Roma and La Condesa Neighborhoods of Mexico City

Updated November 11, 2019

Which neighborhoods to stay at when visiting Mexico City

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“What neighborhood in Mexico City should I stay in?” A question I asked myself with concern once our flights were booked, as I had very little knowledge about Mexico City and where it was safest to stay as a female traveler. When traveling for vacation, typically visitors are only staying for a handful of days, a week at best, so choosing the best area of a city to stay in is key to a great experience. This is why I cannot recommend enough for those traveling to Mexico City to stay in the Roma or La Condesa neighborhoods.

Here is why these are the best neighborhoods to stay in in Mexico City:

Visiting a major metropolitan city one would assume a hustle and bustle of passersby and brick and mortar as the only views in sight. Roma and La Condesa contrast from the centro historico district of Mexico City – which is what most people know the city for.

The Roma and La Condesa neighborhoods are home to whimsical tree-lined streets that guide you to scenic parks, where you can catch a breath of fresh air (literally!). This area was originally home to aristocrats and slowly transitioned to a place where artisans could set up shop, to now, where it is home to a multitude of quaint boutiques, aromatic coffee shops and delicious restaurants. Which gives the neighborhoods a bohemian & relaxed vibe.

All of this makes the Roma and La Condesa neighborhoods one of the most walkable places in Mexico City.