If you're looking to get away from the bustling city, but feel close enough to it, this is the perfect area to stay in. The Airbnb is nested in a very beautiful and scenic alleyway and within 10-20 minute walking distance to a lot of popular places, such as El Olvidado, Coyoacan Market, and the Frida Kahlo house. I'd recommend staying if you're visiting for the weekend and want to explore the area, however, if you're looking for a long-term stay, I wouldn't recommend it.
Pros:
- The hosts are super responsive and communicative
- Compared to other Airbnbs, they provide a lot of toiletries and supplies (i.e. trash bags, water bottles, etc.)
- Area is in a prime location and the Airbnb has a very unique look
Cons:
- The place was a bit cramped and the doors are short so you have to duck your head every time you go to the restroom (I'm 5'5 for reference)
- Although it's listed as "private", there's another Airbnb next door to you and the hosts live in the house as well (as noted in the listing). The walls are pretty thin so I could hear conversations coming from both ends. The private entrance is also a very steep stairwell so not handicap friendly.
- This was out of the hosts' control, however, the water wouldn't turn on occasionally because it was unable to run through the pipes the night before. There were 3-4 times when it wouldn't turn on for a couple of hours. This was a major inconvenience because we were unable to start our day early or go to work until it turned on again.