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Aparthotels & serviced apartments in Oaxaca City

10 stays · 7 aparthotels and 3 serviced apartments

Oaxaca City is a colonial grid of streets in a high valley in southern Mexico, and aparthotels and serviced apartments in Oaxaca City suit visitors who want to cook with market produce, spread out over a longer stay or work remotely from a flat with a kitchen. Wikivoyage describes the centro as easily walkable, so a base in or near it keeps most sights, restaurants and markets within reach on foot.

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Where to stay in Oaxaca City

Centro Histórico (Zócalo)

  • first-time visitors
  • sightseeing
  • markets

Wikivoyage describes the UNESCO-protected centro as a 375-hectare grid around the Zócalo, and Wikipedia calls the Zócalo (Plaza de la Constitución) the heart of the historic centre. Wikivoyage names Mercado Benito Juárez and Mercado 20 de Noviembre as the main food markets. It is the best base for walking and for first visits.

Stays in or near Centro Histórico (Zócalo)

Xochimilco

  • art studios
  • quieter stays
  • long stays

Wikivoyage describes Xochimilco as Oaxaca's oldest residential area, with art studios. That residential character makes it a reasonable choice for a longer stay.

Stays in or near Xochimilco

Reforma

  • dining
  • cafés
  • longer stays

Wikivoyage describes Reforma as a wealthy neighbourhood with trendy cafés and restaurants. It suits visitors who want somewhere to eat close to where they stay.

Stays in or near Reforma

Getting around Oaxaca City

Oaxaca-Xoxocotlán International Airport (OAX) is in Santa Cruz Xoxocotlán, a southern suburb, according to Wikipedia, and is operated by Grupo Aeroportuario del Sureste (ASUR); ASUR also lists it among its Mexican airports. Wikivoyage places it 8 km from the city centre, a 20 to 30 minute drive, and mentions colectivos and taxis for the transfer. Wikipedia lists routes to Mexico City, Guadalajara, Cancún and Tijuana, plus Dallas/Fort Worth, Houston and Los Angeles.

Wikivoyage places the first-class bus station north of the centro on Highway 190, and gives about 6½ hours by bus from Mexico City and about 3 hours from Puerto Escondido by the direct highway that opened in 2024. Within the centro, Wikivoyage describes walking as easy and mentions buses and abundant taxis for longer hops.

Living in Oaxaca City for longer

For a stay of several weeks, Wikivoyage's mention of Mercado Benito Juárez and Mercado 20 de Noviembre is a good starting point for everyday shopping, and the centro's grid layout makes it simple to learn on foot. Xochimilco and Reforma are the residential and café-oriented options outside the busiest streets, according to Wikivoyage.

Altitude can matter if you are used to sea level: the city is at 1,555 metres, according to both Wikivoyage and Wikipedia. The state tourism board at oaxaca.travel promotes eight tourism regions and publishes an events calendar, which can help structure weekends away from the city.

When to visit Oaxaca City

Wikipedia gives Oaxaca a tropical savanna climate. Wikivoyage describes a dry season from November to April and a rainy season from May to October; Wikipedia gives April as the hottest month with an average high of 33.3 °C and December as the coolest with an average high of 27.1 °C, and June as the wettest month.

Wikivoyage lists the Guelaguetza in July, Día de Muertos at the turn of October and November and the Noche de Rábanos in December. These events draw visitors, so those periods are the ones to plan early. The state tourism site publishes a calendar of upcoming events.

Wikipedia says the Historic Centre of Oaxaca and the Monte Albán archaeological site were inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1987, and that the city sits at 1,555 metres above sea level. Oaxaca is in Mexico; the capital, Mexico City, and the coast at Puerto Escondido are both common onward trips.

Long-stay tips for Oaxaca City

Of the 10 properties here, 1 offer an in-apartment washing machine, 2 list a laptop-friendly workspace, 6 include some form of housekeeping and 4 have a 24-hour front desk. Each property page has a facts box, so you can compare apartments before you book.

8 properties list a full kitchen and 2 only a kitchenette, so check the room type if you plan to cook more than simple meals.

Where room sizes are published, the median apartment here is 30 m².

Moving for work? Our guide to serviced apartments for relocation explains what to look for.

Other cities in Mexico

Planning a longer trip? See aparthotels in Mexico City, Tulum, Playa del Carmen, Guadalajara, Puerto Vallarta, Cancún, Isla Mujeres and Mérida.

Frequently asked questions

What is the best area to stay in Oaxaca City?

Centro Histórico is best for sightseeing on foot. Xochimilco and Reforma are further from the Zócalo and suit longer stays, with art studios and cafés respectively, according to Wikivoyage.

How far is Oaxaca airport from the city centre?

Wikivoyage says 8 km, a 20 to 30 minute drive, with colectivos and taxis for the transfer.

Is Oaxaca City walkable?

Wikivoyage describes the centro as easily walkable, with a colonial grid layout. Buses and taxis cover longer distances.

When is the rainy season in Oaxaca?

Wikivoyage describes the rainy season as May to October and the dry season as November to April. Wikipedia gives June as the wettest month.

How many aparthotels are there in Oaxaca City?

We currently list 10 aparthotel and serviced apartment properties in Oaxaca City.

Do aparthotels in Oaxaca City have kitchens?

10 of the 10 properties we list have a kitchen or kitchenette in at least one apartment type.

Which aparthotels in Oaxaca City have a washing machine?

1 property lists an in-apartment washing machine. Use the facts box on each property page to check.

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