Downtown Cancun Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Downtown Cancun
Popular places to visit
Dubai Palace Casino
Why not try your luck with a visit to Dubai Palace Casino during your visit to Cancun? Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the shops in this family-friendly area.
Benito Juarez Municipal Building
Benito Juarez Municipal Building is just one of the places to see in Cancun, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the seaside in this relaxing area or visit its top-notch restaurants.
Plaza Las Americas
During your trip to Cancun, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Plaza Las Americas. Amble around this relaxing area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Cancun Mall
You can do some window-shopping at Cancun Mall during your visit to Cancun. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches or simply savour its top-notch restaurants.
Plaza 28
During your trip to Cancun, you can do some window-shopping at Plaza 28. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or experience the acclaimed art galleries in this relaxing area.
Las Palapas Park
After visiting Las Palapas Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Cancun. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this romantic area.
Activities
Chichen Itza, Cenote & Valladolid All Inclusive
Chichen Itza Early Access Guided Tour: Beat the Crowds
ATV, Ziplining & Cenote Tour at Extreme Adventuring Eco Park
Chichen Itza, Mayan Cenote & Valladolid Tour with Optional Buffet Lunch
Puerto Morelos Beachside Tacos & Town Tour With Tequila Tasting
Chichen Itza, Cenote, Zip-Line, Mayan Cooking & Valladolid
Our pick of the best Downtown Cancun Hotel Deals
Krystal Urban Cancun & Beach Club
Very nice hotel, excellent staff. But could use more hot water, 2 mornings of our stay had cold shower!
Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026
Suites Malecon Cancun
Yes
Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026
Adhara Hacienda Cancun
This is a very good hotel in a good location although the room is in need of renovation - there was a leak in the ceiling just above the entrance / bathroom which I told the staff
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026
Capital O Hotel Rolovi Cancún
No drinking water in our room. Big deal for us. No chair to sit in.. only bed. Otherwise ok stay. No coffee or coffee pot either. Tv with Netflix if you have an account.
Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026
Eco-Hotel El Rey del Caribe
Not the Cancun you'd expect.
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026
Fiesta Inn Cancun Las Americas
Clean room and lobby, polite staff
Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Cancun
Avenida Tulum
The pristine beaches and ample dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Avenida Tulum. A stop by Royal Yak Casino and Sports Book or Ceviche Square might round out your trip.
Puerto Juarez
The pristine beaches and fun-filled water parks are top of the list for many visitors to Puerto Juarez. A stop by Ultramar Ferry Puerto Juárez or Arrecife El Meco Underwater Museum might round out your trip.
Alfredo V. Bonfil
While Alfredo V. Bonfil may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Plaza Las Americas and Iberostar Cancun Golf Course.
La Isla
If you're spending some time in La Isla, La Isla Shopping Mall and Isla Dorada are top sights worth seeing.
Punta Cancun
While visiting Punta Cancun, you might make a stop by sights like Forum Beach and Chac Mool Beach.
Zona Hotelera
The stunning beaches and fantastic nightlife are just a few highlights of Zona Hotelera. Make a stop by La Isla Shopping Mall or Forum Beach while you're exploring the area.
