Where to stay

Book a hotel in Monterrey Centro for a vacation itinerary packed full of historic and cultural attractions. The pedestrian-friendly center is home to exhibitions at MARCO, the Palace Museum, and the Museum of Mexican History. Barrio Antiguo is the city's Old Town, with cobblestone streets to stroll along for exploring 18th-century mansions and vintage stores. To learn about Monterrey's industrial heritage, stay near Fundidora Park and the Museum of Steel. The park itself offers entertainment venues and the art galleries of Centro de las Artes and Nave Generadores. Enjoy seeing the wax models of celebrities at the Museo de Cera Monterrey.

From upscale department stores to traditional arts, crafts, and souvenirs, Monterrey Centro is a magnet for shoppers. Find a room along the Macroplaza to be in the heart of the neighborhood, near the Zona Rosa (Morelos) pedestrian street for arcades, malls, and street vendors. Vista Hermosa is an elegant area for a shopping vacation as it has designer fashion stores at Galerias Monterrey. With an excellent range of accommodations options, San Pedro Garza Garcia is a hub for shopping malls and specialty stores. Choose from spots near Plaza Fiesta San Agustin, Calzada 401, Paseo San Pedro and the ultra-modern Avanta Gardens.

The gastronomic scene in Monterrey continues to soar, offering visitors a taste of regional cuisine, innovative global menus, and the casual tacos the country does best. Stay in Monterrey Centro, especially around Barrio Antiguo, for enticing options for food and late night entertainment. If you're staying in accommodations near Fundidora Park, head to Monterrey Arena and Auditorio Citibanamex for concerts. San Pedro Garza Garcia features a colorful scene after dark. The best area to book a hotel here is around Centrito, the home of mega clubs and bars. For those staying near the airport at Apodaca, hop between high-end chain hotels for a range of excellent restaurants and bars.