Andrea’s place is a real gem if you want to stay in the Centro Historico, close to many of the most important monuments and sights of Mexico City. The building itself it a really gorgeous remodel of a historic building literally next door to San Ildefonso. The roof terrace is lovely, and the whole building is impeccably maintained.
The choice of neighborhoods in Mexico City strongly effects the nature of your stay; in a perfect world, it’s best to stay long enough so you can divide your time with a few nights in el Centro and a few in a neighborhood like Roma Norte or Condesa.
Until 8 pm or so, it’s hard to improve on the location of Andrea’s place. So many amazing sights are within a few blocks. (Don’t miss the amazing Rivera murals covering all the walls of the courtyards of the Secretaria de Educacion Publica, located right around the corner.)
Later at night, much of el centro can feel a bit deserted. While there is still a significant police presence due to all the public buildings around, things get very quiet-a bit unnervingly so. Still, cheap Ubers are always an option if you feel uncomfortable walking around.
Finally, this is the first time I stayed in an Airbnb with 24 hour doorman. While it certainly makes the building extra safe, I felt a bit like I was going to get in trouble with mom and dad for coming home late. That’s just a personal preference; most will feel reassured no doubt.
All in all, very highly recommended.