Condesa

Condesa is a safe, walkable neighborhood with Art Deco architecture, good restaurants, and two central parks. It's popular with tourists and expats, which makes it feel secure but also more expensive and crowded than other areas. Good base if you prioritize safety and don't mind paying more for everything.

Condesa feels like a green oasis in the middle of the chaos. The tree-lined streets circle around two parks where you'll see families hanging out on weekends and dogs everywhere - this neighborhood loves its dogs. Art Deco buildings house great coffee shops and restaurants that get packed by dinner time. You'll see police cruising around pretty regularly during the day, and there's decent security around the parks at night. The main streets connecting to Roma Norte stay busy and well-lit, making them fine for walking. The quieter residential streets near the smaller park do get pretty empty after dark, but nothing that feels particularly dangerous. It's popular with tourists and expats, so you'll pay more for everything but it comes with that safety buffer.