Hacienda de los Gobernadores is a lovely 19th century country house built around a central courtyard with a murmuring fountain and ancient trees frequented by robins and hummingbirds. It is an oasis of tranquility and historic charm in the heart of the noisy, dusty, hectic megalopolis. Our host Carlos Alberto was always around and attentive to our every need, providing a level of service for inexpensive accommodation somewhere between staying with my mom and the Four Seasons or Ritz Carlton. The clean bathroom worked perfectly but looked dirty because the tub and tiles are 80 years old. The steps down to the en suite bathroom were steep and might be dangerous in the middle of the night after too many mezcalritas. We walked to Colonia Condesa (specifically where Michoacán and Mazatlan Avenues meet) in 20 minutes, which included crossing two major arteries totaling 14 lanes of traffic.
Ubers are usually plentiful and inexpensive (use Hacienda de los Gobernadores as your departure point and/or destination).