Lina's place is one of my favorite Airbnbs of all time for a lot of reasons.
Lina has such warm, kind energy. You'll immediately feel welcome in her home - and Taro (her dog) is such a sweet, mild mannered pup. She was so easy to communicate with from the beginning. As a young woman traveling alone, I felt extremely safe coming and going and that I had someone local looking out for me.
Foreigners, if you are working on your Spanish, you will not find a better host! Lina was so patient and forgiving with me (even though she speaks beautiful English, she was so encouraging and spoke Spanish with me the entire time). We talked and talked and had a blast. You'll never feel embarrassed searching for the right words.
Lina's apartment is special, especially if you love art history and appreciate Mexican art. Each piece in her home has a story rooted in history and family.
As for the neighborhood, this is one of the most lovely and centrally located places you'll find in the city, surrounded by enchanting Art Deco style buildings and lots and lots of trees. If you're a runner or a walker, step right outside to Calle Amsterdam, and join the rest of the neighborhood running laps around the Hippodromo in the morning. This neighborhood is warm and friendly, with a mix of expats and locals alike. Super chic (but not overpriced) breakfast spots, coffee spots with pour over, and bars are all a stones throw away - and a few blocks over on Insurgentes you can find tacos, pan dulce, all the street food your heart desires. When you're done exploring Condesa and want a different vibe, Roma is an easy walk, as is Juarez.
Snag this spot if it's free for your trip - you won't be sorry.