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Spring break trip to Mexico City 2026?

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  • Being a teacher, I can only travel at the most expensive times ever (it seems) grr.

  • 2024, we got a decent price to Budapest and enjoyed it so much (thank you James!!!)!!! Wanted to revisit Budapest for 2026 with mama, yikes on the prices of flights and lodging!

  • Eyeballing Mexico City because it is not obscenely expensive for my dates. Gonna take Dave (DH) and Mom so we need 2 beds this time. Trying to keep the budget at $100/night maximum.

  • There are some hotels and apartments we are looking at on booking.com. Any neighborhoods we absolutely need to avoid? We don't mind somewhat gritty - just want to avoid unsafe.

  • If the flights & lodging check out, I'll be back with more questions.

Thanks y'all!

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There are a lot of great neighborhoods to stay in in Mexico City, depending on what kind of neighborhood you like.

I got the following by asking Google, but it meshes with my knowledge and experience visiting Mexico City. I personally have stayed in Polanco and in the Centro Histórico. Loved both.

Trendy and modern

  • Roma Norte: A popular, walkable, and safe neighborhood with a vibrant mix of restaurants, bars, cafes, and street food.
  • Condesa: Known for its art deco architecture, lush tree-lined streets, and a more relaxed, chic atmosphere with boutiques and cocktail bars.
  • Polanco: An upscale and affluent area with luxury hotels, designer boutiques, and high-end dining. It's a great base for accessing Chapultepec Park and the Museo Soumaya.

Historic and cultural

  • Centro Histórico: The heart of the city, this area is ideal for those who want to be surrounded by history, stunning architecture, and major cultural sites like the Zócalo and the Palacio de Bellas Artes.
  • Coyoacán: Offers a magical, colonial-era atmosphere and is often recommended for a more bohemian and artistic experience.
  • San Ángel: A peaceful and quirky neighborhood with a distinct artistic and cultural vibe, located near Coyoacán.

Up-and-coming and residential

  • Juárez: A trendy and multi-faceted neighborhood bordered by major streets like Paseo de la Reforma, offering a mix of historic buildings and modern development.
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We stayed in the Condesa for a week during spring break in 2019. It’s a great area. We loved Mexico City. We also spent a night in Puebla.

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