5-Star Hotels in Oaxaca

Oaxaca is a city that engages all your senses. The air carries the scent of chocolate and chilies from the Mercado 20 de Noviembre, while the sound of live music often drifts from the courtyards of Santo Domingo. Visitors come to walk the pedestrian streets of the Centro Histórico, a UNESCO site, to see the ancient ruins of Monte Albán just outside the city, and to experience the profound cultural traditions of the surrounding indigenous villages. It’s a place for tasting complex moles, watching artisans shape black clay in San Bartolo Coyotepec, and feeling the energy of a Guelaguetza festival.

For most visitors, staying in or near the Centro Histórado is ideal, putting you within easy walking distance of the Zócalo, museums, and countless restaurants. The city is perfect for culturally curious travelers, from solo explorers to couples and families, with a generally relaxed pace. Getting here is straightforward via Oaxaca International Airport, and once in town, taxis and colectivos are affordable ways to reach more distant sites like the Tule Tree or the textile markets of Teotitlán del Valle.

On HOTEVI, you’ll find 117 hotels in and around Oaxaca. The selection is dominated by charming boutique hotels set in restored colonial mansions and a wide range of comfortable, mid-range options with beautiful central courtyards. You’ll also discover a good number of budget-friendly hostels for backpackers and a few exclusive luxury properties offering exceptional service and views.