Mérida

Travel Guide

Paseo de Montejo showing a monument and night scenes
Paseo de Montejo showing a monument and night scenes
Montejo House featuring a garden
Pyramid of the Magician featuring heritage architecture
Dzibilchaltun Ruins which includes heritage elements and interior views

Where to stay in Mérida

Merida Cathedral which includes heritage architecture and night scenes

Mérida Centro

4.5/5(745 area reviews)

Mérida Centro is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Paseo de Montejo or Plaza Grande.

Mérida Centro
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Chelem

A small beach in Yucatán, Mexico, this area boasts quaint houses and charming restaurants near Progreso, perfect for a relaxing coastal getaway.

Chelem
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Zona Paseo Montejo

While visiting Zona Paseo Montejo, you might make a stop by sights like Paseo de Montejo and Paseo 60.

Zona Paseo Montejo
Cumulonimbus, Nube de tormenta en la playa

Chicxulub Puerto

5/5(1 area review)

Small coastal town Chicxulub Puerto lies near the center of the Chicxulub crater in Yucatán, offering a unique geological experience by the Gulf of Mexico. Discover the origin of its intriguing name, 'the devil's flea', in Yucatec Maya language.

Chicxulub Puerto
Uxmal Archaeological Site showing heritage elements as well as a couple

Uxmal

Historic sites, archaeological sites, and restaurants are some highlights of Uxmal. Make a stop by Uxmal Archaeological Site or House of the Turtles while you're exploring.

Uxmal
Atardeceres Rosas

Chuburna Puerto

Plan a visit to nearby attractions like Chelem Park while you're exploring Chuburna Puerto and the larger area.

Chuburna Puerto
Villa Mercedes Merida, Curio Collection by Hilton

Villa Mercedes Merida, Curio Collection by Hilton

4 out of 5
Av. Colon 500, Colonia Centro Mérida YUC
The price is NT$2,095 per night from Mar 3 to Mar 4
NT$2,095
NT$2,524 total
Mar 3 - Mar 4
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Mérida. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,020 reviews)
Friendly staff and beautiful hotel. It was very close to paseo Montejo and Monumento à la patria

Reviewed on 2026/2/8

Villa Mercedes Merida, Curio Collection by Hilton
Gran Hotel Panamericana Merida

Gran Hotel Panamericana Merida

4 out of 5
59 por 52 y 54 Col. Centro Mérida YUC
The price is NT$3,721 per night from Feb 19 to Feb 20
NT$3,721
NT$4,484 total
Feb 19 - Feb 20
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Mérida. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Paseo de Montejo and Plaza Altabrisa ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (196 reviews)
Room and areas

Reviewed on 2026/2/12

Gran Hotel Panamericana Merida
Fiesta Americana - Merida

Fiesta Americana - Merida

4 out of 5
Paseo Montejo No. 451 Mérida YUC
The price is NT$4,401 per night from Mar 16 to Mar 17
NT$4,401
NT$5,303 total
Mar 16 - Mar 17
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Mérida. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,190 reviews)
Hospitable and friendly staff. Hotel was well situated within the city. Suite was well maintained and stocked. Complimentary breakfast and evening hors d'oeuvres/drinks were wonderful after a long day of sight- seeing.

Reviewed on 2026/2/5

Fiesta Americana - Merida
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Extended Suites Merida Siglo XXI

Extended Suites Merida Siglo XXI

3 out of 5
Calle 20-A #284 Int. X 5-B y17 Mérida YUC
Stay at this aparthotel in Mérida. Enjoy free parking, a 24-hour fitness center, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (732 reviews)
Every thing great!

Reviewed on 2026/2/9

Extended Suites Merida Siglo XXI
CASA BUDDHA CHELEM

CASA BUDDHA CHELEM

3 out of 5
C. 21 SN Entre 152 y 154 Frente C.Maeva Progreso YUC
Stay at this cabin in Progreso. Enjoy free parking, 3 outdoor pools, and a garden. Popular attraction Chelem Park is located nearby.
9.2/10 Wonderful! (14 reviews)
Owners, and everyone who runs this place were amazing, its a family own and operated, they are truly caring, friendly and super attentive to anything we needed. We loved our stay💖

Reviewed on 2026/1/4

CASA BUDDHA CHELEM
Villas Paraiso

Villas Paraiso

3 out of 5
Temozón Norte Mérida Yuc.
Stay at this villa in Mérida. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions La Isla Mérida Cabo Norte and Paseo de Montejo are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (36 reviews)
Nice stay for an overnight.

Reviewed on 2026/2/6

Villas Paraiso
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Mérida

4.7
Top Destination
5 - Excellent
433
5 - Excellent 70%
4 - Good
161
4 - Good 26%
3 - Okay
19
3 - Okay 3%
2 - Disappointing
2
2 - Disappointing 0%
1 - Terrible
2
1 - Terrible 0%

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Very quick stay to visit embassy. Did not do much of anything else while in town. Very quiet due to COVID. Would love to visit again.

4/5 - Good

Al

The bus system it great , it made getting around the city easy.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Beautiful old city, but downtown awfully crowded and noisy. Hotel is in a very good location, has a lot of character. Taxis easy to get nearby. Unfortunately, everything was closed down just before we got there, so we couldn't go to many places.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Merida is a beautiful city in a great location.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Merida and outlying areas are absolutely beautiful. If you haven’t been there you need to go. You will not be sorry. Lovely colonial areas, beautiful old buildings, good facilities for Dentist and medical in Merida, lovely malls. MUST SEE

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Very nice and safe city

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