First point - the troubles experienced in Oaxaca City in mid 2006 are long over - things have been peaceful since Day of the Dead 2006 (1st November). However, locals did tell us there is still a hit on tourist numbers a year later, but be strong Oaxaca City - and this hotel are gems to visit. Onto the hotel... more

I called to cancel our reservation at CASANTICA hotel due to major political unrest in the City of Oaxaca. This unrest not only included protests, strikes by all civil employees, and even serious reports of civilians attacking police officers with knives and rocks in the main square of town. Obviously I called as soon as I read this on the... more

We had a cozy little room close to the fountain, and it wasn't noisy at all. The hotel staff were extremely courteous and stable; we loved it! more

My partner and I stayed 4 nights at Hotel CasAntica for Day of the Dead in Oaxaca and had a wonderful stay. We booked a "Superior King" room at $115 USD on an online travel site. With many stairways, nooks and crannies, this former convent was like stepping back in time yet with modern amenities. The hotel is not luxurious,... more

The Casantica has great potential -- but do everything you can to avoid getting a room next to the main road. Despite booking a presidential suite (as a splurge), we were given a room overlooking the Calle de Morelos. The windows don't fit and the noise is quite extraordinary. more

I have been traveling to Oaxaca for many years and found the Hostal to be an excellent choice for many reasons and for many syles of travelers. Most importantly, it is clean and well run and in the mid price range. It is an historic building so it provides the type of atmosphere and interest that add so much to... more

El Casantica parecía un lugar agradable sobre el papel pero...llegamos y nos asignaron una habitación que en ningún caso podía... more

Hôtel situé à un coin de rue du zocalo qui propose des services excellents pour un prix raisonnable (compter 100... more

pasamos la semana santa de 2007 en Oaxaca que excedió nuestras expectativas después de los problemas que tuvieron el año... more