Oaxaca City • 7 rooms
Casa Lumen is a restored 19th-century home in the Centro Histórico, two blocks from Zócalo. No lobby, no rush. Just handmade tiles, a central patio, and breakfast from the market.
Stay with us
Free cancellation up to 7 days. Breakfast included.
We kept the original vigas, the blue Talavera, and the quiet. Casa Lumen has seven rooms only, each with a private terrace opening to the patio. No TVs. Good light. A library of Oaxacan cookbooks and a record player.
7 rooms
All with terrace
Breakfast included
Market ingredients
Walkable
Zócalo 4 min
Note from the house
We open the courtyard at 7am for coffee. Stay as long as you like.
Terrace facing the courtyard, handmade bed, private bathroom with rain shower. From $210
Largest room, garden view, soaking tub, workspace. From $285
Blue Talavera tiles, street-facing quiet, perfect for solo travelers. From $185
Market breakfast
Tlayudas, fresh fruit, coffee from local roasters. Served on the patio.
Library & records
Oaxacan cookbooks, novels, and a small vinyl collection.
Private courtyard
Morning yoga, afternoon reading, evening mezcal.
Local guidance
We’ll book your mole class, guide you to the best markets.
Experience
Two-hour private class with a local cook. Make memelas and salsa. Includes market walk. $65 per person, max 6.
We’re on Calle de la Reforma, between the Zócalo and Mercado de Abastos. Walk to Santo Domingo, the artisan markets, and the best coffee bars in 10 minutes. The house is quiet at night, lively by day.
