Antigua Casa de Moneda

Stay at Casa de la Ciudad de México, a boutique hotel housed in a 16th-century convent just 50 meters from Antigua Casa de Moneda. The property preserves original stone arches, stained-glass windows, and hand-carved wooden beams, offering guests an authentic colonial atmosphere. Request the Historic Archive Keycard upon check-in to access exclusive evening tours of the underground vaults and secret archives linked to the mint's legacy

Hotel de la Catedral is ideal for immersive travel, located just a 3-minute walk from Antigua Casa de Moneda. Its Plaza View Rooms face the historic square, with views of the mint’s red-brick façade and ornate colonnades. The hotel hosts daily Colonial Craft Workshops—including coin stamping and parchment preservation—and provides complimentary access to the Mint Museum’s restricted collection via private guided entry

Yes, Hotel de la Catedral’s Plaza Suite features a private balcony overlooking the Antigua Casa de Moneda’s arched entrance and the cobblestone plaza. The room blends original 17th-century tiles with modern amenities, including a handcrafted walnut desk and period-style chandeliers. Guests may borrow vintage cameras and tripods from the concierge to capture the perfect shot of the mint at golden hour

From Antigua Casa de Moneda, stroll along Calzada de San Lorenzo to reach San Luis Church, where you can join a guided tour of its hidden library and Baroque copper doors. On return, visit Café del Archivo, a café transformed from a 19th-century archive, serving colonial-era hot chocolate made with traditional recipes and served with artisanal sugar cookies. This blend of history and flavor enhances your urban exploration

Absolutely. Casa de la Ciudad de México offers bilingual (Spanish/English) guided walks every morning at 10:00 AM, covering the mint’s role in Mexico’s independence movement and its architectural evolution. Each tour includes access to restricted exhibition spaces and concludes with a Q&A session led by certified historians. Custom private tours can be arranged through the HopeGoo app for deeper historical insights

Book a stay at Hotel de la Catedral’s Heritage Suite, designed as a 17th-century fiscal office with original coin imprints on the walls and archival documents displayed in glass cases. With your reservation, gain access to the Night Unlock Experience, a private after-hours tour of the mint’s machinery chamber and royal treasury simulation room. This exclusive journey, curated by heritage experts, reveals secrets of colonial currency production and economic power dynamics