Cornering half the market on tourist-ready accommodations in Sayula, Gran Casa Sayula offers a quintessential small-town stay in the heart of the tiny Jalisco city. Steps away from the town square, historic cathedral and other top dining locales in the area, Gran Casa is well-positioned for exploring the city on foot.

The entrance welcomes guests with a splash of colorful tiles, rich paintings and furniture. The open-air courtyard is reminiscent of a European piazza, with a small pool in the center.

First-floor guestrooms open right into the courtyard/dining room, so be prepared for diners to be within eye shot upon exit and entry.

As for the rooms upstairs, guests enjoy the view of the courtyard down below and easy access to the on-property chapel, complete with tiny pews and stained glass.

Once inside, the guestrooms are quite modest. Expect a (super) firm mattress, TV from a bygone era, décor of the same time period and, in a surprising twist, l’Occitane soaps and shampoo. The rooms offer quaint comforts and will definitely do the trick for a night or two in town.

Pro Tip: Try the tortilla soup!

— Angelique Platas, associate editor