Mexicali

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TV towers atop Cerro de la CampanaHill - Hill of the Bell in Hermosillo in Mexico
Sunset aerial view of the urban core of downtown Mexicali, Baja California, USA.
Mexicali, Baja California, Mexico - January 2, 2021: View of the downtown skyline in the urban core of Mexicali, Baja California, USA.
Daytime view of a historic church in downtown Mexicali, Baja California, Mexico.
Daytime view of a historic church in downtown Mexicali, Baja California, Mexico.

Where to stay in Mexicali

View of the central city public Civic Center of Mexicali, Baja California, Mexico.

Civic Center

4/5(152 area reviews)

Well-liked for its shopping and restaurants, you might stop by State Theater and City Forest and Zoo while you're exploring Civic Center and the surrounding neighborhoods.

Civic Center
Landscape of a group of people near Lake Chapala during the sunset in Mexico

Lucerna

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Lucerna and surrounding area, you can visit Gran Plaza Outlets and Mexicali Border Port I.

Lucerna
Mexicali Baja California Mexico Feb-20-2021: Chinese architecture donated by the Chinese community of Mexiclai, located in the historic center, on a sunny winter morning

Mexicali Historic Center

If you're spending some time in Mexicali Historic Center, Secretary of Foreign Relations and House of Culture are top sights worth seeing.

Mexicali Historic Center
Daytime view of Chinese style architecture in downtown Mexicali, Baja California, Mexico.

La Chinesca

While there might not be top attractions in La Chinesca, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Mexicali Border Port I and Plaza Comercial La Cachanilla.

La Chinesca
The shore of the salt pink lake. Deposits of salt along the shore.

Zona Industrial

While visiting Zona Industrial, you might make a stop by sights like Plaza Comercial La Cachanilla and Vicente Guerrero Park.

Zona Industrial
Colorful festive flags hanging at a brick outdoor location in Rosarito Mexico

Villa Colonial

Villa Colonial might not have many top sights, but Casino Caliente and Plaza La Gran Via are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Villa Colonial
Hotel Lucerna Mexicali

Hotel Lucerna Mexicali

4 out of 5
Boulevard Benito Juarez 2151 Mexicali BC
$99 nightly
The price is $112 total per night from May 5 to May 6
$112 total
May 5 - May 6
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Mexicali. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,575 reviews)
Great Stay!

Reviewed on Apr 12, 2026

Hotel Lucerna Mexicali
Hotel Araiza Mexicali

Hotel Araiza Mexicali

4 out of 5
Blvd. Benito Juarez 2220 Mexicali BC
$124 nightly
The price is $140 total per night from Apr 22 to Apr 23
$140 total
Apr 22 - Apr 23
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Mexicali. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,810 reviews)
keys didnt work, had to go long way and then wait to get new keys shower curtain didnt work at all - all the rest was great

Reviewed on Apr 15, 2026

Hotel Araiza Mexicali
City Express Plus by Marriott Mexicali

City Express Plus by Marriott Mexicali

3.5 out of 5
Avenida Republica de Cuba 39 Mexicali BC
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$90 nightly
The price is $102 total per night from May 17 to May 18
$102 total
May 17 - May 18
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Mexicali. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
Room was clean enough. Noise from outside it sounds like the windows open even though they don't open. Which indicates they need to be resealed probably. The air conditioner runs nonstop even on low and at a reasonable temperature. Seems like it should cycle. Toilet seat loose. Plenty of light in ...

Reviewed on Apr 9, 2026

City Express Plus by Marriott Mexicali
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Extended Suites Mexicali Cataviña

Extended Suites Mexicali Cataviña

3 out of 5
Calzada Manuel Gomez Morin, 886 Mexicali BC
Stay at this aparthotel in Mexicali. Enjoy a 24-hour fitness center, parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the clean rooms in our ...
8/10 Very Good! (2,344 reviews)
Limpio y cubre n3c3sidades básicas, muy buena opción con microondas, refri, parrilla estufa, zinc h cabinetes. Definitivamente vokveeia a hospedarme ahí.

Reviewed on Apr 14, 2026

Extended Suites Mexicali Cataviña
Comfortable country double apartment and recreation area

Comfortable country double apartment and recreation area

Ejido Sinaloa BCN
Stay at this apartment in Mexicali. Enjoy free WiFi, air conditioning, and an outdoor pool.
6/10 (3 reviews)
Great for dogs
Cons- no kitchen, there is an outdoor kitchen on the property- across the parking lot from the units. No fridge or coffee maker in room.Couldn't get the heat to work, the ac worked grear. there is a fake fireplace that was cute, but wouldn't go over 64. Nights were a bit chilly, but not enough to ...

Reviewed on Mar 4, 2025

Comfortable country double apartment and recreation area
Residencia de Lujo en Zona Céntrica en Mexicali!

Residencia de Lujo en Zona Céntrica en Mexicali!

Mexicali BCN
Stay at this villa in Mexicali. Enjoy private pools, laundry facilities, and air conditioning. Popular attractions Juventud 2000 Sport Center and City Forest ...
Residencia de Lujo en Zona Céntrica en Mexicali!
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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