I highly recommend Dave's place for a true authentic CDMX experience. Read on if you want to know why.
Authentic. That's how my girlfriend and I would describe Dave's humble abode. We loved the authenticity of the location (it's one apartment in a quiet courtyard of locals).
Safe. We did not feel the least bit worried in the area or in the apartment, even late at night. Given, we live in NYC on the daily, but as young tourists we were very comfortable.
Accommodating. Dave met us near midnight when we arrived in a Sitio/radio taxi. He helped us find a ride back from the airport via the chat function on AirBnB, since the wifi at the airport was awful and our Uber app didn't work. He also offered himself to fix anything if issues were to arise.
Caveat. Dave warned us that the water pressure in CDMX has issues due to the poor quality sewage system. We understood, but still it wasn't easy when we had to struggle through really hot drip-only showers at times. Beware, the shower pressure is incredibly low, and the pump only feeds near-burning hot water. We dealt with it though.
Location. The location was central to most downtown historical landmarks. A short walk anywhere led us to delicious churros, ornate churches, and many of the city's fascinating street markets.
Value. We cannot express enough how valuable Dave's accommodation was to us. Besides the pesky shower, we had a decently comfy loft bed and a great location for around 15% the cost of an average NYC hotel.