HOTELS IN MERIDA: GOOD, PRETTY AND CHEAP

Hey travel friend, today we want to share with you our favourite places to stay for when you decide to live the best adventure of your life: visiting Mérida.

We researched the top 5 Hotels in Mérida, Yucatan based on visual attractiveness, location, price and facilities. We know that even if you are looking for something affordable to fit your travel budget, this doesn’t mean you need to give up on a good, clean and comfy place to spend your nights. Or even to spend a full day of recovery, swimming in the pool, relaxing in the Spa or sleeping all day. 

Here is our selection of hotels that follow our wish list of the 3 B’s (bueno, bonito y barato = good, pretty and cheap).

TOP 5 HOTELS IN MÉRIDA, YUCATÁN

El Gran Hotel ⭐️⭐️⭐️

  • $42 dls per night
  • WiFi
  • Air Conditioning
  • Nice View
  • Homely
  • Parking
  • Location

Just like the Spanish series, this hotel gives you that homey feeling of a typical colonial mansion. With its big windows, pastel colors and cafès, the Gran Hotel is located in the heart of the city, close to La Mejorada park and the Cathedral. It offers basic services like Internet, cable and parking. Despite the lack of a Spa and a pool, the location is definitely a plus. It’s ideal for two people.

Mansión Lavanda ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

  • $47 dls per night
  • Outdoor pool
  • Roomservice
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Cable
  • WiFi
  • Air Conditioning
  • Location

As the name tells us,  this boutique hotel honors the lavender color in its style and decoration. Located in the historical centre of the city, the hotel puts at your disposal from restaurant service to bar and outdoor pool. According to the reviews, the location is perfect since it’s very close to the ADO CAME bus station.

City Express Plus ⭐️⭐️

  • $66 dls
  • Pool
  • Gym
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Location
  • Good Breakfast

If you are looking for something more business-oriented, bed & breakfast hotel chains are ideal for your trip. The City Express Plus has a perfect location close to Paseo 60, Paseo Montejo and the Yucatan International Congress Center. Moreover, it offers facilities like swimming pool, terrace, bar and buffet breakfast.

Kuka y Naranjo

  • $102 dls
  • A la carte breakfast
  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Pet-Friendly
  • Location

This bed & breakfast has a subtle industrial touch that captivates its guests. It also serves a delicious breakfast like acai bowls and chilaquiles, everything a la carte. The location is very central since it borders with the Central Square of the city. It’s like a huge house and it’s super aesthetic.

Piedra de Agua ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

  • $53 dls
  • Spa
  • Pool
  • WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Location
  • Parking
  • Cable
  • Air Conditioning

A romantic beauty in the heart of the city. This boutique hotel is one of the best accommodation options if you are coming to Merida for a romantic escape. It offers a privileged view of the city plus a special underground section for a romantic dinner. Its rooms have this colonial feeling with a homey touch that is definitely worth it.


We know that just as there are people travelling for business, there are also people travelling for leisure with a partner, with the family or simply to discover the world. At the same time, there are different accommodation styles that focus and adapt to each type of traveller.

We hope you find it interesting to know the different proposals of some of the hotels here in the city. We want to know your experience and if you have already visited the city. Let us know in the comments: what is the most important thing for you when looking for a place where to stay?

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