🇲🇽 Mérida, Mexico
Hotel Flamingo
📍 485, Calle 57, Mérida, 97000
Photo: official website
Your stay — Hotel Flamingo
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Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Hotel Flamingo, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the 3rd or higher floor, preferably with a room number ending in a low number (e.g., 304, 314) for a quieter experience. These floors are likely to be farther away from the street noise on Calle 57.
Rooms to avoid
Rooms on the 1st floor, especially those near the service entrance or lift, may be noisier due to foot traffic and potential service noise.
Best views
Unfortunately, the address on Calle 57 doesn't offer a clear view of the surrounding area, but rooms on higher floors may have a better view of the rooftops.
Quietest floors
3rd floor and above
🔊 Noise notes
Be prepared for some street noise from Calle 57, which can be lively, especially on weekends. The hotel's central location means there may also be some noise from nearby bars or restaurants.
Insider tips
If you have a car, request a room near the lift with a parking spot, as parking spots are limited and fill up quickly. If you're checking in during peak season, consider arriving early to avoid long lines and have a more relaxed check-in experience.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Hotel Facilities — Hotel Flamingo
free WiFi; 5 Mbps speed; no login constraints
serves all floors; no stairs-only historic sections
complimentary digital newsstand (PressReader/FT)
check-in: 15:00, check-out: 12:00; early bag-drop: available; late check-out fee: 50.00 MXN (approximately USD 2.50) per hour after 12:00
available 24/7; cost: 20.00 MXN (approximately USD 1.00) per bag per day
step-free access; wheelchair entries; no structural limitations
on-site parking available; nightly cost: 100.00 MXN (approximately USD 5.00); nearest public car park: Gimnasio Mérida (10-minute walk); price: 50.00 MXN (approximately USD 2.50) per day; no EV charging
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: Mérida city tax: 3.00 MXN per person per night (approximately USD 0.15)
Deposit & card hold: 100.00 MXN (approximately USD 5.00) advance deposit + 200.00 MXN (approximately USD 10.00) incidental card hold at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Iglesia Santa Lucía (274 m · ~3 min walk)
- Church: Iglesia y Rectoría El Jesús de la Tercera Orden (550 m · ~7 min walk)
- Church: Iglesia de Santa Ana (647 m · ~8 min walk)
- Church: Templo San Juan de Dios (746 m · ~9 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Plaza Internacional — 605 m · ~8 min walk
Parque de Santa Lucía — 211 m · ~3 min walk
Pinacoteca de Mérida Juan Gamboa Guzmán — 564 m · ~7 min walk
Teatro Peón Contreras — 455 m · ~6 min walk
Juegos Infantiles — 1.4 km · ~17 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 218 m · ~3 min walk
Farmacia LAGO Centro — 769 m · ~10 min walk
Circle K — 550 m · ~7 min walk
la central — 806 m · ~10 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Mexican Peso (MXN)
Travellers can exchange currency at banks or currency exchange offices (casa de cambio) in the city centre, or use ATMs to withdraw pesos with a debit/credit card. Be cautious of poor exchange rates at airports or tourist bureaux.
Credit and debit cards are widely accepted at most restaurants, shops, and hotels, but some small vendors may only accept cash. Contactless payments and mobile pay are also common in larger cities like Merida.
Tipping in Mexico is generally 10-15% in restaurants and bars, and 5-10 pesos for taxi drivers. Hotel staff may not expect tips, but rounding up the bill or leaving a small amount is appreciated.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A typical cup of coffee can cost between 15-25 pesos at a local café or street vendor.
A street food taco or torta can cost around 20-30 pesos, while a more substantial lunch at a comedor (small eatery) might cost 50-70 pesos.
A budget-friendly dinner at a local restaurant can cost around 100-150 pesos for a main course.
The city centre and surrounding streets are lined with food stalls and vendors offering a variety of street food options.
Superama and Chedraui are two common supermarket chains in the area.
The local market (Mercado de San Ildefonso) offers a range of affordable clothing and souvenirs.
A single bus ride costs 9 pesos, and a day pass can be purchased for 35 pesos. From the airport, the cheapest option is the ADO bus (around 50 pesos) or a taxi (around 150-200 pesos).
Avoid eating at touristy restaurants, opt for street food or local eateries instead. Use public transportation or walk/bike whenever possible. Take advantage of happy hour deals at bars and restaurants to save on drinks and food.
Good to know — Mérida
Type A/B · 127V
not safe — drink bottled
$1 ≈ MX$17.5 · MXN
Emergency Contacts
Mérida911 is the main emergency number. For non-urgent tourist assistance, call 999 942 13 60. Keep a local phone or SIM for easy access.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Mérida, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Hotel Flamingo
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 218 m · ~3 min walk — pharmacy · Farmacia LAGO Centro — 769 m · ~10 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Calle 69 x 60 (Parque de la Mejorada) → Calle 60 x 57 (Gran Museo del Mundo Maya)
💡 These green-and-white colectivos run along 60 and 61 streets. Pay with coins; no change given. Bumpy and hot, but fine for day trips.
Manuel Crescencio Rejón International Airport (MID) → Casona 61 (Centro)
💡 Buy your ticket at the official stand inside arrivals, not from drivers outside. Fixed price to Centro, no haggling needed.
Airport terminal → Calle 67 x 68 (Centro bus station)
💡 Air-conditioned and reliable. Buy ticket at counter or machine. Get off at 'Calle 67' stop, then walk two blocks north to Casona 61.
Anywhere in Centro → Paseo de Montejo or Progreso beach
💡 DiDi often cheaper than Uber here. At airport, both are banned from pickup; walk past the taxi queue to the road or use official taxi from booth.
About Mérida
Wikipedia ↗
Mérida (Spanish pronunciation: [ˈmeɾiða] ; Yucatec Maya: Joꞌ) is the capital of the Mexican state of Yucatán, and the largest city in southern Mexico. The city is also the seat of the eponymous municipality. It is located slightly inland from the northwest corner of the Yucatán Peninsula, about 35 k...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Hotel Flamingo?
Request a room on the 3rd or higher floor, preferably with a room number ending in a low number (e.g., 304, 314) for a quieter experience. These floors are likely to be farther away from the street noise on Calle 57.
Which rooms should I avoid at Hotel Flamingo?
Rooms on the 1st floor, especially those near the service entrance or lift, may be noisier due to foot traffic and potential service noise.
Is Hotel Flamingo noisy?
Be prepared for some street noise from Calle 57, which can be lively, especially on weekends. The hotel's central location means there may also be some noise from nearby bars or restaurants.
Which rooms have the best views at Hotel Flamingo?
Unfortunately, the address on Calle 57 doesn't offer a clear view of the surrounding area, but rooms on higher floors may have a better view of the rooftops.
What are insider tips for staying at Hotel Flamingo?
If you have a car, request a room near the lift with a parking spot, as parking spots are limited and fill up quickly. If you're checking in during peak season, consider arriving early to avoid long lines and have a more relaxed check-in experience.
What time is check-in at Hotel Flamingo?
Check-in at Hotel Flamingo is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Hotel Flamingo have Wi-Fi?
free WiFi; 5 Mbps speed; no login constraints
Is there a city or tourist tax at Hotel Flamingo?
Mérida city tax: 3.00 MXN per person per night (approximately USD 0.15)
Where can I eat cheaply near Hotel Flamingo?
A street food taco or torta can cost around 20-30 pesos, while a more substantial lunch at a comedor (small eatery) might cost 50-70 pesos.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Hotel Flamingo?
A single bus ride costs 9 pesos, and a day pass can be purchased for 35 pesos. From the airport, the cheapest option is the ADO bus (around 50 pesos) or a taxi (around 150-200 pesos).
Top Attractions in Mérida
💡 Free entry, but avoid mass times (7am and 7pm) if you want to take photos. Check the small side chapel with the main altar's original paintings.
💡 Walk it early morning or late afternoon to avoid the heat and catch the best light for photos. The free walking tour runs from the main plaza at 9am.
💡 Go for a late lunch around 1-2pm, when the stalls have just restocked. The best cochinita is from stall number 7. Bring cash, as cards aren't widely accepted.
💡 On Sunday evenings from 7pm, there's a free traditional jarana dance session you can watch or join. Grab a marquesita from a street vendor near the entrance.
💡 Entry is 50 pesos (about £2). Visit on a weekday when there are fewer visitors. Ask at the ticket desk if any live trova sessions are happening that afternoon.