Alejandro's place is a real treasure. The photos we saw on the listing were beautiful, and we were excited to book the apartment, but I have to say — even those pictures don't do justice to the place. The private courtyard/terrace outside the floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors of the living room, the tall ceilings, the mini-courtyard garden that you look onto from the floor-to-ceiling bedroom windows. . . . We were so thrilled to stay here. The bedroom is super comfortable and serene, and the sunlight in the living area is amazing.
Our favorite cafe in Mexico City turned out to be the one that is one door to the right as you exit the building — best coffee and best pastries (Cafe Nin). We tried several other spots all around Mexico City, but kept coming back to this one as our favorite! And right outside the front door! Very fun. One more door down, and one of the best French restaurants in town is right there (Havre 77). We had a great dinner there, one of the best meals (of many great meals) during our trip.
Very easy walking to main streets and public transportation from Alejandro's place, and the doorman keeping watch at the building's front gate really made the place feel secure. The apartment building is located on a beautiful, tree-lined quiet street — as it turns out, one of the most beautiful streets in the neighborhood.
This was our fist stay in Mexico City, so really we have to thank luck for having us land here — we had no idea what an ideal spot this would turn out to be. We walked to museums from Alejandro's place (about 25-30 minutes in one direction to the National Museum of Anthropology, and about 20-25 minutes in the other direction to walk to the Palacio de Bellas Artes), so for anyone who likes to see the city on foot, Alejandro's place is ideal as it puts you pretty much right in the middle of the major cultural spots to visit.
Thank you for such a great stay, Alejandro! We hope to come back again!