Selina Mexico City

Mexico City was an essential stop for flying in and out of the country, but we also wanted to spend a substantial amount of time there to revisit places we’d seen several years ago on one of our first overseas trips.

Our room was the most basic of the private options but offered the necessities: comfy bed and clean sheets. The bathroom, though shared was one of many, so it felt like we weren’t sharing at all. The only thing I felt our room lacked was a window or air conditioning. We left the door open in the afternoon for some air which gave us a fantastic view of the old church and bustling city from the balcony just across the hallway.

As a digital nomad, I loved working in such a beautifully designed space. The light fixture in reception was made out of the old hotel keyrings; tables in the cowork space were made out of reclaimed doors; and furniture throughout was all Insta-worthy vintage. The cowork aspect felt like it dominated during our stay. Staff tied to the cowork space seemed to be a little more forthcoming with information than guest reception: we had to ask quite a few questions to get general information. The restaurant and bar were also used to host a ‘Peace Talk’ about art and communities on one of the nights. We would have joined if we had a better grasp of Spanish!

We spent a few days taking in the architecture of the historic centre. Nearby, at the north-western corner of the Zocalo you can book must-see tours. Our favourites were the Teotihuacan pyramids for history, and Lucha Libre for a night of random fun! Sundays are best spent watching families enjoy Chapultepec Park. The impressive Museo Nacional de Antropología is nearby and also worth a visit. We shopped at La Ciudadela for artisian goods, and at boutiques in La Condesa. For fuel, we ate at street vendors and hole-in-the-wall restaurants. You must indulge: the city brings together all the best regional specialties!

The crowd was a mixed bag, but we expected that in the Capital. It seemed like the majority of guests were there on business, or tucked away in their computers. At night the bar was filled with groups of locals who livened up the scene. The communal kitchen was more frequented by travellers and was a good place for a chat at any time.