Hotel Maria CristinavsEl Patio 77
Both hotels are highly recommended by expert reviewers. On balance, Hotel Maria Cristina is preferred by most reviewers compared to El patio 77, first eco-friendly B&B in Mexico City. Hotel Maria Cristina scores 76 with endorsements from 6 reviews such as Frommer's, DK Eyewitness and Michelin Guide.
Hotel Maria Cristina
Rio Lerma No. 31, Colonia Cuauhtemoc City 06500
From $54/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Frommer's
"This classic choice for budget travelers is conveniently located just a 10-minute walk from the Zona Rosa." Full review
Fodor's
"This Spanish colonial–style gem is a Mexico City classic." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Dating from the 1930s, this facsimile of an Andalucian estate makes an appealing retreat, particularly the adjacent bar with patio seating." Full review
Rough Guide
"Popular with European visitors, the rooms are bright and quiet, though without the wood panelling and blue tiles of the public areas."
DK Eyewitness
"A small hotel in a charming rose-colored four-story colonial building close to the UK Embassy. The garden offers a retreat from the bustle of the city."
Michelin Guide
"The reception area, decorated with tiles, sets the tone to this attractive traditional hotel in the Embassy area just north of Paseo de la Reforma."
El Patio 77
Joaquin Garcia Icazbalceta 77, esquina Manuel Maria contreras, Mexico City 06470
From $123/night
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Multilingual
- Meeting Rooms
- Dry Cleaning
Fodor's
"An attractive option for those looking for a homey, eco-friendly, design-forward base in one of Mexico City's emerging artsy neighborhoods, San Rafael." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"In addition to being an excellent choice for the conscientious traveler who cares about the environment (not an unimportant consideration in water-deprived Mexico City), this...spot is a major bargain." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"Young couples and solo travelers come here for a B&B-style stay outside the city's traditional tourist zones." Full review
Afar Magazine
"Billed as Mexico City's first eco-friendly B&B, El Patio 77 is a charming, chic, and ultra-affordable accommodation in the neighborhood of San Rafael." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Stay in a 19th-century mansion with eight tastefully appointed rooms, each decked out with crafts from a different Mexican state." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"With only eight rooms, each named and styled after states surrounding Mexico City, El Patio 77 is an intimate space occupying an 1890s mansion in the San Rafael neighborhood"
Mexico City Travel Guide
June 23, 2021
Frommer's
"One-third art gallery, one-third science project and one-third, well, happy sleep over, this off-the-beaten path B&B is a real charmer." Full review