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Amenities
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.
Business amenities
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff, and luggage storage.
Dining
Satisfy your appetite at the hotel's coffee shop/cafe.
Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 37 air-conditioned rooms featuring microwaves and LCD televisions. Your room comes with a Tempur-Pedic bed. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature rainfall showerheads and hair dryers.
Location
A stay at Happy Express Hotel places you in the heart of Oaxaca, within a 5-minute walk of Benito Juarez Market and Zócalo. This hotel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Oaxaca Cathedral and 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Oaxaca Textile Museum.
What's nearby
Benito Juarez Market(0.2 Miles)
Iglesia de La Compañía(0.2 Miles)
Zócalo(0.2 Miles)
San Felipe Neri Temple(0.2 Miles)
Mercado 20 de Noviembre(0.3 Miles)
Government Palace(0.3 Miles)
Oaxaca Craft Market(0.3 Miles)
Oaxaca Cathedral(0.3 Miles)
Museum of Oaxacan Painters(0.4 Miles)
Belber Jimenez Museum(0.4 Miles)
Templo de San Agustín(0.4 Miles)
Rufino Tamayo Museum(0.4 Miles)
Andador de Macedonia Alcala(0.4 Miles)
Nuestra Senora de la Soledad Basilica(0.4 Miles)
Oaxaca Textile Museum(0.5 Miles)
The preferred airport for Happy Express Hotel is Oaxaca Intl. Airport(5.4 Miles)
Non-smoking rooms
Tour desk
Housekeeping
Safe-deposit box
Garden
Luggage storage
Benito Juarez Market (0.2 Miles)
Iglesia de La Compañía (0.2 Miles)
Zócalo (0.2 Miles)
San Felipe Neri Temple (0.2 Miles)
Mercado 20 de Noviembre (0.3 Miles)
Government Palace (0.3 Miles)
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Room details
Sleeps 2
269 ft²
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Sleeps 4
161 ft²
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Room details
Sleeps 2
108 ft²
Based on 410 verified reviews
Couple
25%
Family
57%
Group
17%
AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews
At Happy Express Hotel, travelers consistently highlight its central, walkable location near the Zócalo and very clean rooms, making it a straightforward base for exploring Oaxaca without frills and at a good price.
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At Happy Express Hotel, travelers consistently highlight its central, walkable location near the Zócalo and very clean rooms, making it a straightforward base for exploring Oaxaca without frills and at a good price.
Rooms are simple and generally comfortable with effective air conditioning and hot showers; some are small. Facilities include a shared kitchen and courtyard, but elevator outages and limited off site parking are noted. Service is generally warm, though a few guests reported unhelpful night reception and strict checkout reminders. Best for travelers prioritizing value and a simple base over full service amenities.
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Facilities
Guests mention a shared kitchen and pleasant courtyard seating. The elevator exists but is sometimes slow or out of service, and parking is off site with limited hours or unavailable.
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Cleanliness
Rooms are frequently praised as very clean with consistent housekeeping, though a few guests reported hair on bedding, an unclean bathroom or elevator, and occasional chemical or drain odors.
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Rooms
Rooms are simple and generally comfortable with effective air conditioning and hot showers; some are small. Recurrent downsides include thin walls and courtyard or bird noise, firm mattresses, occasional drain smells, weak Wi Fi, and minor lighting or fixture issues.
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Service
Service is widely described as friendly, attentive, and helpful with quick problem solving and some flexible check in/out. A few guests reported unhelpful or rude night reception and strict checkout reminders.
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27 Nov 2025
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Location
Highly central and walkable—about two to three blocks from the Zócalo and markets—convenient for sightseeing, though a few noted darker streets at night.
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Dining
Not enough information in reviews.
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Nearby parking is available for MXN 300 per night, located 100 feet away and open from 7:30 AM to 10:00 PM.
No pets or service animals are allowed at this property.
Check-in is from 14:00, and check-out is until 12:00. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, but additional charges may apply.
The property has limited wheelchair accessibility, including accessible public areas and facilities.
The hotel is located in the heart of Oaxaca, within a 5-minute walk of Benito Juarez Market and Zócalo, and approximately 0.4 miles from Oaxaca Cathedral.
Children are allowed at the property, but specific age policies for free stays are not mentioned.
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Non-smoking rooms
Tour desk
Housekeeping
Safe-deposit box
Garden
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Tour desk
Housekeeping
Safe-deposit box
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24-Hour Front Desk
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