The rooms were clean, breakfast delicious and the location is perfect.

Everyone sits around the table together to eat a delicious breakfast and share a lively conversation.

Every morning we had a different delicious breakfast served with a different table setting, itself a fun and beautiful surprise.

Starting each day with Paula's breakfasts was a huge highlight of the trip.

Rooms are charming and well-appointed, breakfast was plentiful and delicious.

Kind staff, beautiful rooms, good breakfasts, great location.

Morning begins with communal breakfast, fresh fruit juice blends, made to order dishes, and great coffee.

One morning we ate breakfast with other El Secreto guests; they were very lovely and we were glad to get to know them a little bit!

There was a lot to love about this place: the location was excellent because we were never more than 10 minutes away from almost every attraction; the hotel was beautiful and quirky; staff were extremely helpful; breakfast was amazing; the restaurant and bar next door was also very fun.

This bnb brings guests together each morning around a beautiful table setting with juice, coffee, sweet bread and daily Oaxacan egg dishes - light enough to get us going for the day.

You will find her at the entrance or in the kitchen preparing the abundant and quality breakfasts.

Super comfortable rooms, delicious breakfasts, and a stunning courtyard.

The breakfast was awesome, we stayed four days, and every day it was a new menu and delicious.

The breakfast each morning is absolutely wonderful and probably the best we have had at a B&B.

The room was exquisite, the breakfast delicious and the attention to every detail excellent!

The breakfast every morning was a perfect way to start the day.

Breakfasts were good, and our room, with a small balcony, was very nice.

Breakfast each morning was out of this world delicious, so so so good.

The staff are warm, kind, extremely resourceful and treat you like family.

It felt like a bit of a family environment with everyone gathering at the table to talk about their plans or any recommendations.

We particuarly loved the breakfast - and the fact that it was served at a communal table in the dining area so that all the guests could get to know eachother and chat over coffee. The B&B really was like a home from home, it's ran by a family and there are so many personal touches throughout (such as wedding photos of the family, guest books from over 10 years ago!)

Juanita and the Bugambilias staff looked after us like family.

This small family owned and operated B&B was so lovely.

They treated me like I was the member of the family.

Listed as a B & B, this is a small family owned hotel with all the attentive personal concierge services of a five star luxury hostelry.

Well appointed rooms that cater for the family & couples.

My family trips to Oaxaca was in large part a success because of our stay at Las Bugambillas.

The family is friendly and a pleasure to interact with.

My family travelled with me and everyone felt like royalty.

The hotel is very boutique and it makes you feel you are welcomed to the family.

The Cabrera family operates this cozy B&B, the next-door wonderful restaurant La Olla, and two other smaller accommodations in the center of Oaxaca.

We enjoyed the rooftop restaurant La Olla next door (part of the same family) as well.

The rooms are nicely appointed, the staff treat you like family, and the location is walking distance to everything.

This was a perfect place to celebrate my 60th birthday with friends and family.

The breakfasts were so elegantly prepared and delicious that photos went home to our friends and family in the US, Canada and Lebanon.

We love everything about it - the family who run it, the friendly, engaging  staff, the delicious breakfasts, the gorgeous rooms and its perfect location.

The family and staff are very accommodating and available to help with any restaurants, tours and transportation.

Loved the comfortable room and great Mexican style breakfast.

Superb Mexican breakfast around a large table so you can chat with the other guests and plan your day.

The rooms are lovely, impeccably clean and the hotel decorated with beautiful Mexican art;

This B&B has lots of character, each room being unique with antiques and Mexican decor.

Fruit placed on plate in floral designs and delicious, followed by a yummy Mexican breakfast.

Breakfast is included and always a real treat with different Mexican specialities served on a beautifully set table.Our rooms were beautiful and clean.

It's decorated like a Mexican folk art museum - quite an aesthetic experience walking around the patios and rooms.

If you want an unforgettable visit to a lovely Mexican city - make Casa de las Bugambilias your headquarters!

Plus, it's next door from La Olla, a terrific Mexican restaurant.

Wi FI was OK. We appreciated to live in a real Mexican family house, which was transformed into a B&B only recently.

a wonderful collection of Mexican folk art!

From the moment I walked through the ancient Mexican door, I loved it.

The house itself, an old, rehabbed hacienda, which includes a lovely courtyard full of blooming vines (and yes, several gorgeous bouganvillias), has several rooms, each with their own updated bathrooms, decorated with Mexican and Oaxacan artifacts and old Spanish furniture.

The space is beautiful, lots of colorful walls, Mexican modern and folk art, and lovely furniture.

It's a lovely space filled with original Mexican art collected by the owners, who are a well known and long established Oaxaca family.

Bugambilias boasts spacious comfortable rooms that are beautifully decorated with Mexican antiques and folk art.

We also did the food tour with Pilar Cabrera, which gave great tips in local Mexican cooking and a tasty lunch as well.

Casa de las Bugambilias, a truly Mexican delight!

The rooms are spacious with modern baths and artistic Mexican decor.

but we were in Camelias which is small and has a tiny bathroom that wasn't super well designed.

While the restaurant operates, noise levels from its ground floor kitchen and the restaurant above are quite irritating via two small bathroom windows leading to the hallways.

Rooms are a bit cramped, dated and bathrooms are very small with no real place to spread out your toiletries.

Only two  objections: our bathroom was too small and the Internet service was poor.

We stayed in Girasoles suite, while it was beautifully furnished and maintained by housekeeping, it was a little noisy from the restaurant next door and had a very small bathroom.

but small bathroom with shelving and cabinet for toiletries and a blow dryer.

The only thing was the bathrooms were small and sometimes it was noisy in the morning.

When I asked for an extra small soap, the owner wanted to charge for it.

I was worried the room would be too small from the online photos

Avoid the Iris room as it's small, has no real balcony and a bathroom the size of a large closet.

Our room had a small patio overlooking the courtyard, and also opened onto a second-floor common area where one could read, watch TV if so inclined (no one did), or use a shared computer.

Yes, the hotel mentioned on their website that the room was small and private,

Rooms are a little small, and lots of noise from the restaurant and the cars on the street

My room had a small terrace overlooking a secluded terrace below.

I highly recommend the artisan handicraft tour given by Rene.

Rene's tour of the magic route of handcrafts was incredible, especially the tour of the studio in San Martín Tilcajete with the intricate wooden animal carvings (alebrijes).

The B&B also offers tours, two of which we availed ourselves of: a tour of Monte Alban with knowledgeable and personable Rene, and a customized tour of Tlacolula Market, a mezcaleria, Santa Maria del Tule, and a master weaver's workshop with Lucas Guzman of Isu Tours, who was wonderful!

I also want to highlight three of the services offered: the cooking class with Pilar was one of our favorite experiences, truly hands on, the Temazcal massage felt wonderful and the magic handicraft tour with Rene is not to be missed.

Perfect walking distance to key attractions, and the availability of tours by Rene and his team just phenomenal!

We enjoyed the mescal tour associated with the hotel.

They also offered great tours & temascal.

but comfortable…what made our stay even more special was the wonderful staff…especially Juanita and Alejandra…they were truly an incredible resource to us…I called probably too many times before my arrival to check on Covid protocols, transportation to and from airport, tours, holiday restaurant hours, and on and on!

We used a company the hotel works with to book an airport transfer and day tour to Mitla - they were also very professional and attentive in every way.

The tours we arranged through the B&B were great too.

They also were very helpful in finding us accommodations for transportation, tours, and other experiences during our trip.

Juanita and her staff also provided us with professional services such as driver and tours.

The bed-and-breakfast team was able to put it in contact with outstanding tour guides for the two trips we took out of the city.

One of the owners Rene also does great small tours around the region which I highly recommend.

She set up my tours, made suggestions, arranged taxis, etc.

Juanita (who organizes the tours) confirmed us on two days of tours

Las Bugambilias has been around long enough to have great associated restaurant (La Olla) and great resources for tours.

Whoever is manning the front desk can help you with suggestions and information, and even help facilitate tours.

Rene also runs a tour company, all of your needs are taken very well care of.

Did we mention they also give excellent recommendations and provide tours?

Casa de Las Bugambilias B&B

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We signed up for Karla’s cooking class; she takes you to the market for the fresh ingredients, then back to the B&B where the entire class pitches in to prepare an authentic Oaxacan meal.

Wonderful well located B&B…delicious breakfast, well appointed rooms…quiet street…swimming pool …great friendly staff…
Carla, the manager is always available, always smiling,always helpful and always delightful!

Breakfasts were varied and delicious (always including freshly squeezed orange juice) and it was nice to share the table with other guests and to chat about ideas for future outings.

Great location, lovely room, delicious breakfasts and helpful and friendly hosts.

Karla led us in a wonderful cooking course, the breakfasts were 100%, the shower pressure excellent, the California King bed more than we could have asked for!

The location is perfect, the staff are very helpful, the breakfasts are delicious Oaxacan style,

The breakfast exceeded my expectations for a B&B (even better than some local restaurants).

Make sure you eat breakfast, it’s some of the best food I’ve ever had.

Small, intimate, very friendly and personable staff, delicious breakfasts, spacious rooms with Mexican artifacts, 10 minute walk to the Zocalo, near many great restaurants, super clean.

The breakfasts were delicious; we ate them family-style, which meant that we all learned from each other.

Breakfasts are delicious and special needs, e.g., vegans and food allergies, are no problem.

Everyone was kind and warm, welcoming us with complimentary drinks in the mini-fridge of our beautiful suite, sharing local books and restaurant tips, accommodating our kids in delicious breakfasts, arranging taxis and trips, and generally creating a wonderful calm base from which to enjoy Oaxaca.

Breakfasts varied and delightful, and room?

The food was as beautiful as it was delicious.

We loved our spacious room with so much folk art and the excellent breakfasts provided.

Oaxaca Ollin operates more like a small boutique hotel than a bed and breakfast.

The place is cozy, super clean with delicious breakfasts.

Breakfast was good, interesting chatting with other travellers.

Casa Ollin was and is the best choice for us.

The many excellent reviews of Casa Ollin are required reading.

We just returned from almost a week at Casa Ollin, as a family of 5 (2 adults and 3 kids).

I have stayed at Casa Ollin several times and just knew it was the perfect place for first-timers a bit anxious about traveling in Mexico.

Casa Ollin has a lovely family feel to it.

We recently spent 7 nights at Oaxaca Ollin ("Casa Ollin") during our first-ever trip to Oaxaca.

Four friends stayed at Casa Ollin and it was like being in the home of dear friends.

We really enjoyed our stay here at Casa Ollin.

Hosts- Now Casa Ollin has passed to the next generation  and Ernesto and Karla are warm, gracious, knowledgeable hosts.

We feel we made an excellent choice by staying at Casa Ollin.

I stayed at Casa Ollin end of May for five nights.

If we are lucky enough to return to Oaxaca, we would definitely choose Casa Ollin as our home base.

I spent two weeks at Casa Ollin back in May of this year.

but one of the most memorable parts of our trip will be our stay with Casa Ollin.

I stayed at the Casa Ollin for two weeks in January and would stay again.

Casa Ollin puts you in the center of art and culture - walk everywhere-and also offers a confortable and helpful environment.

but also on a lovely quiet street near a farmer's market, park, and some cute cafes.

We used his services at Mitla and he took us to the market nearby and to a weaver.

We shopped in the market and went to her lovely hillside home to cook a meal.

Especially going to the market was a very nice experience.

The pool was an added benefit to be enjoyed in the late afternoon after a day of exploring ruins, markets, museums, and restaurants.

We hired Ernesto, her son, for a day to go to Mitla and Tiacolula Market.

Oaxaca is a magical city with continuous adventures, sights, celebrations, food, markets, and weather.

We just spent a full week at Casa Ollin and enjoyed the experience tremendously: the delicious breakfasts cooked by Clara and Andrea (and Jose), insights into/suggestions about Oaxaca life with Judith, guided walking with Ernesto and market shopping and cooking with Karla were all wonderful.

We went with Ernesto and others from the Casa Ollin “family of guests” on three other excursions, one to a local Sunday market and two late nights related to Dias de Los Muertos.

The healthy, hearty Mexican breakfasts fueled our daily explorations (ruins, galleries, markets, villages & shops).

The markets, stores and restaurants are all an easy walk.

It is in a quiet location most convenient to Santo Domingo while Zocalo and the markets are easy  walking distance.

The location was perfect, the breakfasts were absolutely delicious, the rooms were clean, comfortable, and nicely decorated, and the staff was incredibly helpful and gracious - helping us book a driving tour of the nearby artisans and markets and being wonderfully flexible with our check-in and check-out times.

Conveniently located within walking distance of major attractions, local market, parks, restaurants, and running paths, Casa Ollin is a great place from which to base your experience of Oaxaca.

Our activities included trips to Milta and Monte Alban with Ernesto and Jimez - both knowledge guides and excellent drivers - and a cooking class with Karla, which included a very informative trip to the market.

The location was an easy walk to Zocalo and plenty of restaurants nearby and small markets.

She took us to the market at showed us unfamiliar produce and taught us how to recreate Oaxaca flavors at home.

She starts by taking you through the local market and explaining the various fruits, vegetables, meats, etc. available.

She led us to the market and taught us about local foods as we shopped for our ingredients.

The room we were in was a bit small for 2 adults,

Ernesto also doubled as a tour guide, taking us to Monte Alban for a half day's trip at a very reasonable price.

Carla, Jose and the rest of the staff were helpful, and helped us arrange tours, where Carla gave us recommendations that were perfect for us.

Be sure to take the Botanical Garden tour.

Excellent location, and if you are in need of tours or classes, they will be happy to arrange them or just advise in the many choices there are Clearly, a lot of thought and effort have gone into making sure guests are well treated and lack for nothing.

Ernesto is an excellent tour guide if you choose to avail yourself of his services.

Gracious Karla is there to make your stay memorable and also offers a cooking class and Lucas is there for your safety and also provides guided tours as needed.

We scheduled all of our tours via the B&B directly and we really enjoyed our days exploring out to Milta, Teotitlan de Valle, Tlalpanochstli, San Bartolo, Tilcajete and a few more I cannot remember :).

We had the chance to participate in Karla Maria's (one of our hosts) TASTE OF OAXACA tour and WOW!

We booked a tour through the place and that was also very good.

We all enjoyed swimming in the pool after a day of sightseeing.

We took a tour with Ernesto, which was fun and informative, and a cooking class with Karla, which we would also highly recommend.

The staff can advise you, offer tours and classes, find medical help if needed, translate any phone or other essential messages, and see that your trip is a success.

Her son, Ernesto, has started his own touring business and took us to Monte Alban where he acted as both driver and knowledgeable tour guide.

Hidden away at the heart of the Colonial town, Ollin offers serenity, excellent tours, delightful company, quiet,-well-appointed rooms and a changing gourmet breakfast that is made entirely from local ingredients.

We walked all over town and took three day trips out of town with Ernesto of Alternativo Tours.

Any recommendation they provide for ANYTHING can be relied upon without question - sights, food, tours, guides.

Plus, her son, Ernesto, conducts great tours in English and or Spanish.

Screens are on the window and sliding door.

The only situation I could count as a 'problem' was that there was construction on the street outside our window that continued until 10:00 pm on two different occasions.

It is beautiful to look at and lounge by
-Rooms are sunny: the drapes are very light and thin so do not expect a dark room.

Could see a bit of the sunrise from the window, more up on the roof.

The room contained a window and a ceiling fan for those warm days (which was only in the afternoon)

but not much cross ventilation, typically just one window per room (and no A/C, but that's usually okay in this climate).

but there's little ventilation in the rooms that are in the main house and so even opening all doors and windows and turning the fan on is ineffective in getting the air moving.

Oaxaca Ollin

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casa-ollin

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With the windows open for circulation, and our location close to the center of the city, we sometimes had to bring out the earplugs.

but with the fan it was really all right at night as the temperature goes down.

Be aware that there is no heat or air conditioning -- on the warmer days the ceiling fan provided cooling breezes, while on the cooler nights the wooly blankets provided were welcome.

There is no air con just fans in each room.

In a climate such as Oaxaca's, air con would be a worthwhile investment, or window nets at the very least.

The rooms got a little hot and they only have fans, no A/C, which could be a problem in the hotter months.

The sink had no hot water and the shower was not great.

Inconveniences:   
- Not much water pressure in the shower
- As the rooms (that are not sound proof) face the inner courtyard where the breakfast is taken, it could be noisy and difficult to stay asleep after 8.

And after a previous stay at another establishment lacking water pressure, the shower was much appreciated!

The water pressure was extremely low and the hot water was very slow in arriving and never really got beyond warm.

The water pressure was very light, plus the shower head was mounted quite high on a pole so by the time the water reached me it was quite spread out and hard to rinse, especially hair.

One tip if you are in the 'Sol' room is that the hot water for the shower needs to be run for about five minutes before it goes hot.

The breakfast table was delightful with different Mexican specialities every morning and lovely tableware.

We enjoyed the breakfasts in the courtyard every morning.

Breakfast is amazing , the place is charming  and the staff really makes an effort to help.

The breakfasts were something to look forward too.

My best description would be that it is a small, intimate B+B with delicious breakfasts and wonderful, friendly staff who speak English well.

The guests were all friendly and interesting and walking out to a delicious breakfast (with fresh fruit and juice) every morning was a real treat.

Having these wonderful family-type breakfast mornings was one of the things you'll definitely enjoy the most, also it is such a quiet place with a smiling staff willing to help out and also being relaxed enough to trust you with getting your own beers from the fridge etc was exactly what I needed to experience Oaxaca on a another level!

We had a fantastic time here--cozy, charming rooms, wonderful staff, and delicious breakfasts every morning.

Beautiful outdoor space and amazing breakfast every morning!

The breakfast was also, of course, delicious!

The breakfast was nice and it was lovely sharing a table with strangers that you can get to know over a meal.

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