Fiesta Americana Mérida

This hip spot combines Lebanese and Yucatecan flavors in a chic, repurposed factory with a wine bar, cinema, and a lively atmosphere.

Straightforward guesthouse with basic accommodations, an outdoor pool & a kitchen. This simple guesthouse is a 7-minute walk from the city's main square and a 10-minute walk from the 16th-century Mérida Cathedral. The cozy, traditional rooms come with free Wi-Fi, TVs and safes. They include minifridges and en suite bathrooms. A family suite is available. Guests age 13 and over are welcome. Amenities include a pool, a kitchen and parking (fee).

"Barra de Café de especialidad, Repostería, té, tisanas y alimentos."

Colonial-era property offering plain dorms & a shared kitchen, plus free breakfast & salsa classes. In a Colonial-era building dating from 1790, this laid-back hostel is a 12-minute walk from the Palacio Cantón, a cultural history museum in an ornate building, and 8 km from Mérida International Airport. Simple mixed-sex and female-only dorms have bunk beds, lockers and fans, as well as shared bathrooms. Private rooms are available; some have air-conditioning and/or private facilities. Age restrictions apply in some quarters. Parking, public Wi-Fi and breakfast are free, as are salsa and cookery classes. There's an outdoor pool with poolside hammocks, plus a shared kitchen, terrace seating and regular live music. Tours are available.

"Cerveza Artesanal Pizza Napolitana Música en Vinyl"

Colorful rooms in a relaxed, colonial-style building with a vegan restaurant & an outdoor pool. In a colonial-style building on a low-key street, this relaxed hotel is a 10-minute walk from both Mérida Cathedral and the Museo Fernando García Ponce-Macay. Featuring colorful walls and tiled floors, the vibrant, laid-back rooms have free Wi-Fi and mosquito netting. There are no TVs. Complimentary continental breakfast is served on a leafy patio. Other amenities include an outdoor pool and a poolside vegan alfresco restaurant. Children age 8 and over are welcome. Minimum-stay rules may apply.

Nectar in Mérida offers a relaxed vibe with innovative dishes like pork belly tacos and grilled snapper, though its service could use some polish.

Polished rooms, some with balconies, in an upscale hotel offering a wine/tequila bar & a pool. In the historic center of Mérida, this polished hotel is 2 km from Museo Fernando García Ponce–Macay, 16 minutes on foot from the Catedral de Mérida and 9 km from Aeropuerto de Mérida-Manuel Crescencio Rejón. The airy, colonial-style rooms have sitting areas, free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs and safes, as well as iPod docks and minibars. Upgraded rooms add 4-poster beds, balconies and/or rainfall showers. Continental breakfast is included. There's also a wine and tequila bar. Other amenities include an outdoor pool and a garden, as well as a covered terrace with hammocks. Cooking and yoga classes are offered.

"Frente al parque de La Mejorada 👨🏻‍🍳, entre recuerdos de viajes, mercados y libertad, hay una casa antigua que nos llama. Una casa que se siente como una extensión del parque. Que nos invita a entrar y recorrerla; explorar sus habitaciones y sus misterios, descubrir sus historias. Después, con una copa en mano 🧀🍷, nos sentamos en alguno de sus espacios a pasar la tarde 🍻 entre pláticas con amigos nuevos y viejos. Paseamos, comemos, encontramos sorpresas y escondites"

This cozy brunch spot whips up delightful local dishes with a French twist, featuring photogenic plates and stellar service in a laid-back atmosphere.