This sprawling, complex, always changing megalopolis is a study in contrasts. From its epic street food to its chef-driven, pilgrimage-worthy restaurants, Mexico City is arguably the most exciting food city in the world. Its art scene—folk and cutting-edge contemporary—is equally dynamic. And its sophisticated hotels, grand public parks and boulevards, and chic shopping streets rival those of Europe. There’s no way you can see, taste, and do all you’ll want to in one visit. But don’t worry, it’s a place that gets deep under your skin. You’ll be back.
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Mexico City Travel Guide
Where to Stay in Mexico City
26 Best Hotels in Mexico City
Mexico City’s choice of accommodations is as eclectic as the city itself.
18 Best Boutique Hotels in Mexico City
Editor-vetted stays in Polanco, Condesa, and more popular neighborhoods.
19 Best Airbnbs in Mexico City
Whether it's a four-bedroom home in Roma Norte or a Condesa studio in the treetops, there's something for everyone.
Editor Hotel Recommendations
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Maison Lezard$ | Mexico , Mexico City, 155 ÁmsterdamAt this castle-like residence, guests feel like they're staying in a secret aristocratic townhouse.Read full review
Casa Tenue$$ | Mexico, Mexico City, Durango 75, Roma NorteThis serene eight-room hotel channels the area’s top artists of past and present.Read full review
Las Alcobas, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Mexico City$$ | Mexico, Mexico City, Masaryk 390, Polanco ChapultepecLas Alcobas earns its reputation as one of Mexico City’s top hotels, delivering on design, amenities, service, and especially food.Read full review
The Ritz-Carlton, Mexico City$$ | Mexico, Mexico City, Av. Paseo de la Reforma 509Book for the view of sprawling Mexico City from your private balcony 40 stories up.Read full review
Casa Seis Siete$$ | Mexico, Mexico City , Tabasco No. 67 Colonia Roma NorteA luxe and private boutique hotel in Roma Norte.Read full review
Hotel Dama$$$ | Mexico , Mexico City, Zamora 94A boutique hotel in Mexico City filled with personal touches that celebrate Mexico’s heritage.Read full review
Soho House Mexico City$$$ | Mexico, Cuauhtémoc, C. Versalles 28, Júarez, CuauhtémocA four-room playground for Mexico City's most affluent.Read full review
Casa Cuenca$ | Mexico, Mexico City, Cuernavaca 4Casa Cuenca is like a time capsule of Mexico City’s leading design and architectural movements.Read full review
Casona Roma Norte$$$ | Mexico, Mexico City, Durango 280Be it for the art or the food, travelers arriving at Casona Roma Norte are immediately impressed by the equal parts stateliness and softness of the 1920s rose-hued building.Read full review
Hotel San Fernando$$ | Mexico, Mexico City , Iztaccihuatl 54In-the-know urbanites flock to this restored 1940s Art Deco masterpiece in Mexico City's Condesa neighborhood.Read full review.jpg)
Campos Polanco$$ | México, Mexico City, Campos Elíseos 361This boutique, apartment-style hotel is steps from Polanco’s iconic Lincoln Park—perfect for those interested in long stays.Read full review
The St. Regis Mexico City$$$ | Mexico, Mexico City, Paseo de la Reforma 439, CuauhtemocA luxurious experience awaits at this family-friendly hotel on Paseo de la Reforma.Read full review
Colima 71$$ | Mexico, Mexico City, Colima 71, col. , Del, Roma Nte.Tucked within the dense Roma Norte borough, this four-story boutique hotel is a celebration of the country’s contemporary art sceneRead full review
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The Best Things to Do in Mexico City
25 Best Things to Do in Mexico CityEverything you need to do in one of the very oldest cities in the Americas
20 Best Museums in Mexico CityMexico City has long been a center for anthropology and history. In recent years, it's also become one of the world's hottest cities for art, design, and architecture—and it's got the institutions to prove it.
13 Best Markets in Mexico CityFrom antiques to flowers, crystals to quesadillas, Mexico City’s rich tapestry of markets—fixed, temporal, weekly—are essential components of Mexican commerce and culture.
What To Do in Polanco, Mexico City: Our GuideWhat to see, what to eat, where to shop in this opulent and artistic neighborhood.
5 Best Day Trips from Mexico CityThese places make ideal getaways from the country's capital.
Editor Recommendations
Self-Guided Centro Historico Cantina Crawl$ | Mexico, Ciudad de México, Let's start at Tío Pepe: Avenida Independencia 26 Colonia Centro CuauhtémocBeer and tequila prevail.Read full review
The Centro Histórico BoleadoresMexico, Ciudad de México, Plaza de la Constitución Centro Histórico Centro Cuauhtémoc 06010 Ciudad de México CDMXOne of the best (and cheapest) shoe-shine experiences you'll findRead full review
Museo AnahuacalliMexico, Ciudad de México, Museo 150 San Pablo Tepetlapa CoyoacánPart studio, part museum and part shrine for Mexican art that Diego Rivera built as an architectural piece uniting past, present, and future to the natural environment.Read full review
Museo Vivo del MuralismoMexico, Mexico City, República de Argentina 28There are more than 200 distinct pieces that capture Mexico’s expansive and influential muralist tradition of the modern era.Read full review
Templo Mayor Museum (Museo del Templo Mayor)Mexico City, , Seminario 8A real sense of the pre-Columbian civilizationRead full review.jpg)
National Numismatic Museum (Museo Numismático Nacional)Mexico, Mexico City, C. República de Bolivia 40At this underrated downtown museum, find ancient ovens, metalworking tools, and hulking printing wheels.Read full review
Peana GalleryMexico, Mexico City , Tlaxcala 103Feel the pulse of the young, contemporary Mexican art scene.Read full review
Capuchin Convent ChapelMexico, Mexico City, 43 Calle Miguel HidalgoCome for a quiet moment of reflection in the chaos of Mexico City.Read full review
The Noguchi Mural at Abelardo L. Rodríguez Market6020MExico, Mexico City, Girón, Centro HistóricoThis masterpiece is as secret as it is stunning.Read full review
Proyectos MonclovaMexico, Mexico City, Lamartine 415Cool, modern, and already classic.Read full review
Iglesia San Ignacio de LoyolaMexico, Ciudad de México, Avenida Horacio y Moliere Polanco Miguel HidalgoIt's both a place of worship and a haven for architecture nerds.Read full review
Cárcamo de DoloresMexico, Ciudad de México, Avenida Rodolfo Neri Vela Bosque de Chapultepec II Secc Miguel HidalgoThose who've seen everything haven't yet seen this.Read full review
Monumento a la RevoluciónMexico, Ciudad de México, Plaza de la República S/N Tabacalera CuauhtémocThe largest triumphal arch in the worldRead full review
Sculpture Garden at the Museo Universitario Arte ContemporáneoMexico, Mexico City, Centro Cultural Universitario, Mario de La Cueva, UniversitariaEven if you don't love art or sculptures, this garden is still a lovely place to spend a few hours.Read full review
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Featured
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In Mexico City, Aztec-Era Floating Gardens Offer a Path to Sustainable Eating
Xochimilco, largely known to travelers for its colorful party boats, has been an important food source during the pandemic.
Your Next Big Mexico Trip Is a Drive Across the Border
Last-meal-worthy fish tacos and biodynamic wineries are much closer than you think.
The Best Places to Eat & Drink in Mexico City
28 Best Restaurants in Mexico CityThe stand-out spots in a city that's dense with incredible food.
20 Best Bars in Mexico CityFrom highbrow dens to working-class cantinas, and a few mid-range newcomers, we've got you covered.- 13 Best Markets in Mexico CityFrom antiques to flowers, crystals to quesadillas, Mexico City’s rich tapestry of markets—fixed, temporal, weekly—are essential components of Mexican commerce and culture.
Mexico City Dance Halls in PhotosAn accompaniment to Mexico City Dance Halls
Editor Restaurant and Bar Recommendations
Ticuchi$$ | Mexico, Mexico City, Petrarca 254, PolancoEnrique Olvera's casual temple to vegetarian Mexican snacks.
Restaurante Nicos$$ | Mexico, Mexico City, Av. Cuitláhuac 3102, ClaveriaA traditional meal unlike most anything else in urban Mexico City
El Mirador de Chapultepec$$ | Mexico City, Av Chapultepec 606Travel back in culinary time to 1950s Mexico and order shrimp and beef ceviche.
Los Cocuyos$ | Mexico, Mexico City, Calle de Bolívar 57, Centro Histórico de la Cdad. de MéxicoHope you came for tacos.
Esquina ComunMexico, CDMX, Fernando Montes de Oca 86Redefining what a fine dining restaurant should be- Chuan Bei Wei - 川百味 火锅串串香Mexico, Mexico City, Hamburgo 234A tantalizing new Sichuan restaurant among a wave of them that's taking the city
Masala & Maíz$$ | Mexico, Mexico City, Calle Marsella 72, JuárezAn update to the three-course prix fixe tradition of comida corrida.
Green RhinoMexico, Mexico City, Calle Tonalá 121A chance to try some of the best bread in the world without the cost of a flight to Denmark
Voraz$$$ | Mexico, Mexico City, Aguascalientes 93
Maza BistrotMexico, , Calle Dinamarca 47BUnder-the-radar in a neighborhood chock full of restaurants and bars
How I Packed for a Weekend in Polanco, Mexico City
The chic dresses, light layers, and comfortable walking sneakers I packed.
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Shopping
What to Wear in Mexico City, According to a Local
The travel basics, versatile layers, and stylish accessories worth packing.
News & Advice
How Gentrification Continues to Change Mexico City—and What Comes Next
In early July, protests escalated tensions that have been swirling around the city for years, with locals demanding to know: What does the government plan to do about it?
Inspiration
Why I Moved: To Find Life's Softer Side in Mexico City
As a child of immigrants, writer Mennlay Golokeh Aggrey acknowledges the privilege of being an American living abroad.
Style & Culture
On Location: In ‘Rotting in the Sun,’ Jordan Firstman Confronts the Role of the Mexico City Tourist
Comedian Jordan Firstman sits down with ‘Condé Nast Traveler’ to discuss his new film, which follows him from Oaxaca to Mexico City.
Destinations
Ask a Local: Artist Luisa Salas’ Ideal Mexico City Weekend Includes Dance Parties and Cool Galleries
Curating the perfect CDMX itinerary isn't easy, but these art galleries, eateries, and garden parks are well worth your time.
Food & Drink
My Favorite Airbnb Experience: An After-Dark Bike and Food Tour Through Mexico City
We cruised through Roma Norte and Condesa, picking up agua frescas, vegan suadero tacos, and esquites along the way.
Food & Drink
Author Gary Shteyngart's Dispatch From a Multi-Day Food Tour of Mexico City
Gary Shteyngart gathers some friends and heads out on an epic Mexico City grub crawl, hitting chilaquiles joints, creaky cantinas, and farm-to-table restaurants.
Style & Culture
Diego Luna's Favorite Places in Mexico City
The "Andor" actor opens up about his beloved home town—and the road trip he can't wait to take.
Style & Culture
On Location: How Alejandro Iñárritu's ‘Bardo' Captures the Magic of Mexico City and Pulled Off an Ambitious Scene at Chapultepec Castle
Lifting the curtain on some of the season's most exciting new releases.
Places to Stay
My Favorite Airbnb: A Bright Loft in Mexico City With Vintage Decor and a Lush Patio
It's a slice of mid-century modern Mexico City.
Destinations
The Mexico City Bar and Restaurant Openings We’re Excited About
From a hole-in-the-wall taquería to a French bistro with a top-notch wine list.
Destinations
A Mexico City Tour of Architect Juan O'Gorman’s Design Legacy
The architect behind Diego Rivera and Frida Kahlo’s studio was known for fusing traditional Mexican motifs with functionalist design.
News & Advice
Why Colonia Cuauhtémoc Is Our New Favorite Neighborhood in Mexico City
In just a few streets, this neighborhood has a little of everything we love about Mexico City.
Places to Stay
Currently Obsessed With: The Pink Room at Ignacia Guest House in Mexico City
Just when I thought Mexico City's hotel scene couldn't get any better, Ignacia Guest House proved me wrong.
News & Advice
The Dance Halls of Mexico City Show Off a Different Side of the City
These decades-old dance floors are more intriguing than ever.
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