Puebla is known for traditional food, colourful pottery, friendly weather and colonial architecture. It is the fourth largest city in modern Mexico and was the first city built entirely by the Spanish colonisers. It is laid out in an orderly, planned way around the central squares of the old town, which is now UNESCO World Heritage Listed. This centre of 16th and 17th century treasures, shows a wonderful blending of European, American and Arabic design styles (which is found in many of the best places to stay in Puebla) - and the Arabic influence can be seen in many of the beautifully tiled walls.
Puebla's location, on the wonderfully named plain of Cuetlaxcoapan, which means 'where the serpents change their skin', is between two ancient indigenous settlements, Tlaxcla and Cholula, Cholula being the largest man-made monument ever constructed, so there's plenty to see around Puebla if you're interested in the indigenous culture.
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Puebla (San Pedro Cholula)
A beautiful historic house turned into a small adults-only hotel in Cholula. Spacious rooms & suites have high beamed ceilings, heavy original doors, and antiques. The best have large bathtubs. The restaurant serves regional dishes and there's a pretty courtyard garden. Elegant and well-priced.
Puebla (Barrio de Analco)
A grand colonial house turned into an affordable boutique hotel in the historic centre of Puebla. Rooms are simply styled, most are decorated in a single pastel tone with dark wood furniture. The best have whirlpool tubs. The courtyard restaurant serves regional cuisine. An easy city base.
Puebla (Puebla Centro)
A chic family-run hotel located in a centuries-old Spanish Colonial townhouse. Individually styled rooms are packed full of character with bold colours, cast-iron beds and contemporary art. An atmospheric restaurant serves exemplary regional cuisine. Well located and priced. Highly recommended.
Puebla
A small family-run hotel offering charming and eclectic style and some of Puebla's best cuisine in its award-winning restaurant. Surrounding a shocking-pink courtyard are eight individually designed suites all filled with furniture from the family's antique shop. A unique and friendly stay.
Puebla (Puebla)
This renovated former water factory pays homage to modern design at its best. Its alchemists combined the old and the new with strikingly chic effect. Original facades, sleek lines, and enormous spaces. The restaurant draws a lively crowd and the spa is spoiling.
Puebla (Col. Barrio del Alto)
This five-star luxury hotel is located in Puebla, Mexico. The spacious rooms blend contemporary design with local motifs and unique artworks; book a premier room for colonial style and a four-poster bed. Unwind with a drink by the rooftop pool before booking into the spa; a stylish, refined getaway.
Puebla (Centro)
A beautifully restored collection of ancient buildings in the old Unesco-listed centre of Puebla. The elegant design rooms feature heritage walls, organic sheets, and modern-luxe furnishings. With a rooftop pool and bar, excellent restaurant and full-service spa, it is in a league of its own.
