El Patio 77, Mexico City
Expert reviews
“Stay in a 19th-century mansion with eight tastefully appointed rooms, each decked out with crafts from a different Mexican state. Like that Huichol bead art or Oaxacan black ceramics in your room? Take them home with you – guests can purchase basically anything in the house that’s not bolted down.”
“This thoughtfully appointed B&B in a stately 19th-century brick building is 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. Slightly off the beaten path on a street several blocks northwest of the Monumento a la Revolución.”
“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. Priding itself on being eco-friendly, guests are given explicit instructions on how to use the bathrooms, as much of the water is re-used, and heated by solar power.”
What guests liked
- Top location
- Boutique style
- Free Wifi
- Friendly staff
All you need to know
El Patio 77 is a modern-day bed and breakfast with an eco-friendly design in bustling Mexico City. Residing in a historical mansion dating back to the 1800s, it has been modernized and redesigned with sustainability practices in mind. The small oasis welcomes everyone that steps foot through the door, with a friendly and helpful staff informing you about all the endless possibilities waiting outside the door.
Located within Colonia San Rafael, El Patio 77 has been a staple piece in many magazines for design, travel, hotel, and sustainability. It is within walking distance of the San Cosme Metro Stations, which can take you anywhere you want to go in the city, The surrounding streets have various bars, restaurants, and shops. The entire facility comes with free wifi, and rooms feature a unique decor design, balconies, and private bathrooms. El Patio provides a daily organic Mexican breakfast for all guests, with locally sourced products.
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Location
Recent guest reviews
22 January 2025
Pleasant
5 January 2025
Exceptional
19 December 2024
Fabulous
9 November 2024
Exceptional
3 November 2024
Lovely & so helpful staff, delicious breakfast & such a nice house - go there!
4 August 2024
Fabulous
18 May 2024
Elegant townhouse, perhaps trying a bit too hard to be different, to the neglect of some basic expectations.
Gorgeous townhouse with high ceilings and eclectic decor. The manager was knowledgeable and interesting, and we felt very much at ease.
Having come from the Roma Norte and Condesa districts, San Rafael is much less relaxed and elegant - perhaps we were naive but certainly a busier, less attractive part of town. The building itself at times felt like it was trying too hard to be eclectic and quirky, to the neglect of some basic needs. For example, our door didn’t have a door handle so we had to open it via the key and coat hook (surely not that hard to fix?). Also, after requesting that the sofa bed be unfolded and made up on arrival, this wasn’t done until the third night of a three night stay, which was a little disappointing.
21 March 2024
Exceptional
16 March 2024
Exceptional
21 February 2024
Fabulous
22 January 2024
Fabulous
14 October 2023
Fabulous
8 October 2023
I would gladly stay here again or suggest it to anyone I know.
28 August 2023
Exceptional
The staff were very helpful and passionate about making our stay the best, which it was. Breakfast was included and delicious. Facilities were beautiful and perfect for what you expect from a boutique hotel. Thank you so much El Patio Team :)
15 August 2023
Very good
1 July 2023
Great, helpful staff. Great breakfasts. Wonderful
Staying in old actual house - nicely decorated and maintained. Safe. Close to metro. Got to see people in their daily life.
A bit noisy at night.
1 July 2023
Lovely place, absolutely loved everything about it - had it not been for the very sensitive creaky bed, it would have be
12 April 2023
Beautiful, intimate stay. it defines boutique hotel
beautiful accommodations. most friendly host. the breakfasts were superb. it is so artfully done. every detail has been taken care of. there are many common areas to just hang out. we were there over Easter and they arranged an egg hunt. so sweet. also the best hotel dog imaginable. when I go back to Mexico City I will definitely stay there
there wasn’t a thing
12 April 2023
Fabulous
A hidden gem and when I mean hidden it really is no sign other that a 77 as a house number. It is nicely designed and decorated.
3 April 2023
Exceptional
Great location, beautiful building, so nice staff. We had a delicious breakfast. Friendly and professional owner.
29 March 2023
Very good
Very clean bedroom
Noisy at times in the evening when trying to rest before going out.
22 March 2023
Wonderful stay!
Delicious breakfast and staff were really helpful and friendly- helped us plan our itinerary so we made the most of our time. The B&B is decorated so beautifully.
Nothing we didn’t like. It was a little bit of walk to things, but it was super easy to hop in a taxi if you didn’t fancy the walk.
22 March 2023
Fabulous
The house is fabulous as are the staff. Really jolly, kind and helpful. Made us feel v much at home. Wonderfully comfortable bed!
I know is supposed to be a “green” B&B, but the shower was not great. No pressure at all. Not great toiletries, no soap dish, not enough towels. Also we needed help yo get suitcases upstairs as there is no lift ( it’s a lovely old house) but no one available after a certain time. However, many kind apologies for this. Needs freshly squeezed orange juice for breakfast and perhaps a choice.
21 March 2023
Very good
17 March 2023
It was an overall wonderful stay and we would stay again.
It was very clean and the entire place was adorned with plants and flowers. The staff cleaned the room and made the beds everyday. The neighborhood felt very safe. The staff was kind and helpful. The Sunday brunch was lovely. The price for brunch was extra. The included breakfast was very nice. We loved the B&B dog.
There is no air conditioning, no TV in the rooms, and no elevator. This was not a problem for me, it could be for some. They did provide a very nice fan and with the windows opened it felt comfortable.
2 March 2023
We'll be back!
A very pleasant place, in a beautiful building whose center is a charming patio, where taking breakfast was just a marvellous experience. Located in a neighborhood that's becoming a trendy area, El Patio 77 offered a wonderful stay in Mexico.
13 February 2023
Very good
Very friendly staff. They made us feel very welcome and were very accommodating allowing us to check in early, and allowing us to store our luggage there between our check out and our flight.
There could be more division between the bathroom and bedroom for added privacy. The breakfast could be better too
13 February 2023
Pleasant
31 January 2023
Exceptional
The entire stay was magical, from the staff, the location, the breakfast and the gorgeous old mansion. Special shout out to the doggo !
Nothing!
30 January 2023
Very good
29 January 2023
CDMX Gem
El Patio 77 is a gem! Located in a quiet neighborhood that's somehow close to everything, it was the perfect place to call home for the 5 days we spent in CDMX. The building has historic charm and it's been thoughtfully decorated with an eclectic collection of antiques. The beds were comfortable and our bedroom was quiet. The stay included breakfast every morning served in the courtyard and Sunday brunch was phenomenal, definitely worth including in the weekend! The manager of the hotel, Elvia, is a native of the city and is super engaging, helpful and had plenty of quality suggestions for our trip. Stay here.
28 January 2023
Very good
El Patio 77 was a sweet place to stay in a nice neighborhood and the host could not have been more helpful and accommodating. Our only issue was that it seemed far away from most things we wanted to see and it wasn't the type of neighborhood that had much in the way of cafes, restaurants and galleries. The rooms were generous in size and artistically put together.
21 January 2023
Exceptional
17 January 2023
Passable
The room was beautiful and staff amazing, we just got surprised about the bathroom situation - the room doesn't have separate doors/walls to the toilet and shower, it's all in the same room. No worries if you travel by yourself, but traveling with a partner we would have liked to have some privacy regarding some walls or doors to bathroom.
16 January 2023
CDMX to perfection
Every moment at Patio was pure bliss. Absolutely stunning property in the best location. After visiting other areas incl Roma Norte, I loved the more local feel of San Rafael. All the staff were incredible and helped us with so much. Breakfast was a perfect start to cleanse a few tequilas. Will be back A+
Leaving
6 January 2023
Exceptional
10 December 2022
Exceptional
Very homey feeling, great community, hidden gem
12 November 2022
Exceptional
El Patio was perfect for our time in Mexico City, the place itself was a really beautiful, unique building. The staff were all really lovely and helpful and we had a delicious breakfast included every morning.
5 November 2022
Exceptional
29 October 2022
Noisy location, Friendly hosts, Lovely breakfast, WiFi Issues
I visit CDMX regularly, and unfortunately slightly pricey El Patio is not at the top of my list for several reasons. Very noisy street corner, lots of sound vibrations even with the loud room fan for "white noise". No air conditioning, or TV, if that's expected. The host is friendly and the Michoacan room is clean, spacious, neatly appointed. Comfortable bed. Interesting 125ish year old building. Unreliable WiFi in our room on both Apple and Android devices, strong connection in lobby and dining area. They are working on a quick fix for the large, old building. Long term, daytime construction next door creates dust, hammering and noise. As expected in older buildings, low water pressure, but plenty of hot water. Delicious breakfast - sunny side up egg chilaquiles with a nice salsa, fresh fruit, yogurt, granola. Fridge in kitchen was not in service, if cold snack storage is desired. Coffee, tea are available via self-service. Walking distance to Avenida Reforma, restaurants and Chapultepec (5 or so miles return trip).
14 October 2022
Exceptional
25 September 2022
A place I would love to return to
As soon as I entered I felt a very warm and welcoming feeling. The entire Mansion is thoughtfully decorated with beautiful things and details. Enjoying breakfast in a light-filled atrium with design classics is a feast for the eyes and stomach. Elvia, who is the manager, helped me with everything from ideas what to do and see in Mexico City to organizing a trip to Xochimilco with the hotel's own limousine service. Also want to mention that the house felt safe and secure when there was an earthquake
Missing a water kettel in the room
Hotel facilities
General
- - Room service
- - Non-smoking rooms
- - Family rooms
- - Safety deposit box
- - Soundproof rooms
- - Packed lunches
- - Designated smoking area
- - Shuttle service (additional charge)
- - Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Outdoors
- - Garden
- - Outdoor furniture
Cleaning services
- - Laundry (additional charge)
- - Dry cleaning (additional charge)
- - Ironing service (additional charge)
- - Daily housekeeping
Activities
- - Massage (additional charge)
- - Cycling
- - Temporary art galleries
- - Walking tours (additional charge)
- - Tour or class about local culture (additional charge)
- - Bicycle rental (additional charge)
Reception services
- - Tour desk
- - Luggage storage
- - Concierge service
- - Invoice provided
Business facilities
- - Fax/photocopying
Food & Drink
- - Special diet menus (on request)
- - Wine/champagne (additional charge)
- - Fruits
Kitchen
- - Shared kitchen
Transport
- - Airport pick up (additional charge)
- - Airport drop off (additional charge)
Miscellaneous
- - 24-hour security
- - Key access
- - Smoke alarms
- - CCTV in common areas
- - CCTV outside property
- - Fire extinguishers
28 January 2025
A Bed and Breakfast with Character