La Catrina de Alcala

About this hotel

Nestled in Oaxaca, this charming hotel for R 879 per night is a fantastic choice for your next break. La Catrina de Alcala is centrally located 200 metres from the Zocalo Main Square and La Alameda Central Park. It features free Wi-Fi, a charming internal courtyard with a fountain and free continental breakfast.

Amenities

Air conditioner

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Balcony / Patio

Family friendly

Map of Oaxaca

Nearby attractions

Hierve el Agua

32.61 miles

MUSEO DE SITIO MONTE ALBAN

2.94 miles

Plaza de la Danza

0.36 miles

Museum of Cultures of Oaxaca, Santo Domingo

0.28 miles

La Catrina de Alcala

4.5

Excellent(349 Reviews)

Hotel in Oaxaca

4-Star Hotel

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About this hotel

Amenities

Air conditioner

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Balcony / Patio

Family friendly

Map of Oaxaca

Nearby attractions

Hierve el Agua

32.61 miles

MUSEO DE SITIO MONTE ALBAN

2.94 miles

Plaza de la Danza

0.36 miles

Museum of Cultures of Oaxaca, Santo Domingo

0.28 miles

Reviews

4.5/5.0

Excellent(349 Reviews)

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10.0

Mar 2024

Highly recommended gem in the heart of El Centro

La Catrina de Alcalá is a small, 13-room hotel located smack in the center of the action, located right on the Andador Turístico - Oaxaca's main and beloved pedestrian street. It features a dining area in a plant-filled interior courtyard and has character to spare. In spite of its location in the heart of the tourist area, the rooms are very quiet and sleep is peaceful. The rooms and bathrooms are huge, well-appointed, and nicely decorated, with lots of storage and all other appointments, including A/C. The staff is excellent, from Rocio at the front desk to Oscar, who does it all, and including all the dining staff, the darling lady making tortillas as you watch and the lovely evening greeter. Prices include continental breakfast with fresh juice, fresh fruit and local (sweet) bread rolls.

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8.0

Mar 2024

Stay could have been more memorable if the little things were taken cared of.

I like the cleanliness of the room. Also liked the location of the hotel being close to everything.

We only got one face towel even after the first day. There were no information provided on the hotel amenities. Did not realize there was a wading pool. The second floor and the roof balcony information were never transmitted. There is no way of communicating after we checked out. We may have left a camera and the contact us feature in their website does not work.

9.0

Mar 2024

Friendly welcoming staff, great breakfasts, superb location

Location

Our room had no outside windows

10.0

Mar 2024

The greatest location to experience Centro by foot.

Friendly, helpful staff. Quiet and restful, authentic and historic. Lovely garden and fountain.

Street closed to traffic. Might have like a detailed description of this before arrival. ( maybe there was but I don’t remember it) However, the staff went over and above to order taxis and give directions etc.

10.0

Apr 2023

Exceptional

Everything! The best location to walk around with ease and felt cery safe. So central but without noise. Spotlessly clean and very kind, helpful staff in all areas from reception, dining / kitchen staff nd the wondergil Oscar. Thankyou to all of you. Good sized room. A real gem of a small hotel.

8.0

Apr 2023

Great location

Great location in the historic center. Just a few steps from the Zocalo and a few minutes to Santo Domingo. Very friendly and helpful staff. The room was very spacious and clean. Continental breakfast included a pastry, fresh fruit, juice and coffee or tea. The Wifi worked well.

Everything was good

7.0

Apr 2023

Basic accommodation in an excellent location

The hotel is ideally located on the main pedestrian street, in the middle of everything. Somehow, the interior was very quiet. The staff was all fantastic, friendly, and helpful. Anything we needed they jumped at the opportunity to be of service. The CONTINENTAL breakfast of bread, fruit, juice and coffee was tasty, and the other food on the menu was delicious, thanks to the extraordinary chef Victor. There are water stations in the hallways where you can refill your bottles. The hotel and rooms were clean and quiet.

The rooms were very basic and small. For the price, we expected more. Also, the rooms are all interior, so you have to trade privacy for daylight. And the window has to be closed, meaning the room is never ventilated. Coffee outside of breakfast hours would have been nice. Also, the property could have used some TLC: the furniture was beat up and looked cheap. Also, the light bulbs were bluish, which made everything look cheap.

10.0

Apr 2023

Loved it!

Our experience was awesome. The staff was friendly, the place was beautiful and peaceful. The location is within walking distance from everything. Would definitely stay here again.

10.0

Dec 2022

A fantastic stay at La Catrina

La Catrina is perfectly situated on the Alcala. In the midst of everything but My room was perfectly situated & very quiet. This is my second stay & I enjoyed it immensely. The hotel is spotlessly clean, room was large and very comfortable. Breakfasts were delicious. The staff were very helpful. I love visiting the art gallery which is part of the hotel. I shall definitely stay there again! I highly recommend!

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8.0

Dec 2022

Great location, comfortable room, super nice staff

Very friendly staff, delicious breakfasts, the location was perfect. Room was spacious, clean and comfortable. We enjoyed our stay.

Only negative was that the shower head was clogged and not much water came out.

10.0

Dec 2022

Exceptional

Very high-quality service, delicious breakfast and top position! Highly recommended 👌

The shower in the bathroom is a bit old

10.0

Oct 2022

We enjoyed every day, with the help of Ms Garcia and Ms Carina. The staff could not have been more pleasant, friendly an

the location was perfect for us. the street was quiet. no traffic.

No ventilation in the bathroom. It was always musty smelling.

6.0

Aug 2022

Great location but far too noisy

Location couldn't be better and the room was large with good aircon, big comfortable bed, plenty of hot water and excellent WIFI. Staff were friendly and helpful and the hotel and room were clean

Furniture in the room was pretty cheap and in need of replacement (drawers not closing properly for instance) and was totally out of character with the age and style of the hotel in general. Safe in room only suitable for cash and passport, far too small for a laptop or tablet. The included continental breakfast was ok but having to sign for it every morning where you had to fill in the amount (nil) and tip was not acceptable. Its either included or not. Being effectively forced to tip every morning isn't something that guest should have to do. Main issue with hotel was the NOISE. The courtyard acted as an echo chamber and with every room opening out on to it this was a major problem. From 6am the staff arrive to set up for breakfast making noise, breakfast starts at 7am equalling more noise then to cap it all, loud music is turned on from 8am. Because they close the front door in the evenings (understand the reasons for this) and guests are not given front door keys (unlike many other hotels I have stayed in throughout Mexico) you have to use the knocker to be let in...more noise, particularly with late arriving guests. To be woken up at 11pm by drunk and loud guests shouting and laughing in the courtyard with no respect for other guests is not acceptable. Hotel staff should be aware of this issue and take action for the sake of other hotel guests. If this had been a low cost hotel then these issues, whilst still being unacceptable, would have been more palatable however this hotel is priced towards the higher end of properties in Mexico (£80 per night for my stay) so I was not happy with my stay here and would not recommend this hotel.

10.0

Aug 2022

I plan to stay here again!

I stayed in La Catrina de Alcala for 9 nights and found the service and cleanliness to be outstanding! Victor S, provided warm hospitality, whether checking us in or serving the daily breakfast: delicious fresh fruit and juice, delectable pastries, and coffee. You can see by his attentiveness that he takes great pride in ensuring that hotel guests enjoy their stay. Oscar made and served delicious pizza on the rooftop terrace, which is a fantastic option for evenings when you want enjoy the fresh air and watch the street vendors and tourist as they wander Calle Macedonio Alcala below. Rocio provided us with essential information about transportation options to the outlying villages where we liked to wander markets and visit artisan homes. She was always so knowledgeable and friendly, Our room was very spacious and immaculately clean! White walls, white bathroom tiles, and glass shower were spotless. Don't worry, the room wasn't a sterile looking white box! In the colorful Mexican style, it had warm crimson accent furniture and locally woven textiles/pillows on the beds. The traditional herringbone brick ceiling and old world doors blend tradition with modernity. The location is two blocks from the Zocalo, which is always an enjoyable place to visit just to people watch. A few blocks beyond the Zocalo are the Benito Juarez and 20 of November indoor markets. They are not be be missed for first time visitors to Oaxaca, as they introduce you to the amazing variety of delicious foods and crafts of the region. I will most definitely book this hotel again for the WARM and HELPFUL hospitality, CLEANLINESS, and LOCATION!

I would suggest providing a refrigerator in room or access to ice (from purified water).

7.0

Apr 2022

Nice enough but for the money, there are much nicer places in Oaxaca.

nice old building, good breakfast.

no proper windows in the room (small windows onto a closed courtyard, so little breeze, air was stuffy.) if you wanted the existing windows open, you had to leave your place open and exposed to anyone on the main floor.

9.0

Apr 2022

Grateful!

Everything was fantastic! The amazing staff, delicious breakfast, very peaceful atmosphere, so close to everything! We had a wonderful visit and highly recommend La Catrina de Alcala. Thank you so much for everything!

10.0

Mar 2022

Exceptional

Very nice place to stay, Everything is near. The personal are amaizing. Oaxaca it is a place to visit.

10.0

Feb 2022

Excellent service, very clean, location is great. All good

Small breakfast but other options available

8.0

Feb 2022

Good value for money. Very clean…. lovely people

The managers went above and beyond to make our stay comfortable.

The mattress was on the harder side for me BUT……

5.0

Jan 2022

location is everything

the location was amazing and the staff was very kind and helpful. they had great cable tv

the rooms had no natural light and the beds were not the best

10.0

Oct 2021

Beautiful city- fantastic good, great shopping, weather couldn’t have been better!

All employees were great. They met our expectations !

10.0

Oct 2021

Phenomenal stay!

From the beginning to the end, we had a fantastic time. Victor and the other staff members were so caring that it felt like we were family. Maybe just as important is that the location is prime! Doesn’t get much better than this place. I will be back and looking forward to more of that one of a kind Mezcal with star anise!

10.0

Sep 2021

Perfect choice.

Their bread is delicious and is homemade, the staff is truly helpful and friendly. The location couldn’t be better, it was the perfect spot while going in and out trough the city museums and mercados. Highly recommended. Will come back for sure.

10.0

Sep 2021

Exceptional

Our stay here was great and the staff was nice and helpful with holding our luggage.

Other guests were noisy

FAQs

How much does this hotel cost compared to others in Oaxaca?

The average price for a rental in Oaxaca is R 908 per night. This rental is R 29 less expensive than the average.

Is parking included with this hotel?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at La Catrina de Alcala. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this hotel?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this hotel. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is La Catrina de Alcala pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this hotel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at La Catrina de Alcala?

We found 7 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, internet / wifi, parking, laundry, and balcony / patio.

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La Catrina de Alcala

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Map of Oaxaca

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La Catrina de Alcala

Hotel in Oaxaca

Reasons to book

About this hotel

Amenities

Map of Oaxaca

Nearby attractions

Reviews

FAQs

How much does this hotel cost compared to others in Oaxaca?

Is parking included with this hotel?

Is there a pool at this hotel?

Is La Catrina de Alcala pet friendly?

What amenities are available at La Catrina de Alcala?

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