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Aparthotel

San Bartolo, Casa Crónica

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Terrace/patio
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Property grounds
Interior
Smart TV, books
Casa Crónica, a cultural sanctuary in downtown Oaxaca City, honors its previous owner's legacy with authentic Oaxacan design. Travelers appreciate the balance of history and comfort, with landmarks like Santo Domingo Church and Zocalo Square just steps away.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Apart-hotel

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
The current price is NZ$203
includes taxes & fees
23 Sept - 24 Sept

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About this property

San Bartolo, Casa Crónica

Located to the east of the Historic Centre we have the house marked with the number 206 of Insurgentes Street in Oaxaca City, a property that has been adapted to offer comfortable suites to its visitors with the current comfort and the Oaxacan theme that is addressed in its design, this is Casa Crónica.

Casa Crónica was conceptualized from its immediate previous owner, Rubén Vasconcelos Beltrán, who was an illustrious Oaxacan who was widely involved in culture, spreading the history, customs and traditions of Oaxaca on television, radio, through a score of books and publications that have decorated him with the award of "Medalla Donají" (Donají medal), with the award of "Oaxaqueño Inolvidable" or the designation of "Cronista de la Ciudad" (Chronicler of the City).

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: WiFi

Kitchenette

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

About the area

Map
Oaxaca de Juárez, Oax.

What's nearby

  • Oaxaca Ethnobotanical Garden - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Church of Santo Domingo de Guzmán - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Santo Domingo Square - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Oaxaca Cathedral - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Zócalo - 13 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Oaxaca Intl. (OAX) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fonda Rosita - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Fonda Florecita - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪El Lechoncito de Oro - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪El embrujo - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Teocintle-Tika'aya - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is San Bartolo, Casa Crónica pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at San Bartolo, Casa Crónica?

As of 18 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at San Bartolo, Casa Crónica on 23 Sept 2025 start from NZ$203.30, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at San Bartolo, Casa Crónica?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at San Bartolo, Casa Crónica?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is San Bartolo, Casa Crónica located?

Located in Oaxaca Centro, this aparthotel is within a 15-minute walk of Merced Market, Church of Santo Domingo de Guzmán and Zócalo. Panteón San Miguel and Centro Fotografico Alvarez Bravo are also within 10 minutes.

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San Bartolo, Casa Crónica Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Colin W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very clean and safe

We love casa crónica and stay here every time we go through Oaxaca.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great host, great apartment

This location was close to all the places I needed to be and so I walked everywhere. Much thanks to the host for clear check in instructions and speedy response.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

It was really good
Stayed 33 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hallie L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Had an amazing stay at casa cronica! Will definitely be coming back!

Great location and wonderful place with nice amenities
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Francesca W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute but we had challenges

Dieter was consistently an excellent communicator and sought to attend to our requests. The location is within walking distance to the tourist neighborhoods. If you need a quiet room, consider renting one of the apartments that do not front the street. There is a streetlight that beams through the lovely white curtains so consider bringing a sleeping mask. We were unlucky to have a three day interruption of internet service.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Maria S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Casa Cronica

Clean. Safe, quiet location. Wish it could have been nearer to the center. Responsive host, who even made taxi arrangement to the airport, at a very early hour, at a better rate than online rates.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Deborah G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

San Bartolo Apt

We were lacking several things that had been promised from the apt (adequate glasses and bowls) but Detear the host replaced what we needed. Beds are comfortable and AC was good. But overall, the apt was not comfortable: The apt faced the street and was noisy and very sunny - the drapes did not block out sunlight. There were no chairs to sit (ie: to read) - one could only sit on the bed. I looked at the other two apts in the bdg - they were better equipped, but unavailable. I would not stay in this apt again. The "terrace" is like an outdoor closet - it's hard to describe - not comfortable. The apt is around the corner from the Mercado Merced - well located.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

German H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay 15 min walk from Santo Domingo

My wife and my two 18-year-olds stayed at Casa Crónica For one week and had a wonderful stay. The property is around the corner from Mercado de La Merced Which is a great neighborhood Mexican market with wonderful small restaurants for breakfast and lunch. We ate there twice. Detear was a great host, very responsive in communicating with us. He even recommended a driver to take us to tour the small towns around Oaxaca. We will definitely be staying at Casa Crónica again.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

wonderful stay at Casa Cronica, Oaxaca

Four of us (my husband and I, and our grown daughter and her boyfriend) enjoyed a very pleasant stay at San Bartolo/Casa Cronica, Oaxaca, for 4 nights. The apartment was clean, with lots of light, and very comfortable, and the neighborhood felt safe and quiet. There's not really much of a common area within the apartment (just a small kitchen area with a table & benches), but we were able to sit up on the roof if we felt the need of more space. Detear Sanchez was a great host; at one point we requested extra towels and coffee cups, and someone delivered them right away. (A few more towels/kitchen towels would have been helpful.) Overall a really pleasant, comfortable place with easy access to the Zocalo and other local spots.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pragya C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location, helpful host

It was a great and trouble free stay. The rooms are really nice and have good hanging storage and a bench for luggage. There are no dressers in the rooms, which wasn’t a problem for us because we usually have packing cubes. The location is in a residential area, and easy 10-20 min walk from all the main areas. There is a primary school across the street so it does get a bit noisy in the mornings but wasn’t a big deal for us. The host is very helpful and responsive. Would definitely consider staying here again if we come back to Oaxaca
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Colin W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

This place is amazing.

This is a wonderful place to stay. It was clean and felt very secure. There was incredible detail in everything that showed the owners put real thought into making this a nice place to stay. The kitchen is small so not good for large meal prep but has everything you need for basic meals. There are also some common on the roof and in the front for hanging out. There were great restaurants within walking distance. Centro was a 10 min taxi ride and they usually showed up within 2-3 mins. The owner was responsive and gave great detail in the instructions. There was an air conditioner and tv in each identical room. We will definitely be staying here again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Kat B.

Liked: Check-in, location

Casa Cronica

Casa Cronica is located in a vibrant neighborhood just south of Jalatlaco with lots of kids, a school across the street, construction next door and easy walking to the centro and mercados. If you're looking for quiet, this is not the property for you.What wasn't clear to me was that the apartment didn't have a private sitting/living area but a common area on the first floor. The small apartment that we (4 adults) stayed in was one of 2-3 other apartments in the building. Our space had 2 bedrooms, a bathroom and a very small kitchen. We thought that we had the entire space, and not just the bedrooms, bathroom and small kitchen. The description makes it seem like the common areas are individual to the apartment. FYI: that is not clear from the VRBO description, nor pictures.When we arrived, the toilet seat wasn't secured to the toilet. One of our guests fell off the toilet due to the lack of secure seat when they tried to use it. The sink was plugged up. There were no hand towels, nor soap in the bathroom. There was dirt and dust covering the wood bench seat in the hall between the bedrooms. It looked like it had been a rushed job of cleaning between guests or that some of the apartment was neglected in the process. Although the toilet seat was addressed by Detear, it was never fully secured to the toilet. So we had to be careful not to slide off of it! Lastly, due to no shower door, water would spray/soak all over the bathroom--toilet, sink and mirror.3 out of 5
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Irma Margarita

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Super

Wir waren rundum zufrieden mit dem Appartement
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022