El Callejón Hotel Boutique

El Callejón boutique hotel is located in the old Xochimilco neighborhood on the north side of downtown Oaxaca. Step out to explore the city´s Zócalo (main square), churches, and shops, stopping to taste the amazing flavors Oaxaca is celebrated for.

Painted with adobe, the hotel´s exterior recalls the material used to build houses for hundreds of years that can still be spotted around the city.  The spaces are decorated with pieces made by the artisan communities of Oaxaca, with peaceful outdoor gardens featuring stone, wood, and plenty of leafy plants.

El Callejón offers 12 guest rooms set across 4 towers, some with terraces or balconies, kitchenettes and living rooms. Simple, clean lines work with a backdrop of muted colors, brightened with pops of red on textiles and decorative details.

Guests can sip on mezcals and Oaxaca-inspired cocktails on the garden´s wooden deck, where dishes from the kitchen can also be enjoyed. The hotel uses herbs and vegetables grown in its own small orchard, as well as baking bread daily and serving handmade ice cream and jams.

El Callejón incorporates various eco-friendly initiatives. During low-density construction, El Callejón preserved existing trees and old dividing walls, maintaining the neighborhood’s traditional character. Waste is systematically reused, recycled, and reincorporated, with organic waste transformed into compost. The hotel’s garbage baskets are woven by Oaxacan convicts as part of a social reintegration project. Used oil is sent to “Xaquixe” for blown glass production, while good-condition linens are donated to institutions and nursing homes.

Decor showcases pieces from Oaxaca’s artisan communities, supporting local craftspeople and highlighting their skills; guest room natural palm slippers by Guerrero coast artisans, natural-pigment wool rugs from Teotitilán del Valle, recycled tire tables, handmade loofahs from Oaxaca’s central valleys, and curtains from Mitla’s traditional pedal looms. Decorative cushions are made by women from Mayan communities in the Yucatán Peninsula.

A rainwater catchment system supplies water for human consumption, while gray water irrigates the gardens, minimizing water usage. The garden preserves aromatic and curative plants like cedron, lemon tea, and lavender, used in food and beverages, while ripe bananas from the garden make pancakes. Local animals such as hummingbirds, squirrels, and bees peacefully coexist with guests, who are encouraged to respect them.