I cannot say enough great things about the host, Salvador. We had a very late arrival past midnight and he was so gracious to come greet us anyway and even brought us pastries, fresh fruit and bottled waters to ensure we wouldn’t go to bed hungry.
The space is in the most perfect location for exploring Coyoacán- you could get to the town square, both large markets, amazing restaurants and even a Walmart express for groceries within a 10 minute walk. There are two restaurants literally steps away from the gate (super cute upstairs dining area!!) and a really great coffee shop within a 3 min walk.
We didn’t have to use an Uber/taxi once in Coyoacán and got super lucky with the weather- but bring comfortable shoes (cobblestone/messed up sidewalks) and umbrella/rain jacket if you’re planning on walking and are worried about getting wet!
The area is very quiet and feels safe, with friendly police officers stationed right on the corner of the street.
Things to note:
A part of the property is being renovated, so there could be some dust/noise in the courtyard during the day, but if you are exploring then it shouldn’t be a huge issue.
The outdoor spiral staircase leading to the unit is quite steep and may be tough to climb with a lot of luggage or during heavy rainfall.
The sloping glass ceiling in the bathroom makes it so that it could get extremely hot in there on a sunny day, but it also somewhat leaks during a crazy hailstorm or rainstorm. And while the unit does not have AC, Salvador was kind enough to provide us with a fan to cool our room.
The kitchen is small but efficient and has all the tools you need to prepare meals at home!
My boyfriend and I stayed for 3 nights and are currently exploring a different area of Mexico City, but we miss the charm of Coyoacán and our little Airbnb already.
Thanks so much, Salvador!