Hotels in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

All neighborhoods in Puerto Vallarta are accessible by bus. The buses are inexpensive, the system simple to navigate, and there’s a bus stop on just about every corner. It’s easy to find cheap hotels in Puerto Vallarta’s downtown neighborhood that are convenient to beaches, shopping, and entertainment. If you’re heading to the sites downtown, look for a bus with "Centro" at the bottom of the windshield. For travelers staying in the Romantic Zone or north of downtown, buses with "Tunel" on the windshield (also known as tunnel buses) will get you to your hotel. Some upscale Puerto Vallarta hotel options are the Bellview Hotel Boutique (downtown), the Pinnacle Resorts 180 (Romantic Zone) and the Amber Puerto Vallarta Resort & Spa (Hotel Zone, north of downtown).

Families and tourists traveling to Puerto Vallarta for the first time may choose to stay in the Hotel Zone, which is close to the beach, shopping, and restaurants. Many of Puerto Vallarta’s hotels are located here, from budget hotels like the Hotel Suites Mar Elena to all-inclusive spa resorts like the Hilton Puerto Vallarta Resort. Downtown is great for couples and groups of friends who enjoy an active bar and nightclub scene. There’s a nice selection of large hotels here, including the Hotel Rio Malecón and the Luna Liquida boutique hotel. With romantic boutique accommodations like the Zonaz Boutique Hotel and the Hacienda Alemana Hotel, the Romantic Zone is perfect for couples and tourists looking for a more unique vacation experience. If you’re looking for luxury, the South Shore hotel zone is where you want to book your Puerto Vallarta hotel. Here, you’ll find most of Puerto Vallarta’s resorts and resort hotels, including the Vallarta Shores Beach Hotel and the Residences by Grand Miramar.

Many hotels in Puerto Vallarta are clustered along the malecón, the picturesque downtown boardwalk, from the Hotel Rio Malecón to the Suites Malecón Vallarta. For authentic open-air shopping, visit Isla Cuale in the Romantic Zone and treat yourself to a stay at the nearby Garlands del Rio bed & breakfast hotel. The Botanical Gardens are beautiful, and buses depart regularly from the Romantic Zone to this popular attraction. Look for a blue bus with "El Tuito" on the windshield. Popular beaches include the Playa de los Muertos (Romantic Zone) and the Conchas Chinas (South Shore hotel area), and booking a room at Puerto Vallarta’s Hotel Tropicana or Hotel Conchas Chinas will put you right on the beach.

There are some great restaurants and food stands along Puerto Vallarta’s streets. Street tacos can be found on almost any corner in downtown Puerto Vallarta. Seafood restaurants dot the coastline, where travelers can enjoy locally caught delicacies. Many hotels in Puerto Vallarta have their own restaurants, such as the Hacienda San Angel resort hotel, which features rooftop dining. Looking to visit the local bars and nightclubs?  You’ll find plenty around the malecón, and the Hotel 522 is in a great location for bar- and nightclub-hopping. The downtown buses hit all these seaside neighborhoods—just hop on any bus that says "Centro" on the front.

A stay of 4 nights is most popular when visiting Puerto Vallarta.

The price of a hotel in Puerto Vallarta depends on several factors such as star rating, location and demand. Generally speaking, the average cost of a hotel is around $127 per night.

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