Downtown Playa del Carmen Travel Guide
Playa del Carmen
Visit Downtown Playa del Carmen
Popular places to visit
Playa del Carmen Main Beach
Nothing says holiday like spending a lazy day at Playa del Carmen Main Beach, a popular beach in Playa del Carmen. Stroll along the seaside or experience the area's festivals.
Quinta Avenida
During your visit to Playa del Carmen, you can do some window-shopping at Quinta Avenida. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this relaxing area or visit its lively bars.
Mamitas Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Mamitas Beach during your travels in Playa del Carmen? While you're in the area, stroll along the marina.
Quinta Alegría Shopping Mall
During your visit to Playa del Carmen, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Quinta Alegría Shopping Mall. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches or experience its lively festivals.
Calle 12
You can enjoy the entertainment at Calle 12 during your travels to Playa del Carmen. While in this walkable area, you can savour the bars and restaurants.
Founders Park
Explore the great outdoors at Founders Park, a lovely green space in Playa del Carmen.
Top hotels in Downtown Playa del Carmen
Wyndham Alltra Playa del Carmen Adults Only All Inclusive
Clean room, helpful staff, great pool and beach!
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026
Hyatt Centric Playa del Carmen - Downtown House & Beach House
Hotel overall was nice. However, one of the reasons we booked was the advertised free shuttle to the airport, but when we arrived, we were told we had missed a window to book and we had to pay ~$85 for transport.
Reviewed on 19 Mar 2026
The Reef 28 Hotel & Spa - Luxury Adults Only - All Suites
Property is clean. Staff is very nice and made the trip more pleasant. However, there is nothing to do at this hotel. The beach nearby is awful. I will definitely stay closer to Cancun next time and choose a resort with more activities and have a great beach. For me, this would be a good hotel for ...
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
Devossion By Live Aqua Playa del Carmen All Inclusive - Adults Only
It was perfect. So clean and the staff all excellent. Ocean room was amazing
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026
Sofía by Bunik
We chose this hotel because Expedia gave us a great discount since we are gold members and it exceeded our expectations. It had everything that we needed for our stay and it is in a perfect location. The staff is friendly and welcoming and very accommodating. The rooftop is nice as well. A little ...
Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026
Meliora By Bunik
The hotel is very well located. It's walking distance to the bus station and main street, at the same time is far from the noise and crowds. The rooms have everything needed, clean and spacious. The pool on the roof is something very special.
Reviewed on 19 Mar 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Playa del Carmen
Gonzalo Guerrero
If you're spending some time in Gonzalo Guerrero, Playa del Carmen Main Beach and Quinta Avenida are top sights worth seeing.
Tohoku
Tohoku might not have many top sights, but Playa del Carmen Main Beach and Mamitas Beach are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Calica
While Calica isn't home to many top sights, Playa del Carmen Main Beach and Quinta Avenida are some notable places to visit nearby.
Playa del Carmen Centro
A noteworthy feature of Playa del Carmen Centro is its stunning beaches. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Playa del Carmen Main Beach and Playa del Carmen Maritime Terminal.
Zazil-ha
When in Zazil-ha, you can plan a visit to Playa del Carmen Main Beach and Mamitas Beach, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
El Pedregal
Though El Pedregal may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Playa del Carmen Main Beach and Plaza Las Americas.
