Hotel Parador de Alcala

In the heart of Oaxaca’s historic center, lodged between the Church of Santo Domingo de Guzmán and the Zócalo. Steps from the Museum of Contemporary Art of Oaxaca, the Manuel Álvarez Bravo Photography Center and Santo Domingo Square, this boutique hotel puts you inside the city’s best sights.

Housed in a restored 18th-century mansion that blends rustic and modern, the property offers around 20 rooms and suites with air conditioning, iPod docking stations and LED TVs. Private bathrooms feature rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries, while safes, desks and daily housekeeping keep stays effortless.

Soak up sun on the outdoor pool and sundeck or sweat it out in the fitness center. Concierge and tour/ticket assistance, complimentary wireless internet and shuttle options (surcharge) make city exploration easy.

A business center, conference space and a meeting room for up to 18 people cater to small meetings and events. Limo/town car service and complimentary newspapers in the lobby add convenience.

The hotel’s on-site restaurant features a bar and offers limited-hours room service. Guests enjoy a complimentary full breakfast each morning.