Hotel Posada el Cid
A practical base for exploring Oaxaca City, from $48 a night.
A place to stay in Oaxaca City
Hotel Posada el Cid is a 3-star hotel in Oaxaca City, Mexico, with rooms starting at $48 per night. It runs an airport shuttle and serves breakfast on site, which covers the two questions most travellers ask first. The hotel has 128 guest ratings, averaging 8.4/10. Reviewers point to staff, cleanliness, and location as its strongest points. A tour desk can arrange local culture tours or classes for an additional charge.
Who this stay suits
A clean, air-conditioned room in Oaxaca City with breakfast included, an airport shuttle, and helpful staff — without the price tag of a larger property.
Best for
- Budget-conscious travellers
- Couples or solo visitors
- Families needing two-bed rooms
- First-time visitors to Oaxaca City
Less suited to
- Travellers wanting a pool or fitness facilities
- Those expecting large room sizes
Rooms with courtyard views
The Budget Double and Standard Double rooms look onto an inner courtyard. At 20 m², they are compact but come with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, and free Wi-Fi — everything needed for a straightforward stay.
Two-bed rooms for groups
The Double Room with Two and the Twin Room each measure 25 m² and have two full beds. Both include air conditioning, a private bathroom, a flat-screen TV, and free Wi-Fi, making them a reasonable fit for families or two friends sharing.
Outdoor furniture on site
The hotel has outdoor furniture — a small but useful detail if you want somewhere to sit outside your room. It is the only outdoor feature listed, so expectations should be set accordingly.
Rooms & rates
Budget Double Room
20.0 m² · 1 full bed
- Inner courtyard view
- Air conditioning
- Attached bathroom
- Flat-screen TV
- Free Wifi
Double Room with Two
25.0 m² · 2 full beds
- Air conditioning
- Attached bathroom
- Flat-screen TV
- Free Wifi
Standard Double Room
20.0 m² · 1 full bed
- Inner courtyard view
- Air conditioning
- Attached bathroom
- Flat-screen TV
- Free Wifi
What sets it apart
Inside Hotel Posada el Cid
Amenities at Hotel Posada el Cid
Most popular facilities
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free Wifi
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Airport shuttle
- Family rooms
- Breakfast
Great for your stay
- Private bathroom
- Air conditioning
- Free Wifi
- Family rooms
- Airport shuttle
- Non-smoking rooms
- Flat-screen TV
- Facilities for disabled guests
Bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Shower
Bedroom
- Linens
- Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
- Outdoor furniture
Kitchen
- Cleaning products
Where you'll be
5 sights nearby, the closest being Jardinera donde del árbol del general at 170 m; the nearest station, Transjuar, is 80 m away.
Things to do nearby
- Jardinera donde del árbol del generalgarden170 m
- Escultura de leónhistoric site190 m
- Subterráneosgallery700 m
- Templo de Santo Domingo de Guzmánplace of worship750 m
- Catedral de Oaxacaplace of worship1.3 km
Getting around
- Transjuarstation80 m
- Central de Autobuses Oaxaca ADO OCCbus station200 m
Direct-line distances, measured from the property; data © OpenStreetMap contributors
Across 128 ratings, the hotel averages 8.4/10. The three areas guests single out most are staff, cleanliness, and location. No detailed sub-scores are available, but those three themes appear consistently enough to be reliable indicators of what the stay delivers.
- Staff8.9
- Facilities8.1
- Cleanliness8.4
- Comfort8.1
- Value For Money8.1
- Location8.2
- Free Wifi7.5
Reviews scoring 9–10: 15 · average 9.1
They wrote about: location, staff
Reviews scoring 7–9: 14 · average 7.6
They wrote about: staff, facilities, comfort
Reviews scoring Under 5: 1 · average 1
They wrote about: staff, room
No reviews fall within this score range.
Summarised from what guests wrote on Booking partner websites.
Worth knowing
Before you arrive
- Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
- Check-out
From 11:00 AM to 11:30 AM
- Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
- Curfew
The entrance to the property is closed between 23:00 and 06:00
- Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
- Pets
Pets are not allowed.
- Accepted payment methods
Cash
Common questions
Does the hotel offer an airport shuttle?
Yes. An airport shuttle is one of the hotel's listed amenities. Contact the property directly to confirm scheduling and whether any additional charge applies.
Is breakfast included in the room rate?
Breakfast is listed as an available amenity at the hotel. Whether it is included in the room rate or charged separately depends on the rate you book — check at the time of reservation.
What room types are available?
There are four room types: Budget Double Room (1 full bed, 20 m²), Standard Double Room (1 full bed, 20 m²), Double Room with Two (2 full beds, 25 m²), and Twin Room (2 full beds, 25 m²).
What is the starting price?
Rooms start from $48 per night for the Budget Double Room and Standard Double Room. The Double Room with Two and Twin Room start from $79 per night.
Is free Wi-Fi available?
Yes, free Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel and in all room types.
Are the rooms air-conditioned?
All four room types include air conditioning.
Is the hotel suitable for families?
Family rooms are listed as an available option. The Double Room with Two and Twin Room both have two full beds at 25 m², which works for small families or two sharing guests.
Does the hotel have facilities for guests with disabilities?
Yes, facilities for disabled guests are listed among the hotel's amenities.
Can the hotel arrange local tours or cultural experiences?
The hotel has a tour desk that can arrange tours or cultural classes in and around Oaxaca City. These carry an additional charge beyond the room rate.
Is there a coffee shop at the hotel?
Yes, a coffee house is listed as an on-site facility.
Does the hotel offer laundry service?
Laundry is available at an additional charge. A suit press is also listed among the hotel's services.
Is the hotel in Oaxaca City itself?
Yes. The hotel is located in Oaxaca City, Mexico. Guests rate location as one of the property's strongest points, and the tour desk can help with getting around the area.