Within walking distance of Oaxaca’s main square, Casa Carmen Morelos is a small boutique hotel with just four rooms, all decked out with art by local artist Amador Montes.

The sister property to Casa Carmen Morelos, which is just around the corner, Casa Carmen Reforma is in the historic center of Oaxaca, a short walk from the main square, the Benito Juárez Market and the Ethnobotanical Garden.

More of the “Favorite Aunt” than a “Grand Dame,” Casa Oaxaca represents the traditional beating heart of warm Oaxacan hospitality. Guests here enjoy old-growth flowers and vines throughout the central courtyard as they take their typical Oaxacan breakfasts, while a veteran team of hotel staff go above and beyond to provide the kind of white-glove service you’d expect from a much fancier property.

In the hills outside Oaxaca City, Casa Silencio beckons travelers into the picturesque Valle de Silencio with its serene ambiance and high design—an intentional escape from the bustling city center.

If you’re looking for a place away from Oaxaca’s historic center, Casa Santo Origen is a gorgeous boutique property in San Felipe del Agua, a village about 15 to 20 minutes from Oaxaca. With just eight suites, the property caters to guests and offers excellent service. Entre Sombra Oaxaca, the on-site restaurant, serves Mediterranean dishes that you can get on the terrace, by the pool, or in your room. If you want to immerse yourself in local culture, the hotel coordinates private tours to experience the art, food and lifestyle of Oaxaca. It is worth mentioning that the property is not pet or child friendly.

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With just 12 rooms, Hotel Escondido is a design-forward hotel with wood panel detailing, stucco walls and greenery all around.

Centrally located in Oaxaca, Los Amantes is a beautiful property made from three restored houses in a classic contemporary style by architect Joao Boto Caeiro.

In the historic center of Oaxaca City, Otro Oaxaca invites travelers to imagine a creative relationship between modern design and the warm tapestry of Oaxacan culture.

Located in the historic Oaxaca City, Pug Seal is a boutique oasis designed around a central courtyard and decorated with colorful murals by famous Mexican artists. (And it is conveniently within a 15-minute walk of most of Oaxaca’s “musts.”)

In the heart of Oaxaca, Quinta Real sits inside a refurbished monastery, and its rose-colored stucco walls and courtyard provide an escape from the buzz of city life.