We have created a list with the best small luxury hotels in Oaxaca City, Mexico. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
A list by Eva Novak & Adam Jensen. Updated February 2024.
Very stylish. Elegant. Superb breakfast. Popular among couples.Opened December 2020. Conveniently situated in the Oaxaca Historic Centre district of Oaxaca City, Pug Seal Oaxaca is located 46 km from Mitla, 600 metres from Santo Domingo Temple and 500 metres from Oaxaca Cathedral. This 5-star hotel offers a shared lounge and room service. The property is 300 metres from the city centre and 7.9 km from Monte Alban. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a wardrobe, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a shower. Guest rooms will provide guests with a minibar. Languages spoken at the reception include English and Spanish. Tule Tree is 12 km from Pug Seal Oaxaca, while Central Bus Station foreign buses is 1.7 km away. The nearest airport is Oaxaca International, 7 km from the accommodation, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.Show full description
Highly elegant. Romantic. Superb interior design.Opened November 2020. Situated in Oaxaca City, 13 km from Monte Alban, Hotel Casa Santo Origen features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge. With free WiFi, this 5-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk. The hotel has a terrace and pool views, and guests can enjoy a meal at the restaurant or a drink at the bar. The rooms at the hotel come with air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. At Hotel Casa Santo Origen rooms come with bed linen and towels. There is a tour desk and bike rentals are available, while the business centre has a fax machine and photocopier. Mitla is 48 km from the accommodation, while Santo Domingo Temple is 5 km from the property. The nearest airport is Oaxaca International, 13 km from Hotel Casa Santo Origen, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.Show full description
I rate this as one of the most well designed, elegant and romantic boutique hotels in Oaxaca City! WOW!
Historic. Popular among couples.Opened June 2022. Boasting a terrace, a restaurant as well as a bar, Majagua Hotel Boutique -Adults Only is set in the centre of Oaxaca City, 8.8 km from Monte Alban. This 4-star hotel offers a concierge service and a tour desk. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi throughout the property. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a wardrobe, a coffee machine, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a shower. At Majagua Hotel Boutique -Adults Only all rooms have bed linen and towels. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Oaxaca Cathedral, Santo Domingo Temple and Central Bus Station foreign buses. The nearest airport is Oaxaca International Airport, 8 km from Majagua Hotel Boutique -Adults Only.Show full description
This boutique hotel is one of the most popular in Oaxaca City among couples.
Nice style. Romantic. Cosy rooms. Popular among women. Well located in the centre of Oaxaca City, Casa Antonieta provides air-conditioned rooms, a terrace, free WiFi and a bar. This 4-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk. The accommodation offers airport transfers, while a car rental service is also available. Guest rooms at the hotel are equipped with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a safety deposit box. Each room has a private bathroom equipped with a shower and free toiletries, while selected rooms come with a kitchen fitted with a fridge. At Casa Antonieta every room includes bed linen and towels. American and vegetarian breakfast options are available daily at the accommodation. Popular points of interest near Casa Antonieta include Oaxaca Cathedral, Santo Domingo Temple and Central Bus Station foreign buses. The nearest airport is Oaxaca International Airport, 6 km from the hotel.Show full description
Historic. Great location. Great value. Popular among women. Hotel Na'ura formerly Hotel La Noria Centro Histórico is located just 2 blocks from Oaxaca Cathedral and the Zócalo Square. It offers a charming central courtyard, free Wi-Fi in reception and a rooftop terrace with city views. Each air-conditioned room at Hotel Na'ura features warm décor and offers cable TV and a coffee machine. The private bathrooms include free toiletries and a hairdryer. Our parking is free and subject to availability. The on-site La Asuncion restaurant serves typical Oaxacan cuisine, while the La Petrona café bistro, which offers drinks and snacks. Free secure parking is available at Hotel Na'ura, and staff can arrange car rental and city tours. Museums, restaurants and bars can be found within a 5-minute walk of the guest house.Show full description
This boutique hotel has a great location in Oaxaca City and great affordability!
Located on the historic centre of Oaxaca, this 19th century mansion is only 2 blocks from the main square and the cathedral. Casa De Sierra Azul is considered a patrimony of humanity by UNESCO. This luxury hotel features a typical colonial courtyard with a fountain on the centre of the property. Casa De Sierra Azul preserves its original wooden door and the archways. Each room at the Sierra Azul comes with a colonial décor and a private bathroom with shower. They have a flat-screen TV with cable and free WiFi. Also available are a coffee maker, hairdryer, vanity mirrors, ironing appliances and acoustic doors. Smoking is allowed in the hotels open areas. Corazón Oaxaqueño Restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Snacks and drinks are available every evening at this restaurant. Room service is available. Staff at the 24-hour reception can book city tours or provide other services such as car rental. Main churches and museums are within walking distance, while Monte Albán Archaeological Site is a 15-minute drive.Show full description
Great breakfast. Great location. Offering an outdoor swimming pool and a restaurant, Hotel Parador de Alcalá is located in Oaxaca de Juárez, 2 minutes’ walk from Contemporary Art Museum and from Santo Domingo Church. The rooms here will provide you with a TV and air conditioning. Featuring a shower, private bathrooms also come with towels. Extras include a safety deposit box. At Hotel Parador de Alcalá you will find a terrace and a bar. Other facilities offered include meeting facilities and a tour desk. The hotel is 300 metres from Oaxaca Cathedral, 300 metres from Santo Domingo Temple and 400 metres from Oaxaca de Juárez historic centre. Xoxocotlán International Airport is 9 km away.Show full description
Delightful property. Historic property. Comfortable beds. This 100% smoke free hotel is located in Oaxaca de Juárez, just 150 metres from Santo Domingo de Guzmán Church. It offers a 24-hour reception and air-conditioned rooms with satellite TV and WiFi. The rooms at the Quinta Real Oaxaca feature tiled floors, colonial-style décor and extra cushions. Each one comes with a safe and private bathroom with a hairdryer. Oaxaca Airport is 15 minutes’ drive away from the Quinta Real.Show full description
This is the most beautiful and historic small luxury hotel in Oaxaca City.
Relaxing atmosphere. Elegant. Set in Oaxaca City, 8.7 km from Monte Alban, El Callejón Hotel Boutique offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. This 5-star hotel offers a bar. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi throughout the property. Certain rooms also offer a kitchen with a fridge, an oven and a microwave. Guests at the hotel can enjoy an à la carte or an American breakfast. Popular points of interest near El Callejón Hotel Boutique include Santo Domingo Temple, Oaxaca Cathedral and Central Bus Station foreign buses. The nearest airport is Oaxaca International Airport, 7 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Lovely property. Unique. Cosy rooms. Popular among women. Boasting a garden, Hotel Tabáa Oaxaca is situated in Oaxaca City in the Oaxaca region, 10 km from Monte Alban and 44 km from Mitla. This 4-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk, a concierge service and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is located 1.5 km from Oaxaca Cathedral. Featuring a private bathroom, some rooms at the hotel also boast a patio. Santo Domingo Temple is 1 km from Hotel Tabáa Oaxaca, while Tule Tree is 10 km from the property. The nearest airport is Oaxaca International Airport, 8 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Relaxing atmosphere. Great views. The Hacienda Los Laureles Oaxaca is a delightful refuge, nestling amidst aging cypresses and colorful gardens in the heart of this provincial district, close to the ruins of San Felipe del Agua. The boutique hotel rooms, each have a distinct Mexican flavor. Cool whitewashed walls, terracotta floors, and wrought-iron furniture lend a rustic authenticity, which is combined with warm woods and bold Mexican fabrics to create a welcoming atmosphere. The restaurant Los Cipreces features an exciting selection. The hotel is located in Oaxaca, the distance from the hotel to the center: is 5.2 km, a colonial jewel in the south of Mexico, declared by UNESCO as part of the world's cultural heritage; a city with 450 years of post-Columbian and Spanish history and more than 3,000 years of pre-Columbian history.Show full description
I think this is the most RELAXING small luxury hotel in Oaxaca City.
Charming. Comfortable beds. Cosy rooms.Opened September 2021. Casa Hidalgo Hotel Boutique features a fitness centre, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Oaxaca City. This 5-star hotel offers a tour desk and luggage storage space. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi throughout the property. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a desk, a coffee machine, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a patio and a private bathroom with a bath or shower. At Casa Hidalgo Hotel Boutique each room is fitted with bed linen and towels. Monte Alban is 7 km from the accommodation, while Mitla is 46 km away. The nearest airport is Oaxaca International Airport, 6 km from Casa Hidalgo Hotel Boutique.Show full description
Based on my research this is one of the most CHARMING boutique hotels in Oaxaca City.
Charming. Great value. Great views. Featuring a garden, a restaurant as well as a bar, NaNa Vida Hotel Oaxaca is located in the centre of Oaxaca City, 10 km from Monte Alban. With free WiFi, this 4-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk and a business centre. The rooms are fitted with a patio with garden views. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a wardrobe, a coffee machine, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a terrace and a private bathroom with a shower. At NaNa Vida Hotel Oaxaca each room comes with bed linen and towels. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Oaxaca Cathedral, Santo Domingo Temple and Central Bus Station foreign buses. The nearest airport is Oaxaca International Airport, 8 km from NaNa Vida Hotel Oaxaca.Show full description
Historic. Relaxing atmosphere. Great views. Located in Oaxaca City and with Downtown Oaxaca de Juarez reachable within 700 metres, Hotel Siglo XVII Art Gallery provides express check-in and check-out, non-smoking rooms, a restaurant, free WiFi and an outdoor swimming pool. With a garden, the property also features a fitness centre, as well as a bar. Extra facilities include a 24-hour front desk, meeting rooms, a tour desk and ironing service. Guest rooms at the hotel are equipped with a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a private bathroom with a hairdryer and a bath. The rooms include a desk. A continental breakfast is available daily at Hotel Siglo XVII. The accommodation offers a terrace. Popular points of interest near Hotel Siglo XVII include Oaxaca Cathedral, Santo Domingo Temple and Food and Flea Market. The nearest airport is Oaxaca International Airport, 8 km from the hotel.Show full description
Opened August 2021. Boasting a garden, a restaurant as well as a bar, Casa Naila Hotel Boutique is situated in the centre of Oaxaca City, 8.2 km from Monte Alban. This 5-star hotel offers a tour desk. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, a concierge service and free WiFi throughout the property. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a desk, a coffee machine, a fridge, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a terrace and a private bathroom with a shower. At Casa Naila Hotel Boutique the rooms have bed linen and towels. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Oaxaca Cathedral, Santo Domingo Temple and Central Bus Station foreign buses. The nearest airport is Oaxaca International Airport, 6 km from Casa Naila Hotel Boutique.Show full description
Beautiful. Good breakfast. Nice interior design. This boutique hotel is located in central Oaxaca, just 300 metres from Santo Domingo Church. Designed by well-known local artists, the stylish rooms feature free Wi-Fi and flat-screen cable TV. The air-conditioned rooms at Azul de Oaxaca have modern décor, an iPod docking station, a minibar and safe. Featuring elegant tiling, the private bathroom includes slippers. The hotel’s restaurant serves traditional Oaxacan food, which can be enjoyed on the patio. There is also bar on the roof terrace, which offers impressive views of the city. Azul de Oaxaca has a library which features computers, a printer and many graphic design reference books. Staff at the 24-hour reception can provide recommendations for Oaxaca, as well as helping you to rent a car or bicycle. The hotel is 1.2 km from the Guelaguetza Auditorium and 250 metres from the Botanic Gardens. The Monte Albán Archaeological Site is 5.3 km away, and the airport is 14.3 km away.Show full description
Cosy rooms. Great location.Opened June 2022. Located within 9.4 km of Monte Alban and 45 km of Mitla, Hotel Casa Acueducto - Lujo Cultural features rooms in Oaxaca City. The property is situated 1.5 km from Santo Domingo Temple, 2.8 km from Oaxaca Cathedral and 11 km from Tule Tree. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi throughout the property. At the hotel, every room has a desk, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. Rooms are fitted with a coffee machine, while certain rooms here will provide you with a balcony and others also provide guests with city views. All units include a wardrobe. Hotel Casa Acueducto - Lujo Cultural offers 4-star accommodation with a hot tub and terrace. Guests at the accommodation will be able to enjoy activities in and around Oaxaca City, like hiking. Central Bus Station foreign buses is 1.4 km from Hotel Casa Acueducto - Lujo Cultural. The nearest airport is Oaxaca International Airport, 8 km from the hotel.Show full description
Charming. Comfortable beds. Popular among women. This boutique hotel is located in Oaxaca, Mexico and is just 30 metres from the Oaxaca Cathedral. The hotel features traditional Mexican décor, a gourmet restaurant and spacious rooms. Parador San Miguel Hotel is a colonial-style building, which features small gardens and a terrace. Every room at Hotel Parador San Miguel is uniquely decorated with Mexican tiled floors, bright colors and high ceilings. Cable TV, free Wi-Fi and a seating area offered. The hotel is 100% smoke-free. The air-conditioned hotel offers business and laundry services. Restaurant Andariego serves an authentic Oaxacan breakfast and fine Mexican and international cuisine. Hotel guests receive a 10% discount on meals. In the afternoon, the restaurant offers pastries and Mexican coffees. San Miguel Hotel Parador is situated in the historical downtown area, only a half block from Central Alameda. Church and Convent of Santo Domingo is 6 blocks from the hotel and the crafts market is 5 blocks away.Show full description
Set 10 minutes’ drive from the centre of Oaxaca, Hotel Ángel Inn features an outdoor swimming pool and restaurant. Set in a colourful building surrounded by gardens, it offers free parking and free Wi-Fi. Each air-conditioned room at the Angel Inn has simple, attractive décor with wooden furnishings. All rooms come with cable TV and a safety deposit box. El Retablo Restaurant serves a range of Mexican cuisine. There is also a snack bar. Oaxaca’s main square, the Zócalo is less than 15 minutes’ drive from Hotel Angel, while the city’s cathedral is 4 km away. Oaxaca Airport can be reached in 30 minutes by car.Show full description
Newly opened, February 2024. Well located in the centre of Oaxaca City, Macondo Arte Oaxaca provides air-conditioned rooms, an outdoor swimming pool, free WiFi and a terrace. This 5-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk. Certain rooms at the property include a balcony with a city view. Guest rooms at the hotel are equipped with a flat-screen TV and a safety deposit box. Each room has a private bathroom equipped with a shower and free toiletries, while selected rooms come with a kitchen fitted with a fridge. At Macondo Arte Oaxaca rooms include bed linen and towels. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Santo Domingo Temple, Oaxaca Cathedral and Central Bus Station foreign buses. The nearest airport is Oaxaca International Airport, 7 km from Macondo Arte Oaxaca.Show full description
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