Hotel Casa Antigua is a small hotel at 5 de Mayo 206 in the historic centre, one of the most convenient addresses in Oaxaca. The Zócalo, the cathedral, Santo Domingo, the church and the ethnobotanical garden are each around a three-minute walk, and the contemporary art museum and the pedestrian Macedonio Alcalá street are close by. Rooms come in four types, from a standard double to junior rooms with two double beds and superior rooms with a king bed and either a terrace or a jetted tub. The hotel has a restaurant, a bar and a terrace, and cooked-to-order breakfast is served daily for an extra charge. It is a good fit for visitors who want to walk everywhere, eat out in the evening and avoid taxis, and the price is more moderate than the luxury convent hotels nearby.
Location and getting around
You can reach almost every highlight in the centre on foot, from the markets to Santo Domingo, and several well-known restaurants are within a minute or two. A taxi to the airport takes about twenty minutes. For Monte Albán, Mitla and Hierve el Agua, the front desk can help arrange tours, and the hotel offers tour and ticket assistance.
Rooms
Standard rooms sleep two with a double bed, junior rooms sleep four with two double beds and are good for families or friends, and the superior rooms add a king bed with either a terrace with city views or a jetted tub for a more special stay. Rooms have air conditioning and free wifi in some public areas, and the hotel offers daily housekeeping, laundry and luggage storage. As this is a central street, ask for a room away from it if noise bothers you.
Good to know
Breakfast is not included and is served in the morning through early afternoon at an extra charge, so you may prefer to eat at a nearby café. There is no pool, and parking is not on site, so if you are driving ask about nearby parking before you arrive. Casa Antigua suits couples, friends and small families who value location over extras, and it is an easy pick for a first visit when you want to be close to the Zócalo and Santo Domingo at the same time.
Why stay here
- ✓Walk to the Zócalo
- ✓Walk to Santo Domingo
- ✓On-site restaurant
- ✓Bar
- ✓Terrace
- ✓Air conditioning
- ✓Luggage storage
- ✓Tour and ticket assistance
Good questions
How close is it to the Zócalo?+
The Zócalo and cathedral are about a three-minute walk, and Santo Domingo is about the same distance.
Is breakfast included?+
No, a cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge. There are plenty of cafés nearby if you prefer.
Does it have a pool or parking?+
There is no pool and no on-site parking, so ask the hotel about nearby parking if you will drive.
