When you stay at Santa Cecilia Hotel, you'll be just a 5-minute drive from El Llano Park and Church of Santo Domingo de Guzmán. Also, Santo Domingo Square and Oaxaca Cathedral are just a 5-minute drive away. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.
José López Alavez Barrio de Xochimilco, 1508-A, Oaxaca, OAX, 68040
What's nearby
El Llano Park - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
Auditorio Guelaguetza - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
Santo Domingo Square - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
Church of Santo Domingo de Guzmán - 13 min drive - 2.6 km
Zócalo - 13 min drive - 2.6 km
Getting around
Oaxaca Intl. Airport - 30 min drive
Restaurants
Starbucks - 10 min walk
Little Caesars Pizza - 11 min walk
Cafeteria El Empedrado - 2 min walk
Ancestral - 5 min walk
Café Brújula - 10 min walk
About this property
Santa Cecilia Hotel
When you stay at Santa Cecilia Hotel, you'll be just a 5-minute drive from El Llano Park and Church of Santo Domingo de Guzmán. Also, Santo Domingo Square and Oaxaca Cathedral are just a 5-minute drive away. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.
At a glance
Hotel size
26 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Check-out time is noon
Special check-in instructions
The property charges 3 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 25+ Mbps)
Parking
No onsite parking
Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Services
24-hour front desk
Tour/ticket assistance
Luggage storage
Accessibility
Tile flooring in room
Room amenities
Be entertained
32-inch LED TV
Premium cable channels
Home comfort
Ceiling fan
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Down comforter
Premium bedding
What to enjoy
Individually furnished and decorated
Freshen up
Rainfall showerhead
Shower only
Soap and shampoo
Hair dryer
Towels
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi (speed of 25+ Mbps)
Free long-distance and local calls
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Access via exterior corridors
Guidebooks/recommendations
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Credit card charges are subject to an extra charge of 3 percent
Policies
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Also known as
Santa Cecilia Hotel Hotel
Santa Cecilia Hotel Oaxaca
Santa Cecilia Hotel Hotel Oaxaca
Frequently asked questions
Are pets allowed at Santa Cecilia Hotel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Santa Cecilia Hotel?
Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Santa Cecilia Hotel.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Santa Cecilia Hotel?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.
What is there to do at Santa Cecilia Hotel and nearby?
Recommended spots to visit include El Llano Park (0.8 mi) and Santo Domingo Square (1 mi), along with Church of Santo Domingo de Guzmán (1.1 mi) and Oaxaca Cathedral (1.3 mi).
What's the area around Santa Cecilia Hotel like?
Santa Cecilia Hotel is a short 10-minute walk from Andador de Macedonia Alcala and 16 minutes' walk from El Llano Park.
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Reviews
Santa Cecilia Hotel Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
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9.8
Cleanliness
9.2
Amenities
9.8
Staff & service
9.6
Property conditions & facilities
Guest review summary
What guests liked
The hotel's restaurant offers delicious food and a pleasant dining experience with a beautiful location. (10 reviews)
Great Location looking over the aqueduct. Great attentive staff!
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 19, 2025
The room was clean and it is easy to reach the center by walking. The personal is really welcoming and helping out any kind of issues one can have
I really enjoyed my stay
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 3, 2023
Very nice boutique hotel out of the way of the action but close enough to walk in and absorb the vibes of the zuccalo & downtown. Staff were very friendly and accommodating. We will stay there again next time we’re in Oaxaca
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 4, 2023
The staff was excellent, very helpful and attentive to every need. The facility was clean and pleasant… definitely recommend and will be back
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 19, 2025
The staff and property were lovely. The front desk staff were very accommodating and thoughtful. They were also forgiving of my very elementary Spanish and kindly practiced it with me. I would stay there again on my next visit to Oaxaca!
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 2, 2026
We stayed in a Classic Room at Hotel Santa Cecilia, and it was exactly as pictured—warm, inviting, and tastefully decorated with local artwork. The linens were clean, and the overall atmosphere was cozy and comfortable.
The staff were exceptionally helpful, always arranging taxis promptly when needed. As vegetarians, we especially appreciated the chef’s effort in preparing delicious vegetarian versions of local dishes, including Tlayuda.
The hotel is conveniently located about a 15–20 minute walk from the city center (Centro), making it easy to explore the area while still enjoying a quiet stay.
I highly recommend this place.
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 13, 2024
The staff were friendly and very helpful and informative about Oaxaca and took the time to fond out my interests and made
recommendations for me. Beyond hospitality!
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10/10 Exceptional
Feb 5, 2025
The room was very comfortable and the grounds where get for working in. I would definitely come back.
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10/10 Exceptional
Feb 16, 2024
Lovely stay. The personnel is very polite and attentive. The accommodation is new and nicely decorated. Its a nice amd safe neighbourhood , half an hour walkiing distance from the city center. I would recommend this place!
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8/10 Very good
Mar 2, 2025
A cute modern hotel with a modern design. The staff were all helpful and friendly. Beautiful terrace restaurant.The location away from downtown is a plus. I would give it five stars except for the dogs barking around the hotel day and night and the roosters next door that begin crowing around 4:30 am.
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 13, 2024
This hotel is run by great / friendly staff and is super clean and convenient to downtown Oaxaca. They message me before arrival to see if I needed anything and I was greeted warmly. Arranged a 3.30am taxi so I could get to airport on time and the security at the hotel is excellent. Definitely in my to top 5 hotels of all time.
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 7, 2024
Nice and helpful personal
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8/10 Very good
Sep 13, 2024
Excellent
The staff and property is amazing, the only negative problem is the sound, I could hear everything from my room especially the washer spinning, the staff cleaning. Overall I would stay there again, just make sure I cover my ears
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 29, 2024
A very clean well kept hotel. The entire staff was very kind and helpful.
The only problem I recommend to be done to our room is to fix the drainage in the shower drain system. The water stays in the area and it doesn’t drain properly.
Other than we highly recommended the hotel.
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8/10 Very good
Jan 9, 2024
Recommend
Family of 5 adults. Very clean. Nice aesthetic. Love the quiet neighborhood. Good cafes and restaurants nearby and the walk into the center of town every day is one of the best parts of the experience. Helpful staff. Rooftop deck simple and nice, good place for quick coffee/pastry/eggs. There are issues with hot/cold water and sewage smells that the hotel is struggling with. Recommend with the knowledge that this is part of traveling in Mexico.
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 2, 2023
Xochimilco rocks
Location is great; close to an excellent panaderia. The regular rooms are rather small and therefore lacking in furniture but this is expected for a colonial style building. There is a restaurant on the top floor which is useful in a pinch for breakfast. We took advantage of a Monte Alban etc. tour which was very good (4 out of 5). There was someone there to man the front door at all times, so security was excellent. There was also some pan dulce for some mornings in the lobby. This location is quieter than Centro but the morning and evening rush hours are very busy in the street. Excellent place to start your walking tour of the city!
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8/10 Very good
Feb 16, 2025
Nice hotel! But not for light sleepers.
I really do like this hotel!
The staff was always very polite & helpful.
Rooms have a nice layout.
Xochimilco, the neighborhood, it a great choice! A short walk to Reforma & a decent walk to Centro. Close, but out of the potential crowds.
Bakeries and cafes nearby help in the early mornings as you start your day.
That said, I must share that if you are a light sleeper, have ear plugs. The doors/windows are thin. There's an opening to bathrooms walls high up to outside, so..
You will hear everything. Cleaning crews, guests arriving/departing, conversations, etc. I slept with my ear buds most of the mornings I'd sleep past 6-7am.
I don't want to fault the hotel for this, just a heads up. Beyond that, good spot.
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 3, 2026
For some reason, hotel restaurant is closed.
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10/10 Exceptional
May 11, 2026
Great staff and nice rooftop restaurant. Would stay here again.