El Zopilote Mojado

Hotels
8.9 (37 reviews)
Mexiamora 51 y 53 , Guanajuato , mx

Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Terrace
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
Non-smoking throughout
Shared kitchen
Adult only
Outdoor furniture
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
Guest rooms disinfected between stays
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent location
Helpful service
Cons:
Loud on weekends
Room assignment issues

Categories

Cleanliness
8.81
The shared spaces, rooftop patio, and room were clean, contributing to a pleasant atmosphere.
Service
9.28
Pablo provided excellent service, being kind and helpful throughout the stay.
Location
9.32
The hotel is well-situated in downtown Guanajuato, close to attractions yet provides some quiet.
Room Quality
8.77
Rooms were bright, nicely decorated with good ventilation, although some experienced issues with room assignments.
Amenities
8.3
Amenities like the shared kitchen were useful, but some items could be improved for comfort.
Value for Money
8.76
Generally a good value considering the location and service, but some guests noted issues with room assignments.
Food and Beverage
8.81
Standard quality for this hotel tier; breakfast and kitchen facilities were available but limited.
Overall Experience
9.18
Overall a positive experience with minor inconveniences outweighed by the enjoyable aspects of the stay.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-06 21:05

Property Description

Colorful Café and Colonial-Style Rooms
Experience the vibrant charm of Zopilote Mojado with its colorful café and colonial-style rooms, offering a unique and cozy stay. The bright accommodations are spread across 3 buildings, with 2 featuring a roof terrace boasting stunning views of Guanajuato.

Convenient Amenities and Personalized Service
Each room at Zopilote Mojado is equipped with modern conveniences like an iPod dock and a private bathroom. For a more homely feel, opt for the apartments in the Infierno building, complete with a private kitchen, lounge, and bathroom. Some rooms even offer a balcony with views of the lively Plaza Mexiamora.

Prime Location and Local Expertise
Nestled in a pedestrian area of Guanajuato’s historic center, El Zopilote Mojado is just steps away from iconic attractions like Jardín de la Unión and Juárez Theatre. Let our friendly staff enhance your stay by providing insider tips on exploring the area and arranging hassle-free transfers to Bajío Airport.

Important information:

Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:30 PM

Property Policies

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Parking

    No parking available.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children are not allowed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.9
Based on 37 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.81
Service: 9.28
Location: 9.32
Room Quality: 8.77
Amenities: 8.3
Value for Money: 8.76
Food and Beverage: 8.81
Overall Experience: 9.18
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Reinhold couple us
8
2026-03-01 via Nuitee
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Carolina couple ar
9
2026-01-03 via Nuitee
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Emanuel couple mx
7
2026-01-01 via Nuitee
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Burgess solo_traveller us
10
Charming, comfortable, easy stay.
Pros:

Excellent location to be near all the action. It's very quiet during the day but comes alive at night. I was in the Azul room and had access to the rooftop patio and went up to often to relax and for the amazing views. The musicians who do tours stop outside the hotel and play and give their talk. I watched from a balcony and it was really fun.
Pablo picked me up from the airport ($600 pesos) and I was glad not to navigate getting there.
My room, the shared spaces and the rooftop patio were clean. They is a small shared refrigerator i used, but I was the only person there that weekend.

Pablo was incredible giving information and details. He's very kind and his English was great. My Spanish is weak, so I really appreciated his help.

I am a solo, female, older traveller and I highly recommend this place.

Cons:

It's downtown and it's really loud on weekends. But this is Mexico and should be expected.

2025-11-18 via Nuitee
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Christopher couple us
9
Charming, comfortable hotel in the heart of Guanajuato
Pros:

We spent 4 nights in this lovely hotel. We were the only guests, arriving after the Day of Dead tourists had left. Our room was bright, nicely decorated and had cross ventilation. There was also a balcony with a view of the city and places to sit. We used the kitchen downstairs to make a simple breakfast. Pablo, the manager, picked us up at the airport and helped when we had questions.

The location is an easy walk to the sites and restaurants but away from the hub-bub of the university and Jardin plaza.

2025-11-14 via Nuitee
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Reinhold solo_traveller us
8
Pleasant place to stay
Pros:

Nice old colonial apt with high beamed ceilings and beautiful floor and kitchen/ bathroom tiles. Quiet at night. Spacious for a solo or couple. Pablo is very welcoming and helpful.

Cons:

Could use a cutting board, toaster, and more than one spoon and two forks. Similar places I’ve stayed there provide a 5-gallon water dispenser, but here only 2 small bottles on arrival. Young couples hang out on stairs directly across from apt in a narrow callejon, sometimes talking for an hour or two.

2025-11-11 via Nuitee
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Mónica couple es
10
Excelente lugar
Pros:

La amabilidad de Pablo, la ubicación, la comodidad de la cama. Nos sentimos como en casa. Muchas gracias.

Cons:

Nos gustó todo.

2025-11-06 via Nuitee
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Achaval couple ar
2
Cons:

Lamentablemente nos dieron una habitacion mucho menos de la que pagamos, el baño super incomodo. El hotel estaba lleno y no pudieron cambiarnos. Creo que deberían haber realizado una devolución de una parte y no lo hicieron. No nos gusto.

2025-11-04 via Nuitee
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Joanna couple pl
10
100% Recomendable para unos días en Guanajuato
Pros:

La ubicación es excelente, en el casco histórico pero suficientemente alejado del ruido, la casa y la habitación son preciosas, amplias, cómodas, unas vistas increíbles. El personal un 10! Siempre atento a que estés a gusto y no te falte de nada.

Cons:

Por poner alguna cosa.. poca presión en la ducha.

2025-10-27 via Nuitee
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Andrea couple es
10
Hemos podido disfrutar de la ciudad con la comodidad y seguridad de un gran alojamiento
Pros:

La localización, las instalaciones, la comodidad… en fin un servicio buenísimo.

2025-10-20 via Nuitee
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Roberto couple mx
10
Pros:

El lugar muy agusto, muy propio y sobre todo muy buen espacio y privacidad

2025-07-17 via Nuitee
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Rui with friends cn
9
Will stay again if I go to Guanajuato.
Pros:

Olga the owner was so helpful. We arrived at 5am after an overnight bus journey from Mexico City. Luckily the previous guests in our room checked out at 4am that morning so Olga kindly arranged for us to rest in the room after we arrived without any extra charge. The house we stayed is a yellow house with kitchen and terrace. Very nice location, good sized room.

Cons:

Some dust residual were on the floor but not a big issue. Cars can’t get to the property, so you will need to take your luggage from the Main Street and then walk up about 30 stairs (as Guanajuato is full of stairs). The house doesn’t have a lift so if you have heavy luggage, make sure you can carry it.

2024-10-31 via Nuitee
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Kathleen solo traveller us
10
Just right!
Pros:

The location on the quiet Plaza Mexiamora is just a block from the busy streets of the Centro but feels miles away.
The traditional style room was simple but had everything necessary including a comfortable bed. The guest lounge and roof terrace were especially nice. Olga was very accommodating. El Zopilote is my favorite stay of my trip.

2024-10-31 via Nuitee
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John young couple us
8
Centrally located
Pros:

Olga is great. She is responsive and helpful. Bed was comfortable.

Cons:

This was our 4th stay at Zopilote but the first time in the apartment. It was in a narrow alley with no view. We will ensure we request a room in the big house next time.

2024-10-26 via Nuitee
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Suzuki solo traveller us
9
Superb
2024-09-16 via Nuitee
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Jessica young couple us
10
Exceptional
2024-05-26 via Nuitee
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Goran with friends gb
10
Exceptional
Pros:

Central, clean and beautiful apartment in a traditional setting. Olga was an excellent host who checked every day with is making sure that everything was fine. Highly recommend! We were allowed to check out late for our evening bus out of Guanajuato. Many thanks!

2024-04-09 via Nuitee
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James young couple us
4
Mixed feelings about Zopolote, and would not recommend it.
Pros:

Location was good, except that it was a fairly steep uphill walk from where our car dropped us off, but the staff helped us with our luggage. The hotel provided us with beer, which was very welcome. Not far from the main jardin (central plaza). Very nice central indoor seating area and outside terraza (shared with a couple of other rooms). Quiet location.

Cons:

Bathroom, especially the bathtub, which was decrepit. Streetlights shined in our bedroom, so we had to hang clothing, etc. on the windows to block the light.

2024-04-05 via Nuitee
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Gareth solo traveller us
8
Very good
2024-03-25 via Nuitee
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Anika solo traveller us
10
Exceptional
2023-11-20 via Nuitee