Mexico City is one of my all-time favorite cities in the world. (you can read my city guide here. )It definitely makes the top 5. Despite peoples’ complaints about the traffic and the smog – there’s something about all the unique neighborhoods and vibe that just feels like home. My last visit was in 2017, where I stayed in the Condesa neighborhood. This time for a quick trip back, I decided I wanted to mix up the area. While searching for “where to stay in Mexico City” , I discovered Chaya B & B Boutique Hotel in the Centro Histórico (Historic Center) and knew that it would be perfect. Keep reading for more details on 5 reasons to stay at Chaya B&B on your trip to Mexico City.

Where to stay in Mexico City : Chaya B&B in the Centro Histórico

1. Within a 10-20 min walk you can explore all of the Historic Center.

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You’ll notice that upon arrival to the hotel, that it is located along the edge of the beautiful Alameda Park.

With 10-20 minutes you’ll find yourself in:

Zócalo
Metropolitan Cathedral
Palace of Fine Arts
Alamada Park
Torre Latinoamericana

2. Every little luxury was thought of.

This one left me impressed and talking to every friend on the trip about it. When it comes to travel there are a few things I love to have but hate to bring – an umbrella, a trendy hat for the sun, and a travel book. Chaya HAS IT ALL. They have an array of hats (and one in each room) that are perfect for say a tour to Teotihuacan or a day of walking around the city.

Not only that, but you can borrow a film camera for the day to shoot with while you’re out and about. I didn’t get to take advantage of this perk, but I’ll be sure to next time I’m in town.

3. Every corner is Instagrammable.

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This article was almost called “Why your Instagram needs a visit to Chaya B&B.” I’ll let some of the below photos speak for themselves. BUT some features include: the Mexican ranch style lounge area, the rooftop garden, the seating area overlooking historic buildings, and the hammocks that are in the middle of the rooftop so you can recharge before heading back out.

I’d also like to point out that the boutique hotel is located in the “Barrio Alameda” mall. I hate to even call it a mall since it’s more of a historic beautiful building turned into an chic plaza that features great restaurant options, cafes & shops.

Butcher & Sons, a chain of burger joints in CDMX is located in the building and a great option when you want to stay local. Pop over to Cafe B for coffee, and to Casa Salt for some trendy shopping.

4. Breakfast & Happy Hour are included

As much as I like to try new restaurants when I travel, breakfast can be stressful. I usually like to start my day running (and early) to make the most of it before all the attractions get busy. So for me, I love a hotel that includes breakfast.

Breakfast is included in your reservation and is served everyday from 7:30 AM to 1o:30 AM. There is a spread of fresh seasonal fruits, yogurts, and traditional Mexican breakfast dishes made to order.

Happen to arrive later in the day or want to take a break? They also serve Happy Hour to guests from 6 – 8 PM daily. You can meet fellow guests and enjoy wine, beer and mezcal.

5. You feel right at home.

Chaya only has 11 rooms, and you can tell that each room (and corner) was carefully decorated. Some people love that big corporate hotel vibe, and others (like me) like to feel like they’re staying in a locals’ house. The team working can help you plan out your days and was extremely helpful for everything we needed. And that means a lot when you’re visiting a city of 12 million people.

A couple of added notes:

There are quite a few stairs to get to the hotel (and no elevators). That being said, they had a bell hop to carry our bags up and down. After a while we got used to the stairs (and even enjoyed stopping on the different floors to check out the shops).
Outside of the historic center, Chaya is about a 10-20 minute Uber ride (in no traffic) from other key neighborhoods like Roma and Condesa. This is considered pretty close considering CDMX traffic, and Ubers are very inexpensive and safer than trying to track down a taxi.

Disclaimer: this stay was partially gifted in exchange of an honest review of our experience. All thoughts and photos are my own.