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Hotel Principal

4.0 star property
Hotel with a restaurant, a short walk to Palacio de Bellas Artes

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Hotel Principal, in Mexico City's heart, offers sophisticated accommodations near Palacio de Bellas Artes. Guests enjoy authentic Mexican dishes at Parrilla Leonesa or relax with drinks at the bar. The hotel provides free in-room WiFi and helpful concierge services.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
The current price is €54
includes taxes & fees
19 Oct - 20 Oct

Room options

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Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Double Room, 1 Double Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(21 reviews)

Highlights

LCD TV
Private bathroom
Digital channels
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room Superior

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room

  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Quadruple Room Superior

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room -8 guests- Superior

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 8

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Habitacion Confort - Family Room

Habitacion Confort - Family Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Digital channels
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Double Beds

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Double Room, 2 Double Beds

Double Room, 2 Double Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Digital channels
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(15 reviews)

Highlights

LCD TV
Private bathroom
Digital channels
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Located in Historic Center, a neighbourhood in Mexico City, Hotel Principal is near a metro station. Paseo de la Reforma and Antara Polanco 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 Auditorio Nacional. Guests love the hotel's central location.
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Bolivar 29, Col. Centro, Mexico City, CDMX, 06000

What's nearby

  • Palacio de Bellas Artes - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Alameda Central - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Metropolitan Cathedral - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Zócalo - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Paseo de la Reforma - 17 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Mexico City Buenavista Station - 4 min drive
  • Allende Station - 4 min walk
  • Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Los Bisquets Bisquets Obregón - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Don Toribio - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks Madero II - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪NONSOLO - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Café Punta del Cielo - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Hotel Principal

Upscale hotel near Palacio de Bellas Artes
Close to Zócalo and Alameda Central, Hotel Principal provides a terrace, a gym and a restaurant. In addition to a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), a front desk safe and a 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services, tour/ticket information and a lift
  • Luggage storage and smoke-free property
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the central location and helpful staff
Room features
All 80 rooms include comforts such as free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews speak positively of the cleanliness rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 32-inch LCD TVs with digital channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, daily housekeeping and phones

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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

  • Parrilla Leonesa

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

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel Principal pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Principal?

As of 17 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Principal on 19 Oct 2025 start from €54.41, 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.

How much is parking at Hotel Principal?

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?

Checkout is at 1:00 PM.

Where is Hotel Principal located?

Located in Historic Center, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Madero Street and Palacio de Bellas Artes. Zócalo and Alameda Central are also within 10 minutes. Allende Station is only a 4-minute walk and San Juan de Letran Station is 6 minutes.

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