Old Town Veracruz Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A sign for Museo Naval Mexico with a circular emblem above it.
A statue of a man in a suit standing in front of a large white building with a clock tower.
A statue of a seated figure holding a rifle, with a building in the background.
A vintage typewriter on a wooden surface with a patterned wall in the background.
A museum exhibit with cannons and a large painting on the wall.

Stay near popular Old Town Veracruz attractions

A plaza with palm trees, a crowd of people, and historic buildings in the background.

Veracruz Cathedral

9.0/10 (1,369 reviews)
Discover the fine collection of religious art that decorates this 18th-century cathedral and relax at the sidewalk cafés of nearby Zócalo.
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Activities

Veracruz: Panoramic Sightseeing City Tour and Attractions

Veracruz: Panoramic Sightseeing City Tour and Attractions

AU$29
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Veracruz: Panoramic Sightseeing City Tour and Attractions
Night Tour of Veracruz in a Double-decker Bus

Night Tour of Veracruz in a Double-Decker Bus

AU$7
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Night Tour of Veracruz in a Double-Decker Bus
Turibus Hop-on Hop-off City Tour Veracruz

Veracruz - Panoramic Sightseeing Bus Tour

AU$12
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Veracruz - Panoramic Sightseeing Bus Tour
Veracruz: Panoramic Sightseeing City Bus Tour

Veracruz: Panoramic Sightseeing City Bus Tour

AU$12
per adult
Veracruz: Panoramic Sightseeing City Bus Tour
3-hour tour to the San Juan de Ulúa Fortress

3-hour tour to the San Juan de Ulúa Fortress

AU$41
per adult
3-hour tour to the San Juan de Ulúa Fortress
From Veracruz: San Juan de Ulua Prison Tour

From Veracruz: San Juan de Ulua Prison Tour

AU$52
per adult
From Veracruz: San Juan de Ulua Prison Tour
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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$127 per night from 10 Sept to 11 Sept
AU$127
10 Sept - 11 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Veracruz. Enjoy 2 outdoor pools, a full-service spa and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,981 reviews)
"Everything was excellent."

Reviewed on 2 Sept 2026

Emporio Veracruz Hotel
Gran Hotel Diligencias

Gran Hotel Diligencias

4 out of 5
1115 Independence Avenue Downtown Veracruz VER
The price is AU$43 per night from 6 Sept to 7 Sept
AU$43
6 Sept - 7 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Veracruz. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,212 reviews)
"Un lugar muy agradable y céntrico para disfrutar del Malecón, el Zócalo y el bello Puerto de Veracruz. Ampliamente recomendable."

Reviewed on 1 Sept 2026

Gran Hotel Diligencias
Hotel Mar y Tierra Veracruz

Hotel Mar y Tierra Veracruz

3 out of 5
Cap, de Fragata Pedro Sainz De Baranda Veracruz VER
The price is AU$68 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
AU$68
4 Oct - 5 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Veracruz. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
Hotel Mar y Tierra Veracruz
Veracruz Centro Histórico

Veracruz Centro Histórico

3.5 out of 5
Av Independencia Esq Miguel Lerdo Veracruz VER
The price is AU$96 per night from 10 Sept to 11 Sept
AU$96
10 Sept - 11 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Veracruz. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,007 reviews)
"Great location, great service and great rooms!"

Reviewed on 3 Sept 2026

Veracruz Centro Histórico
Hotel Royalty

Hotel Royalty

3 out of 5
Blvd. Manuel Ávila Camacho 503 Veracruz VER
The price is AU$97 per night from 16 Sept to 17 Sept
AU$97
16 Sept - 17 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Veracruz. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
Hotel Royalty
Hotel Baluarte

Hotel Baluarte

3 out of 5
Francisco Canal n 265 and 16 de Sept. Veracruz VER
The price is AU$72 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
AU$72
28 Sept - 29 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Veracruz. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
Hotel Baluarte
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Our guide on where to stay in Old Town Veracruz

Find the best Old Town Veracruz areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A coastal cityscape with a prominent clock tower, a large white building, and a port with cranes.

Malecon

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 Harbour or Villa del Mar Beach.

A coastal cityscape with modern buildings, a beach, and a clear view of the ocean.

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.

A waterfront promenade with a central plaza, a clock tower, and modern buildings.

Zona Centro

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

A coastal cityscape with a prominent tower, a beach, and a clear blue sky.

Salvador Díaz Mirón

While visiting Salvador Díaz Mirón, you might make a stop by sights like Benito Juarez Auditorium and Parque Recreativo Cri-Cri.

Reforma

While Reforma isn't home to many top sights, Benito Juarez Auditorium and Villa del Mar Beach are some notable places to visit nearby.

Old Town Veracruz Travel Guide

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