Hotel Principal
Hotel, 2-star5 de Mayo No 208, Oaxaca City, MexicoShow on map
7.9 · Good54 reviews
- Check-in from 1:00 PMCheck-out by 12:00 PM. The front desk is staffed around the clock, so a late arrival is fine.
- Very good locationGuests rate the location 8.6 out of 10, at 5 de Mayo No 208.
Central Location in Oaxaca Historic Centre Hotel Principal is ideally situated in the heart of Oaxaca City, just steps away from major attractions like Oaxaca Cathedral and Santo Domingo Temple.
Comfortable Rooms with City Views Relax in our cozy rooms equipped with a desk, private bathroom, and complimentary toiletries. Enjoy stunning views of the city right from your window.
Convenient Amenities and Services Benefit from free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and a tour desk to assist you in exploring the vibrant city of Oaxaca.
Experience the best of Oaxaca City at Hotel Principal. Book your stay now for a memorable and convenient visit!
What this place offers
- WiFi available
- Free WiFi
- Non-smoking rooms
- 24-hour front desk
- Family rooms
- Laundry
- Tour desk
- Ironing service
- Currency exchange
- Private check-in/check-out
Rooms
7.9
Good
Rated 7.9 out of 10 by 54 guests who stayed here.
- Cleanliness6.5
- Service8.6
- Location8.6
- Rooms8.6
- Amenities7.5
- Value7.5
- Food & drink8.0
Guests mention
Centrally locatedSpacious rooms
EDGAR MAURICIOColombiaUn buen lugar, la mejor relación calidad precio
La atención del personal y la relación calidad precio
LisaUnited StatesIt was shabby. Shabby bed linens, only 1 outlet (single not double) in the entire room. Crap paint job. Only accepted cash. Even given the location, it wasn't as good a deal as some of the other places in the city I've…
LUCIAMexicoHotel básico que cumple su función
El edificio
Un par de días nos salió agua fría. Entiendo que es edificio antiguo pero algun aviso o coordinación seria bueno, para poder programarnos
MarikoJapan眠れたら良い、多くを求めないなら場所が最高すぎるのでおすすめです。
とにかくロケーションが最高です。
サント・ドミンゴ教会は見えてるし、ソカロも近い。 ADOのターミナルも徒歩圏内。
パティオが美しく部屋が思ったより広かった。
スタッフはフレンドリーで出来るだけ要望をきく努力をしてくれた。
コンセントが1つだけ、支払いは現金のみ、シャワーが事前に頼まないと安定して熱いお湯がでない、ドライヤーがない、窓がないetc...
JoshAustraliaWould stay again! But ask for a room off the street
Perfectly clean and tidy
Depending on the room you take the street is noisy for sleeping
KarinaUnited StatesLocation
The price was higher then what I was expecting.
Reviews are written by guests who booked through our supplier and stayed, shown as written and in their own language. Category scores are the supplier’s reading of recent reviews, updated February 2026.
Where you’ll be
5 de Mayo No 208, Oaxaca City, Mexico
Guests rate the location 8.6 out of 10 — very good.
Things to know
Cancellation
Each room shows its own terms before you pay.
Most rates can be cancelled free until a date shown on the room.
Non-refundable rates are marked as such.
House rules
Check-in from 1:00 PM until 12:00 AM
Check-out by 12:00 PM
Children welcome
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No pets
Non-smoking rooms available
Payment & property
Paid when you book, not at the desk.
Rates include the taxes and fees we can read.
The property may take a card at check-in for incidentals.
What we’d check for you here
- That the desk is staffed when you land, and that the room is held past cut-off.
- Whether the rate moves for your dates, and what it includes.
- What the property actually charges at the desk on top of the rate.
Questions about Hotel Principal
What time is check-in and check-out at Hotel Principal?
Check-in is from 1:00 PM. Check-out is by 12:00 PM. If you're arriving late, tell us and we'll ask the property to hold the room.
Does Hotel Principal allow pets?
No — the property states that pets are not allowed.
Does Hotel Principal have Wi-Fi?
Yes — internet access is listed among the property's facilities.
Can I check in late at Hotel Principal?
The property lists a front desk staffed 24 hours, so a late arrival should be possible. Standard check-in is from 1:00 PM. Rooms are still released after a cut-off at some properties regardless of the desk hours, so tell us your arrival time and we'll have them hold it.
How do I book Hotel Principal?
Put your dates in above and book online, or call (888) 789-8585 and we'll do it for you — including things a booking form can't handle, like a block of rooms, a monthly rate or an invoice for your employer.
Where is Hotel Principal?
5 de Mayo No 208, Oaxaca City.
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