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3-star hotels in San Cristobal De Las Casas
A shortlist of 3-star hotels in San Cristobal De Las Casas, chosen for travellers who want colonial-town character without losing the practical basics: central addresses, free Wifi in most houses and a garden or patio in many.
Staying in San Cristobal De Las Casas
San Cristobal De Las Casas is a highland colonial town of courtyard mansions, cafés and restaurants, where the zócalo and Real de Guadalupe put much of a short break within a few blocks on foot. The altitude shows on the uphill streets, and the night cold is serious by Mexican standards from November to February, so warmth in the room matters as much as the address.
The hotels here sit in the centre and its edges: on Plaza 31 De Marzo, Calle 1 De Marzo, Guadalupe Victoria, Francisco I Madero, Belisario Domínguez and Avenida 16 De Septiembre, with others on Diego De Mazariegos and Avenida Diego Dugelay, plus one out on Periférico Sur Poniente. Couples get courtyards, terraces and bars; families get family rooms at several houses; drivers get free car parking at most. Light sleepers should note the site's warning about rooms directly on the andador, where weekend music runs late.
The shortlist
Ranked by hotel class, then guest rating and number of reviews.
Hotel Ciudad Real Centro Histórico
Plaza 31 De Marzo No. 10, San Cristobal De Las Casas
Best for: Drivers · Breakfast
- Free car parking
- Breakfast
- Bar/Snack/Café
Why stay hereSet on Plaza 31 De Marzo, Hotel Ciudad Real Centro Histórico puts guests right in the historic centre, with a patio, a lounge and a bar on site. Breakfast can be taken in the room, and the 24 hour front desk, currency exchange, free wifi and free car parking smooth the practical side of a stay. Rooms are non smoking and include a hairdryer and iron and board. A straightforward base for travellers who want the plaza and the centre's streets within easy reach.
See Hotel Ciudad Real Centro HistóricoHotel Mansion del Valle
Diego De Mazariegos No 39, San Cristobal De Las Casas
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Breakfast
- Fitness Center
Why stay hereHotel Mansion del Valle combines a garden and patio with a fitness centre, a restaurant and a bar, so there is plenty on site after a day in the centre. Breakfast is served as a buffet and can also be brought to the room, and car rental is available at the hotel. Family rooms, non smoking rooms, free wifi and free car parking cover the essentials, with 24 hour security and a 24 hour front desk. It suits families and guests who like to keep up their routine while travelling.
See Hotel Mansion del ValleMansion de los Angeles
Francisco I Madero 17, San Cristobal De Las Casas
Best for: Families · Breakfast
- Breakfast
- Bar/Lounge
- Family rooms
Why stay hereA garden and patio give the property a quiet outdoor corner, and there is a restaurant, a bar and room service for meals without leaving. Breakfast comes as a buffet or in the room, and family rooms, non smoking rooms, free wifi and a 24 hour front desk are all part of the setup. Shuttle service is also available.
See Mansion de los AngelesHotel Jardines del Carmen
Av. Ignacio Allende No. 22, San Cristobal De Las Casas
Best for: Drivers · Step-free access
- Free car parking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereHotel Jardines del Carmen keeps things simple: a garden and a terrace, free wifi and free car parking, a 24 hour front desk for late arrivals and a bell boy to help with luggage. Laundry service, luggage storage and a safe are on hand, and the property is wheelchair accessible. Rooms come with sheets and towels provided. It works well for travellers with a car who want a calm, uncomplicated place to stay while visiting the centre.
See Hotel Jardines del CarmenHotel Barrio Antiguo
Belisario Dominguez 27, San Cristobal De Las Casas
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Breakfast
- Pets allowed
Why stay herePets are allowed at Hotel Barrio Antiguo, which makes it a practical choice for guests travelling with a dog. The hotel has a garden, family rooms and non smoking rooms, with free wifi and free car parking. Breakfast is available, coffee is on hand, and the rooms come with a hairdryer, TV, shower, toiletries and towels. A 24 hour front desk and 24 hour security mean arrivals at any hour are covered.
See Hotel Barrio AntiguoVillas Casa Morada
Avenida Diego Dugelay 45, San Cristobal De Las Casas
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Breakfast in room
- Bar/Lounge
Why stay hereVillas Casa Morada offers a garden, a bar and a bar and snack café, plus a business centre and concierge for guests who need to mix work with their stay. Breakfast can be served in the room and dinner is available, while family rooms, a fireplace in the rooms and cots make it comfortable for groups with children. Babysitting service is offered, and currency exchange, free wifi and free car parking add convenience. A strong fit for families and business travellers alike.
See Villas Casa MoradaPlaza Gallery Hotel & Boutique
Guadalupe Victoria Esq 16 De Septiembre, San Cristobal De Las Casas
Best for: Families · Breakfast
- Breakfast
- Bar/Lounge
- Family rooms
Why stay hereAir conditioning, a rarity in the city's hotels, is among the comforts at Plaza Gallery Hotel & Boutique, along with a bar and a bar and snack café. Guests can arrange bike or car rental at the property, use the concierge and business services, and take breakfast in the room. Family rooms, babysitting service and cots suit those travelling with children, while express check in and currency exchange save time on arrival.
See Plaza Gallery Hotel & BoutiqueHotel San Luis
Diego De Mazariegos 51 Centro, San Cristobal De Las Casas
Best for: Families
- Family rooms
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereHotel San Luis keeps the offer focused: a garden, non smoking rooms and family rooms, with free wifi and a 24 hour front desk backed by 24 hour security. Room service is available, and each room has a TV, shower, toiletries and towels. Shuttle service and laundry service are on hand, and luggage can be left at storage. It is a sensible, quiet option for guests who want the basics done well.
See Hotel San LuisHotel Molino de la Alborada
Periférico Sur Poniente No. 74, San Cristobal De Las Casas
Best for: Drivers · Business trips
- Car parking
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereHotel Molino de la Alborada stands out for its outdoor space and family facilities: a garden, a terrace and a picnic area, plus a playground and an arcade for children. Bicycles can be hired on site and a library offers a quieter corner, with a restaurant and a meeting room covering meals and work. Free wifi, free car parking and a 24 hour front desk complete the picture. It suits families and guests who prefer room to move outside the historic core.
See Hotel Molino de la AlboradaHotel Grand Maria
Flavio A. Paniagua # 17 Centro, San Cristobal De Las Casas
Best for: Families · Pool and spa
- Spa
- Family rooms
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereGuests at Hotel Grand Maria can use a spa and a jacuzzi, unusual extras for a 3 star property in the city. A restaurant, a bar and room service handle meals, breakfast is available, and the garden and patio give outdoor space. Rooms come with a bath or shower, hairdryer, TV and toiletries, and the hotel has family rooms, non smoking rooms, free wifi, a 24 hour front desk and 24 hour security. Shuttle service is offered too.
See Hotel Grand MariaCasa Indigo Hotel
Matamoros #8 La Merced, San Cristobal De Las Casas
Best for: Step-free access
- Wheelchair accessible
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereCasa Indigo Hotel is a compact property with a library, a restaurant and a concierge, free wifi and luggage storage, plus a safe for valuables. It is wheelchair accessible. Guests who want a small hotel with a quiet reading corner and a place to eat on site will find what they need here, with a 24 hour front desk covering arrivals at any time.
See Casa Indigo HotelSereno Art Hotel
Avenida 16 De Septiembre 22 Colonia Centro 29200 San Cristóbal De Las Casas Chiapas, San Cristobal De Las Casas
Best for: Families · Pool and spa
- Spa
- Family rooms
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereA spa, a garden and a terrace set the tone at Sereno Art Hotel, which also has a restaurant and room service. Rooms include a TV, hairdryer and toiletries, and cots are available, along with family rooms and non smoking rooms. It appeals to guests who want a calm, design-minded base near the centre.
See Sereno Art HotelHotel Sombra del Agua
Calle 1 De Marzo 15, San Cristobal De Las Casas
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Breakfast
- Bar/Snack/Café
Why stay hereHotel Sombra del Agua offers air conditioning, a fireplace and a balcony among its room features, plus a garden, a bar and a bar and snack café. Breakfast can be taken in the room, dinner is served, and massage is available on site. Family rooms, a concierge, a 24 hour front desk and 24 hour security are part of the service, with free wifi and free car parking. Good for guests who want comfort and a central location.
See Hotel Sombra del AguaPlaza Magnolias Suites
Niños Heroes #6 Col. Centro, San Cristobal De Las Casas
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
- Free Wifi
Why stay herePlaza Magnolias Suites provides non smoking rooms with a desk, TV, hairdryer and iron and board, free wifi and free car parking, and a patio for guests to use. A safe and luggage services cover valuables and bags, and the 24 hour front desk handles arrivals at any hour. It suits travellers who want a simple, well-equipped room in the centre without extras they will not use.
See Plaza Magnolias SuitesRoom awesome King Room In City Center
24A Belisario Domínguez, San Cristobal De Las Casas
Best for: Step-free access
- Wheelchair accessible
- Free Wifi
Why stay herePositioned on Belisario Domínguez right in the city centre, this 3-star king room puts you within easy reach of the streets around the historic core. Free Wifi keeps planning and posting simple, and wheelchair access makes the property usable for guests with mobility needs. It suits solo travellers or couples who want a straightforward base and plan to spend their days out exploring San Cristobal De Las Casas rather than in the room.
See Room awesome King Room In City Center
The shortlist side by side
| Hotel | Class | Parking | Breakfast | Pool or spa |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hotel Ciudad Real Centro Histórico | ★★★ | Yes | Yes | – |
| Hotel Mansion del Valle | ★★★ | Yes | Yes | – |
| Mansion de los Angeles | ★★★ | – | Yes | – |
| Hotel Jardines del Carmen | ★★★ | Yes | – | – |
| Hotel Barrio Antiguo | ★★★ | Yes | Yes | – |
| Villas Casa Morada | ★★★ | Yes | Yes | – |
| Plaza Gallery Hotel & Boutique | ★★★ | – | Yes | – |
| Hotel San Luis | ★★★ | – | – | – |
| Hotel Molino de la Alborada | ★★★ | Yes | – | – |
| Hotel Grand Maria | ★★★ | – | – | Yes |
| Casa Indigo Hotel | ★★★ | – | – | – |
| Sereno Art Hotel | ★★★ | – | – | Yes |
| Hotel Sombra del Agua | ★★★ | Yes | Yes | – |
| Plaza Magnolias Suites | ★★★ | Yes | – | – |
| Room awesome King Room In City Center | ★★★ | – | – | – |
From each hotel's own listing on this site; a dash means it is not listed.
How to choose
For couples
Houses with a garden, patio or terrace and a bar or lounge: Hotel Ciudad Real Centro Histórico on Plaza 31 De Marzo, Plaza Gallery Hotel & Boutique, Sereno Art Hotel, Hotel Sombra del Agua and Villas Casa Morada. Several add a spa or massage, and all are 3-star with free Wifi.
Hotel Ciudad Real Centro Histórico · Plaza Gallery Hotel & Boutique · Sereno Art Hotel · Hotel Sombra del Agua · Villas Casa Morada
For families
Family rooms appear at Hotel Mansion del Valle, Mansion de los Angeles, Hotel Barrio Antiguo, Hotel San Luis and Hotel Grand Maria. Hotel Mansion del Valle adds a garden and restaurant, Hotel Barrio Antiguo allows pets, and all five have a 24 hour front desk.
Hotel Mansion del Valle · Mansion de los Angeles · Hotel Barrio Antiguo · Hotel San Luis · Hotel Grand Maria
For drivers
Free car parking is listed at Hotel Ciudad Real Centro Histórico, Hotel Mansion del Valle, Hotel Jardines del Carmen, Hotel Barrio Antiguo, Hotel Sombra del Agua and Plaza Magnolias Suites, with a garage at Hotel Mansion del Valle and Villas Casa Morada as well.
Hotel Ciudad Real Centro Histórico · Hotel Mansion del Valle · Hotel Jardines del Carmen · Hotel Barrio Antiguo · Hotel Sombra del Agua · Plaza Magnolias Suites
For quiet and gardens
Garden space at Hotel Mansion del Valle, Mansion de los Angeles, Hotel Molino de la Alborada, Hotel Grand Maria and Sereno Art Hotel. Hotel Molino de la Alborada sits out on Periférico Sur Poniente and adds a library and playground; Sereno Art Hotel keeps a terrace in the centre.
Hotel Mansion del Valle · Mansion de los Angeles · Hotel Molino de la Alborada · Hotel Grand Maria · Sereno Art Hotel
Where to stay in San Cristobal De Las Casas
Centro
Hotel San Luis on Diego De Mazariegos, Hotel Grand Maria on Flavio A. Paniagua, Sereno Art Hotel on Avenida 16 De Septiembre and Plaza Magnolias Suites on Niños Heroes all give you the zócalo and Real de Guadalupe within a few blocks, with cafés and restaurants on foot. Light sleepers should avoid rooms directly on the andador, where weekend music runs late.
Our picks here: Hotel San Luis · Hotel Grand Maria · Sereno Art Hotel · Plaza Magnolias Suites
Guadalupe
Plaza Gallery Hotel & Boutique sits at Guadalupe Victoria and 16 De Septiembre, in the Guadalupe area the site describes as quiet and about five minutes from the centre, useful if you want the town on foot but not the late music directly outside.
Our picks here: Plaza Gallery Hotel & Boutique
Plan your stay
Getting there and around
The site's advice is to stay within a few blocks of Real de Guadalupe or the zócalo, where courtyard mansions, cafés and restaurants are on foot; El Cerrillo and Guadalupe give you a quiet five minutes away. The altitude shows on the uphill streets, so plan walks accordingly, and light sleepers should avoid rooms directly on the andador, where weekend music runs late. Day visits to San Juan Chamula and Zinacantán go with a local guide and strict respect: no photos inside the churches.
Questions, answered
Which hotels are closest to the zócalo?
Hotel Ciudad Real Centro Histórico is on Plaza 31 De Marzo, and Hotel Sombra del Agua is on Calle 1 De Marzo. Others in the centre include Hotel Grand Maria, Hotel San Luis, Sereno Art Hotel and Plaza Magnolias Suites, all with addresses in the centre.
Do these hotels have parking?
Free car parking is listed at Hotel Ciudad Real Centro Histórico, Hotel Mansion del Valle, Hotel Jardines del Carmen, Hotel Barrio Antiguo, Hotel Sombra del Agua and Plaza Magnolias Suites, and there is a garage at Hotel Mansion del Valle and Villas Casa Morada.
Which hotels are good for families?
Family rooms are listed at Hotel Mansion del Valle, Mansion de los Angeles, Hotel Barrio Antiguo, Hotel San Luis, Hotel Grand Maria and Sereno Art Hotel. Hotel Molino de la Alborada has a playground and picnic area on Periférico Sur Poniente.
Can I bring a pet?
Hotel Barrio Antiguo on Belisario Dominguez is the one hotel on this shortlist that lists pets allowed. The others do not state a pet policy in their data, so ask before booking.
Is there breakfast at these hotels?
Breakfast is listed at Hotel Ciudad Real Centro Histórico, Hotel Mansion del Valle, Mansion de los Angeles, Hotel Barrio Antiguo and Hotel Sombra del Agua, several with breakfast in room or buffet. Others, such as Hotel San Luis and Sereno Art Hotel, do not list breakfast.
Which hotels have a spa or massage?
Massage is listed at Hotel Ciudad Real Centro Histórico and Hotel Sombra del Agua, and a spa at Hotel Grand Maria and Sereno Art Hotel. Hotel Grand Maria also lists a jacuzzi.
Will I be warm at night?
The site warns that the night cold is serious by Mexican standards, dropping to a few degrees from November to February, and that many old houses offer only blankets. Confirm heating with the hotel before you book, particularly for the winter months.