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Sightseeing
Gorgeous park with a private Audiorama and ponds. Sit with a good book and enjoy the music.
157 locals recommend
Mexico Park
s/n Av MéxicoGorgeous park with a private Audiorama and ponds. Sit with a good book and enjoy the music.
Parque Chapultepec might not be in La Condesa proper, but seeing as the neighbourhood stops right at its start, it feels churlish to leave it out. The second-largest park in Latin America, it’s a sprawling, yet beautiful space it would take days to fully explore. Only a 15 minute walk through constituyentes avenue.
943 locals recommend
Bosque de Chapultepec
Parque Chapultepec might not be in La Condesa proper, but seeing as the neighbourhood stops right at its start, it feels churlish to leave it out. The second-largest park in Latin America, it’s a sprawling, yet beautiful space it would take days to fully explore. Only a 15 minute walk through constituyentes avenue.
Sitting just 2.8km away from centre La Condesa, this castle on Chapultepec Hill has seen its fair share of history. It went from housing royalty, a headquarters for the military, and housing foreign dignitaries.
Take your time strolling through the colourful corridors donning mural paintings and featuring several artefacts from days past.
1163 locals recommend
Chapultepec Castle
Sitting just 2.8km away from centre La Condesa, this castle on Chapultepec Hill has seen its fair share of history. It went from housing royalty, a headquarters for the military, and housing foreign dignitaries.
Take your time strolling through the colourful corridors donning mural paintings and featuring several artefacts from days past.
One the most important landmarks in Mexico City! Visit on Sunday when the main road is only available for cyclists.
764 locals recommend
The Angel of Independence
Avenida Paseo de la ReformaOne the most important landmarks in Mexico City! Visit on Sunday when the main road is only available for cyclists.
Plaza Río de Janeiro
Fuente de Cibeles
Plaza Villa de MadridFood scene
Best churros in town! Great place for Instagram photos.
59 locals recommend
Churrería El Moro Parque México
27 Av MichoacánBest churros in town! Great place for Instagram photos.
One of the best brunch spots only 5 minute walk from your stay. They do not take reservations so you might want to get their early.
313 locals recommend
Lardo
6 Cda. MazatlanOne of the best brunch spots only 5 minute walk from your stay. They do not take reservations so you might want to get their early.
Mercado Roma is hipster central; a covered market filled with little food counters from some of Mexico City’s most popular restaurants and cafes. The tamale de quest con rajas tacos from Azul Antojo are some of the best tacos we’ve ever tasted, and we were always finding excuses to treat ourselves to some churros from El Moro. The Ozio ice cream stall is also amazing.
192 locals recommend
Mercado Roma
225 C. QuerétaroMercado Roma is hipster central; a covered market filled with little food counters from some of Mexico City’s most popular restaurants and cafes. The tamale de quest con rajas tacos from Azul Antojo are some of the best tacos we’ve ever tasted, and we were always finding excuses to treat ourselves to some churros from El Moro. The Ozio ice cream stall is also amazing.
Ojo de Agua
23C CitlaltépetlGreat juices and breakfast.
Pizzas Nosferatu
24 Eje 2 Surgreat veggie options and a 5 minute walk
If you like seafood, you will agree that El Pescadito serve some of the best tacos in Condesa.
135 locals recommend
El Pescadito
38 C. AtlixcoIf you like seafood, you will agree that El Pescadito serve some of the best tacos in Condesa.
Unlike other street stalls, this is a sit-down restaurant specialising in one dish: moreish meaty tacos.
The menu is short and sweet: choose between three types of meat, either trompo (al pastor), rez or chicharron.
105 locals recommend
Orinoco
179 Av. Insurgentes SurUnlike other street stalls, this is a sit-down restaurant specialising in one dish: moreish meaty tacos.
The menu is short and sweet: choose between three types of meat, either trompo (al pastor), rez or chicharron.
This stylish Roma Norte restaurant serves the prettiest tacos using plant-based ingredients. While there are other dishes on the menu like enfrijoladas, enchiladas and mole mixteco, the Insta potential is clearly in the pink tacos coloured with beetroot.
21 locals recommend
La Pitahaya Vegana
90 C. QuerétaroThis stylish Roma Norte restaurant serves the prettiest tacos using plant-based ingredients. While there are other dishes on the menu like enfrijoladas, enchiladas and mole mixteco, the Insta potential is clearly in the pink tacos coloured with beetroot.
Galanga
204 MonterreyBest thai food in the city!
Lalo is a busy, colourful cafe in Roma where guests share tables and the lines stretch down the street on weekends. Is it worth it? Probably but if you can visit on a weekday instead, do that.
While the other dishes look tasty, I don’t think you can beat the warm French toast topped fruit compote and a melty dollop of ice cream.
177 locals recommend
Lalo!
173 ZacatecasLalo is a busy, colourful cafe in Roma where guests share tables and the lines stretch down the street on weekends. Is it worth it? Probably but if you can visit on a weekday instead, do that.
While the other dishes look tasty, I don’t think you can beat the warm French toast topped fruit compote and a melty dollop of ice cream.
Maizajo, molino y tortilleria
113 SoledadPujol
133 TennysonMust book in advance. Michelin star restaurant.
Contramar
200 Calle de DurangoBest sea food
Azul Historico
30 Isabel La CatólicaBest Oaxacan Cuisine
Authentic Mexican, comfort food with hearty posole, enchiladas, and flan
142 locals recommend
Restaurante La Casa de Toño
144 LondresAuthentic Mexican, comfort food with hearty posole, enchiladas, and flan
Neighborhoods
Take a trip around the city center, visit el Zocalo and immerse in the beautiful architecture. This area can be busy so I recommend you go light, not carrying important documents or valuables.
608 locals recommend
Historic center of Mexico City
Take a trip around the city center, visit el Zocalo and immerse in the beautiful architecture. This area can be busy so I recommend you go light, not carrying important documents or valuables.
A lovely book store cafe if you’re looking to do some research or sit down for a good cup of coffee.
120 locals recommend
El Péndulo
115 Av Nuevo LeónA lovely book store cafe if you’re looking to do some research or sit down for a good cup of coffee.
Home to Frida Kahlo’s famous house, Coyoacán unique architecture makes it a pleasant neighborhood to walk around. They have great markets on saturdays
668 locals recommend
Coyoacán
300 C. ChichimecasHome to Frida Kahlo’s famous house, Coyoacán unique architecture makes it a pleasant neighborhood to walk around. They have great markets on saturdays
Step into the world of the iconic artist at her former home, we always suggest to book tickets in advance
1102 locals recommend
Museo Frida Kahlo
247 LondresStep into the world of the iconic artist at her former home, we always suggest to book tickets in advance
Nightlife
Trendy cocktail bar with expert mythologist serving up creative concoctions
258 locals recommend
Licorería Limantour
106 Av. Álvaro ObregónTrendy cocktail bar with expert mythologist serving up creative concoctions
La Clandestina
298 Av. Álvaro ObregónDive into the world of mezcal at this intimate bar
If you’re into salsa and Cumbia this popular dance club in Condesa is the place to go
125 locals recommend
Mama Rumba
230 C. QuerétaroIf you’re into salsa and Cumbia this popular dance club in Condesa is the place to go
Situated within the four seasons hotel, this is a sophisticated cocktail bar with excellent service and elegant decor
20 locals recommend
Fifty Mils
500 Av. Paseo de la ReformaSituated within the four seasons hotel, this is a sophisticated cocktail bar with excellent service and elegant decor
Experience the excitement of Mexican wrestling at Arena México, followed by drinks at nearby CanntinasS
Lucha Libre Guided Tour in Mexico City
Experience the excitement of Mexican wrestling at Arena México, followed by drinks at nearby CanntinasS
Shopping
Browse through this colorful market for Artisanal craft textiles, and souvenirs
Mercado De Artesanias La Ciudadela
S/N BalderasBrowse through this colorful market for Artisanal craft textiles, and souvenirs
Hunt for treasures and antiques at this bustling flea market held every Sunday. We always suggest to keep your belongings safe.
8 locals recommend
La Lagunilla
27 GranaditasHunt for treasures and antiques at this bustling flea market held every Sunday. We always suggest to keep your belongings safe.
Shop until you drop in this upscale neighborhood home to designer, boutiques and luxury malls
267 locals recommend
Polanco
Shop until you drop in this upscale neighborhood home to designer, boutiques and luxury malls
Bazaar Saturday
11 Pl. San JacintoCity advice
Getting around
Metro
Mexico City metro system is efficient and affordable purchase, a reloadable card for easy access to all lines.
Getting around
Uber and taxis
As hosts, we always suggest Uber as it’s more affordable, and a safer option. Taxis can take advantage of foreigners and we often don’t recommend them unless they have been booked through a recognize company.
Getting around
Walking
Many neighborhoods are pedestrian, friendly, so wear comfortable shoes and explore on foot.
Getting around
Bicycles
Ecobici  its bike sharing system with hundreds of stations located throughout the city. We always suggest to check cycling routes and experience Ciclovía on Sundays.
Book before you go
Safety Tips
While our neighborhood in Condesa is very safe to walk around, it is important to always use reliable transportation keep your violet, valuable, secure, stay vigilant and trust your instincts.