Boulenc Bed and Bread

Hotels
9.3 (592 reviews)
Calle Porfirio Diaz 211 , Oaxaca City , mx

Facilities

Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Pets allowed
Safety deposit box
Tour desk
Packed lunches
Non-smoking throughout
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Delicious breakfast
Cons:
Noisy rooms
Deposit policy

Categories

Cleanliness
8.59
No specific mention, but some issues with noise might imply cleanliness concerns.
Service
9.99
Staff were incredibly friendly and helpful, providing great recommendations.
Location
9.6
Ideal location with easy access to attractions and restaurants.
Room Quality
8.55
Rooms were well appointed, though some noise issues were noted.
Amenities
9.08
Nice rooftop terrace and additional options available, though laundry services could be improved.
Value for Money
9.04
Overall a good experience for the price, though a deposit policy was noted as a drawback.
Food and Beverage
9.59
Breakfast received high praise for quality and selection.
Overall Experience
9.99
Overall, a very pleasant stay with intentions to return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-10 18:08

Property Description

Central Location in Oaxaca City
Located in the heart of Oaxaca City, Boulenc Bed and Bread offers a convenient stay just a short distance from popular attractions like Santo Domingo Temple and Oaxaca Cathedral.

Comfortable Rooms with City Views
Relax in well-equipped rooms featuring city views, free WiFi, and cozy amenities like bed linen and towels. Enjoy the convenience of room service and a shared kitchen during your stay.

Delicious Breakfast Options and On-Site Dining
Start your day with a delicious breakfast buffet offering continental and American options. Unwind at the on-site restaurant and bar, perfect for enjoying a meal or a relaxing drink.

Book your stay at Boulenc Bed and Bread for a memorable experience in Oaxaca City.

Important information:

Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM

Location

Guest Reviews

9.3
Based on 592 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.59
Service: 9.99
Location: 9.6
Room Quality: 8.55
Amenities: 9.08
Value for Money: 9.04
Food and Beverage: 9.59
Overall Experience: 9.99
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Liana Danielle couple mx
10
Todo excelente!
2026-02-10 via Nuitee
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Stephanie solo_traveller gb
9
2026-02-08 via Nuitee
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Connor couple us
10
2026-01-28 via Nuitee
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Ellen Skansen couple no
10
Pros:

Flott, stort og veldig sjarmerende rom. Veldig hyggelig betjening og fantastisk frokost!

2026-01-24 via Nuitee
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William solo_traveller us
10
Perfection at every turn
Pros:

If I could give Boulenc more than a 10/10, I absolutely would. From the location to the staff to the room to the hospitality -- it was all top notch. If you're looking for a place that's quite literally smack in the middle of Oaxaca, you needn't look further, Boulenc is your home away from home. The terrace is a perfect place to both start your day with breakfast and end it with a sip of mezcal -- hopefully from Knock Knock, an amazing purveyor of quality spirits with which Boulenc partners. The bread and pastry offerings throughout the day are dangerous, but don't be afraid to take as much as you'd like. And the honesty bar provides both alcohol and non-alcohol options for whatever your heart desires. Want a meal but don't want to go far? Hit up their restaurant next door. Want some market foods or a souvenir to take home? Their shop is also next door. Want a latte? Pop down a few doors to their cafe. They have everything you need and want. Add that to the fact that you can literally walk anywhere in the city center and beyond from Boulenc, and it's just perfect. You'd be hard pressed to ask me to stay anywhere else next time I'm in Oaxaca.

Cons:

It's not Boulenc's fault, but some of the surrounding businesses definitely pump the bass until late in the night / early morning. Boulenc knows this, though, because they provide you with earplugs just in case you need them!

2026-01-22 via Nuitee
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Johannes couple de
9
2026-01-20 via Nuitee
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Blancs couple us
9
2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Marissa solo_traveller us
10
2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Laura couple de
8
Pros:

Sehr Zentral und nettes Personal!
Tolles Frühstück und es gibt Snacks zwischendurch:)

Cons:

Zimmer an der Straße sind etwas laut, aber man bekommt Ohrstöpsel :)

2026-01-13 via Nuitee
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Beatriz couple es
9
Pros:

Lovely hotel, with a very beautiful terrace overlooking Oaxaca. Great breakfast and commodities from being a partner of the Boulenc restaurant and bakery.

Cons:

The water from the shower could have been warmer. Also, check in was complicated. There was no code provided and someome had to let us in. Communication was hard at times.

2026-01-11 via Nuitee
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Niall couple gb
8
Pros:

Very stylish hotel with tasty breakfast, helpful staff.

Cons:

The room was quite bright even at night and the shower was either very hot or very cold.

2026-01-08 via Nuitee
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Flick H couple gb
10
2026-01-06 via Nuitee
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Georgie couple au
9
2026-01-05 via Nuitee
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Addy couple us
10
2026-01-04 via Nuitee
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Sophie couple us
10
Beautiful, tasteful hotel in the city center.
Pros:

The hotel is architecturally stunning, the room we stayed in was well appointed, and the breakfast was delicious. We especially enjoyed the rooftop terrace. The staff were incredibly friendly and helpful. We loved our time at Boulenc Bed & Bread!

Cons:

Our room faced the street, which meant we had a lovely balcony, but also that it was a little noisy. The hotel provides earplugs though and we could sleep just fine.

2025-12-30 via Nuitee
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Lina solo_traveller mx
8
I didn’t stay for more than a night, maybe another night would of allowed me to explore the amenities a little more.
Pros:

It was comfortable in a great location, with easy access.

Cons:

I liked the property just confused and feel like pictures and description of room was misleading, my room had a balcony but not a patio as listed in the description.

2025-12-23 via Nuitee
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Stephanie solo_traveller us
9
A really enjoyable stay with excellent staff and location
Pros:

The staff really made this stay. Paul in particular was wonderful and incredibly helpful. He offered great suggestions, including encouraging me to do a full day tour that turned out to be fantastic. For the day tour, he even sent me off with snacks, which was a very nice touch. He was also a big help with local recommendations and he and the other staff helped me ship a package home when flight weight limits made that necessary. It felt personal and welcoming, not transactional.

The building itself is quite striking inside. It is more modern, but the space is softened by color, lots of plants, dim lighting, and flowers in the room, which made it feel warm and inviting rather than stark. The rooftop is beautiful, with great views of the city and mountains and even more greenery. It was a really lovely place to spend time and eat breakfast.

The location in El Centro is ideal and made it easy to walk everywhere. Breakfast was great with fresh pastries from Boulenc, fruit, coffee, eggs, and a nice selection of meats and cheeses. There was also a small late night nibble bar and an honor system bar, which was great after long days out.

There is also a nice shop next door that sells some of the same items as Boulenc, along with ceramics and other food related items that are good for gift giving, which was very convenient. Boulenc itself is just a couple of doors down, and while the service there was uneven, the food was delicious and the proximity was hard to beat.

My Spanish is limited, and that was not a problem at the hotel, the shop, or at Boulenc. I did my best to speak Spanish, pero mi Español es muy malo. Several people spoke English or enough English to communicate easily, which made everything feel comfortable.

Overall, I really enjoyed my stay and would absolutely go back again.

Cons:

You should know that there is a nearby club that goes late into the night, and the cement construction means sound travels easily between floors. It did not bother me, as I live in a loud city. For anyone who might be sensitive to noise, earplugs are provided in the room.

One practical downside for me was laundry. I was traveling for a longer stretch and had packed light, and the sink in my room was quite shallow, so washing clothes in the sink was not really possible. The hotel does not offer in house laundry service, but they will help arrange laundry, or you can easily do it yourself a couple of blocks away.

2025-12-16 via Nuitee
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Rebecca couple us
10
The perfect stay in Oaxaca
Pros:

Boulenc Bed and Bread was a perfect home base to explore Oaxaca. We stayed for four nights and it was incredible. The staff is very friendly and helpful. The whole building is beautiful and charming. The upstairs terrace was a great place to relax and take in the beauty of the city. It was also easy to walk to many attractions from here. And don't get me started on the breakfast. The fresh pastries were to die for. You can tell the staff take great care into their work :)

2025-12-15 via Nuitee
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Poppy couple es
6
Beware of loud traffic from street
Pros:

Location, breakfast

Cons:

Very noisy, small bed, they ask for $100 deposit on arrival and then take 5 day to give it back

2025-12-04 via Nuitee
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Henry couple us
9
Had a fantastic time. Staff made the trip super smooth and helped whenever needed
Pros:

Great location and staff went over and beyond to make us feel comfortable. They helped facilitate laundry service and airport pickup, and the food and beverages available were incredible

Cons:

Only issue was due to the location in centro there was street noise at night going until quite late (4am) on the weekend. The windows certainly helped dampen the noise but still was awaken occasionally

2025-12-03 via Nuitee