Hotel Oaxaca Inn Centro is at Guerrero 409 in the historic centre, about a three-minute walk from the Textile Museum, five from the Zócalo and seven from the cathedral and the Benito Juárez market. What makes it unusual among hotels in the centre is its water: it has both an indoor pool and an outdoor pool, which is a rare combination in the colonial grid and a real help when the afternoon heat builds. There is also a garden, a 24-hour front desk, tour and ticket assistance, free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, in-room safes, laundry and dry cleaning service and luggage storage, and the property is smoke-free. Rooms include standard rooms with a king or queen bed, a spacious superior room, and a junior suite and a suite with two queen beds that sleep four, so it works for families and groups. Guests rate it 7.2 out of 10 across about sixty reviews, a more modest score than some of our other picks, so read the room descriptions closely.
Location and getting around
The grid of the historic centre makes the location easy. The Zócalo is five minutes on foot, the cathedral seven, the Benito Juárez market seven and Santo Domingo about eight, so you can reach the main sights, markets and restaurants without a taxi. Calle Guerrero is a working street with local shops and stalls, which gives a more everyday feel than the streets immediately around the main square.
The airport is about eighteen minutes away by car, and an airport transfer is available as a round trip for a per-vehicle fee, so ask when you book. For Monte Albán, Hierve el Agua and the villages of the valley, a taxi, a day tour or a rental car are all possible.
Rooms and facilities
The larger rooms are the strength of the hotel, with a superior room of generous size and suites with two queen beds that suit families or friends sharing. The two pools are the other feature, and the garden is a calm spot to read or have a drink between outings. Breakfast is not listed as part of the stay, and parking is not offered, so use the many cafes and markets nearby and leave the car at a public garage if you have one.
Pets are not allowed. Check-in begins in the afternoon and runs until midnight, and check-out is at noon. Free cancellation is offered on selected rates.
Who it suits and what to know: this is a good choice for families and groups who want space and a pool without paying for a luxury hotel, and for travellers who care more about room size than decor. Because the guest score is lower than at other hotels we feature, it suits people who are flexible and read recent comments before booking. If you want a historic courtyard and a quieter, more polished stay, look at Quinta Real or Casa Antigua, and for the highest-rated value option with breakfast and parking, look at Holiday Inn Express.
The street can be busy during the day, so ask for a quieter room if you are a light sleeper. Book early for the Guelaguetza in July, Day of the Dead and the Christmas holidays.
Why stay here
- ✓Indoor pool
- ✓Outdoor pool
- ✓Garden
- ✓24-hour front desk
- ✓Tour and ticket assistance
- ✓Free Wi-Fi
- ✓Air conditioning and room safes
- ✓Airport transfer available
Good questions
Does Hotel Oaxaca Inn Centro have a pool?+
Yes, it has both an indoor pool and an outdoor pool, plus a garden.
Is breakfast included or is there parking?+
Breakfast is not listed as part of the stay and parking is not offered, so check your rate and plan to eat nearby.
How far is it from the Zócalo?+
About a five-minute walk, and the Textile Museum is about three.
