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Aparthotels & serviced apartments in Tijuana

8 stays · 7 aparthotels and 1 serviced apartments

Aparthotels and serviced apartments in Tijuana suit visitors who need more than a hotel room: business travellers on longer assignments, families visiting for events or medical appointments, and anyone who prefers to cook some of their own meals. Tijuana is Mexico's westernmost city, in Baja California, just south of California, and Wikipedia gives it 1.8 million inhabitants in the city proper at the 2020 census. A kitchen, laundry and a separate sleeping area are practical in a city that people often use as a working base.

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Where to stay in Tijuana

Zona Río

  • business travel
  • culture
  • longer stays

Zona Río is the modern commercial district. Wikipedia describes it as the new business district, home to the Tijuana Cultural Center (CECUT), which opened in 1982 and includes a cinema, the Museum of the Californias and exhibition halls. Wikivoyage calls it a second downtown with upscale shopping, banking and dining, which makes it a practical base for work trips and longer stays.

Stays in or near Zona Río

Avenida Revolución and Zona Centro

  • first-time visitors
  • nightlife
  • walking

Avenida Revolución is the best-known avenue in the historic downtown. The Mexican tourism council's portal says it begins at the international line and ends at the Tijuana Tower, and Wikivoyage describes it as lined with souvenir shops, restaurants, dance clubs and bars. It suits short stays where you want to be on foot.

Stays in or near Avenida Revolución and Zona Centro

Playas de Tijuana

  • seaside
  • relaxed stays
  • families

Playas de Tijuana is the seaside district on the Pacific coast, west of the centre. It is a seaside base, away from the downtown streets. You will need a taxi or ride-hail car to reach the main downtown and Zona Río areas, so check journey times against your plans.

Stays in or near Playas de Tijuana

Airport and Otay area

  • air travel
  • business travel
  • short stays

Tijuana International Airport lies east of downtown; Wikivoyage puts it 6 miles east of the city centre. A pedestrian bridge links the airport to the Cross Border Xpress terminal on the US side, a service the operator describes as a way to cross the border using Tijuana airport. It is the best area for early flights, but a car or taxi will be needed for the rest of the city.

Getting around Tijuana

Tijuana International Airport (TIJ) is about 6 miles east of downtown according to Wikivoyage. Wikivoyage also describes the Cross Border Xpress, a terminal on the US side connected to the airport by a pedestrian bridge. The San Diego trolley connects to San Ysidro, where the main land crossing is, and buses operate from several stations. Check the operators' own sites for current border and bus arrangements before you travel.

Within the city, Wikivoyage says cabs are abundant throughout the city. The centre and Avenida Revolución are walkable, but districts such as Playas and Zona Río are best reached by car, taxi or ride-hail.

Living in Tijuana for longer

For a longer stay, Zona Río gives the most settled routine: shopping, restaurants and culture sit close together, and CECUT is the home of the Baja California Orchestra and has galleries and a cinema, according to the tourism portal. A kitchen helps with the city's food scene, which the portal describes as a mix of Mexican authenticity and influences from distant lands, and Wikipedia notes Baja Med cuisine and artisanal beer.

If you are in town for work, our guide to serviced apartments for business travel lists what to look for, such as workspace, reliable internet and laundry.

When to visit Tijuana

Wikipedia describes a hot semi-arid climate with about 231 mm of annual rain, most of it between November and March, and dry summers. Wikivoyage gives typical daytime temperatures from about 68 degrees Fahrenheit in January to 86 degrees Fahrenheit in August, with a short rainy season from late winter to early spring.

That means the city is usable all year. Summers are warm and dry, and winter is the wetter season, so pack for rain if you travel between November and March.

The city is large and spread out, so the district you choose matters more than the building. We cover the main areas below, together with airport links and the seasons. For the differences between accommodation formats see aparthotels versus hotels, and for the wider country go to the Mexico page.

Long-stay tips for Tijuana

Of the 8 properties here, 2 offer an in-apartment washing machine, 3 include some form of housekeeping and 6 have a 24-hour front desk. If you are staying more than a few nights, compare the facts box on each property page first.

7 properties list a full kitchen and 1 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 50 m².

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

Other cities in Mexico

Comparing destinations? 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 Tijuana?

Zona Río suits business travel and longer stays, Avenida Revolución and the Zona Centro suit short visits on foot, and Playas de Tijuana gives a seaside base.

How far is Tijuana airport from downtown?

Wikivoyage puts Tijuana International Airport 6 miles east of downtown. A Cross Border Xpress terminal on the US side is connected to it by a pedestrian bridge.

What is Zona Río known for?

It is the new business district, home to the Tijuana Cultural Center (CECUT), which opened in 1982 and includes a cinema, a museum and exhibition halls.

When does it rain in Tijuana?

Wikipedia says most rainfall falls between November and March, with dry summers and about 231 mm in a year.

How many aparthotels are there in Tijuana?

We currently list 8 aparthotel and serviced apartment properties in Tijuana.

Do aparthotels in Tijuana have kitchens?

8 of the 8 properties we list have a kitchen or kitchenette in at least one apartment type.

Which aparthotels in Tijuana have a washing machine?

2 properties list an in-apartment washing machine. Use the facts box on each property page to check.

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