Hotel Azul Oaxaca: The Definitive Review [2024]

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Are you planning a trip and want to know if you should stay at Hotel Azul Oaxaca?

Finding a hotel in Oaxaca is very difficult because there are literally hundreds to choose from.

While there are some great options out there, it’s important to choose the perfect hotel to ensure that your trip is everything that you want it to be.

The last thing that you want to do is choose a bad hotel and return home disappointed and frustrated.

To make sure that doesn’t happen, I’ve set out a comprehensive guide to the Hotel Azul Oaxaca so that you can find out everything that you need to know before making your decision.

Let’s dive right in.

*All images of Hotel Azul Oaxaca in this article are credited to Expedia.com and Hotel Azul Oaxaca*

Hotel Azul Oaxaca: The Definitive Review

Where is Hotel Azul Oaxaca?

Hotel Azul Oaxaca is a highly-rated arty boutique hotel situated just two blocks east of the Templo de Santo Domingo in the historic center of Oaxaca City, Mexico.

If you aren’t familiar with Oaxaca, it’s a vibrant city in southern Mexico that is known for its rich cultural heritage and colorful traditions.

Probably the most famous of these is the Day of the Dead festival, which is held in Oaxaca each year from 31 October to 2 November.

Other attractions of the city include its countless beautiful colonial-era buildings that date back to the time of Spanish rule in Mexico during the 16th century.

And if that isn’t impressive enough, just a short drive outside the city you’ll find Zapotec ruins that are literally thousands of years old.

Let’s take a look now at how to get you to Hotel Azul Oaxaca.

Hotel Azul Oaxaca: The Definitive Review

How Do I Get To Hotel Azul Oaxaca?

Getting to Hotel Azul Oaxaca is a simple two step process.

The first step is to fly into Oaxaca International Airport (OAX). The second step is to book a private transfer, get a taxi or rent a car to drive to the hotel.

I’ve set out the steps you’ll need to take to get to Hotel Azul Oaxaca as simply and efficiently as possible.

Flying Into Oaxaca

To reach Hotel Azul Oaxaca, you’ll need to first fly into Oaxaca International Airport (OAX), which is around 5 miles from the hotel.

In North America, you can get a direct international flight from Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston or Los Angeles.

From elsewhere in the world, you’ll need to fly into Mexico and take a connecting flight. There are regular flights to Oaxaca from Mexico City, Tijuana, Cancún, Guadalajara, Monterrey, and Mexicali.

Flights from Mexico City are by far the most frequent. Unless you’re planning on stopping over in one of the other cities listed above for a few days, I recommend you fly via Mexico City.

Oaxaca Airport to the Hotel

Once you arrive in Oaxaca airport, you’ve got a few options to get to Hotel Azul Oaxaca. You can book a private transfer, take a taxi or rent a car.

I’ve gone through each of these below.

Rent a Car

If you’re staying in Oaxaca for more than a day or two, I recommend that you rent a car at the airport.

Even though Hotel Azul Oaxaca is very centrally located in the historic center of Oaxaca, many of the best attractions in Oaxaca are outside of the city, so having a rental car is the ideal way to get around.

Getting a car at the airport is very easy. You can book ahead and pick up your car in the arrivals hall of the terminal when you get off the plane.

I recommend using DiscoverCars to book the best deal available ahead of your arrival. You can expect to pay around US$30 per day plus gas for a basic rental car.

Book a Private Transfer

The simplest way to get to the hotel is by booking a private transfer on a platform like Viator. There are plenty of different providers for you to choose from, and prices start at around US$25 for a couple.

If you prefer to get a local recommendation, you can reach out to the staff at Hotel Azul Oaxaca. Their contact details are below:

Take A Taxi

If you haven’t booked a car with the hotel, the simplest way to get from the airport to the hotel that requires absolutely no planning whatsoever is taking a taxi.

You’ll need to be able to tell the driver your destination and agree a price for the trip. The journey should cost you around US$15 – US$20 and you may need to haggle to get the driver down into that range.

You’ll also need to make sure that you have Mexican pesos with you, as the driver may not accept US dollars and won’t take credit cards.

Now that you know where it is that you’re going and all of the options that you have for getting there, let’s get into the review itself.

Hotel Azul Oaxaca: The Definitive Review

Review Of Hotel Azul Oaxaca

The Hotel Azul Oaxaca is beautiful 21-room boutique hotel in central Oaxaca City set in a post-colonial period building that dates back to 1874.

As you enter the hotel building, you’ll arrive in a lovely open air courtyard that is used by the on-site restaurant, Cocina Azul de Oaxaca.

You then pass through a blue arched tunnel into a larger open courtyard with a beautiful waterfall featuring a Zapotec Greco design that cascades into a long narrow pool cut into the earth.

The interior of the hotel was designed and decorated by several famous Oaxacan artists. Each of Francisco Toledo, Rubén Leyva, José Villalobos and Luis Zárate designed one of the five suites available at the hotel.

The artistic renovation was managed by interior designer Héctor Esrawe, who used works from each of the four artists bring character to the two courtyards as well as the stairwells and other parts of the hotel.

In addition to its beautiful design, the hotel also boasts some great facilities, including a great roof terrace area, a chapel, an AV room, and an art gallery.

I’ve set out below a summary of the hotel, the rooms, hotel facilities, dining options and nearby attractions.

After that, I’ve given you a list of pros and cons of the hotel and given my personal view on whether you should book Hotel Azul Oaxaca for your trip.

Let’s jump right in.

1. Location

Hotel Azul Oaxaca has a great central location in Oaxaca City.

You’ll find it on Calle de Mariano Abasolo between Calle de José María Pino Suárez and Avenida Benito Juárez. Look out for the bright blue walls with beautiful pink bougainvilleas growing up alongside the doorway.

From the hotel you’re just two blocks east of the Templo de Santo Domingo, with its iconic neo-Spanish baroque architecture. From there, you can walk south along the pedestrian street known as the Andador Turístico to the Zócalo, which is the heart of Oaxaca City.

Whatever you choose to do, it’s the perfect base for you to explore the city.

2. Price

The price per room at Hotel Azul Oaxaca starts at US$380 per night for up to four, which includes breakfast. There is also one smaller room that starts at around US$310 per night for up to two.

Discounted offers may be available from time to time, so it is worth checking prices in advance of your travel dates to see if you can get yourself a deal.

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3. Rooms

There are 21 rooms at Hotel Azul Oaxaca, comprised of 16 standard rooms and five individually designed suites.

The suites are located on the upper floor overlooking the central internal courtyard and the remaining rooms are located around the larger external courtyard.

The suites are individually designed by Oaxacan artists Francisco Toledo, Rubén Leyva, José Villalobos and Luis Zárate. The standard rooms were designed by Francisco Toledo and Luis Zárate and decorated by Héctor Esrawe.

I’ve set out more detail on each of these below.

Standard Room

There are 16 Standard Rooms available at Hotel Azul Oaxaca, all in the vicinity of the second outdoor courtyard with the Zapotec waterfall.

The rooms are available on both the ground and first floors. There are 10 rooms with a king-sized bed and five with two queen-sized beds. There is also a smaller room with just one queen-sized bed.

The Standard Rooms are a relatively cosy 269 sq. ft. and features Oaxacan woollen products from Teotitlán del Valle that have been used to furnish the room with rugs and bed runners. Each is air-conditioned and comes with a private shower-only bathroom.

You’ll have access to a flatscreen TV, cable channels, free WiFi, bluetooth speakers, a room safe, and a minibar. In the shower-only bathroom, you’ll find free toiletries, bathrobes, slippers, towels, and a hairdryer.

Other than the one smaller room, the Standard Rooms start at US$380 per night for up to two or four, depending on whether you have chosen the room with the king-sized bed or the twin queen-sized beds. The smaller room starts at US$310 per night for up to two.

Suite Toledo

Suite Toledo is located on the first floor of the hotel overlooking the internal courtyard. It was designed and decorated by Oaxacan artist Francisco Toledo.

The highlight of the suite is the illuminated wall art set out above the headboard of the bed. The glowing artwork is made from recycled paper kites, intricately put together to create an eye-catching motif for the room.

The suite is a comfortable 538 sq. ft and comes with a king-sized bed, separate living room area and a private bathroom with a bathtub.

It is air-conditioned and, in addition to all of the amenities available in the Standard Rooms, you’ll have access to luxuries branded toiletries in the bathroom.

To top off the experience, you’ll also receive a welcome gift comprised of a bottle of wine, a fruit basket and a sunhat.

Suite Toledo starts at US$780 per night for up to two.

Suite Levya

Suite Levya is also located on the first floor of the hotel overlooking the internal courtyard, and features a great view of the external courtyard as well. It was designed and decorated by Oaxacan artist Rubén Leyva.

The highlight of the suite is the unusual and somewhat playful sculptures and artwork, the highest in number of any of the rooms in the hotel. The design is light, airy and imaginative, and seeks to inspire you during your stay.

The suite is a very comfortable 549 sq. ft and comes with a king-sized bed, small separate living room area and a private bathroom with a bathtub.

It is air-conditioned and, in addition to all of the amenities available in the Standard Rooms, you’ll have access to luxuries branded toiletries in the bathroom.

Like the other suites, you’ll also find a welcome gift comprised of a bottle of wine, a fruit basket and a sunhat.

Suite Toledo starts at US$610 per night for up to two.

Suite Zárate

Suite Zárate is also located on the first floor of the hotel overlooking the internal courtyard, and also has a great view of the external courtyard.

It was designed and decorated by Oaxacan artist Luis Zárate, who is known for also having designed the nearby Oaxacan Ethnobotanic Gardens (Jardín Etnobotánico).

The highlights of the suite are the beautiful floor tiling with its traditional Mixtec design and the wooden furnishings in the living room space. These give a traditional feel to the modern decor of the suite, which is emphasised by the framed photographs hanging above the bed that features scenes from the Oaxaca region.

The suite is a comfortable 452 sq. ft and comes with a king-sized bed, separate living room area and a private bathroom with a bathtub.

It is air-conditioned and, in addition to all of the amenities available in the Standard Rooms, you’ll have access to luxuries branded toiletries in the bathroom.

As with the other suites, a welcome gift comprised of a bottle of wine, a fruit basket and a sunhat will be waiting for you when you arrive.

Suite Zárate starts at US$610 per night for up to two.

Suite Villalobos

Suite Villalobos is also located on the first floor of the hotel overlooking the internal courtyard. It was designed and decorated by Oaxacan artist José Villalobos.

The highlight of the suite is the cedar used in the furnishing, and the traditional floor tiling, which is very typical of the Oaxacan region. In its design, Villalobos has also tried to replicate many cultural aspects from his native Istmo region of Oaxaca, including the style of the chairs and table furnishing the room.

The suite is a comfortable 431 sq. ft and comes with a king-sized bed, seating area and a private bathroom with a bathtub.

It is air-conditioned and, in addition to all of the amenities available in the Standard Rooms, you’ll have access to luxuries branded toiletries in the bathroom.

Your welcome gift comprised of a bottle of wine, a fruit basket and a sunhat will also be waiting for you in the room.

Suite Villalobos starts at US$515 per night for up to two.

Suite Dubon

Like the other suites, Suite Dubon is also located on the first floor of the hotel overlooking the internal courtyard. It was designed and decorated by the architect firm Tres Manos Arquitectura and is intended as a homage to Oaxacan artist Jorge Dubon.

The highlight of the suite is the unusual bed formation, which is encased on all sides by a wooden frame that can be used for seating, decoration or storage.

The suite is a comfortable 323 sq. ft and comes with a king-sized bed and a private bathroom with a bathtub.

It is air-conditioned and, in addition to all of the amenities available in the Standard Rooms, you’ll have access to luxuries branded toiletries in the bathroom.

As with the other four suites, you’ll also a welcome gift comprised of a bottle of wine, a fruit basket and a sunhat.

Suite Dubon starts at US$425 per night for up to two.

4. Hotel Facilities

Hotel Azul Oaxaca doesn’t have a pool, gym, or spa offering. However, there is a chapel, an art gallery, a library, and an audio-visual room, and you can also borrow bicycles to explore the city for no additional charge.

There is also off-site parking available for an additional fee, which is helpful if you are driving or have rented a car.

I’ve set out more detail on the on-site facilities available below.

Chapel

The chapel is a small shrine to the Virgin of the Rosary (Virgen del Rosario) that provides you with a space where you can take a moment to balance yourself, meditate or pray.

The space is adorned with various religious effigies of Christ, the Virgin of the Rosary and other beautiful antique pieces.

Art Gallery

Hotel Azul Oaxaca has its very own art gallery where you can find lots of great Oaxacan artworks, ceramic works, books and articles.

Many of the exhibits are also for sale, so if you find something that grabs you, you can buy it and take it home with you.

The art gallery is open on Thursdays to Tuesdays from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Library

Another great little facility offered by the hotel is its lending library, which is a definite rarity among boutique hotels in Oaxaca.

You can access it from the interior courtyard, and it has a great range of books that you can read in the library or borrow and read in your room during your stay.

Bike Hire

For the urban explorers among you, you’ll love the bright blue bicycles available at Hotel Azul Oaxaca. The city center is quite flat and many of the streets are pedestrian streets or have cycle lanes, so it is great for biking.

They’re completely free for you to borrow for as long as you need during your stay and are a great way to explore Oaxaca.

Audio-Visual Room

The hotel also has a small audio-visual room that seats up to six people.

Perhaps not one that you are likely to use often, but if for any reason you wanted to watch a film while you’re at the hotel, you can turn it into your own private cinema for the evening.

5. Dining Options

Hotel Azul Oaxaca has an onsite restaurant, Cocina Azul de Oaxaca, and a great rooftop bar, Terraza Azul.

Cocina Azul De Oaxaca

Cocina Azul de Oaxaca is located in the beautiful interior courtyard area of the hotel and the team headed by Chef Ana Alonso serves delicious Oaxacan cuisine.

The menu has a great variety for you to choose from and includes lots of classic must-try Oaxacan dishes including tlayudas, chapulines and mole negro.

If you are staying at the hotel on a Sunday evening, don’t miss the Sunday buffet (buffet domincal). Each Sunday, the restaurant prepares a fantastic menu using seasonal products in classic regional dishes.

The location of the restaurant has a lovely atmosphere. The majestic white supporting pylons and the bright blue walls of the building create a lovely place for you to enjoy breakfast, lunch or dinner, or even just a morning coffee or a Oaxacan hot chocolate.

Terraza Azul

The roof terrace bar, Terraza Azul, is definitely a highlight of the hotel.

The bar on the terrace is actually an old weaving loom that has been painted in a deep hot pink color and brought out of retirement to serve as an alcohol dispensary.

The mezcal cocktail list is long and there are lots of locally-produced high-quality mezcal brands for you to choose from. There are also beer and wine options available if you’d prefer.

There’s plenty of seating, and the view of the city and the surrounding Sierra Madre mountains is stellar. Whether you’re using the space to relax in the sun or to watch the sun go down with a cocktail in your hand, you’ll love Terraza Azul.

Drinks are served between 5:00pm and 8:00pm.

6. Reviews

Hotel Azul Oaxaca has a rating of 9.0 out of 10 from over 75 reviews, which is a great score.

Although the number of reviews isn’t enormous, clearly the story that the reviews tell is that people absolutely love this hotel.

7. Check-In and Check-Out

Check-in at the hotel is from 3:00pm, and check-out is before noon.

Late check-in and check-out can be provided subject to room availability.

8. Pet-Friendly?

Yes, Hotel Azul Oaxaca is pet-friendly.

Only one pet per guest is permitted, and only pets up to 12 lbs are permitted.

If you’re travelling with your pet, I recommend that you confirm with hotel before booking to ensure that there are misunderstandings.

9. Family-Friendly?

Yes, children of all ages are welcome at the Hotel Azul Oaxaca.

The hotel can supply you with rollaway beds for an additional 950 Mexican pesos per night (US$55), although if you book a double room, your children can sleep in those beds without additional charge.

Cribs are available at no extra charge if you’re travelling with an infant.

10. Nearby Attractions

Hotel Azul Oaxaca is very close to all of the attractions in Oaxaca City, and you’ll be able to reach everything within the city limits on foot.

Don’t forget your sunhat, suncream, and a bottle of water.

Attractions in Oaxaca City

If you’re planning to set off exploring the city on foot or by bicycle from the hotel, I would recommend that you start by heading two blocks to the west until you reach the Templo de Santo Domingo (pictured).

If you’re not familiar with it, the Templo de Santo Domingo is a beautiful building designed in the neo-Spanish baroque architectural style dating back to 1551. It’s one of the primary landmarks in Oaxaca City and an absolute must-see.

The Oaxaca Cultural Museum (Museo de las Culturas de Oaxaca) is also next to the church and has lots of fascinating Oaxacan cultural exhibits. You can also walk over to nearby El Llano park, which is known for having a statue of one of Mexico’s most famous presidents, Benito Juárez, who was a native of Oaxaca.

From the church, you can take the Andador Turístico south towards the Zócalo, which is the heart of the city. Oaxaca’s stunning cathedral, Nuestra Señora de la Asunción, is right opposite the Zócalo, and the beautiful Teatro Macedonio Alcalá is just a few blocks to the east.

You can also head south from the Zócalo to visit some of the city’s great markets like the Mercado 20 de Noviembre and Mercado Benito Juárez.

Attractions Outside Oaxaca City

If you have time to do a day-trip out of the city, there are also some fantastic places that I recommend you visit, and some of them are quite close by.

I’ve described a few of the best of these below.

Monte Albán

The closest attraction outside the city limits is the ruined Zapotec city of Monte Albán. It’s only three miles away from Oaxaca City, so you can reach it easily and can even fit something else in after you’re done exploring.

Monte Albán is built on the top of a hill overlooking Oaxaca. It’s quite large at about four square miles and there’s lots to see. Among other buildings, there are two pyramids, a ball court, and around 170 tombs.

The simplest way to reach Monte Albán is by taxi. It will cost around US$5 – US$10. Make sure you bring Mexican pesos and agree the price before you depart. 

There are also lots of Monte Albán tours available if you’d rather have the trip planned for you. Viator offers lots of different options, and you can often combine it with other attractions.

Hierve El Agua

Hierve El Agua is a unique geological marvel created from two petrified waterfalls about 40 miles to the south-east of Oaxaca.  

The smaller waterfall is called “la cascada chica” and the bigger one is called “la cascada grande”. The waterfalls were formed over thousands of years as mineral-rich waters ran over the edge of the cliff and down the escarpment.  

The plateau above the falls is covered in large shallow pools separated by beautiful mineral formations that look like atolls in an ocean. It makes you think that you are walking on a shallow reef in the Caribbean.

You can also hike to the bottom of the waterfalls, where there some more pools that you can sit in. There are change-rooms and toilets nearby.

The best way to visit Hierve El Agua is with a tour. There are some great tours from Oaxaca that combine Hierve El Agua with a visit to local mezcal producers or other attractions.

The hotel can recommend a tour operator, and Viator also has lots of them to choose from if you’d prefer to arrange a tour yourself.

Mitla

The ancient ruins of the Zapotec city of Mitla is about 30 miles to the south-east of Oaxaca, on the way to Hierve El Agua.  The name is derived from the Nahuatl word “Mictlán”, meaning “place of the dead”.

The ruins are situated in a valley nearly a mile above sea level and the site is thought to have been inhabited as far back as about 500 BC.  The city was a center of religious power in the region and was destroyed by the Spanish shortly after their arrival in the 16th century.

Mitla is perhaps best known for its intricate stone mosaics, which are sometimes called “Zapotec Greco”. You’ll recognize the striking pattern in lots of ancient friezes adorning walls and floors at the site, and it is often used in clothing and other artwork produced in Oaxaca.

My recommendation is to combine Mitla and Hierve El Agua together as a tour. They start at about US$50 per person on Viator, and you can speak to the concierge at Hotel Azul Oaxaca if you’d prefer to organise it through the hotel.

If you prefer to guide yourself, you can reach Mitla with a taxi or the bus, and its about a 90 minute trip each way.

Entrance to Mitla costs US$5 so bring your Mexican pesos with you.

Hotel Azul Oaxaca: The Definitive Review

Hotel Azul Oaxaca: Pros and Cons

To try to pull all of the information above together for you, I’ve set out below the pros and cons of Hotel Azul Oaxaca as I see them.

Pros

Pros are easy here, because there are some genuinely top-notch aspects of Hotel Azul Oaxaca.

Top Location

Hotel Azul Oaxaca has an amazing location in the historic center of Oaxaca, making it an ideal base to explore the city.

From the hotel, you’re just two blocks away from the Templo de Santo Domingo, one of the main landmarks in the city. From there, you can easily reach the Zócalo by heading south on the Andador Turístico.

The location is so good that reviews on Booking.com give it a location-rating of 9.7 out of 10. The hotel even provides you with bicycles that you can borrow any time you like during your stay for no additional charge.

If you’re looking for a centrally-located hotel, this is really a tough one to beat.

Integration of Oaxacan Art

Although it isn’t the only arty hotel in Oaxaca, in my opinion Hotel Azul Oaxaca can comfortably compete with the likes of great hotels like the Pug Seal Oaxaca and NaNa Vida Hotel Oaxaca in this respect.

Although both of those hotels also integrate Oaxacan art and artisanal products into the hotel furnishings, neither of them has its own art gallery or a artistically designed waterfall in the courtyard.

If you’re looking for an arty boutique hotel, I think that Hotel Azul Oaxaca should definitely be on your shortlist to consider.

terraza Azul

Another great selling point of Hotel Azul Oaxaca is its fantastic rooftop terrace bar, Terraza Azul.

It may not be quite as spacious as the Amá Terraza at the Casa Antonieta Oaxaca, but it’s still a great spot and a lovely place to enjoy the sunset with a great view of the city. The hot-pink loom bar is also a great feature.

Any hotel with a rooftop terrace in Oaxaca is hot property, so this is a big tick in the pro column.

Cons

There are a few cons to Hotel Azul Oaxaca, although in my mind some of these tend to be a result of the style of the hotel.

Price

Although it is by no means the most expensive hotel in Oaxaca, unless you’re booking the one windowless matrimonial room, prices for a couple still start at US$380 per night. That’s quite a lot to spend on a boutique hotel in Oaxaca.

To be fair, that price includes breakfast, and if you choose a standard room with two queen-sized beds then you can sleep up to four people at no additional charge. If you’re travelling as a family or in a group, that goes a long way to providing value for money.

Still, even amongst the arty hotels, the NaNa Vida Hotel Oaxaca also incorporates a lot of Oaxacan artwork and artisanal products into the hotel and offers larger rooms for about half the price.

Having said that, the reviews for Hotel Azul Oaxaca really are overwhelmingly positive. Those guests clearly found value for money, so if you love the relaxed atmosphere, integrated Oaxacan artwork, and beautiful hotel building, you’ll likely see the value as well.

Limited Amenities

Hotel Azul Oaxaca isn’t an amenity-heavy hotel and it won’t compare to the facilities offered at a hotel like the Grand Fiesta Americana Oaxaca.

Having said that, for a boutique hotel, especially one that places a lot of value on the artistic aspects of the hotel, Hotel Azul Oaxaca actually has a reasonable range of amenities.

In addition to the top-notch on-site restaurant and the terrace bar, the hotel has a chapel, library, art gallery, AV room, offsite-parking and free bicycle use.

So while it doesn’t have a pool or a spa area, there are still some amenities that most of its competitors don’t have.

Open Bathroom Area

A few of the suites (Suite Levya and Suite Zárate) have open bathrooms without closing doors.

This is more of a design element, but I mention it here because I know that it may be a con for people looking to have a little more privacy when in the bathroom.

It’s also one of the few points that is mentioned regularly in the reviews as a negative point.

Hotel Azul Oaxaca: The Definitive Review

My Personal Views

Personally, I think Hotel Azul Oaxaca is a great arty boutique hotel and a brilliant place to base yourself when you visit Oaxaca City.

The hotel’s location is close to all of the attractions within the city, which makes it great if you’re like me and tend to do a lot of your exploring on foot. The central location ends up saving you lots of money on taxis, because you can just walk or cycle everywhere.

Hotel Azul Oaxaca distinguishes itself from the other arty boutique hotels by having an art gallery as well as a full-service on-site restaurant. By way of example, Pug Seal Oaxaca has neither and Hotel Sin Nombre doesn’t have an art gallery.

Hotel Azul Oaxaca also doesn’t have a pool or a spa, but none of the more arty boutique hotels in Oaxaca have pools and NaNa Vida Hotel Oaxaca is the only one that has a full-service spa area within its offering.

As with all the arty boutique hotels, in my opinion, there is often a question about value for money, because it is hard to put a price on artistic beauty. With Hotel Azul Oaxaca, though, it’s a little easier.

In addition to the artistic side of the hotel, you get breakfast, bike-hire, use of the amazing roof terrace area, and the use of the library, chapel, AV room and art gallery all included in the price you pay.

So if you’re looking for a centrally-located arty boutique hotel in Oaxaca City, but still want a great dining option and a few extra benefits, I think that you’ll love Hotel Azul Oaxaca, as so many guests have already.

Hotel Azul Oaxaca: The Definitive Review

Frequently Asked Questions

Just in case you still have a few questions that I haven’t covered, I’ve set out some responses to a few frequently asked questions about Hotel Azul Oaxaca below.

When Is The Best Time To Visit Hotel Azul Oaxaca?

The best time to visit is during the high season (December to April) because the weather is cooler and there is little or no rain.

However, it’s also more expensive during the high season, so if you’re on a budget and can put up with a little rain, the low season is also a good option.

Is It Safe To Visit Hotel Azul Oaxaca?

There is a 24-hour front-desk service at Hotel Azul Oaxaca, and you’ll have access to a room safe so that you can store your belongings when you’re not in the room.

You’ll also have no troubles when you explore Oaxaca provided you take basic precautions. You can read more about safety in Oaxaca here.

What’s The Closest Airport To Hotel Azul Oaxaca?

Oaxaca International Airport (OAX) is the closest airport, and is about 5 miles away.

You can reach the hotel by booking a private transfer, taking a taxi or renting a car. If you want to book a private transfer, I recommend using Viator or reaching out to the staff at Hotel Azul Oaxaca.

Why Is Hotel Azul Oaxaca Special?

Hotel Azul Oaxaca is a fantastic arty boutique hotel with a great on-site restaurant, a fantastic roof terrace bar, and a perfect location in the historic center of Oaxaca City.

If you’re looking for a high-quality arty boutique hotel in a great spot with an amazing relaxing roof terrace area, you’ll love Hotel Azul Oaxaca.

Hotel Azul Oaxaca: The Definitive Review

Final Thoughts

Hopefully you now have all the information that you need to decide whether Hotel Azul Oaxaca is the hotel for you.

If you’re interested in booking, you can get the latest current prices and availability on your dates at Booking.com or Expedia.com.

If you want to check prices of car rentals at Oaxaca airport, you can find out at DiscoverCars.com.

Enjoy your stay!