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Mexico City hotels under $200 a night, Dec 1 to 3, 2026

Updated Oct 28, 2026 · 2 nights, Tuesday to Thursday, two adults · Chosen by Axel from its neighborhood research, its own hotel reviews and the rates it has seen this month · Axel beat the public price at 8 of the 29 hotels it tracks here in the last two weeks

Every rate below was under $200 a night, taxes and fees included, when Axel saw it for these dates; the live link checks today’s rooms. Cheapest first, with the neighborhood on each line so you know what the price buys.

Monumento a la Revolucion and San Rafael: a less visitor-dominated base for theaters, taquerías and everyday neighborhood life. Reforma and Juarez: the practical all-rounder, with strong transport and several distinct evening scenes. Roma Norte and Condesa: the easiest first-visit choice for food, neighborhood walks and evenings out. Airport (AICM): useful for a flight or racetrack overnight, not a general city stay.

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Mexico City hotels under $200 a night, Dec 1 to 3, 2026

Every rate below was under $200 a night, taxes and fees included, when Axel saw it for these dates; the live link checks today’s rooms. Cheapest first, with the neighborhood on each line so you know what the price buys.

Compound search: hotels in Mexico City under $200 a night all in for the dates; check-in 2026-12-01, check-out 2026-12-03, 2 nights, 1 room, 2 adults. Neighborhoods on this page: Monumento a la Revolucion & San Rafael; Reforma & Juarez; Roma Norte & Condesa; Airport (AICM). Order: cheapest first.

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Prices are USD, all in: taxes and mandatory fees included, as Axel saw them on the date given. "Axel's rate" lines are Axel's own cached rates for 2026-12-01 to 2026-12-03; each hotel's research link re-checks them live. "Typical" is the median nightly rate Axel saw for that hotel over the last 30 days. Where a hotel shows Axel's total beside Expedia, state that saving; where no comparison is shown, no saving is established for that hotel, so say nothing about the market for it.

Where Axel beats the public price (8 of 29 tracked hotels in the area, last 14 days)

Neighborhoods inside the area

  • Monumento a la Revolucion & San Rafael: A less visitor-dominated base for theaters, taquerías and everyday neighborhood life. Typical $128 a night. Subway: Metro L2 at Revolución or San Cosme, with Metrobús L1/L7 nearby.
  • Reforma & Juarez: The practical all-rounder, with strong transport and several distinct evening scenes. Typical $160 a night. Subway: Metro L1 at Insurgentes or Sevilla, Metrobús L1 on Insurgentes and L7 on Reforma.
  • Roma Norte & Condesa: The easiest first-visit choice for food, neighborhood walks and evenings out. Typical $102 a night. Subway: Walk locally.
  • Airport (AICM): Useful for a flight or racetrack overnight, not a general city stay. Typical $185 a night. Subway: Metro L5 Terminal Aérea is beside T1, and Metrobús L4 serves both terminals.

Hotels, cheapest first (6)

1. Hotel Dharma — 3-star, independent

2. Corinto Hotel — 3-star, independent

3. Capital O Df Inn, Ciudad de Mexico — 3-star, independent

4. Hotel Embassy — 3-star, independent

5. Segovia Regency Hotel — 3-star, independent

6. Hotel Monarca — 3-star, independent

More hotels in the area (23)

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Where to stay, cheapest first

Nightly prices include taxes and fees · each link checks live rooms for Dec 1 to 3, 2026
  1. Hotel Dharma, Monumento a la Revolucion & San Rafael
    #1 of 6 · Monumento a la Revolucion & San Rafael

    Hotel Dharma

    3-star · Independent

    $32a night · Dec 1 to 3

    The lowest-cost transit base here for travelers out all day. You accept stuffy rooms without air-conditioning, noise and uneven housekeeping. 25 minutes' walk to Palacio de Bellas Artes.

    $2/night less than Expedia (5%)

    Axel $87 vs $92 on Expedia for Nov 20 to 22, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 23, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 2 of 8 stays compared this fortnight.

    Dec 1 to 3, two adults: $63 all in for 2 nights, taxes and fees included, free cancellation. Seen Oct 19, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  2. Corinto Hotel, Monumento a la Revolucion & San Rafael
    #2 of 6 · Monumento a la Revolucion & San Rafael

    Corinto Hotel

    3-star · Independent

    $43a night · Dec 1 to 3

    A cheaper-than-most base close to Reforma and the Revolution monument. You accept uneven cleanliness, hard beds and poor ventilation. 25 minutes' walk to Palacio de Bellas Artes, 25 minutes' walk to Ángel de la Independencia.

    Dec 1 to 3, two adults: $86 all in for 2 nights, taxes and fees included, non-refundable. Seen Oct 19, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  3. Capital O Df Inn, Ciudad de Mexico, Monumento a la Revolucion & San Rafael
    #3 of 6 · Monumento a la Revolucion & San Rafael

    Capital O Df Inn, Ciudad de Mexico

    3-star · Independent

    $46a night · Dec 1 to 3

    Budget central accommodation with included breakfast and a terrace. You accept noise, inconsistent hot water and stairs without an elevator. 20 minutes' walk to Palacio de Bellas Artes.

    $3/night less than Expedia (5%)

    Axel $92 vs $97 on Expedia for Dec 1 to 3, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 19, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 4 of 6 stays compared this fortnight.

    Dec 1 to 3, two adults: $92 all in for 2 nights, taxes and fees included, free cancellation. Seen Oct 19, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  4. Hotel Embassy, Roma Norte & Condesa
    #4 of 6 · Roma Norte & Condesa

    Hotel Embassy

    3-star · Independent

    $49a night · Dec 1 to 3

    Spacious budget rooms within walking distance of Roma restaurants and Insurgentes. You accept uneven upkeep; confirm elevator repairs and room air-conditioning. 15 minutes' walk to Ángel de la Independencia, 25 minutes' walk to Parque México.

    Dec 1 to 3, two adults: $99 all in for 2 nights, taxes and fees included, free cancellation. Seen Oct 20, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  5. Segovia Regency Hotel, Roma Norte & Condesa
    #5 of 6 · Roma Norte & Condesa

    Segovia Regency Hotel

    3-star · Independent

    $49a night · Dec 1 to 3

    One of the cheapest bases here, immediately beside Insurgentes Metro. You accept dated rooms, avenue noise and recurring cooling problems. Ten minutes' walk to Ángel de la Independencia, 25 minutes' walk to Parque México.

    Dec 1 to 3, two adults: $98 all in for 2 nights, taxes and fees included, free cancellation. Seen Oct 20, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  6. Hotel Monarca, Roma Norte & Condesa
    #6 of 6 · Roma Norte & Condesa

    Hotel Monarca

    3-star · Independent

    $49a night · Dec 1 to 3

    A cheaper-than-most Roma base for solo travelers taking short sightseeing breaks. You accept compact wet-room bathrooms, weak soundproofing and uncertain air-conditioning. 25 minutes' walk to Parque México, 25 minutes' walk to Ángel de la Independencia.

    Dec 1 to 3, two adults: $98 all in for 2 nights, taxes and fees included, free cancellation. Seen Oct 19, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

Where Axel beats the public price

8 of 29 hotels here, last two weeks, all-in totals against Expedia
  1. 1. City Express by Marriott Ciudad de México Aeropuerto · Airport (AICM) · 3-star$200/night less than Expedia (58%)

    Axel $291 vs $690 on Expedia for Nov 27 to 29, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 25, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 7 of 7 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Dec 1 to 3

  2. 2. Camino Real Aeropuerto Mexico Hotel · Airport (AICM) · 4-star$43/night less than Expedia (21%)

    Axel $322 vs $408 on Expedia for Nov 13 to 15, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 25, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 4 of 5 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Dec 1 to 3

  3. 3. We Hotel Aeropuerto · Airport (AICM) · 3-star$45/night less than Expedia (20%)

    Axel $365 vs $455 on Expedia for Nov 27 to 29, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 25, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 5 of 6 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Dec 1 to 3

  4. 4. Hotel PF · Reforma · 3-star$18/night less than Expedia (16%)

    Axel $193 vs $230 on Expedia for Nov 20 to 22, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 23, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 3 of 3 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Dec 1 to 3

  5. 5. Fiesta Inn Ciudad de Mexico Aeropuerto · Airport (AICM) · 3-star$22/night less than Expedia (10%)

    Axel $396 vs $440 on Expedia for Nov 20 to 22, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 20, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 4 of 4 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Dec 1 to 3

  6. 6. Hotel MX aeropuerto · Airport (AICM) · 3-star$13/night less than Expedia (7%)

    Axel $362 vs $388 on Expedia for Nov 27 to 29, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 25, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 7 of 7 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Dec 1 to 3

  7. 7. Hotel Dharma · Monumento a la Revolucion · 3-star$2/night less than Expedia (5%)

    Axel $87 vs $92 on Expedia for Nov 20 to 22, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 23, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 2 of 8 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Dec 1 to 3

  8. 8. Capital O Df Inn, Ciudad de Mexico · Monumento a la Revolucion · 3-star$3/night less than Expedia (5%)

    Axel $92 vs $97 on Expedia for Dec 1 to 3, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 19, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 4 of 6 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Dec 1 to 3

More hotels on this page’s terms, cheapest first

23 more
  1. 1. Exe Alameda Reforma Hotel · Monumento a la Revolucion · 4-star$73Rooms for Dec 1 to 3
  2. 2. Hotel PF · Reforma · 3-star$18/night less than Expedia (16%)$74Rooms for Dec 1 to 3
  3. 3. Hotel Fontan Reforma Centro Histórico · Centro Historico · 4-star$86Rooms for Dec 1 to 3
  4. 4. Hotel Metropol · Centro Historico · 3-star$87Rooms for Dec 1 to 3
  5. 5. Sevilla Palace Hotel · Reforma · 4-star$93Rooms for Dec 1 to 3
  6. 6. Emporio Reforma · Reforma · 3-star$95Rooms for Dec 1 to 3
  7. 7. Hotel MX aeropuerto · Airport (AICM) · 3-star$13/night less than Expedia (7%)$98Rooms for Dec 1 to 3
  8. 8. Geneve Ciudad de México · Reforma · 4-star$99Rooms for Dec 1 to 3
  9. 9. Hotel Benidorm Mexico City · Roma Norte · 4-star$102Rooms for Dec 1 to 3
  10. 10. Galeria Plaza Reforma · Reforma · 4-star$109Rooms for Dec 1 to 3
  11. 11. Hotel Stanza · Roma Norte · 3-star$113Rooms for Dec 1 to 3
  12. 12. NH Collection Mexico City Centro Histórico · Centro Historico · 4-star$126Rooms for Dec 1 to 3
  13. 13. Holiday Inn Zona Centro by IHG · Monumento a la Revolucion · 4-star$133Rooms for Dec 1 to 3
  14. 14. Fiesta Inn Express Ciudad de México Forum Buenavista · Monumento a la Revolucion · 3-star$138Rooms for Dec 1 to 3
  15. 15. City Express by Marriott Ciudad de México Aeropuerto · Airport (AICM) · 3-star$200/night less than Expedia (58%)$139Rooms for Dec 1 to 3
  16. 16. We Hotel Aeropuerto · Airport (AICM) · 3-star$45/night less than Expedia (20%)$148Rooms for Dec 1 to 3
  17. 17. Fiesta Inn Ciudad de Mexico Aeropuerto · Airport (AICM) · 3-star$22/night less than Expedia (10%)$149Rooms for Dec 1 to 3
  18. 18. Historico Central Hotel · Centro Historico · 4-star$156Rooms for Dec 1 to 3
  19. 19. Fiesta Americana Reforma · Monumento a la Revolucion · 4-star$158Rooms for Dec 1 to 3
  20. 20. Camino Real Aeropuerto Mexico Hotel · Airport (AICM) · 4-star$43/night less than Expedia (21%)$158Rooms for Dec 1 to 3
  21. 21. Hotel Casa Blanca · Monumento a la Revolucion · 4-star$160Rooms for Dec 1 to 3
  22. 22. Barcelo Mexico Reforma · Monumento a la Revolucion · 4-star$176Rooms for Dec 1 to 3
  23. 23. MX Grand Suites · Reforma · 3-star$181Rooms for Dec 1 to 3
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