Villa Universidad
Morelia
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Popular places to visit

Morelia Cathedral
View a range of architectural styles and rare 16th-century artwork when you visit this stunning cathedral in Morelia's Central Plaza.

Palace of Art
You can enjoy a show at Palace of Art during your trip to Morelia. While in this walkable area, find time to visit its stunning cathedral.

Plaza de Armas
The attractive landscaped gardens and stunning views of Morelia Cathedral make this historic square a great place to stop a while.

Las Tarascas Fountain
After visiting Las Tarascas Fountain, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Callejon del Romance. While in this walkable area, find time to visit its stunning cathedral.

Federal Palace
Morelia’s administrative hub is housed in a French-style former convent and remains one of the town’s architectural highlights.

Casa Natal de Morelos
View wartime artifacts, superb artwork and more at a museum dedicated to a Mexican national hero, located in the revolutionary’s former home.
Things to do

Tour: Getting to know Morelia with friends

Patzcuaro - Janitzio Tour to watch the "butterfly nets"
Top hotels in Villa Universidad

Hotel Alameda Centro Historico
Clean room and great staff
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026

Grand Cantalagua Hotel Morelia, BW Signature Collection
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Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026

Hotel Casino Morelia
The hotel was interesting. Not the best but pretty good. The restaurant here is top notch and one of the best in morelia! The layout is interesting and historic- which i love. The bathrooms were good. The bedrooms were good. The hotel staff is excellent!
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026

Turotel Morelia
Room was very nice and comfortable. AC was nice and worked well. Restaurant in hotel was great. Staff were nice and food was awesome!
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026

Hotel Misión Catedral Morelia
Efficiency cleanliness and orderly,a very good experience, will be back.
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026

Gamma Morelia Beló
The room was not like the pictures. The hotel advertises renovated rooms, but I was given an old room with stained carpets that were loose and moved when you walked on them, along with very outdated furniture. During my stay, around 2:00 AM the mini-split A/C started making a strange noise and suddenly ...
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Villa Universidad

Vista Bella
Visitors to Vista Bella enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Government House is worth a stop.

Juárez
Juárez might not have many top sights, but Plaza de Armas and Benito Juarez Zoo are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Félix Ireta
While visiting Félix Ireta, you might make a stop by sights like José María Morelos Theater and Benito Juarez Zoo.

Molino de Parras
When in Molino de Parras, you can plan a visit to Plaza de Armas and Benito Juarez Zoo, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Morelos
The monuments and cocktail bars are a few reasons travellers visit Morelos. Though there aren't many top sights in the neighbourhood, you can visit Plaza de Armas and Palacio Clavijero, a few notable attractions nearby.

Historic Centre
Unique features of Historic Centre include the live music and historical sites. Make a stop by Plaza de Armas or Federal Palace while you're exploring the area.




