Vacation Rentals

This beautiful apartment is in a 16th century former nunnery right in the centre of the Centro Historico. It's a peaceful enclave (where you can't hear any traffic) just 50 yards from Plaza Santa Domingo and less than five minutes walk from the Zocalo - the main central square.

The apartment has been beautifully restored with original stripped wood floors and colour washed plaster walls and is on the second floor of the building which is arranged around a courtyard. Most of the residents of the 30 apartments are Mexican families so you will get a real flavour of life in Mexico City

Dining room with place settings for six people
Location: Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Central Mexico, Mexico (300 Yards from the Zocalo (Central Square) of Mexico City)
Accommodations: Apartment, 3 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 2 Baths (Sleeps 6-8)

Cost in US dollars:
1 bedroom ... $ 60/night .. $300/week .. $1000/month
2 bedrooms .. $100/night .. $450/week .. $1500/month
3 bedrooms .. $120/night .. $600/week .. $2000/month
Minimum 3 nights. The renting of one bed only, gives you access to the whole apartment

Two of the bedrooms have views across the Leandro Valle to the bell tower of Santo Domingo Church. Other bedrooms look onto the main central courtyard or one of the smaller internal courtyards.

Kitchen/dining room - large fridge/freezer, cooker, double sink tiled with hand-made tiles and coffee maker. Hand-made table and chairs to seat six.

Sitting room/lounge - sofa, hand made desk, chairs, television & DVD player (with large selection of English-language movies) and internet access.

Bedroom 1 - Queen-sized double bed.

Bedroom 2 - Double bed.

Bedroom 3 - Twin beds (ideal for children or beds can be pushed together to make a king-sized double.

Bathroom 1 - Wet room with shower, toilet & wash-basin carved out of a single piece of volcanic rock, limestone walls and floor

Bathroom 2 - Wet room with shower, toilet, hand made ceramic wash-basin, limestone floors and walls.

• Amenities
o Washer
o Linens Provided
o Off Street Parking: Commercial parking available in the area close by.
• Beds
o Queen Bed
o Double Bed
o Twin/Single Bed
• Entertainment
o TV (No Cable/Satellite)
o DVD
o VCR
o Video Library
o CD Player
• Kitchen
o Full Kitchen
o Cooking Utensils Provided
o Refrigerator
o Microwave
o Ice Maker
o Catering Available: Qualified cook available by appointment.
• Outdoor Features
o Balcony: Balcony overlooking 16th century Church of Santo Domingo and part of the Santo Domingo piazza.
• View/Location
o Monument View: Santo Domingo Church and Piazza. This is traditionally the "evangelists" area i.e. where the letter writers and printers operate.
• Communications
o WiFi (Wireless Internet)
• Suitability
o No Pets Allowed
o Kid Friendly
o Minimum Age Limit for Renters: No one under 25.
o Smoking Not Allowed

The Unique Benefits of this Apartment

Beautiful area which is being refurbished. Three blocks from the Zocalo, many beautiful buildings round about, an outlook towards Santo Domingo Church. Easy walking distance to many historic sites such as Templo Mayor, The Cathedral, San Ildefonso Museum, Museo Nacional de Arte, Palacio de Bellas Artes. Three metro stations within easy walking: Zocalo, Allende y Lagunilla. Taxis easily available very reasonably priced. Sunday cycling with free bike rentals on cleared streets in the Historical Centre. Plaza Santo Doming Cafe and good Mexican food at Hosteria Santo Domingo.The location is popular with film makers, most notably Denzil Washington in Man of Fire, Dennis Quaid and Forest Whitaker in Vantage Point. TV also like to use it for soaps and adds. Frequently other entertainers use the Plaza, for example music and dancers, and equestrian events from time to time.

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