3 Star Hotels in Mexicali

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3 Star Hotels in Mexicali

1. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Mexicali

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Mexicali
Mexicali
$110
$124 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Mexicali

2. City Express Plus by Marriott Mexicali

City Express Plus by Marriott Mexicali
Mexicali
$92
$104 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
City Express Plus by Marriott Mexicali

3. Holiday Inn Mexicali Centro Civico by IHG

Holiday Inn Mexicali Centro Civico by IHG
Civic Center
$107
$129 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 3 - Oct 4
Holiday Inn Mexicali Centro Civico by IHG

4. Sleep Inn Mexicali

Sleep Inn Mexicali
Mexicali
$70
$85 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 30 - Oct 1
Sleep Inn Mexicali

5. Hotel del Norte

Hotel del Norte
Mexicali Historic Center
$51
$66 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 8 - Oct 9
Hotel del Norte

6. Fiesta Inn Mexicali

Fiesta Inn Mexicali
Civic Center
$84
$95 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 26 - Sep 27
Fiesta Inn Mexicali

7. Courtyard by Marriott Mexicali

Courtyard by Marriott Mexicali
Mexicali
$125
$141 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 3 - Oct 4
Courtyard by Marriott Mexicali

8. Calafia Hotel

Calafia Hotel
Mexicali
$85
$96 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 29 - Sep 30
Calafia Hotel

9. City Express by Marriott Mexicali

City Express by Marriott Mexicali
Mexicali
$74
$84 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 21 - Oct 22
City Express by Marriott Mexicali

10. One Mexicali

One Mexicali
Mexicali
$70
$79 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 17 - Oct 18
One Mexicali

11. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Mexicali by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Mexicali by IHG
Mexicali
$128
$145 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 16 - Oct 17
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Mexicali by IHG

12. Hotel Siesta Real

Hotel Siesta Real
Mexicali
$79
$89 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Hotel Siesta Real

13. Azteca de Oro Mexicali

Azteca de Oro Mexicali
Mexicali
$36
$41 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 25 - Sep 26
Azteca de Oro Mexicali

14. Hotel Colonial Mexicali

Hotel Colonial Mexicali
Civic Center
$86
$97 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 29 - Sep 30
Hotel Colonial Mexicali

15. City Express Junior by Marriott Mexicali

City Express Junior by Marriott Mexicali
Mexicali
$59
$66 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
City Express Junior by Marriott Mexicali

16. Motel Virreyes

Motel Virreyes
Mexicali
$42
$48 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Motel Virreyes

17. Extended Suites Mexicali Cataviña

Extended Suites Mexicali Cataviña
Mexicali
$61
$73 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Extended Suites Mexicali Cataviña

18. Hotel Cosmos Don Carlos

Hotel Cosmos Don Carlos
Mexicali
$48
$54 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 25 - Sep 26
Hotel Cosmos Don Carlos

19. Motel Cies

Motel Cies
Mexicali
$74
$85 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Motel Cies

20. Hotel Boulevard Mexicali

Hotel Boulevard Mexicali
Mexicali
$44
$50 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Hotel Boulevard Mexicali
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Top neighborhoods in Mexicali

Civic Center

Civic Center blends administrative bustle with cultural charm in the heart of Mexicali. The imposing Government Palace stands proudly alongside the modern glass Teatro del Estado, while tree-lined plazas showcase bronze monuments to revolutionary heroes. Catch a morning flag ceremony, explore Vicente Guerrero Park, or visit the Sol Children's Museum for a taste of local culture. Hungry travelers can grab authentic Mexican lunches from taquería stands that cater to government workers. Most businesses operate weekday hours, closing early evenings and weekends. The area's central location makes attractions walkable, with city buses connecting to border crossings and residential neighborhoods when you're ready to explore further.

Mexicali Historic Center

Mexicali's Historic Center wraps you in layers of cultural stories and unexpected twists around every corner. Chinese lanterns glow alongside colonial architecture, creating a fascinating border-culture mashup you won't find anywhere else. The towering cathedral stands watch over cobblestone plazas where locals gather, while La Chinesca (the city's Chinatown) serves up amazing fusion food you'll dream about later. The neighborhood delivers on authentic experiences with Chinese-Mexican restaurants and traditional mercados selling everything from regional crafts to Baja wines. Most attractions sit within walking distance, though city buses connect you to farther spots. Simple but charming boutique hotels in converted colonial buildings make perfect home bases for your cultural deep-dive.

La Chinesca

La Chinesca, Mexico's largest Chinatown, serves up a fascinating blend of Chinese and Mexican cultures in the heart of Mexicali. Red pagoda-style gates welcome visitors to streets where aromas of five-spice powder mix with Mexican chilies. The neighborhood features secret underground tunnels built during Prohibition, markets selling jade, herbs, and handmade crafts, and the notable House of Culture. Family-run restaurants dish out must-try fusion creations like chop suey tacos and Cantonese-style seafood. Though accommodations are limited within La Chinesca itself, central Mexicali hotels make convenient home bases. The compact neighborhood is best explored on foot, allowing visitors to fully soak in the Chinese-Mexican atmosphere that generations of families have lovingly preserved.

Zona Industrial

Zona Industrial blends Mexicali's manufacturing heritage with an emerging creative scene. Wide streets reveal converted warehouses housing artist studios where you can watch metalworkers and textile artists in action. Vicente Guerrero Park offers a green escape, while Sol Children's Museum delivers family-friendly fun amid this authentic neighborhood. Family-run fondas serve hearty, affordable Mexican fare like carnitas and fresh tortillas. Budget travelers will appreciate the basic hotels and industrial-style hostels at prices well below city center rates. Getting around requires planning, with limited bus service but plenty of ride-sharing options and free parking throughout the area.

Top landmarks in Mexicali

Plaza San Pedro

9.0/10 (55 reviews)
If you like shopping, take time out to go to Plaza San Pedro when in Mexicali. Splash some more cash at Plaza La Gran Via and Plaza Cataviña.
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Mexicali Border Port I

8.0/10 (912 reviews)
Mexicali Border Port I is worth a visit, located 3.8 mi (6.2 km) from central Mexicali.
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Palenque Fex

7.8/10 (25 reviews)
Palenque Fex is worth a visit, located 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from central Mexicali.
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Plaza La Gran Via

8.6/10 (936 reviews)
If you like shopping, take time out to go to Plaza La Gran Via when in Mexicali. Splash some more cash at Plaza San Pedro and Plaza Cataviña.
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Eagles Nest Stadium

8.0/10 (560 reviews)
You can catch an event at Eagles Nest Stadium, located 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from central Mexicali.
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Plaza Comercial La Cachanilla

8.6/10 (1,351 reviews)
If you want to give your credit card some exercise, head out to Plaza Comercial La Cachanilla in Zona Industrial.
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Baja California Autonomous University

8.2/10 (427 reviews)
If you'd like to get a taste of Mexicali student life, check out Baja California Autonomous University, located 2.9 mi (4.6 km) from central Mexicali.
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City Forest and Zoo

8.0/10 (407 reviews)
It's feeding time at the zoo! If you want to be reminded of some of the great animals our world is home to, you might want to pay a trip to City Forest and Zoo, located 2.1 mi (3.3 km) from central Mexicali. If you have fun at City Forest and Zoo, you'll love State Center for the Arts (CEART) and Sol Children's Museum, both located nearby.
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