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Downtown Mexico

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Isabel la Catolica 30
Rated 8.0 in 330 reviews

Downtown Mexico is a distinctive hotel located in the heart of Mexico City, providing a unique blend of historic charm and contemporary design. Housed within a 17th-century palace in the central neighborhood of Centro Histórico, the hotel showcases an architectural harmony that pays homage to its colonial past while offering modern amenities and a trendy atmosphere.

As a boutique hotel, Downtown Mexico caters to travelers seeking personalized experiences amidst a setting that effortlessly combines history and contemporary elements. The interiors are minimalist yet stylish, with exposed brick walls, polished concrete, and wooden furniture that enhance its urban appeal. Art and decorative pieces inspired by Mexican culture further complement the visual narrative of the property.

Guests at Downtown Mexico can enjoy a variety of amenities including a rooftop terrace that provides impressive views of the surrounding cityscape. This space features a bar and a pool, making it an ideal spot to relax and unwind after a day of exploring the bustling streets of Mexico City. The courtyard offers a peaceful escape, where beautifully curated gardens and comfortable seating create a serene ambiance.

Dining options include an on-site restaurant that serves a rich array of Mexican cuisine, emphasizing local ingredients and traditional recipes. The hotel's location offers easy access to many of the city's cultural landmarks, museums, shops, and dining venues, making it an excellent choice for those eager to immerse themselves in the vibrant energy of Mexico City. Downtown Mexico presents an elegant lodging option that is as unique and dynamic as the city it resides in.

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Climate and Weather

January
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February
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Michelin Restaurants in Mexico City and near Downtown Mexico

Academy of San Carlos
Academy of San Carlos
First major art academy and the first art museum in the Americas
0.8km / 0.48mi
National Palace
National Palace
Seat of the Executive branch of the Mexican Federal Government in Mexico City
450m / 490yd
Mexico City Metropolitan Cathedral
Mexico City Metropolitan Cathedral
Cathedral in Mexico City
320m / 350yd
Constitution Square
Constitution Square
Plaza in Mexico City
240m / 260yd
Palace of Fine arts
Palace of Fine arts
Cultural centre in Mexico City
0.6km / 0.34mi
Torre Latinoamericana
Torre Latinoamericana
Tower in Mexico City
450m / 490yd
Arena México
Arena México
Arena in Mexico City, Mexico
1.8km / 1.1mi
Monumento a la Revolución
Monumento a la Revolución
Mexico City monument
1.9km / 1.2mi
San Ildefonso College
San Ildefonso College
Art museum in Mexico City
0.6km / 0.38mi
Museum of Mexico City
Museum of Mexico City
Museum in Mexico City
0.6km / 0.34mi
Palace of Iturbide
Palace of Iturbide
Former Imperial Palace of Mexico (1822-1823)
270m / 290yd
Plaza Garibaldi
Plaza Garibaldi
Square in Mexico City, Mexico
0.9km / 0.53mi
Museo Nacional de Arte
Museo Nacional de Arte
Art museum in Mexico City, Mexico
470m / 0.29mi
Church of San Francisco
Church of San Francisco
Place of worship at Madero Street, Mexico City
360m / 390yd
Chinatown
Chinatown
Neighborhood in Mexico City
0.7km / 0.44mi
Folk Art Museum
Folk Art Museum
Museum in Mexico City, Mexico
1km / 0.64mi
José Luis Cuevas Museum
José Luis Cuevas Museum
Art museum in Mexico City, Mexico
0.7km / 0.45mi
Museum of Light, Mexico City
Museum of Light, Mexico City
Science museum dedicated to the phenomena of light
0.7km / 0.44mi
Palacio de la Autonomía
Palacio de la Autonomía
Neoclassical structure and university museum in Mexico City, Mexico
0.6km / 0.37mi
Museo Nacional de las Culturas del Mundo
Museo Nacional de las Culturas del Mundo
National museum in Mexico City, Mexico
0.6km / 0.36mi
Museo de la Secretaría de Hacienda y Crédito Público
Museo de la Secretaría de Hacienda y Crédito Público
Art museum in Mexico City
0.5km / 0.33mi
La Enseñanza Church
La Enseñanza Church
Church building in Mexico City, Mexico
0.5km / 0.33mi
Caricature Museum, Mexico City
Caricature Museum, Mexico City
Building in Mexico City, Mexico
470m / 0.29mi
Palace of the Inquisition
Palace of the Inquisition
Historic building in Mexico City
0.6km / 0.38mi
Old Customs Buildings, Mexico City
Old Customs Buildings, Mexico City
Monument in Mexico City, Mexico
0.5km / 0.33mi
Museo del Estanquillo
Museo del Estanquillo
Museum in the Historic Center of Mexico City
40m / 40yd
Temple of San Felipe Neri "La Profesa"
Temple of San Felipe Neri "La Profesa"
Roman Catholic church in Mexico City
100m / 110yd
Museo de la Charrería
Museo de la Charrería
Museum in Mexico City
0.7km / 0.46mi
Interactive Museum of Economics
Interactive Museum of Economics
Mexican museum dedicated to economics and finance
300m / 330yd
Casa de los Azulejos, Mexico City
Casa de los Azulejos, Mexico City
Building in Mexico City, Mexico
420m / 460yd
Palacio de Correos de Mexico
Palacio de Correos de Mexico
Mexico City historic building
490m / 0.3mi
Museo Nacional de la Estampa
Museo Nacional de la Estampa
Art museum in Mexico City, Mexico
0.8km / 0.5mi
Ex Temple of Corpus Christi
Ex Temple of Corpus Christi
Church in Mexico
0.8km / 0.51mi
Museo Nacional de San Carlos
Museo Nacional de San Carlos
National Museum of Mexico
1.8km / 1.1mi
Monument to Christopher Columbus
Monument to Christopher Columbus
Statue in Mexico City, Mexico
1.9km / 1.2mi
Colon Monument
Colon Monument
Located in Buenavista, Delegación Cuauhtémoc, Mexico City. Sculpture by Manuel Vilar and base from Juan Agea.
1.9km / 1.2mi
Museo Templo Mayor
Museo Templo Mayor
Archaeological museum in Mexico City
0.6km / 0.4mi
Museum of Memory and Tolerance
Museum of Memory and Tolerance
Mexico City museum
0.9km / 0.54mi
Museo Archivo de la Fotografía
Museo Archivo de la Fotografía
Museum in Mexico City
0.5km / 0.31mi
Jesus Nazareno Church, historic center of Mexico City
Jesus Nazareno Church, historic center of Mexico City
Church building in Mexico City, Mexico
0.5km / 0.32mi
Santa Veracruz Church, Mexico City
Santa Veracruz Church, Mexico City
Church building in Mexico City, Mexico
0.8km / 0.47mi
Museo Nacional Numismático
Museo Nacional Numismático
Oficina del Historiador de la Ciudad de La Habana
1km / 0.6mi
Hospital del Divino Salvador
Hospital del Divino Salvador
Former hospital in Mexico
350m / 390yd
Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe El Buen Tono
Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe El Buen Tono
Church building in Mexico City, Mexico
0.8km / 0.52mi
Plaza de la Solidaridad
Plaza de la Solidaridad
Plaza in Mexico City
1.1km / 0.68mi

What to do in Mexico City and near Downtown Mexico

Academy of San Carlos
Academy of San Carlos
First major art academy and the first art museum in the Americas
0.8km / 0.48mi
National Palace
National Palace
Seat of the Executive branch of the Mexican Federal Government in Mexico City
450m / 490yd
Mexico City Metropolitan Cathedral
Mexico City Metropolitan Cathedral
Cathedral in Mexico City
320m / 350yd
Constitution Square
Constitution Square
Plaza in Mexico City
240m / 260yd
Palace of Fine arts
Palace of Fine arts
Cultural centre in Mexico City
0.6km / 0.34mi
Torre Latinoamericana
Torre Latinoamericana
Tower in Mexico City
450m / 490yd
Arena México
Arena México
Arena in Mexico City, Mexico
1.8km / 1.1mi
Monumento a la Revolución
Monumento a la Revolución
Mexico City monument
1.9km / 1.2mi
San Ildefonso College
San Ildefonso College
Art museum in Mexico City
0.6km / 0.38mi
Museum of Mexico City
Museum of Mexico City
Museum in Mexico City
0.6km / 0.34mi
Palace of Iturbide
Palace of Iturbide
Former Imperial Palace of Mexico (1822-1823)
270m / 290yd
Plaza Garibaldi
Plaza Garibaldi
Square in Mexico City, Mexico
0.9km / 0.53mi
Museo Nacional de Arte
Museo Nacional de Arte
Art museum in Mexico City, Mexico
470m / 0.29mi
Church of San Francisco
Church of San Francisco
Place of worship at Madero Street, Mexico City
360m / 390yd
Chinatown
Chinatown
Neighborhood in Mexico City
0.7km / 0.44mi
Folk Art Museum
Folk Art Museum
Museum in Mexico City, Mexico
1km / 0.64mi
José Luis Cuevas Museum
José Luis Cuevas Museum
Art museum in Mexico City, Mexico
0.7km / 0.45mi
Museum of Light, Mexico City
Museum of Light, Mexico City
Science museum dedicated to the phenomena of light
0.7km / 0.44mi
Palacio de la Autonomía
Palacio de la Autonomía
Neoclassical structure and university museum in Mexico City, Mexico
0.6km / 0.37mi
Museo Nacional de las Culturas del Mundo
Museo Nacional de las Culturas del Mundo
National museum in Mexico City, Mexico
0.6km / 0.36mi
Museo de la Secretaría de Hacienda y Crédito Público
Museo de la Secretaría de Hacienda y Crédito Público
Art museum in Mexico City
0.5km / 0.33mi
La Enseñanza Church
La Enseñanza Church
Church building in Mexico City, Mexico
0.5km / 0.33mi
Caricature Museum, Mexico City
Caricature Museum, Mexico City
Building in Mexico City, Mexico
470m / 0.29mi
Palace of the Inquisition
Palace of the Inquisition
Historic building in Mexico City
0.6km / 0.38mi
Old Customs Buildings, Mexico City
Old Customs Buildings, Mexico City
Monument in Mexico City, Mexico
0.5km / 0.33mi
Museo del Estanquillo
Museo del Estanquillo
Museum in the Historic Center of Mexico City
40m / 40yd
Temple of San Felipe Neri "La Profesa"
Temple of San Felipe Neri "La Profesa"
Roman Catholic church in Mexico City
100m / 110yd
Museo de la Charrería
Museo de la Charrería
Museum in Mexico City
0.7km / 0.46mi
Interactive Museum of Economics
Interactive Museum of Economics
Mexican museum dedicated to economics and finance
300m / 330yd
Casa de los Azulejos, Mexico City
Casa de los Azulejos, Mexico City
Building in Mexico City, Mexico
420m / 460yd

About Mexico City

Mexico City offers a rich blend of history, culture, and modern attractions. One of the most significant sites to visit is the Zócalo, the main square, which is surrounded by stunning architecture, including the Metropolitan Cathedral and the National Palace. The Templo Mayor, an archaeological site nearby, provides insight into the Aztec civilization and its history.

Art enthusiasts can explore the Frida Kahlo Museum, also known as the Blue House, located in Coyoacán. This vibrant neighborhood has a charming atmosphere, with cafes and markets that reflect local life. For a broader perspective on Mexican art, the Museo Museo del Palacio de Bellas Artes showcases a diverse range of works from various periods.

Outdoor lovers can enjoy Chapultepec Park, one of the largest city parks in the world, which features museums, a zoo, and beautiful green spaces. Within the park, the Chapultepec Castle provides panoramic views of the city and a glimpse into Mexico's history.

For those interested in pre-Hispanic culture, a visit to the Teotihuacan Pyramids is essential. These ancient structures, including the Pyramid of the Sun and the Pyramid of the Moon, are located just outside the city and offer a fascinating look at early Mesoamerican civilization.

Exploring local cuisine is also a highlight. Traditional markets, like Mercado de La Merced and Mercado Roma, offer a variety of authentic dishes and ingredients. Sampling street food, such as tacos and tamales, provides an authentic taste of Mexican culinary culture.

Finally, attending a Lucha Libre match can be an entertaining experience, showcasing the vibrant wrestling culture that is unique to Mexico. Each of these activities contributes to a deeper understanding of Mexico City's rich heritage and contemporary life.




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