avenida 5 De Mayo 61, Centro Historico,
Mexico City,
Mexico,
06000,
Federal District
Map view
Avenida 5 De Mayo 61, Centro Historico,
Mexico City,
Mexico,
06000,
Federal District
City landmarks
Opera House
Palacio de Bellas Artes
3500 ft
Landmark
Torre Latinoamericana
2600 ft
Park
Alameda Central
4100 ft
Public Building
National Palace
2100 ft
Museum
Former College of San Ildefonso
2200 ft
Museum
Memory and Tolerance Museum
3900 ft
Landmark
Monument to the Revolution
1.3
mi
Landmark
The House of Tiles
2200 ft
Square
Plaza Garibaldi
4800 ft
Museum
Museo Franz Mayer
4000 ft
Museum
Munal
2600 ft
Landmark
Palacio Postal
2300 ft
Museum
Museo de Arte Popular
4800 ft
Landmark
Museum of the City of Mexico
2500 ft
Museum
Museo Mural Diego Rivera
4900 ft
Stadium
Arena Coliseo Mexico City
2800 ft
Museum
Interactive Museum of Economics
4100 ft
Landmark
Tequila and Mezcal Museum
4400 ft
Nearby
Museum
Templo Mayor Museum
1200 ft
Church
Metropolitan Cathedral of Mexico City
1800 ft
Av Francisco I. Madero
Francisco I. Madero Avenue
1300 ft
Calle Plaza de La Constitucion S/N
Zocalo
700 ft
Church
Church Of La Esnsenanza
1100 ft
Museum
Museo Nacional de las Culturas
1700 ft
Museum
Estanquillo Museum
1000 ft
Republica de Cuba
Edifice of the Secretaria de Educacion Publica
1600 ft
Calle Francisco i. Madero 74 Delegación Cuauhtemoc
Mumedi
700 ft
Academia St. 22
Academy of San Carlos
2000 ft
Calle Donceles 99 Cuauhtemoc
Caricature Museum
900 ft
Republica de Cuba y Republica de Brasil
Plaza de Santo Domingo
1100 ft
Restaurants
Restaurante El Cardenal
400 ft
Calle Palma # 23 Centro Historico
El Balcon del Centro
100 ft
Plaza de La Constitucion No 13
Puro Corazon
300 ft
Monte de Piedad No. 11. 6to piso Centro Histórico
Terraza Tenoch
300 ft
Calle Monte de Piedad # 13 Floor 5
Sonora Grill Coyacan
700 ft
Avenida Coyoacan 1955
Lucky's
400 ft
Monte De Piedad 13
Mexico Viejo Restaurant Bar
600 ft
Calle Tacuba 87
Explore Mexico City
Explore Centro Historico
Zocalo
3 minutes' walk
Zocalo is the main square and a cultural hub, home to historic sites and events, offering vibrant local life.
National Palace
8 minutes' walk
National Palace features stunning murals by Diego Rivera and is a key governmental building in Mexico City.
Torre Latinoamericana
10 minutes' walk
Torre Latinoamericana provides breathtaking views of the city from its observation deck, a perfect photo spot.
Templo Mayor Museum
5 minutes' walk
Templo Mayor Museum showcases Aztec ruins and artifacts, offering insights into Mexico's ancient history.
Restaurante El Cardenal
2 minutes' walk
Known for its authentic Mexican cuisine, El Cardenal serves traditional dishes like chilaquiles in a cozy atmosphere.
El Balcon del Centro
1 minute' walk
El Balcon offers a scenic rooftop view and a mix of local and international dishes, ideal for relaxing meals.
Plaza Garibaldi
18 minutes' walk
Plaza Garibaldi features live Mariachi music, lively nightlife, and is perfect for enjoying local culture.
Getting around
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Property information and rules
Check-in
from 15:00-23:59
Check-out
from 09:00-12:00
Guest Parking
Private parking is possible on site for free.
Internet
Wireless internet is available in for free.
Breakfast
The hotel Zocalo Central serves a full breakfast for free.
Children & extra beds
There are no extra beds provided in a room.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Languages
Spanish
Year renovated:
2009
Number of floors:
5
Number of rooms:
34
Former name
Holiday Inn Mexico Zocalo
Guest Ratings & Reviews
Real Guest Experiences & Ratings
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Pros
Excellent location
Complimentary breakfast
Attentive staff
Cons
Small rooms
Guest reviewsbased on 2605 reviews
Isaac from Canada
Single
Superior Room City View
3 nights in November 2025
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Reviewed:January 22, 2026
9.4/10
Central Stay
city viewsdownstairs cafeclean rooms
The included breakfast features many options. The rooftop offers great city views. The downstairs cafe gives twenty four hour service. It offers food and drink included with my stay. I did purchase alcoholic beverages separate. The hotel is nicely decorated with clean rooms.
The water truck below my window caused noise every night.
Dining
9/10
The breakfast buffet included several options to choose. The rooftop restaurant provides unique views of the city. I enjoyed the convenience of the twenty-four hour cafe for quick snacks and beverages.
Location
10/10
The location is central and within walking distance to many shops. I found it easy to reach the Zocalo, restaurants, and Bellas Artes. The hotel's proximity made exploring the city convenient.
Rooms
9/10
My room included comfortable beds. The hotel provided clean rooms. The room itself seemed beautifully decorated. I was happy with the general service.
Facilities
9/10
The hotel offers a rooftop restaurant. I noticed it won an award. The view from the rooftop is fantastic. I loved the cafe located downstairs.
Service
10/10
The staff seems friendly and courteous. They quickly attend to the guests needs. I found their service to be wonderful. I was glad.
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Ethan from United Kingdom
Single
superior room city view
4 nights in November 2025
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Reviewed:January 10, 2026
9.5/10
central charm
central locationfriendly staffaward restaurantopen cafe
The hotel location is very central to everything. staff members are courteous and friendly too. the rooftop restaurant earned an award for urban dining, excellent. there's a café open 24/7 downstairs. It offers food and drinks included with the stay.
The bed squeaked quite a bit. This made it a bit hard to sleep well the first night
Rooms
9/10
the room had two separate sinks, this was useful. a rainfall shower was available in the bathroom. i could control the room temperature easily to remain comfortable
Service
10/10
the staff always greeted me with a smile and warm welcome, this was very nice. i always saw staff assisting other guests with luggage or directions. they answered every question with patience and accuracy
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Joseph from Canada
Single
Superior Room City View
3 nights in November 2025
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Reviewed:December 24, 2025
9.0/10
Excellent Experience
convenient locationdining optionrooftop restaurantair conditioning
I was pleased with the hotel's convenient location, placing me near numerous attractions and dining options. The complimentary coffee and snacks available 24/7 in the lobby proved invaluable after long days exploring. The rooftop restaurant provided amazing views. The room had a good air conditioning system.
Service
9/10
The front desk staff offered prompt assistance with directions. Bellhops were readily available to assist with luggage. Housekeeping provided fresh towels and toiletries daily. This ensured a comfortable stay.
Facilities
9/10
The rooftop terrace features seating for dining. A business center offers computers and printers. Free Wi-Fi access is available throughout the premises. The hotel provides valet parking .
Location
10/10
The hotel is situated within walking distance of historical landmarks. Several shops are nearby! the area features easy access to public transport. Several cafes are located a block away.
Dining
8/10
Breakfast includes a wide selection of pastries. The rooftop restaurant serves dinner. Room service provides meals at any hour. A bar provides alcoholic drinks.
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Robert from United Kingdom
Single
Standard Queen Room
4 nights in November 2025
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Reviewed:December 11, 2025
9/10
comforting embracebottled water
The queen room was a comforting embrace after my journey. bottled water was always available. This kindness touched my heart.
the television had limited channel options.
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daniel l from canada
Family with children
superior room city view
4 nights in November 2025
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Reviewed:December 03, 2025
9.7/10
excellent location superb service
unbeatable locationfriendly staffcomplimentary waterlimited natural light
the location is unbeatable close to many spots it made exploring easy the staff was friendly and always ready to assist i appreciated the complimentary bottled water available on each floor the rooftop restaurant offers great views and tasty food
the room lacked natural light there wasn't a window facing out of the hotel this made the room feel somewhat enclosed even during the day i would have liked more sunlight
Dining
9/10
the rooftop restaurant offers fantastic views it is perfect for enjoying meals or drinks breakfast included a good selection however it featured the same items daily a bit more variety would be welcome
Service
10/10
staff members like daniel and raul offered smiles upon arrival they were helpful and cute throughout my stay the front desk staff was amazing they handled check-in efficiently and answered all my questions
Location
10/10
the hotel is centrally located it allowed easy walking access to key attractions many restaurants surround the hotel offering plentiful dining options the proximity to main sites enhanced my exploration
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Questions of the users
About Zocalo Central
Can arrangements be made for airport transportation?
22 January 2025
Transportation from the airport to the hotel can be arranged for an additional fee.
What does the room rate include in terms of meals?
10 February 2025
Only breakfast and beverages from the Café Central are included in the room rate, except for alcoholic drinks.
Are any rooms available with a view of the Zócalo?
5 March 2025
Rooms with views of the Zócalo include the Junior Suite and the Superior Room.
Is it possible to request meals that are low in salt?
18 April 2025
Yes, the restaurant can prepare meals with no salt for guests with dietary restrictions.
Can a street view be requested at the time of check-in?
12 May 2025
Street views may be available depending on room availability at the time of arrival, but cannot be guaranteed.
Which types of rooms feature bathtubs?
30 June 2025
None of the hotel rooms are equipped with bathtubs; all rooms have showers instead.
Is heating available in the guest rooms?
7 July 2025
Yes, all rooms are equipped with heating facilities.
How close is the Cathedral to the hotel?
25 August 2025
The Cathedral is located approximately 200 meters from the hotel.
What is the Wi-Fi speed offered in guest rooms?
14 September 2025
The Wi-Fi speed in the rooms is 25 Mbps.Next best alternative
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