To choose where to stay in Puebla is not the most difficult task: in terms of location, stay in the historic centerwhich is impressive.
It’s also worth taking a break – and maybe even spending a night – in the neighboring city, Cholula. There you will find volcanoes, colonial houses, interesting bars, a sanctuary with beautiful views and one of the largest pyramids in the world.
This text is a complete guide on where to stay in Puebla and Cholula, with several options of well-located and comfortable hotels and cheap inns.
Where to stay in Puebla: understanding the city
Puebla is a large city, the fourth largest in Mexico, with more than two million inhabitants. It is beautiful, university and full of restaurants and bars.
But despite the size, An address is essential when choosing your hotel in Puebla: the closer to the Zócalo, the main square, the better.
This way you’ll be able to do everything on foot, whether it’s a trip during the day or at night.
The good news is that accommodation in Puebla is significantly cheaper than in Mexico City.
Hotels in Puebla: options in the historic center
- I stayed at the Hotel Gala, which is one block from the Zócalo – from the hotel terrace you can have a beautiful view of the Cathedral. Daily rates at 40 dollars.
- O Casa Rosa Gran Hotel Boutique it is even closer to the central square, with a spectacular view of the Zócalo, as shown in the photo below. Daily rates at 60 dollars.
View of Casa Rosa Gran Hotel Boutique
- Hotel Royalty Puebla – Perfect location, comfort and daily rates at 80 dollars
- Quinta Real Puebla – This century-old mansion is a five-minute walk from the Zócalo and in the middle of the historic center. Daily rates at 90 dollars.
- Casona Poblana – Cheap guesthouse in Puebla. Good location and daily rates at 20 dollars.
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Where to stay in Cholula: understanding the city
With a smaller but friendly historic center, a very interesting market, several mansions, churches and bars, Cholula is incredible.
Cholula
And that’s not to mention the view that makes the city famous, mixing a sanctuary, a pre-Columbian pyramid (did I mention it’s one of the largest in the world?) and an active volcano, Popocatepetl, all in the same photo.
Photo: Cristobal Garciaferro
There aren’t many mistakes in Cholula either: stay close to the Santuario de Nuestra Señora de los Remedios, the one in the photo, which was built on top of the ruins of a colossal pyramid and which can still be visited.
Hotels in Cholula: central options
- Estrella de Belem – Perfect for couples and honeymoon trips. Daily rates at 120 dollars.
- Xoxula by Inmense – Comfortable and well located. Daily rates at 60 dollars.
- Hotel Boutique Xelhua – Also wins points for location. Daily rates at 50 dollars.
- Hotel MS – Simple, good and cheap. Daily rates at 35 dollars.
- The Fifth Moon – For those who want a little more comfort. Daily rates at 90 dollars.
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How many days to stay in Puebla and Cholula?
Due to the short distance, many people visit Puebla and Cholula in a single day, making a day trip from Mexico City – it is 130 km to the capital.
I think this is a mistake: it’s worth staying at least one or two nights in the region. You can choose to sleep both in Puebla, and get to know Cholula by Uber, bus or train, or split your stay between the two cities.
The distance between Puebla and Cholula is only 15 kilometers.
Do I need travel insurance?
It is not mandatory, but it is essential. Have you ever imagined needing emergency medical care in Mexico and not having health insurance?
Travel insurance does not compromise your budget – it costs very little per day of vacation – and guarantees greater security.
In this text, you will find out how to choose and take out good and cheap insurance for Mexico.
Continue your journey – See also:
Where to stay in Mexico City: hotel and neighborhood tips
Where to stay in San Cristóbal de las Casas, Mexico
Where to stay in Oaxaca, Mexico: hotel and region tips
Where to eat in Mexico City: restaurant tips
Visit to the National Museum of Anthropology in Mexico City
