Casa de las Columnas is located in the Santiago area, on the western edge of the historic centre, a few blocks from the Parque de Santiago and its Sunday-evening life. The Plaza Grande is a walk of roughly 10 to 15 minutes, and the Mercado de Santiago and a number of casual eateries are close by. Taxis and ride-hailing cars reach the area quickly from the airport, about 20 minutes away. The area is residential and local-feeling, and quieter at night than the blocks directly around the Zócalo. Casa de las Columnas, at Calle 59 No. 636, is a small guesthouse-style hotel in the Santiago area. Properties of this type in Mérida generally keep the traditional layout of high ceilings, tiled floors and an interior courtyard. Rooms are offered as standard rooms and suites, at roughly 1,000 to 1,800 MXN per night (about 54 to 98 USD). Wifi and air conditioning are listed. The hotel is rated at about three stars, positioned as a comfortable mid-range stay for couples and independent travellers. No on-site restaurant is listed, so guests typically eat at nearby Santiago and Centro eateries and cafés, where regional dishes such as cochinita pibil, panuchos and sopa de lima are common. No pool or spa is listed; the amenities are limited to the room-level comforts of wifi and air conditioning. Service tends toward the personal and informal of a small property, and the hotel suits couples and independent visitors who value a local neighbourhood setting over resort facilities. Mérida is the capital of Mexico's Yucatán state and a common base for day trips to Uxmal, Celestún and the region's cenotes, and the city is known for Yucatecan cuisine, colonial architecture and a warm climate. The rainy season runs roughly from June to October with hot, humid days, while November to March is drier and cooler. Visitors should carry sunscreen, water and light clothing, and ask at the hotel about local transport, tours and restaurant suggestions.
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| Address | Calle 59 No. 636, 97000 Mérida, Yucatán |
Room types
- standard room
- suite
Amenities
- wifi
- air conditioning
Location
Calle 59 No. 636, 97000 Mérida, Yucatán
20.9707, -89.6365 View on map
Highlights
- Mid-range guesthouse in the Santiago area
- Standard rooms and suites with air conditioning
- Walkable to Parque de Santiago and the Plaza Grande
- Good value at roughly 1,000 to 1,800 MXN per night
Tips for visiting
- Check whether breakfast is included, since no restaurant is listed.
- Santiago's Sunday evening events at the park are a good local outing.
- Carry small cash notes for local eateries and taxis.
- Request a room away from the street if noise is a concern.
- Book ahead in the high season from December to March.
When to visit
The cooler, drier months from November to March are most comfortable; the Santiago park is liveliest on weekend evenings.
Accessibility
Accessibility details are not confirmed; colonial-style houses often have steps and uneven floors, so visitors using wheelchairs should ask the hotel about step-free rooms.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Casa de las Columnas?
It is at Calle 59 No. 636 in the Santiago area of Mérida, Yucatán.
What room types are available?
The hotel lists standard rooms and suites, both with air conditioning and wifi.
How far is the Plaza Grande?
The Plaza Grande is roughly a 10- to 15-minute walk from the Santiago area.
What is the typical price?
Rates run roughly 1,000 to 1,800 MXN per night, about 54 to 98 USD.