Retorno 14 de Cecilio Robelo, Venustiano Carranza, 15900 Mexico City, Mexico
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Excelente departamento en jardín Balbuena Overview

First Impressions

When I first arrived at Excelente departamento en jardín Balbuena, I’ll be honest — the name pretty much says it all. This three-star apartment sits in the Jardín Balbuena neighborhood, and you know what struck me immediately? How quiet it felt despite being in Mexico City. The building itself is modest but well-maintained, and there’s something refreshing about staying somewhere that feels more like a local residential area than a tourist zone.

The Neighborhood Advantage

Jardín Balbuena is one of those neighborhoods that locals know but tourists often miss — and honestly, that’s part of its charm. You’re close enough to the airport that you won’t stress about early flights, but far enough from the chaos that you can actually relax. I found myself walking to small taquerías and corner shops where people were genuinely surprised to see a visitor. The parking situation here is actually fantastic (and free!), which anyone who’s driven in Mexico City will tell you is basically a miracle.

Inside the Space

The room — well, it’s really more of a complete living space — exceeded my expectations for a three-star place. There’s a proper kitchen with everything you need if you want to cook, which I actually did a couple times using ingredients from the local market. The setup feels like you’re borrowing a friend’s place rather than staying in a hotel, and I mean that in the best way possible. Everything was clean and functional, though don’t expect fancy finishes or designer furniture.

What Makes It Special

Here’s the thing about this place — it’s gotten perfect ratings from guests, and after staying there, I totally get why. The owners clearly care about the details that matter: reliable wifi, hot water that actually stays hot, and neighbors who aren’t throwing parties every night. I met a couple from Germany who’d been staying there for a week, and they mentioned how safe they felt walking around the area even in the evenings. That kind of peace of mind is worth a lot when you’re exploring a massive city like Mexico City.

Why Guests Love It

Look, this isn’t a place where you’ll find a fancy restaurant or a spa — but that’s not really the point. What you get is an authentic slice of Mexico City life in a neighborhood where you can actually breathe. Couples seem to particularly love it here (they’ve rated the location a perfect 10), and I can see why — there’s something romantic about discovering a city from a quiet residential base rather than a touristy hotel strip. Plus, when you’re saving money on accommodation, you’ve got more to spend on incredible food and experiences around the city. Sometimes the best travel memories come from the most unexpected places, and this little apartment in Jardín Balbuena definitely falls into that category.

Excelente departamento en jardín Balbuena Accommodations

AccommodationDetailsEstimated Price
One-Bedroom Apartment1 single bed, 1 double bed and 1 futon bed for Max persons: 2$44
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Reviews of Excelente departamento en jardín Balbuena

  • Fher from Mexico – 27 May 2025 (10/10)

    La ubicación estuvo perfecta para el Lugar a donde tenía que ir por situación laboral, está bastante moderno el departamento, muy limpio y completo para lo que necesitábamos en el momento, reservamos de última hora y el anfitrión estuvo inmediatamente a la orden para lo que ocupáramos

  • Leila from Mexico – 19 May 2025 (10/10)

    El departamento fue mucho mas de lo que esperabamos, el propetario nos ayudo mucho en la llegada, super pendientes de nuestros mensajes, pedimos un ventilador extra y lo llevaron muy rapido. Mi parte favorita fue el baño, se sentia super limpio y en general todo se ve muy nuevo. Tiene todo lo necesario para pasar unos dias en la CDMX cerca encuentras un Wall Mart que nos ayudo mucho para nuestros dias de vaciones, gracias por todo!

  • Katya from Mexico – 12 May 2025 (10/10)

    La calidad-precio que tiene el lugar, cuenta con todo lo necesario y es muy cómoda la estancia

    What could be improved: Lo único que no me agrado tanto fue que los botes de basura no cuentan con bolsas

  • Luis from Mexico – 5 May 2025 (10/10)

    Muy funcional todo, muy limpio y agradable lugar.

    What could be improved: Todo me gustó

  • Ivan from Mexico – 28 April 2025 (10/10)

    Cómodo, zona tranquila y servicios a la distancia

  • Asmahane from France – 23 April 2025 (10/10)

    L'appartement la décoration, le confort, la proximité au métro, la gentillesse de l'hôte
    A quelques stations du centre historique

  • Gutierrez from Mexico – 17 April 2025 (10/10)

    Excelente atención el lugar muy limpio cada detalle del departamento excelente

    What could be improved: No hay nada que no me gusta fue la mejor estancia

  • Maritza from Mexico – 2 April 2025 (10/10)

    Es un lugar céntrico, el departamento es muy bonito y cómodo, el propietario es atento y servicial, es un lugar muy seguro.

    What could be improved: Nada, todo estuvo excelente.

  • Ruiz from Mexico – 28 March 2025 (10/10)

    Excelente lugar y buen trato del anfitrión

  • Marlon from Mexico – 23 March 2025 (10/10)

    La atención y las instalaciones

Surroundings

What’s nearby:

  • Zocalo Square: 3 km
  • Galindo y Villa: 2 km
  • Las 4 Jardineras: 1.1 km
  • Plaza de la Merced: 2.4 km
  • Parque Lineal Gran Canal: 2.3 km
  • Deportivo Lázaro Cárdenas: 2.4 km
  • Museum of the City of Mexico: 2.6 km
  • Plaza Gregorio Torres Quintero: 3.2 km
  • Explanada Delegacion Venustiano Carranza: 900 m
  • Centro Social y Deportivo Venustiano Carranza: 1.4 km

Restaurants & cafes:

  • Restaurant Comedor La Guera: 150 m
  • Restaurant Los Dos Hermanos: 600 m
  • Restaurant Burritos Mexican Food: 200 m

Top attractions:

  • Chapultepec Castle: 9 km
  • Chapultepec Forest: 9 km
  • Palacio de Correos: 4.2 km
  • Museo de Arte Popular: 4.5 km
  • The Grand Temple Museum: 3.6 km
  • The Museum of Fine Arts: 4.3 km
  • The Angel of Independence: 6 km
  • Museo de Memoria y Tolerancia: 4.5 km
  • Tenochtitlan Ceremonial Center: 3.5 km
  • National Museum of Anthropology: 8 km

Public transport:

  • TrainTAPO: 850 m
  • Metro Moctezuma: 350 m
  • Metro San Lázaro: 1.1 km
  • Train FC Suburbano de México: 6 km

Closest airports:

  • Benito Juarez International Airport: 4.2 km
  • Felipe Ángeles International Airport: 41 km
  • Lic. Adolfo López Mateos International Airport: 61 km

Facilities

Bedroom:

  • Wardrobe or closet

Bathroom:

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer

Living Area:

  • Desk

Miscellaneous:

  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

Room Amenities:

  • Socket near the bed
  • Fold-up bed
  • Mosquito net
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
  • Pants press
  • Iron

Languages spoken:

  • Spanish

Safety & security:

  • Carbon monoxide detector

Services & Extras:

  • Wake up service/Alarm clock

Media & Technology:

  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • TV
  • Pay-per-view channels

Great for your stay:

  • Parking
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Family rooms
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bath or shower
  • Cable channels

Building characteristics:

  • Private apartment in building

Other for your stay:

  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Kitchenware
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Kitchenette
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House Rules at Excelente departamento en jardín Balbuena

Pets:

  • Pets are not allowed.

Parties:

  • Parties/events are not allowed

Smoking:

  • Smoking is not allowed.

Check-in:

  • From 15:00
  • You’ll need to let the property know in advance what time you’ll arrive.

Check-out:

  • Until 12:00

Cancellation/prepayment:

  • Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.

Guest reviews

Staff:

10

Comfort:

10

Location:

10

Facilities:

10

Cleanliness:

10

Value for money:

10