La Condesa Travel Guide

Mexico City

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La Condesa showing city views, a fountain and a park
La Condesa featuring street scenes
La Condesa which includes a statue or sculpture, a square or plaza and a park

Enjoy 20th-century history in these two sections of Mexico City, with interesting art and architecture reflecting European influences.

See art nouveau and art deco architecture in Roma and La Condesa. While many of the sites in Mexico City’s historical centre date back to the time soon after the Spanish conquest of the Aztecs in the 1500s, these two neighbourhoods are a celebration of art and architecture of the late 1800s and early 1900s.

Roma has an art nouveau flair, with buildings designed during the late 1800s in the era of President Porfirio Díaz. Roma took its name from an existing establishment, the Romita Hacienda. Visit this small chapel and its plaza that still exist today.

As Mexico City grew in size and population, wealthier residents left the city centre to establish colonias, effectively suburbs around the historic centre. In Roma, look for the long, beautiful, tree-lined avenues, such as the Alvaro Obregon and Orizaba Street, which they created. See the Temple of of the Sacred Family with its beautiful stained-glass windows.

Roma residents built French-style mansions, such as the Lamm House, now a cultural centre, and the Rio de Janeiro building. Stroll along the neighbourhood streets to notice these and other cultural heritage buildings. Look for the bronze replica of David by Michelangelo in Rio de Janeiro Plaza.

The “roaring ‘20s” hit Mexico City with the development of the colonia farther west around the Condesa de Miravalle Racetrack. Upper- and middle-class local residents and international visitors gathered in this area for its open parks and tree-lined avenues and developing urban atmosphere created by wealth and diversity. Visit today to appreciate the same cosmopolitan character. Notice the art deco and contemporary architecture in the area, including rotaries decorated with ornate fountains. In particular, look for Popocatépetl roundabout and Iztaccíhuatl Plaza.

At the centre of La Condesa is Parque Mexico, with numerous fountains and ponds providing a fresh, welcoming area within the city. Attend a concert at the open-air art deco theatre in the park. Wander through the streets of La Condesa to observe the bohemian lifestyle of local artists and students.

Visit Roma and La Condesa for a pleasant artistic departure from the older historic sections of Mexico City.


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Top hotels in La Condesa

AR 218 Hotel by ULIV
AR 218 Hotel by ULIV
4 out of 5
Alfonso Reyes 218, Col. Hipódromo Condesa, Mexico City, CDMX
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Mexico City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,001 reviews)
"Very nice place. I shall stay at this chain in the future."

Reviewed on 4 Jul 2025

AR 218 Hotel by ULIV
Mondrian Mexico City Condesa
Mondrian Mexico City Condesa
5 out of 5
Aguascalientes 156, Hipódromo Condesa, Mexico City, CDMX
The price is £165 per night from 21 Jul to 22 Jul
£165
21 Jul - 22 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Mexico City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (655 reviews)
"They were great and took care of us. We will be back!"

Reviewed on 27 Jun 2025

Mondrian Mexico City Condesa
ANDAZ CONDESA MEXICO CITY, BY HYATT
ANDAZ CONDESA MEXICO CITY, BY HYATT
5 out of 5
Aguascalientes 158, Hipodrómo, Condesa, Cuauhtemoc, Mexico City, CDMX
The price is £173 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
£173
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Mexico City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (256 reviews)
"Beauty hotel, with extremely friendly and attentive staff. Great location. Breakfast buffet was also very good and had a great variety of foods to choose from."

Reviewed on 24 Jun 2025

ANDAZ CONDESA MEXICO CITY, BY HYATT
Casa Decu
Casa Decu
4 out of 5
Culiacan #10 Col Hipódromo Condesa, Del Cuauhtemoc, Mexico City, CDMX
The price is £273 per night from 22 Jul to 23 Jul
£273
22 Jul - 23 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star boutique hotel in Mexico City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (724 reviews)
"A Hidden Gem in Condesa …Don’t Let the Reviews Scare You Off I was nervous about booking Casa Decu after reading some of the Google reviews. enroute the hotel, I even considered canceling. But I’m so glad I didn’t. When I arrived, Carlos at the entrance was incredibly kind and welcoming. I told him ..."

Reviewed on 30 Jun 2025

Casa Decu
Casa Miravalle
Casa Miravalle
4 out of 5
121 Av México Hipódromo, Mexico City, CDMX
Stay at this 4-star apartment in Mexico City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and a garden. Popular attractions Angel of Independence Monument and Paseo ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (104 reviews)
"Super cute place, very clean and is very trendy. The area was PERFECT for our stay. It is walking distance to many cafes, restaurants, and bars."

Reviewed on 27 Jun 2025

Casa Miravalle
ROOMIES HOSTEL CONDESA
ROOMIES HOSTEL CONDESA
2 out of 5
25#A Calle Atlixco Colonia Condesa, Mexico City, CDMX
Stay at this hotel in Mexico City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and housekeeping. Popular attractions Angel of Independence Monument and Paseo de la ...
6.8/10 (77 reviews)
"Location is great, though property could use some updates and better cleanliness."

Reviewed on 30 Mar 2025

ROOMIES HOSTEL CONDESA
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Other neighbourhoods around La Condesa

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Hipódromo

While you're in Hipódromo, take in top sights like Blackberry Auditorium or Avenida Insurgentes, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Chilpancingo Station or Patriotism Station.

Hipódromo
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Roma Norte

Known for its fascinating museums and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Roma Norte. Check out top attractions like Centro Cultural El Punto and Plaza Insurgentes Shopping Center, and jump on the metro at Insurgentes Station or Sevilla Station to see more of the city.

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Roma Sur

The fascinating museums and popular shops are a few things travellers love about Roma Sur. Check out Medellín Market or Avenida Insurgentes while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Medical Center Station to get around town.

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Miguel Hidalgo

4.5/5(6 area reviews)

Known for its abundant dining options and interesting museums, there's plenty to explore in Miguel Hidalgo. Top attractions like Paseo de la Reforma and Papalote Museo del Nino are major draws, and you can catch the metro at Constituyentes Station or Tacubaya Station to see more of the city.

Miguel Hidalgo
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Zona Rosa

Zona Rosa is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Paseo de la Reforma and Reforma 222 while you're in town.

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Colonia Cuauhtémoc

If you're spending some time in Colonia Cuauhtémoc, Paseo de la Reforma and Avenida Insurgentes are top sights worth seeing.

Colonia Cuauhtémoc


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