Ruben is the best host, I've ever experienced so far. He's very friendly and helpful. He did everything in his power to accommodate my requests. He's genuinely care for my stay, my trip and my overall experiences in Mexico city. He let me check in very early (5am) and check out very late (10pm).

He can speak English, German and Spanish. He spent a lot of times to be my personal translator when I asked for. He helped me to eat at the best Taco in the city, he helped me to get a Mexican Wrestling ticket, he accommodated me many times to roam around some places and on the way he acted as a tour guide, a translator, a friend, a bodyguard and everything else you want him to be :) .

I was very lucky to spend my Christmas holiday at Ruben place. He invited me to have a Christmas dinner at his parents' house, which means that I've experienced the real and authentic Mexican Christmas dinner (Bacalhau and Romeritos) with Mexican family (everyone in his family is very nice and very friendly, though I can't speak any Spanish at all and only some of his siblings and nieces/nephews can speak English). On my last day, Ruben invited me to the new year party at his neighbor. So, I just enjoyed the party and drank lot of Mexican beers until my last minute to get to the airport. Without staying at Ruben place, I wouldn't have a taste of such authentic experiences.

Ruben apartment is located on the 2nd floor of an old Spanish-style building. If you like to see Spanish decorated building, staircase and 1900s elevator. This is the place. It is absolutely amazing.

My room is quite big (bigger than I can tell from the photo).

Ruben just recently started to convert his rooms for Airbnb and the renovation has not been completed yet. So, there are things that are still underway. You should not expect a perfect place. But, you can't find any where with this price for a big private room in the middle of the downtown.

There are lot of people on the street around this place, so you don't need to worry about your safety while staying here. The best part is that this place is very close to metro stations (I used public transport only for the whole time I stayed in this city), bus stops and there are plenty of taxis around.

If you are a non-Spanish speaker (like me), looking for a low cost private room in Mexico city downtown and expecting some helps from the host, please stay at Ruben house.