Hotel Escala Central del Norte

Hotel Escala Central del Norte — Mexico City, Mexico

Hotel Escala Central del Norte is a no-frills 3-star near Mexico City’s northern bus terminal in Mexico City, Mexico.

Address: Norte 1-C No. 4835, Tlacamaca, Mexico. Property ID: 1279779.

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Total price: $116 USD

2026-11-09 to 2026-11-12 · 3 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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November 2026

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Axel's take: 8.1/10

A practical bus-terminal stopover, with friendly staff but traffic noise worth planning around. A no-frills 3-star near Mexico City’s northern bus terminal, scored for what it is.

Hotel Escala Central del Norte is a no-frills 3-star that makes most sense before or after a bus journey, rather than as a sightseeing base. We’d pick it for straightforward comfort and good value: recent guests across Expedia, Tripadvisor and Booking.com reviews repeatedly praise helpful staff, cleanliness and convenient access to the northern bus terminal and metro. Free parking and an on-site restaurant add practical appeal.

The main compromise is road noise, particularly in avenue-facing rooms; request a room away from traffic. Guests also mention dated finishes and bathroom maintenance issues, although the overall feedback remains positive. The hotel distinguishes renovated Grand rooms from its traditional categories, so check which you’re booking. We’d skip it if quiet sleep or walking straight into Mexico City’s main sightseeing neighborhoods matters more than transport convenience.

• Best for: Overnight bus connections; Budget-conscious short stays; Travelers arriving by car

• Watch out for: Traffic noise in avenue-facing rooms; Uneven room and bathroom condition; Not a walk-out sightseeing base

• Location: Convenient for Central del Norte and the metro; less convenient for sightseeing on foot.

• Rooms: Traditional and renovated Grand categories; road-facing rooms attract recurring noise complaints.

• Cleanliness: Generally a strength across sources, with some bathroom-specific exceptions.

• Service: Friendly, helpful staff are among the most consistently praised features.

• Amenities: Restaurant, bar, free Wi-Fi, free parking, luggage storage and 24-hour reception.

• Fees and surprises: Meals cost extra; the official site lists pets for a fee, contradicting Expedia’s no-pets policy—confirm directly.

Axel's opinion of Hotel Escala Central del Norte, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Booking.com · Tripadvisor · es.planetofhotels.com. Reviewed Oct 27, 2026.

About Hotel Escala Central del Norte

• Property type: Hotel
• 3-star hotel
• Norte 1-C No. 4835, Tlacamaca, Mexico
• Guest rating: 4.1/5 on Google from 2,238 reviews (location 3.6/5)
• Getting around (travel times from Google's hotel listing): Terminal Central de Autobuses del Norte: 10 min walk · Mexico City International Airport Benito Juárez: 21 min by taxi · Lic. Adolfo López Mateos International Airport: 69 min by taxi · Felipe Ángeles International Airport: 72 min by taxi · Puebla International Airport: 108 min by taxi · Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe: 12 min by taxi
• Amenities: No pool, Restaurant, Self parking (free), Airport shuttle (extra charge), Pet-friendly (extra charge), Dogs allowed, Cats allowed, Accessible, Wi-Fi (free), Wi-Fi in public areas, Business center
• Check-in from: 15:00
• Check-out by: 12:00
• City page: Hotels in Mexico City

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Basic Double room (full double bed)

• Beds: full double bed
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Standard Double room (full double bed)

• Beds: full double bed
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Comfort Double room (full double bed)

• Beds: full double bed
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Superior Double room (full double bed)

• Beds: full double bed
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Deluxe Double room (full double bed)

• Beds: full double bed
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Deluxe Twin room (twin beds)

• Beds: twin beds
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Spa Bath Double room (full double bed)

• Beds: full double bed
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