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Hotel Principal

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A rooftop terrace with outdoor seating, a view of historic buildings, and a modern building in the background. - Hotel Principal (Mexico City)
A multi-story building with a sign reading "Hotel Principal" and several storefronts below, including a restaurant and a bar. - Hotel Principal (Mexico City)
A multi-level interior with a staircase, metal railings, and potted plants. - Hotel Principal (Mexico City)
A corridor with a tiled floor, a brick ceiling, and a series of doors on either side. - Hotel Principal (Mexico City)
A multi-level interior with a staircase, potted plants, and a balcony with a view. - Hotel Principal (Mexico City)
A short walk from Palacio de Bellas Artes and Zócalo, Hotel Principal provides a terrace, a gym, and a restaurant. Free in-room WiFi and a bar are available to all guests.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Gym
  • Room service

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Room options

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A bedroom with a bed, a wardrobe, and an air conditioning unit.

Double Room, 1 Double Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(28 reviews)
  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with three beds arranged in a row, a wooden ceiling, and a large window on the right wall.

Habitacion Confort - Family Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Double Beds

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A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, an air conditioning unit, and a framed mirror on the wall.

Double Room, 2 Double Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(17 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, and a telephone. There is a window with curtains, a television on a shelf, and a painting on the wall.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(31 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a large window with curtains, a wall-mounted air conditioner, and a wooden panel design.

Comfort Triple Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Double Beds

DOUBLE TWO DOUBLE BEDS

  • Sleeps 4

DOUBLE KING SIZE BED

  • Sleeps 4

DOUBLE STANDARD

  • Sleeps 4

About the neighborhood

Located in Historic Center, a neighborhood in Mexico City, Hotel Principal is near a metro station. Paseo de la Reforma and Avenida Presidente Masaryk are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Alameda Central and Chapultepec Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez or Sports Palace Dome. Guests love the hotel's central location. Visit our Mexico City travel guide
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Bolivar 29, Col. Centro, Mexico City, CDMX, 06000

What's nearby

  • A street lined with historic buildings, a prominent skyscraper in the background, and flags of various countries.
    Torre Latinoamericana
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • A large historic building with a golden dome, surrounded by a bustling square with people and greenery.
    Palacio de Bellas Artes
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • A white monument with a statue of a woman holding a torch and a man.
    Alameda Central
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • A city square with historic buildings and a flag.
    Zócalo
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • A historic cathedral with two prominent towers and a large dome, surrounded by a well-maintained garden with colorful flowers.
    Metropolitan Cathedral
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

  • Allende Station
    4 min walk
  • Mexico City Fortuna Station
    11 min drive
  • Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
    20 min drive

Restaurants

  • Los Bisquets Bisquets Obregón
    2 min walk
  • Restaurante Don Toribio
    1 min walk
  • Hilaria Jardín
    1 min walk
  • Antojitos Gante II
    3 min walk
  • Restaurante Vegetariano
    3 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to noon on weekdays and 8:00 AM to noon on weekends; MXN 180 for adults and MXN 120 for children
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Terraza Principal

Things to do

  • Gym

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 1:00 PM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately MXN 180 for adults and MXN 120 for children

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel Principal pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

This hotel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Hotel Principal?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hotel Principal?

Check-out is at 1:00 PM.

Where is Hotel Principal located?

Located in Historic Center, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Madero Street, Palacio de Bellas Artes, and Zócalo. Paseo de la Reforma and Alameda Central are also within 1 mi (2 km). Allende Station is only a 4-minute walk and San Juan de Letran Station is 6 minutes.

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Reviews

Hotel Principal Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

8.8

Amenities

9.4

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 688 out of 1036 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 219 out of 1036 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 80 out of 1036 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 1036 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 1036 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place was clean, and the staff was very helpful. The location of the hotel is close to all the places we want to visit during our stay in Mexico City.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great Hotel and in a good location.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Buffet breakfast at the weekend was great. Staff very helpful. Great location and cool hotel layout.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was friendly always help us with our needs. Help us with directions and suggestions with places to visit. Room was clean everyday and left us with clean towels. The hotel is very close to a lot of places such as Bellas Artes, Zocalo and many stores, restaurants and local artesanal shops.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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clean rooms, staff was very helpful and kind. Perfect location and good for the price
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Hotel Principal’s location is great, our room was clean, their staff was friendly and informative.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The room was cleaned and towels replaced every day. The staff was very nice and polite!! A/C worked wonderful. They offer breakfast and dinner, but we did not take part in it because we were gone early and ate at the many taquerias in the area. Overall a great place to stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The room was super good! Definitely I will be back soon! The receptionist were polite and really helpful!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Unbeaten location in Centro historico 3 min walking distance to Zócalo 3 min to Bella’s artes 2 min to Torre Latinoamericana Walking distance to restaurant, stores an emblematic places We love this hotel It was perfect for me and my family Also super close to the subway!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Service was great! Great location.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The location was great. Everything within walking distance.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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LOVED THE PROPERTY! Great and convenient location and was honestly out of this world!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Clean and helpful staff. Very centric.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

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Clean facilities, helpful staff and perfect location, walking distance from all shopping areas and sites in centro historico.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great place in a central location
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Room was clean and the A/C units worked great.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great price for what you get. Staff was friendly and accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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It is in the best location to walk to the Zócalo, Templo Mayor, the Cathedral, restaurants you name it! The room is tiny, but it has a big bed. The set up is neat! The front desk was so professional, kind and helpful!!!! We will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room was just ok, super small rooms but us Americans are used to bigger rooms in the states and we cry about everything when it comes to these reviews. Hotel served its purpose which was to get a get a good night's sleep and shower!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Shops nearby Good staff
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Clean room, great staff, amazing location. Very service oriented and friendly
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Excellent location. Clean room. Nothing exceptional. Poor breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great room
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

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Unfortunately there was a strike in the area, and streets were blocked, and it was very inconvenient to be in that area. The hotels should send a warning message in the future about these incidents, so we can reaccommodate with time. Other than that, hotel is nice and staff very helpful and pleasant.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
100% Value for money. Simplicity but at the same time functional. Great location, clean and cherful. A bit small but undestandable given what we paid for a night.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026