Location: Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Central Mexico, Mexico (300 Yards from the Zocalo (Central Square) of Mexico City) View Map
Accommodations: Apartment, 3 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 2 Baths (Sleeps 6-8)
This beautiful apartment is in a 16th century former nunnery right in the centre of the Centro Historico. It's a peaceful enclave (where you can't hear any traffic) just 50 yards from Plaza Santa Domingo and less than five minutes walk from the Zocalo - the main central square.
The apartment has been beautifully restored with original stripped wood floors and colour washed plaster walls and is on the second floor of the building which is arranged around a courtyard. Most of the residents of the 30 apartments are Mexican families so you will get a real flavour of life in Mexico City
Two of the bedrooms have views across the Leandro Valle to the bell tower of Santo Domingo Church. Other bedrooms look onto the main central courtyard or one of the smaller internal courtyards.
Kitchen/dining room - large fridge/freezer, cooker, double sink tiled with hand-made tiles and coffee maker. Hand-made table and chairs to seat six.
Sitting room/lounge - sofa, hand made desk, chairs, television & DVD player (with large selection of English-language movies) and internet access.
Bedroom 1 - Queen-sized double bed.
Bedroom 2 - Double bed.
Bedroom 3 - Twin beds (ideal for children or beds can be pushed together to make a king-sized double.
Bathroom 1 - Wet room with shower, toilet & wash-basin carved out of a single piece of volcanic rock, limestone walls and floor
Bathroom 2 - Wet room with shower, toilet, hand made ceramic wash-basin, limestone floors and walls.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer
- Linens Provided
- Off Street Parking: Commercial parking available in the area close by.
- Beds
- Queen Bed
- Double Bed
- Twin/Single Bed
- Entertainment
- TV (No Cable/Satellite)
- DVD
- VCR
- Video Library
- CD Player
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Catering Available: Qualified cook available by appointment.
- Outdoor Features
- Balcony: Balcony overlooking 16th century Church of Santo Domingo and part of the Santo Domingo piazza.
- View/Location
- Monument View: Santo Domingo Church and Piazza. This is traditionally the "evangelists" area i.e. where the letter writers and printers operate.
- Communications
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Kid Friendly
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters: No one under 28. Absolutely no young students or groups of youngsters travelling together.
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Boating
- Biking
- Antiquing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Live Theatre
- Museums
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
1 bedroom ... $ 60/night .. $350/week .. $1200/month
2 bedrooms .. $100/night .. $550/week .. $1800/month
3 bedrooms .. $120/night .. $700/week .. $2200/month
Minimum 3 nights. The renting of only one bedroom means that
you have rented the whole apartment. No multiple bookings.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Map & Owner's Profile
16th Century Artist-Designed Apartment in Centro Historico
Year Purchased: 2006
Why the Owner Chose Mexico City
We like this ancient block of apartments and purchased one in addition to ours. We enjoy the vivacity of the City and the beautiful old buildings in this area and the creativity shown by the Mexican Craftsmen in various disciplines. The climate is near perfect and it is easy to travel round the country from here.
The Unique Benefits at this Apartment
Beautiful area which is being refurbished. Three blocks from the Zocalo, many beautiful buildings round about, an outlook towards Santo Domingo Church. Easy walking distance to many historic sites such as Templo Mayor, The Cathedral, San Ildefonso Museum, Museo Nacional de Arte, Palacio de Bellas Artes. Three metro stations within easy walking: Zocalo, Allende y Lagunilla. Taxis easily available very reasonably priced. Sunday cycling with free bike rentals on cleared streets in the Historical Centre. Plaza Santo Doming Cafe and good Mexican food at Hosteria Santo Domingo.The location is popular with film makers, most notably Denzil Washington in Man of Fire, Dennis Quaid and Forest Whitaker in Vantage Point. TV also like to use it for soaps and adds. Frequently other entertainers use the Plaza, for example music and dancers, and equestrian events from time to time.
Mural paintings from the 1930's by Isamu Noguchi, the Greewood sisters among others. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abelardo_L._Rodriguez_Market,_Mexico_City
Former High School building bazooked by the 1968 government during the students revolt of those times now Museum and gallery of International Modern and Contemporary Arts
Contains the first Diego Rivera Murals of the 1920's
Beautifully restored ancient building having several events of interest including art exhibitions.
Art deco building with beautifull details. Concert hall, art exhibitions, etc.
An extensive street market selling all sorts of goods including the sunday books and antique market
An extensive street market selling all sorts of goods including the sunday books and antique market
An extensive market selling all sorts of goods including the sunday books and antique market
Owner's Map of Mexico City
Sarah Tisdall and Arturo Reyes. We are both artists. Arturo has a degree from San Carlos in Mexico City and Sarah has a degree from The Slade School, University College London UK. We moved here 4 years ago from London. We enjoy the vivacity of the City and the beautiful old buildings in this area and the creativity shown by the Mexican Craftsmen in various disciplines. The climate is near perfect and it is easy to travel round the country from here.
Property Photos
- Dining room with place settings for six people - Mexico City Vacation Apartment near Biking, Museums, and Restaurants
- Bedroom with queen-sized bed - Mexico City Vacation Apartment near Biking, Museums, and Restaurants
- Santo Domingo Church outside the apartment building - Mexico City Vacation Apartment near Biking, Museums, and Restaurants
- kitchen
- Sitting room
- inner courtyard with door to the apartment
- view of the apartment block
- bathroom 1 sink volcanic rock
Vacation Rentals by Owner Listing #259500
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