Where to Book Your Stay in Mexico City Like a Local

Yearning for an authentic slice of Mexico City? It’s all about finding a hotel where locals hang out. Whether you’re bedding down in bohemian Coyoacán, rubbing shoulders with the residents in La Roma or soaking up a storied mansion in Colonia Condesa, we’ve found places that’ll help you fit right in. From casas in cool ‘colonias’ to on-point apartments and historic haciendas, here are the top spots in CDMX to live like a local – bookable on Culture Trip.
El Patio 77, for a sustainable stay
Bed and Breakfast, Hotel

Casa Decu, for its proximity to boutiques and cafes
Hotel

Although part of a small chain of Mexican hotels, Casa Decu feels anything but cookie-cutter. It sits on a quiet street in the leafy-cool Condesa neighborhood, a short stroll from many trendy boutiques and hipster cafes. The decor is an eye-pleasing mix of traditional tiling, mid-century furnishings and art deco flourishes, while the rooms come with handy kitchenettes. You’re even offered some mezcal on arrival to really start your Mexican stay in style.
Ignacia Guest House, for design buffs
Boutique Hotel

Set in the heart of the trendy Roma district, this transformed turn-of-the-century mansion has drawn praise from many a design buff. It’s an assured marriage of ornate period features and smart contemporary renovation, all fringed by a secluded leafy garden. It houses just five color-themed suites, with luxury-level amenities and impeccable styling. Kitchen ingredients are sourced daily from local markets, resulting in authentic Mexican breakfasts of salsas, juices, tamales and chilaquiles each morning.
H21 Hospedaje Boutique, for a homey vibe
Boutique Hotel, Bed and Breakfast

This smart yet homey boutique hotel is on a quiet street in hip, artsy Coyoacán – one of the coolest neighborhoods in Mexico City. The leafy Hidalgo Park and numerous trendy cafes and buzzing bars are within a short stroll, as is the colorful Coyoacán Market. Six individually styled rooms all come with kitchenettes, perfect for throwing together some quesadillas to snack on while you’re out and about. If you fancy chilling out, the bathrobes and slippers will help you feel comfy.
Pug Seal Allan Poe, for art lovers
Boutique Hotel

Casa Sauto, for a stay in the historic heart of Mexico City
Hotel

A stay at this boutique hotel means immersing yourself in the throbbing historic heart of Mexico City. The centuries-old former printing house still reads of its rich past and is a mere amble from most of the main attractions in the city. Each of the five suites has the air of a handsome studio apartment where you can make yourself at home. Some even have spectacular views of the mighty Mexico City Metropolitan Cathedral.
Nima Local House Hotel, for an intimate experience
Boutique Hotel

In the up-and-coming Roma neighborhood, this renovated mansion feels like you’re staying at a Mexican friend’s home rather than a boutique hotel. Rooms reference past residents, including a famed Mexican art collector and a forlorn Frenchman who fell in love with the lady of the house. Make yourself at home with a drink from the honesty bar before unwinding in the shared courtyard, rooftop garden or library.
Suites Providencia 848 WTC, for extended stays
Suite Hotel

There’s no better way to feel like you’re living in Mexico City than by waking up in an apartment, ready to take on a day of exploring (and eating). This all-suite retreat with ice-cream-colored apartments and a neon-lit penthouse is set up for short- or long-term stays, and it offers hotel-style perks, such as daily housekeeping and a gym.
Vasconcelos 65, for a homey getaway
Hotel

Vasconcelos 65 is all about making you feel at home while traveling in unfamiliar places – you can put your feet up on the couches here without fear of reprisal. This particular outpost housing 16 apartments is tucked taco-style between some of the coolest colonias in the city: hipster Roma, cosmopolitan Condesa and the leafy Bosque de Chapultepec – one of the largest parks in the western hemisphere, with no end of space to pet pups and picnic like a card-carrying capitalino, as the locals called themselves.
Hacienda Peña Pobre, for a tranquil retreat
Hotel

In the leafy outskirts of Mexico City, just near Bosque de Tlalpan, a forested nature reserve, you’ll find this 17th-century historic hacienda. The former farm-turned-hotel remains a place for travelers seeking a tranquil oasis outside the city center. Seek shade beneath an orange tree, take breakfast on the terrace as birds chirp or sink into a leather armchair in the book-lined library. Suites include kitchens for whipping up a meal.
This is a rewrite of an article originally by Allegra Zagami.

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