HS HOTSSON Smart Value Tampico
By the Top3Hotels editorial team. Based on Booking.com guest scores and reviews, location data and reference prices. We did not stay at this hotel. Updated 2026-10-24.
Yes, this is worth booking if you want a central, well-rated base in Tampico for a low reference price. Skip it if a good hot breakfast matters a lot to you, because that is where guests complain most.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Who it suits and who should skip it
This 4-star hotel fits travellers who want to walk out of the door and be in the old centre. It suits city breaks, short work trips and anyone who plans to eat out rather than spend time at the hotel.
Drivers get a practical bonus: free parking is listed by the property. There is also a gym, air conditioning and free Wi-Fi.
Who should look elsewhere? People who see breakfast as a highlight of the stay. Guests describe the buffet as tasty for some, but often cold, repetitive and basic, served in a crowded area. If you want resort-style space, our Luxury pick in the city is a different kind of stay.
Location and getting around
The address is Salvador Diaz Miron, 106, in the Zona Centro. Guests say it faces the main square, within walking distance of museums and restaurants. The location score is 9.6 out of 10, which is high.
Tampico Cathedral is about 0.1 km away, roughly a one-minute walk. Tampico Bridge is 2.6 km away, around 33 minutes on foot, and the Tampico Mexico Temple is 4.3 km away, about 54 minutes. Both are far on foot, so plan on public transport or a taxi for them.
These walking times are straight-line estimates and have not been verified. Real routes are usually a little longer.
What guests say
The score is 9.0 out of 10 from 788 reviews. That put it joint first for review score among the 10 properties in the sample.
Two things come up again and again. The first is the location by the main square. The second is the staff, described as friendly, attentive and helpful at reception and in housekeeping.
The main complaint is breakfast. The buffet gets mixed comments: tasty for some, but often cold, repetitive and basic, and the breakfast area can feel crowded.
Price and how it compares with our other Tampico picks
The reference price was €77.86 per night, about €156 for 2 nights. These are reference prices seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 for 2 adults, not live quotes. Check today's price for your dates.
That figure was 30% below the sample median of €111.06 per night. Our Best Value pick, Comfort Inn Tampico, was €89.43 per night with a score of 8.6. Our Luxury pick, Hotel Arenas del Mar Resort, a 5-star, was €108.22 per night with 8.5.
So the cheapest of our three Tampico picks also has the highest guest score. The tradeoff is the breakfast, not the rooms or the staff, based on what guests report.
Why it made our top 3
We compared 10 eligible hotels in Tampico. This one had the lowest eligible reference price once the upscale pick was set aside, which made it our Budget choice.
It also shared the top review score in the sample and has a strong location score. Low price, high score and a central address rarely line up this well.
Before you book
Room size, noise levels, the condition of the rooms, whether breakfast is included and cancellation terms have not been assessed. Check each of these on your booking page.
Facilities such as the gym and parking may have opening times or conditions. Confirm availability and any fees for your dates. If breakfast is in your rate, set your expectations to simple.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Questions travellers ask
Is HS HOTSSON Smart Value Tampico close to the cathedral?
Yes. Tampico Cathedral is about 0.1 km away, roughly a one-minute walk by straight-line estimate. Guests say the hotel faces the main square.
Does the hotel have free parking?
Free parking is listed by the property. Check availability and any conditions for your dates before you arrive.
Is breakfast good?
Opinions are mixed. The buffet is tasty for some guests, but many describe it as cold, repetitive and basic, served in a crowded area.
How much does a night cost?
The reference price was €77.86 per night for 2 adults, seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026. It is not a live quote, so check today's price.
Can I walk to Tampico Bridge?
It is 2.6 km away, about 33 minutes on foot by straight-line estimate. That is far, so a taxi or public transport is the easier option.