The apartment is located in the Roma Norte area, a funky little district that feels more edgy (in a safe way; there are some very cool little shops tucked into unexpected places) than other districts like Condesa. Within 2 blocks you'll find a supermarket (outside of which are some popular food stands) while restaurants, cantinas and the upmarket Mercado Roma are very close by. In short, you've got everything you need on your doorstep.

The metro, which is an easy and quick way to explore the city, is about 10 minutes walk away and as a single woman travelling alone, I felt safe in the area even when walking back later in the evening.

In advance of my visit, Jaime and his family were excellent - communicative, helpful, and shared clear instructions just in case his Dad was unable to meet me (he was!). All in all a great AirBnB experience and a wonderful base from which to explore Mexico City.