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Hotel Castillo Santa Cecilia

Property class: 3.5
3.5-star historic hotel near Alley of the Kiss

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A historic building with a stone facade, arched windows, and a central courtyard with a fountain.
A castle-like building with a swimming pool in front.
A stone building with a staircase leading to an entrance, arched windows, and a lantern post.
A playground with a yellow slide and swings, a pool, and a stone building with arches.
A wooden hallway with a bench, a statue, and a framed picture on the wall.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services

Explore the area

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Camino a la Valenciana s/n Km. 1, Guanajuato, GTO, 36020
  • Place, Macrocenter I
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Alley of the Kiss
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Mummies Museum
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, León, Guanajuato (BJX-Del Bajío)
    ‪40 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Double Room

A four-poster bed with a floral bedspread and matching footboard. There is a small wooden stool beside each bed.

Standard Double Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(195 reviews)
  • City view
  • 388 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, and a small table. There are two archways leading to another room.

Standard Room

7.2 out of 10
Good
(88 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Guanajuato

In Guanajuato .You'll be steps from El Nopal Mine and within a 10-minute walk of Macrocenter I. Public Granary and Alhondiga de Granaditas Museum are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Macrocenter I - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Alhondiga de Granaditas Museum - 20 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Alley of the Kiss - 5 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Mummies Museum - 6 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • University of Guanajuato - 6 min drive - 1.5 miles

Getting around

  • Bajío Intl. Airport (BJX) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurante La Huerta Café - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Tacos don taco - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Hacienda El Fresno - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Restaurant Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Birriería Tafoya - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Hotel Castillo Santa Cecilia

3.5-star historic hotel near Alley of the Kiss
There are 2 restaurants on site. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. WiFi is free in public spaces. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. An outdoor pool, a terrace, and a garden are also featured at the business-friendly Hotel Castillo Santa Cecilia.

This Tudor Guanajuato hotel is smoke free.

  • 100 guestrooms or units
  • 2 dining venues
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Meeting rooms
  • Built in 1952
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
Hotel Castillo Santa Cecilia offers 100 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary toiletries. Cable television is provided. Bathrooms include showers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Irons/ironing boards and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee: MXN 160 to 340 per person
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 restaurants

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Hotel Castillo Santa Cecilia

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately MXN 160 to 340 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: MXN 700 per vehicle (roundtrip)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Hotel Castillo Santa Cecilia to the airport?

Hotel Castillo Santa Cecilia is 18.8 mi (32-min drive) away from the Bajío Intl. Airport (BJX) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Castillo Santa Cecilia?

As of Nov 8, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Castillo Santa Cecilia on Nov 9, 2026 start from $46, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Hotel Castillo Santa Cecilia have an airport shuttle?

Hotel Castillo Santa Cecilia offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, for a charge of MXN 700 per vehicle, roundtrip.

Does Hotel Castillo Santa Cecilia offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Hotel Castillo Santa Cecilia, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of between MXN 160 and 340 per person.

Is there a casino at Hotel Castillo Santa Cecilia?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Hotel Castillo Santa Cecilia?

Check-in begins at 3 PM.

Is there free parking at Hotel Castillo Santa Cecilia?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Hotel Castillo Santa Cecilia have a pool?

Hotel Castillo Santa Cecilia features an outdoor pool.

Does Hotel Castillo Santa Cecilia have a restaurant?

Hotel Castillo Santa Cecilia is home to El Comedor Real, which features international cuisine.

Does Hotel Castillo Santa Cecilia have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Hotel Castillo Santa Cecilia to downtown Guanajuato?

Hotel Castillo Santa Cecilia is 1.1 mi away from Guanajuato.

Hotel Castillo Santa Cecilia Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 872 out of 2270 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 552 out of 2270 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 417 out of 2270 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 194 out of 2270 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 235 out of 2270 reviews

7.0/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
The place was clean, staff was friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excelente hotel
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a unique experience to stay at a castle
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great, simple place to stay. Just be mindful that it's an old castle, so the amenities are older as well. Overall, it was a great and unique experience and I really enjoyed my stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay love it wonderful place and great vibe
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this place, we were here 17 years ago and it still looks great for being such an old and historic building.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a nice stay at Castillo de Santa Cecilia, the place views are nice, our room was comfortable, don’t expect luxury it’s an old building, but good to get some rest! The halls needed attention for the cleaning aspect. We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
No phones accesible, bugs on the rooms. Some electrical outliers are non working.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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4/10 Poor

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The gave me a very bad room, because I reserved through expedia.com . Unfriendly staff Dirty room. I booked this Hotel just for the experience and to be scared Nothing else ! Do not expect great things here.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is badly in need of repairs. Our room walls were peeling paint and it reeked of dampness. The bed, bedding, and all furniture was super old including the box TV (90s?).The humidity smell was bad and our room had no window to open. Bathroom entirely was in bad shape and barely had water come out of shower along with counter with sink was broken and dirty. The room we got should have never been rented out. Also the place is haunted. Had a horrible night. Got there late and stayed a few hours only but almost left 10 min in. Decided to stay only because of how late it was. They should just turn it into a museum. Place looks magical from the outside don’t fall for it. Just visit during the day.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
DO NOT STAY HERE! - ¡NO SE QUEDEN AQUÍ! We made our reservation for 2-nights thinking we were giving our son a one in a life time experience, staying in a “castle”. When we arrived and received our rooms they were in very poor conditions and seemed to need dusting. We tolerated that, but then in the afternoon when my husband tried to shower there was NO hot water. My husband went to reception to try and get the issue resolved and discovered that the only person working was the receptionist. She informed us that the owner and the maintenance person who could turn the hot water on were at a town party and was unsure when they would return. She “upgraded” our rooms, which were still questionable. But the maintenance person was still a no show. When my husband went to speak to the receptionist again he overheard another customer complain about being without hot water for 2 days. At that point we decided to leave and look for another place to stay. Also, my confirmation charge was $211.68 and the hotel tried charging $333! I disputed the charge with my card company! Please be careful when booking here!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I booked 2 nights, I left a night early. The castle was something I was looking forward to but it was a complete disappointment. The room layout was great, the outside property for photos was nice. The room itself was not clean, dusty and only one toilet worked. Saw some dead cockroaches. I traveled far so I was tired to leave at the moment. When it was bedtime both bed covers were covered in blood stains. At the point I couldn’t stay there. I left without even bothering with the front desk. I was so upset. Bathroom drain cover, tiles are all falling apart. The couches and chairs are all extremely dirty. If you want the photos of the castle visit during the day no need to stay. I learned my lesson you get what you paid for.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
La arquitectura del castillo es hermosa, los jardines cuidados, la capilla bonita, alberca muy sucia... el agua se ve muy turbia, la habitación sucia, los cortineros están colgados...en mal estado, los mosquiteros rotos, los muebles sucios...deteriorados, el baño con moho le hace falta una limpieza profunda, el agua de la regadera no está caliente, las toallas "blancas" ya son grises, el aire acondicionado no enfría nada, el personal de recepción muy groseo... pésima atención y actitud...eso sí el colchón es cómodo al igual que las almohadas...es una lastima que no le inviertan, de verdad es un castillo medieval fantástico... pero sólo para la foto...y para las fotos de las quinceañeras.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wifi con mas alcance en habitaciones
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
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2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Muy muy muy viejo el hotel, sucio y muebles todos rotos
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Malas las las habitaciones el clima no enfriaba no tenía agua caliente y la alberca agua sucia y se tardaron 1 hora en entregar las habitaciones
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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6/10 Okay

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Estaba regular pero hay varios puntos en el que pueden mejorar.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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8/10 Good

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Como experiencia fue buena. Sin embargo considero que está muy descuidado y tiene mucho potencial para ser un gran hotel en un destino turístico como lo es Guanajuato. Creo que se debe invertir en mejores instalaciones, mantenimiento y cuidado de las áreas públicas. Las habitaciones son espaciosas pero los muebles y el aspecto denota descuido y puede parecer sucio. Se ve por todos lados cables, sillas viejas y sucias, tablas tapando huecos en los pasillos, el área de alberca se ve desangelada. En fin hay que hacer mucho para considerarlo un hotel 5 estrellas. No creo que volvería ni recomendaría para quedarse, sólo para verlo.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Some rooms looks creepy and old to old without mantenimiento
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Falta mantenimiento al baño de la habitacion
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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6/10 Okay

Disliked: Amenities
Bonita la construcción, habitaciones se ven viejas huelen a humedad
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Accesorios en puertas estaban poco deterioradas solamente
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
El hotel en si, vale la pena visitarlo y recorrerlo. Muy amplio, buen espacio de estacionamiento, capilla y alberca bien, detalles en todo el Hotel. La habitación es lo que deja mucho a desear. Antes de reservar leí las reseñas de otros huespedes y coincidian en algunos de estos puntos. Puntos a mejorar: - La habitación que nos dieron tenía el drenaje del lavabo tapado y cada que uno se lavaba las manos se quedaba estancada el agua y olia muy desagradable (lo malo es que se expandía a toda la habitación). Afortunadamente fueron a revisarla, a destaparla y cambiar un caño, pero de todo eso se debió dar cuenta y reportarlo, en su momento, la camarera, evitando la molestia al huesped y no fue así. - Las sábanas NO estaban limpias, en ellas había cabellos y mugre. (Afortunadamente llevaba mis juegos de sábana propios y sobre esos dormimos) - La limpieza del cuarto no es la más óptima, las toallas sucias y polvo en los muebles. - La atención del personal en general es buena, atenta y amables.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
En verdad nada recomendable este hotel, no tienen un control en las habitaciones, poco personal y la limpieza nula en todos lados del hotel y de las habitaciones ni hablamos, asquerosas. Lástima pues el castillo es muy bonito, pero todo lo malo que vivimos nos deja una mala experiencia.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026