This was probably the best choice I made in my monthlong trip to Mexico. I was a little concerned about booking a room instead of my own apartment, but I’m so glad I stayed here instead!!
It’s a beautiful historic building, made almost entirely from marble and carved wood. The high ceilings are adorned with chandeliers in every room, the kitchen is massive and impressively stocked (with a 2nd guest fridge), the patios are relaxing, and the room itself was large with a ton of closet space, dressers, a couch, and giant windows.
The host was incredibly friendly and lives in the home with a small family. As a solo female traveler, I felt very welcomed, safe and comfortable during my whole stay (there is private security patrolling the block) and the host even introduced me to the local bank when I was having trouble opening an account! I ended up extending my stay because I felt so at home here.
The location is amazing too- in a safe residential neighborhood walking distance to *tons* of restaurants, bars, parks, bike shares, markets, and just about anything else you might need. The public transportation was easy to navigate, and only about a 10 min walk to the metro from home. Uber is inexpensive here, so between rideshares and walking, I could get just about anywhere in the city in 30 min and under $5usd.
The one negative is that the home is older, so there aren’t as many plugs as I’d prefer and it can get a little chilly at night. An extra blanket and closing the windows has worked out just fine for me.
Very highly recommend!!