Xalapa Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A bridge with pink railings and a large 'X' structure.
A church with red domes and a bell tower.
A densely populated cityscape with colorful buildings under a cloudy sky.
A densely populated cityscape with a prominent mountain in the background.
A stone statue in a lush, green forest setting.

Our guide on where to stay in Xalapa

Find the best Xalapa areas for the activities you enjoy most.

Xalapa Centro

If you're spending some time in Xalapa Centro, Palacio de Gobierno and Paseo de los Lagos Park are top sights worth seeing.

Zona Universitaria

While visiting Zona Universitaria, you might make a stop by sights like Xalapeno Stadium and Los Lagos.

Revolución

Though Revolución may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Xalapa Museum of Anthropology (MAX) and Macuiltepetl Ecological Park.

Obrero Campesina

While Obrero Campesina may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like State Theatre and Museo ex-hacienda El Lencero.

Mártires de Chicago

While Mártires de Chicago isn't home to many top sights, Xalapeno Stadium and Paseo de los Lagos Park are some notable places to visit nearby.

HB Xalapa

HB Xalapa

3.5 out of 5
Av. Lazaro Cardenas No. 9 Xalapa VER
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$132 per night from 1 July to 2 July
NZ$132
1 July - 2 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Xalapa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (718 reviews)
"Magnífica ubicación y rica comida , el personal de limpieza súper servicial, gracias!!!"

Reviewed on 17 June 2026

HB Xalapa
Hotel Balcón del Parque

Hotel Balcón del Parque

3 out of 5
Rafael Ramírez Xalapa VER
The price is NZ$127 per night from 6 July to 7 July
NZ$127
6 July - 7 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Xalapa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Los Tecajetes Park and State Theatre are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (230 reviews)
"This is a beautiful hotel. The rooms are large, very clean and had a fabulous view. It would have been a perfect stay except two doors down the guest staying in that room had karaoke so loud it could be heard not only in our room but in the hallway. We finally called the front desk at 11:30pm and ..."

Reviewed on 5 June 2026

Hotel Balcón del Parque
Hotel María Victoria

Hotel María Victoria

3 out of 5
Zaragoza No. 6 Xalapa VER
The price is NZ$70 per night from 30 June to 1 July
NZ$70
30 June - 1 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Xalapa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (904 reviews)
"Rear rooms are quiet with nice view, front rooms, a little bit noisy. Simple aged traditional hotel in Xalapa. Breakfast is excellent, traditional breakfast. Great location, walkable to many important points of interest in Downtown Xalapa at a very competitive price."

Reviewed on 10 June 2026

Hotel María Victoria
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Hotel Posada Del Parque

Hotel Posada Del Parque

3 out of 5
Calle Miguel Palacios #7 Xalapa VER
Stay at this aparthotel in Xalapa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Pinacoteca Diego Rivera and Diego Rivera ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (87 reviews)
"‘Nice little suite at a great price, so put up with the limited lighting and electrical outlets. ‘Felt like home, rather than a hotel, and a fridge is invaluable when on the road.Ignore the happy noise from the pub next door; you’re in Mexico. I’d stay again!"

Reviewed on 18 Mar 2026

Hotel Posada Del Parque
Loft with panoramic views of all of Xalapa

Loft with panoramic views of all of Xalapa

Xalapa-Enríquez Ver.
Stay at this apartment in Xalapa. Enjoy air conditioning. Popular attractions Macuiltepetl Ecological Park and Cave of Orchids are located nearby.
6/10 (2 reviews)
"The host never contacted us and ignored our messages and calls. I strongly recommend booking somewhere else."

Reviewed on 22 Dec 2025

Loft with panoramic views of all of Xalapa
Un Espacio muy Comodo y con Estilo

Un Espacio muy Comodo y con Estilo

Xalapa-Enríquez Ver.
Stay at this apartment in Xalapa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and patios. Popular attractions Museo Casa de Xalapa and Pinacoteca Diego Rivera are located ...
Un Espacio muy Comodo y con Estilo
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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