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Hotel Principal

Property class: 4

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A rooftop terrace with outdoor seating, a view of historic buildings, and a modern building in the background.
A multi-story building with a sign reading "Hotel Principal" and several storefronts below, including a restaurant and a bar.
A multi-level interior with a staircase, potted plants, and a balcony with a view.
A corridor with a tiled floor, a brick ceiling, and a series of doors on either side.
A multi-level interior with a staircase, metal railings, and potted plants.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Gym
  • Room service
The current price is AU$143
includes taxes & fees
29 Sept - 30 Sept

Explore the area

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Bolivar 29, Col. Centro, Mexico City, CDMX, 06000
  • Place, Palacio de Bellas Artes
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Alameda Central
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Zócalo
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Mexico City (MEX-Mexico City Intl.)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Double Room, 1 Double Bed

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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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room

  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4

View all photos for Habitacion Confort - Family Room

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

View all photos for Double Room, 2 Double Beds

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

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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

View all photos for Comfort Triple Room

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

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About the area

Mexico City

Hotel Principal puts you in the heart of Mexico City, within just a 10-minute stroll of popular attractions like Palacio de Bellas Artes and Zócalo. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant and in-room free WiFi. .The restaurant, Terraza Principal, serves Mexican cuisine. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas and a gym. Full breakfast is available on weekdays between 7:00 AM and noon and on weekends between 8:00 AM and noon. .Attractions within a 10-minute walk of this 4-property class Historic Center hotel include Alameda Central and within 30 minutes you'll find Paseo de la Reforma.

What's nearby

  • Madero Street - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Torre Latinoamericana - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Palacio de Bellas Artes - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Alameda Central - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Zócalo - 7 min walk - 0.6 km

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

About this property

Hotel Principal

There's a restaurant on site. Public spaces have free WiFi. A fitness centre, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Hotel Principal.

This 4-star Mexico City hotel is smoke free.

  • 80 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • No smoking on site
  • Dining venue
Hotel Principal offers 80 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and free toiletries. 32-inch LCD televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include a shower. This Mexico City hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • No on-site 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 lift

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 and check-out are available

Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 1:00 PM

Contactless check-out

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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel Principal serve breakfast?

You bet, full brekkie is served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to noon and weekends between 8:00 AM and noon.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Principal?

As of 12 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Principal on 29 Sept 2026 start from AU$143, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hotel Principal?

No, Hotel Principal does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Hotel Principal?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Hotel Principal's onsite restaurant that serves Mexican cuisine.

What time are check-in & check-out at Hotel Principal?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 1:00 PM.

Are pets allowed at Hotel Principal?

No, pets are not allowed.

Hotel Principal Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 681 out of 1026 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 214 out of 1026 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 81 out of 1026 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 27 out of 1026 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 1026 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Noemi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Service was great! Great location.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Location. Will stay again if Ingo back to Mexico !
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alexa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous hotel in great area of the city.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Yvan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean facilities, helpful staff and perfect location, walking distance from all shopping areas and sites in centro historico.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Yanira

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and the A/C units worked great.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place in a central location
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lesley Vanessa Gomez

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great price for what you get. Staff was friendly and accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Giovanni

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms, staff friendly, restaurant
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place, great location, the terrace restaurant was very convenient.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Claudia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a good time there with my family.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Leticia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great hotel!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean rooms, great and friendly staff. Walking distance to Zocalo and Museo de Bellas Artes.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ivan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Shops nearby Good staff
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was clean, excellent location and customer service
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ricardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excelente
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Maria I

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent people, love that hotel is close to the historical center, walking distance.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

lauren

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

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, great staff, amazing location. Very service oriented and friendly
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Henry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This little Gem is centrally located to walking distance of everything Historic Center of Mexico City. Nice rooftop breakfast area (included for a booking Fee extra) I do recommend not getting a room racing the street. To busy and noisy at night.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

LILIANA

Clean room, kindly staff, great bed, the only
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jose Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Excelente
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

German

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location close to everything
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

eduardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excy
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was clean and the staff was great. The hotel was in a great location and the ac worked perfectly.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lizbeth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property has a beautiful stairwell
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026