Hotels in Orizaba

Traveling in Mexico: Hotels in Orizaba
By Larry M. Lynch

Where to Stay in Orizaba

There are a considerable number of budget-priced or economy hotels located throughout the city but when looking around at budget or even mid-range hotels in Orizaba, you’ll note that many come stocked with “ladies of the evening” who are standing at or just inside of the hotel front door. Make no mistake, many of these ladies come with “the gift that keeps on giving” – AIDS. Most well-run hotel establishments will not allow them and these hotels are usually marked as “family” hotels. You will have far fewer problems (or temptations) staying at a “family” hotel even if it’s located across from or next door to a “stocked” hotel. Keep your eyes open and BE CAREFUL at all times! Some recommendable places include these:

Name: Hotel Arenas
Address: Norte 2 No. 169
Phone: 725-2361

A small, family-run hotel located directly in back of the yellow-walled Parrish Church of San Miguel. There is an attractive, plant-filled courtyard fronting the economically priced rooms. Most have a TV and fan with private bath and are clean but unpretentious. The street out front is usually pretty crowded as it’s the market district, so there’s plenty of activity until about 9 pm when things go quiet. Singles / doubles are 100 pesos and 120 pesos respectively. Expect to pay slightly more during peak seasons.

Name: Hotel San Cristóbal
Address: Norte 4 No. 243 (between Orientes 5 and 7)
Phone: 725-1140

Also in the market district three blocks from the Hotel Arenas, this small hotel is a bit more secure and is newly renovated, but still plain. Singles / Doubles with TV, fan, and private bath (hot water available most of the day) are priced at 70 pesos and 110 pesos. Similar in facilities to the Hotel Arenas but cleaner and brighter although more Spartan. A good value “family” hotel. You’ll also pay a bit more here during “peak” seasons.