Hotel Los Juaninos Morelia: A Historic Hotel With the Best Rooftop View of the Cathedral

Photo: Adavyd / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0); Morelia Cathedral.

Jet Set LatAM · Hotel Review

Some hotels have a view of the main square. Hotel Los Juaninos has the view: its rooftop terrace looks straight across at the twin pink-stone towers of Morelia Cathedral, so close you can see the carving. The building itself dates to the colonial era, with stone arches, a central courtyard and high-ceilinged rooms.

Here’s what to know about staying at Hotel Los Juaninos in Morelia.

The rooftop

The terrace restaurant is the reason many people book. Come for breakfast with the cathedral in morning light, or for a drink at dusk when the facade glows; on evenings with the cathedral light show, it’s the best seat in town.

The rooms

Rooms blend colonial architecture with contemporary comfort. Ask for a room facing the cathedral if you want the view from your window, or an interior room off the courtyard if you prefer quiet; the plaza can be lively on weekends.

The location

You’re on the main square, a few steps from the cathedral, the portals and the Casa de las Artesanías, so the whole historic center is walkable.

Good to know

• Arrival. Fly into Morelia (MLM) and take a hotel taxi into the center.
• Book the terrace. Reserve a rooftop table for sunset, especially on weekends.
• Season. October to April is dry and mild.

What to pack

• Cashmere travel wrap: cool highland evenings on the roof
• Packing cubes: room for copper and lacquerware
• Our full travel collection on ShopMy ↗

Where to stay

Los Juaninos is our pick for location and views in Morelia’s historic center. The flight search and live accommodation map below help you compare.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Hotel Los Juaninos?

On Morelia’s main square, directly facing the cathedral.

Does Hotel Los Juaninos have a rooftop?

Yes, its rooftop terrace restaurant has one of the best views of the cathedral.

Which room should I book?

A cathedral-facing room for the view, or an interior courtyard room for quiet.

Keep reading

• Morelia travel guide
• LU Cocina Michoacana: Lucero Soto’s Michoacán kitchen
• Underrated Latin America: 22 destinations for your next trip

Some links on this page are affiliate links: if you book or buy through them, Jet Set LatAM may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. This is a researched editorial guide; details, prices and travel advisories change, so confirm before you go.