Eight kilometers east of the city on a quiet, leafy lane in the village of Tlalixtac de Cabrera, this Mexican- and American-owned house, 80% built of adobe bricks, is a charming rural retreat. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

This 200-year-old mansion, converted to a small hotel, provides all the colonial tranquility you could hope for, centered on a broad, arched courtyard with a gently trickling fountain. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

The Azucenas is a well-run, small, Canadian-owned hotel in a beautifully restored century-old house, all arranged on two floors around a pretty, central patio. Its staff is friendly and professional. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

Las Golondrias (The Swallow) is a superb and very popular small hotel, lovingly tended by welcoming and efficient owners and staff. It's built around three beautiful, labyrinthine patios full of plants, flowers, fountains and quirky artesanías. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

Posada Catarina is on a busy street in the commercial area southwest of the Zócalo, but inside it's spacious and elegant, with small garden patios and a dramatic roof terrace. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

Tiles, mirrors, masks, tinwork and all sorts of other traditional Mexican crafts make for a marvelous decorative aesthetic throughout this hospitable, nonsmoking, family-run B&B. Fresh flowers and artistically arranged plants in the common areas add to the charm. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

La Reja is a lovely, small city-center hotel in an 1880s house. The seven tasteful, comfy rooms, in orange, yellow and pink tones, surround a tranquil patio with cacti and regional tropical plants. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

Run by the Cabrera family, Las Bugambilias is probably Oaxaca's most delightful B&B. Like the place itself, whose name means 'The Bougainvilleas,' all the nine rooms are named after flowers. Very apt, as staying here is a pleasure for the senses. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

Tere is one of the few midrange accommodations with a swimming pool. Some of the 20 large, mostly bright rooms have balconies, and all boast good showers. The four around the rear swimming pool and lawn have their own kitchens and two of them are two-bedroom, with sitting/dining … Full Lonely Planet Review ›

This B&B is located in a small and beautifully decorated house not far from the center. Excellent breakfast included. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

Not far from the center, this B&B is located in a small and beautifully decorated house. An excellent breakfast is included. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

Family-run Casa Arnel, a time-honored travelers' haunt, is five minutes' walk from the 1st-class bus station. The clean, smallish, well-kept rooms surround a big, leafy courtyard and the upstairs common areas have some great views. Rooms with private bathroom have recently been r… Full Lonely Planet Review ›

Las Mariposas offers six studio apartments with small kitchens, and seven rooms. All are large, spotlessly clean and simply but prettily decorated. It's a tranquil, friendly and very secure place. Free wi-fi, a kitchen for guests, luggage storage and a good breakfast are among th… Full Lonely Planet Review ›

Posada del Centro is arranged around two large verdant patios. The 22 rooms are a touch spartan but comfortable enough, with fans and pleasing Oaxacan artisan-work. Staff are young, bright and helpful. Full Lonely Planet Review ›