Where to stay · Local feel
Most local neighbourhoods in Oaxaca
Where to stay in Oaxaca to feel like a resident — the neighbourhoods with genuine local life, independent restaurants, and the fewest tourists.
Top pick for local feel
Xochimilco
The artisan barrio — Zapotec weavers, black clay potters, alebrijes carvers, and a neighbourhood that reflects the real Oaxaca.
Xochimilco
Top pickThe artisan barrio — Zapotec weavers, black clay potters, alebrijes carvers, and a neighbourhood that reflects the real Oaxaca.
8/10
Walk
6/10
Price
9/10
Local
7/10
Central
Jalatlaco
GoodOaxaca's most romantic barrio — cobblestone alleys, bougainvillea, boutique posadas, and 10 minutes on foot from the Zócalo.
9/10
Walk
4/10
Price
8/10
Local
8/10
Central
Colonia Reforma
Trade-offOaxaca's upscale residential neighbourhood — tree-lined streets, modern coffee shops, and the city's best contemporary restaurants.
7/10
Walk
5/10
Price
8/10
Local
5/10
Central
Tlacolula Valley Day Base
Trade-offBase for the Central Valleys — Monte Albán, Mitla, Sunday market, and the mezcal distilleries of Matatlán.
3/10
Walk
7/10
Price
9/10
Local
3/10
Central
Historic Centre & Zócalo
Trade-offUNESCO-listed colonial heart — Santo Domingo church, mezcal bars, the Mercado Juárez, and every Oaxacan festival.
10/10
Walk
4/10
Price
6/10
Local
10/10
Central
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