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México City has the nation’s largest tourist service infrastructure, with over 600 lodging establishments in every category, throughout the city. Many of the largest hotel chains serve México City; additionally, there are apartments, youth hostels, motels and guest houses featuring quite economical rates. One excellent search engine is through México City's tourism page: http://www.mexicocity.gob.mx.

In addition, there are a variety of independent search engines for hotels. Many on-line hotel search engines allow you to view previous guest's reviews so you may ascertain a pleasant stay. To reserve a hotel you may use: www.tripadvisor.com/Hotels, http://www.hotels.com/, and http://mexico.city.hotelguide.net/.

Recommended high-class accommodations:
Condesa DF
Four Seasons México City
Nikko Hotel
W México City
Camino Real Polanco

Recommended mid-range accommodations:
Holiday Inn Zocalo
Best Western Majestic Hotel
One Hotel Patriotismo
City Express Reforma

When looking for low-budget accommodations, hotels can be found for as low as $20 - $30. This may come at a significantly lower standard. If there is a wastepaper basket next to a toilet in Mexico, it means you are to deposit your used toilet paper in the wastepaper basket. The wastebasket's placement may mean that a septic system is in use which can't handle toilet paper without expensive maintenance. The biggest concern is safety and as long as the place feels safe, it is worth the money.

If hostels are more your style http://www.hostels.com/en/mx.mx.html, http://www.mexicocityhostel.com/, or http://www.hostelbookers.com/hostels/mexico/ can all be used to find an appropriate hostel.

For a more intimate experience a B&B might be the perfect answer. For a search of all México City Bed & Breakfast, search on www.bedandbreakfast.com/mexico-city... or www.ibbp.com.