Puebla Historic Center
Puebla
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Popular places to visit
Zócalo de Puebla
View the public works of art, relax in one of the cafés and get a sense of the culture in this central plaza.
Puebla Cathedral
Listen to the choral performances and appreciate the excellent acoustics of this iconic church. Marvel at the octagonal altar, among other treasures.
Centro Expositor
Learn about the events happening in Centro Expositor during your trip to Puebla. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.
Zona Histórica de los Fuertes
You can find out about the history of Puebla with a visit to Zona Histórica de los Fuertes. Make time to visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Fort Loreto
Learn about the famous Mexican holiday of Cinco de Mayo in the museums of this surviving fortress where important battles took place.
Los Sapos Bazaar
Discover the bohemian flair and artisanal items in the market stalls that stretch across a street with a history entwined with frogs.
Things to do
From Puebla: Cholula and Atlixco Magical Towns Tour
Puebla Hop-on Hop-off City Tour plus Aquarium Michin or Observation Wheel
From Puebla: Hiking in the Iztaccíhuatl all included
Puebla: Hop-on Hop-off City Tour and Aquarium Michín
Top hotels in Puebla Historic Center
NH Puebla Centro Histórico
This hotel is no longer managed by NH Group and the quality has worsened since last time we were here: - mini fridge in room does not work. We notified it both days but they did not do anything. - Tv is big and new but streaming services do not work - no hair drier - no safety box - no filtering ...
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026
Banyan Tree Puebla
Everything was great!
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
Cartesiano Boutique & Wellness Hotel
Clean room, excellent spa, friendly and helpful staff
Reviewed on 14 Feb 2026
Hotel Del Portal, Puebla
Excellent service
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
Quinta Real Puebla
Location is excellent! My room was spacious and plenty of amenities. Staff with higher rank (front desk, managers, bell boys) were snobby, but the staff at the restaurants, chef and bar were very attentive and friendly, my experience was so much pleasant thanks to them.
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
Hotel Isabel
Very clean and comfortable place.
Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Puebla Historic Center
El Carmen
While El Carmen isn't home to many top sights, Los Sapos Bazaar and Zócalo de Puebla are some notable places to visit nearby.
Barrio De Analco
If you're spending some time in Barrio De Analco, Museo de la Memoria Histórica Universitaria and Ovando Bridge are top sights worth seeing.
Barrio de la Luz
Though Barrio de la Luz may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Los Sapos Bazaar and Zócalo de Puebla.
Barrio Del Alto
Though Barrio Del Alto may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Los Sapos Bazaar and Zócalo de Puebla.
Xanenetla
Xanenetla might not have many top sights, but Fort Loreto and Zona Histórica de los Fuertes are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Santiago
Though Santiago may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Zócalo de Puebla and Palafoxiana Library.
