Considered one of the best cities in the world to visit and live in, San Miguel de Allende is a world-famous destination that attracts national and foreign tourists. It is the most visited city without a beach in Mexico, therefore, it is not surprising that it has a significant variety of accommodations.
San Miguel de Allende is synonymous with boutique hotels with the highest quality standards, as well as accommodations that offer spas and exclusive services, therefore, many consider that staying in this town is very expensive, but the great news is that there are many alternatives.
Where to stay in San Miguel de Allende?
The best area to stay is the center of the city, near the Parish of San Miguel Arcángel and the Historical Museum of San Miguel de Allende. On my last trip I chose to stay at Selina, a new hotel located a few steps (literally from the Parish). Costs for a double room start at 1000 MXN or 50 USD. More information and reservation here.
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The best hotels in San Miguel de Allende
If what you are looking for is luxury, you will find it in San Miguel de Allende. Some of its best hotels are the Live Aqua San Miguel de Allende Urban Resort, considered a 5-star accommodation and located 850 meters from the center. Double rooms have a cost that starts at 3,800 MXN /190 USD.
Another option, in terms of luxury hotels, but also design ones in the heart of the city, is the Casa Hoyos hotel. The first exchange house in the city is now a boutique accommodation where Mexican style is prioritized. Here costs start at 3,400 / 170 USD for double rooms. More information and reservation here.
Cheap hotels in San Miguel de Allende
As for accommodations, if you are looking for the best quality-price ratio, an option for less than a thousand pesos per night is Casa Colibrí Tierra, just 400 meters from the center. 300 meters from the center we find Casa Luna Hotel Boutique.
Hostels in San Miguel de Allende
If you are looking for cheap accommodation in San Miguel de Allende, I have good news for you: there are very good hostels with affordable prices and private and shared rooms. I stayed on my first trip at The Catrina Hostel in San Miguel de Allende and for beds from 200 pesos and private rooms from 400 pesos per night with breakfast included, I wouldn’t give any “buts” to this accommodation. The rooms are clean, the breakfast is good and with the possibility of completing it with some dishes for an extra cost, very affordable, it has a terrace and seating area in the patio, and the staff is very friendly. And it is a 5-minute walk from the center of San Miguel de Allende and just a few steps from the Handicraft Market. More information and reservation here.
What to see in San Miguel de Allende?
San Miguel de Allende is located a little more than an hour from Guanajuato, the state capital, less than 2 hours from Querétaro and about 4 hours from Mexico City. It is one of the towns with the most history in Mexico, since it was the site of important events and a key place during the colonial era.
Nowadays, visitors come not only looking to learn about the history of this place, but also its many art galleries; its restaurants with national and international cuisine, among which are some of the best in the world; and of course, whoever comes to San Miguel de Allende has to be willing to get lost in its streets and enjoy the mix of styles of its architecture.
Among what you can’t miss is:
- The parish of Saint Michael the Archangel
- The Crafts Market and the Lucas Balderas walkway
- The former Municipal Palace, built in 1736.
- House of Allende
- Temple of San Francisco
- The temple of Our Lady of Health
And if you go in June you can’t miss the Crazy Parade in which participants dress up in costumes and give out candy.
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