Old Town Veracruz Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Veracruz Cathedral featuring performance art, a church or cathedral and a square or plaza
Naval Historical Museum showing interior views
Naval Historical Museum which includes interior views
Old Town Veracruz
Bastion of Santiago Museum featuring heritage elements

Popular places to visit

Activities


Our pick of the best Old Town Veracruz Hotel Deals

Emporio Veracruz Hotel

Emporio Veracruz Hotel

3.5 out of 5
Paseo Del Malecon No 244, Veracruz, VER
The price is AU$144 per night from 27 July to 28 July
AU$144
27 July - 28 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star spa hotel in Veracruz. Enjoy 2 outdoor pools, a full-service spa, and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,354 reviews)
"Everything was so close to the hotel"

Reviewed on 18 Jul. 2025

Emporio Veracruz Hotel
Veracruz Centro Histórico

Veracruz Centro Histórico

3.5 out of 5
Av Independencia Esq Miguel Lerdo, Centro, Veracruz, VER
The price is AU$94 per night from 18 Aug to 19 Aug
AU$94
18 Aug - 19 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Veracruz. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"The area is getting better"

Reviewed on 5 Jul. 2025

Veracruz Centro Histórico
Gran Hotel Diligencias

Gran Hotel Diligencias

4 out of 5
1115 Independence Avenue Downtown, Veracruz, VER
The price is AU$73 per night from 11 Aug to 12 Aug
AU$73
11 Aug - 12 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Veracruz. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,050 reviews)
"Great placeba bathroom area needed to be remodeling ASAP Besides that the place is very nice"

Reviewed on 7 Jul. 2025

Gran Hotel Diligencias
Hotel Mar y Tierra Veracruz

Hotel Mar y Tierra Veracruz

3 out of 5
Cap, de Fragata Pedro Sainz De Baranda, S/N Fracc.Faros, Veracruz, VER
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Veracruz. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
"I love that the hotel is near the historical area. However, the area has seen better days. The area is safe, there are marines and police everywhere. Our view from our hotel room was an abandoned lot. The government is doing its best in restoring the area. Be aware when going there are a lot of ruins ..."

Reviewed on 21 Jul. 2025

Hotel Mar y Tierra Veracruz
Hotel Baluarte

Hotel Baluarte

3 out of 5
Francisco Canal n 265 and 16 de Sept., Col. Faros, Veracruz, VER
The price is AU$117 per night from 25 July to 26 July
AU$117
25 July - 26 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Veracruz. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
"Buena atención"

Reviewed on 11 Jul. 2025

Hotel Baluarte
OYO Hotel Santander Veracruz Centro Historico

OYO Hotel Santander Veracruz Centro Historico

2.5 out of 5
Landero Icoss No. 123, Col. Centro, Veracruz, VER
The price is AU$34 per night from 14 Aug to 15 Aug
AU$34
14 Aug - 15 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Veracruz. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Veracruz Harbour and Veracruz Aquarium are ...
7/10 Good! (266 reviews)
"Convenient location. Staff went out of their way to be helpful...."

Reviewed on 25 Mar. 2025

OYO Hotel Santander Veracruz Centro Historico
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.

Other neighbourhoods around Old Town Veracruz

Veracruz Cathedral featuring performance art, a church or cathedral and a square or plaza

Los Portales

While visiting Los Portales, you might make a stop by sights like Zócalo and Veracruz Cathedral.

Los Portales
Carranza Lighthouse which includes a city and a bay or harbour

Malecon

3/5(2 area reviews)

Malecon 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 Veracruz Aquarium or Carranza Lighthouse.

Malecon
Naval Historical Museum showing interior views

Faros

If you're spending some time in Faros, Carranza Lighthouse and Veracruz Harbour are top sights worth seeing.

Faros
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Zona Centro

While there might not be top attractions in Zona Centro, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Veracruz Cathedral and Zócalo.

Zona Centro
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Ignacio Zaragoza

If you're spending some time in Ignacio Zaragoza, Villa del Mar Beach and Veracruzano Coral Reef System National Park are top sights worth seeing.

Ignacio Zaragoza
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Vista Mar

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Vista Mar and surrounding area, you can visit Benito Juarez Auditorium and Veracruz Aquarium.

Vista Mar

Old Town Veracruz Travel Guide

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