Is Airbnb Safe In Mexico City? (My Experience Here)
Figuring Out Your Accommodations For Mexico City And Wondering If Airbnb Is A Good, Safe Option Here Or If There Are Better Alternatives?
On my first ever visit to Mexico City I stayed in an Airbnb, and although everything turned out ok and I stayed safe, there were a number of problems so for each return visit to CDMX I’ve chosen to stay in hotels instead, but here are more details so you can decide for yourself if it’s a safe, good option for your next trip to this capital city, or if there are better alternatives.
🏡 Is Airbnb Safe In Mexico City?
⭐️ Overall – Is Airbnb Safe/Good In Mexico City:
- ❌ if I was making a recommendation to family/friends, I would advise against using Airbnb in Mexico City because of the inconveniences and somewhat lack of security
- 🏨 for the best & safest experience I’d recommend a nice hotel in a safer area like Polanco, Coyoacan, or La Condesa/Roma
- 🤑 although some of those safer areas are a little more expensive, you might be able to find some more budget-friendly options, like the Casa Corp Boutique Suites Hotel in the La Condesa area
Continue reading for more details on Airbnb and hotels in Mexico City, so you can choose the best option for your trip or get a few tips on how to make Airbnb extra safe here if you do choose this option.
⚠️ Issues With Airbnb In Mexico City
My first trip to Mexico City included a stay in an Airbnb, and although everything turned out ok, I have not and would not personally use Airbnb here again because:
- ❌ home rentals like Airbnb don’t feel as safe compared to fully staffed hotels in Mexico City because they’re in somewhat quiet, less touristy neighborhoods and down darker streets
- ❌ in my experience, things don’t always work very well in Airbnb’s either, like toilets or showers, which is super frustrating and can take a lot longer to get fixed
- ❌ the prices don’t always seem that much better than a hotel either and you’re not getting the extra service or safety that comes with a fully staffed hotel so it’s not really worth it in my opinion
- ❌ Airbnb’s and other home rentals can also be a bit harder to find, get picked up, or give directions for (with Ubers or Taxis) since addresses don’t always work quite the same in Mexico, even with GPS
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⛑️ How To Make Airbnb Extra Safe In Mexico City
If you do still feel like Airbnb (or other similar home rentals) are the right choice for your next trip to Mexico City, consider a few of these tips to try and help make you’re experience better and even more safe:
- Highest Rated Options – don’t bother with an Airbnb rental in Mexico City (or any other part of Mexico, especially Tulum) if its rating is less than 4.95 to be as safe as possible; stick with the options that guests are always happy with
- Highly Reviewed Options – if a rental has great reviews, but only a few of them, I’d suggest searching for options with more experience; they could be ok, but it’s better for safety to choose options with many happy reviews
- 24/7 Staff – I don’t know if Airbnb has this filter option, but other places you can find home rentals that do have at least a 24-hour front desk service, which is a great idea in Mexico City
- No Outside Charges – no matter what story they might come up with, never let a host charge you for anything outside of the rental platform; that is not allowed, and hosts that do it should be reported
- No Extra Charges – hosts should never ask for any payments that were not listed and already paid for through the rental platform
- Forget About Your Deposits – some hosts require security deposits, but it’s best to plan on not getting it back, and just be happy if it is returned to you
- Know How To Get There – addresses aren’t always easy to find in Mexico, even with GPS, so it’s best to get all the location details ahead of time (like nearby landmarks or shops and restaurants) to make it easier for drivers to find or find yourself if you’re renting a car
⚖️ Which Is Better, Airbnb Or A Hotel For Mexico City
Because Mexico City is a huge metropolitan area with many parts that can be dangerous and Airbnb homes are typically just off the street without any security or 24/7 staff, I think the best and most safe option for a trip to this capital city, especially if it’s your first visit, is definitely a nice, highly rated hotel.
➡️ Still Concerned About Safety In Mexico City? here are a few guides to help you out on how to get around this city safely, whether or not Taxis are safe here, and in general how to be safe in this large Metropolitan area
🏨 Mexico City Hotel Options
If you don’t want to stay in a home rental like Airbnb because it just doesn’t feel quite as safe (especially without 24/7 staff), here are a few higher rated hotel options in Mexico City:
- 📍Safest Location: Hyatt Regency Hotel
- 🤑 Most Budget-Friendly: Casa Corp Boutique Suites Hotel
- 🔝 Luxury: Four Seasons Hotel
- 🛕 Most Historical: Gran Hotel Ciudad de México
- 🇲🇽 Authentic: Ágata Hotel Boutique & Spa
- ✈️ Closest To The Airport: Courtyard by Marriott
➡️ check here for even more details and safe hotel options in safe areas of Mexico City
🔁 Sum Up: Is Airbnb Safe In Mexico City?
Although Airbnb can sometimes be a little cheaper, somewhat safe, and an ok option for some visiting Mexico City, because of inconvenient problems (like with toilets or the shower), some safety concerns due to home locations, and a lack of security or 24/7 staff, I haven’t and wouldn’t stay in an Airbnb here again, but instead would choose a safer, fully staffed, and highly rated hotel.
