Hotel Corazón Mexicano is the best-value choice in the centre, at Rosarito 4 in the Zona Centro. The neighbourhood is known as the entertainment district, and the walking times are impressive: the Mercado Hidalgo two minutes, the Callejón del Beso three, the Pípila monument five, the University seven and the Teatro Juárez nine. The hotel serves a free local-cuisine breakfast every morning, has a restaurant, a terrace, a business centre, room service and a 24-hour front desk, plus free Wi-Fi, a concierge and tour and ticket help. It offers thirteen room types, from a single twin room to a three-bedroom chalet that sleeps up to seven, with private bathrooms, flat-screen televisions, desks and free bottled water. Guests rate it highly for cleanliness, service and staff.
Location and getting around
The hotel is in the thick of the old town but on a steep, cobbled lane, so the approach with luggage is hard work. Ask the hotel how best to arrive, and consider a taxi to the nearest point. Once settled, almost everything is on foot: the market for cheap, excellent lunches, the Alley of the Kiss next door and a short climb to the Pípila. There is no elevator, so this is not the best choice for guests with limited mobility.
The rooms
With thirteen types, there is a fit for most groups, from solo travellers in a twin to families and friends in the chalet. Rooms are practical rather than luxurious, and reviewers mention a few drawbacks: some report no air conditioning or heating, intermittent hot water or Wi-Fi, and limited storage in some rooms. Rates sit at the budget end of the centre, though prices change with the dates and season.
Good to know
The free breakfast, served in the morning until noon, is a real money-saver. Parking is not at the door: the booking page says free off-site parking within a mile with a reservation, while reviewers say the car park is uphill from the hotel or at a sister property, so confirm the arrangement before you drive.
The hotel is smoke free and has luggage storage and a front-desk safe. It suits budget travellers, backpackers, families who want a large room, and anyone who values location, breakfast and a friendly team over polish. It is a poor fit for those wanting quiet luxury, in which case the boutique mansion or a plaza hotel is a better pick.
Why stay here
- ✓Free local-cuisine breakfast daily
- ✓Restaurant and terrace
- ✓Thirteen room types up to a three-bedroom chalet
- ✓Free Wi-Fi
- ✓24-hour front desk
- ✓Concierge and tour help
- ✓Luggage storage and front-desk safe
- ✓Two minutes from the Mercado Hidalgo
Good questions
Is breakfast included?+
Yes, a free local-cuisine breakfast is served daily in the morning. It is one of the hotel's best features for the price.
Is the hotel easy to reach with luggage?+
Not very. It is on a steep cobbled lane and has no elevator, so ask the hotel for the best arrival point or take a taxi as close as possible.
Is it close to the sights?+
Yes, the Mercado Hidalgo is two minutes away, the Callejón del Beso three, the Pípila five and the University seven on foot.
