Stayed at Maria’s for two weeks and it was a lovely visit. I learned a lot about living in CDMX—getting used to Mexican living and learning how to adapt.
Del Valle is a residential neighborhood away from the usual expat neighborhoods and residential, but there are many shops and fondas still around. It’s close to the metrobus and other transportation, so easy to travel around the city.
There’s a bit of construction and traffic noise in the morning, but that’s just part of city living (if you’re sensitive to noise albeit I doubt it’s too different elsewhere in this lively city and just part of life).
I felt safe as a solo female traveler with the 24-hour guard and they were always very nice. It is a spacious place for one person and it’d be fine for a couple (two toilets). Having a washer/dryer was amazing and also weekly cleaning service (Maru was very nice and kept a mask on (as did I) for COVID safety).
The kitchen has everything for simple meals with a gas-powered stove top for cooking (no oven, but there is a microwave) AND a dishwasher!
Note: The WiFI is strong, but does not reach to the terrace (lots of walls between it), so it’s nice to eat out there and enjoy the weather. I did some workouts out there as well.
This was a lot of space compared to other places I had seen and the price can’t be beat. Maria was always accessible if I had a question and helping me get settled, so I highly recommend anyone to stay here.