i stay at the hotel for 3 days the services is excellent, the people is super nice the rooms are big and cheap i pay 50dls for a king size, if you have a chance book your vacations here you will love it

We stayed a total of four nights at Catarina which is located very near the noisey markets, both artisan and other. The night time desk clerk, Julio, was uniformly indifferent and rude to the simplest requests such as replacing the large water bottle on the dispensing machine replying that there was none and that it was "an optional service of the hotel", in Spanish. Keep in mind that water continues to be a serious health issue here. The property itself is very nice and very quiet but that was also due to the fact that it was virtually empty. The owners also own Hotel Roma nearby. There are no services or conveniences offered such as coffee and none is available nearby in the morning for takeout. There is no refrigerator available as we bought some Oaxacan cheese the night before we left. The emphasis here seems to be on giving greater attention to the presentation of the property and its maintenance rather than conveniencing the guests. Diego, the daytime clerk, was always very pleasant although there was never a manager in sight. The room we had was large but be reminded that prices fluctuate daily as when we arrived we paid 700 pesos for the first night and 650 for succeeding nights. Things remain slow in Oaxaca and one can bargain for better hotel rates at higher end hotels. Always ask at the desk for promotions.: "Hay promociones?" in Spanish.

A good friend who travels to Oaxaca often told me about the Posada Catarina and a while later I drove down with two friends and we checked into another hotel very near the Zocalo which really was not wonderful. Strolling about the next day we passed the Catarina and we went in to check it out and promptly returned to our hotel and checked out and moved there.
Nice rooms, great patios throughout, excellent friendly staff and all that we needed for a comfortable pleasant stay of nearly 3 weeks. The price was $30 for a single which fit my budget just perfectly. Small eatery in the front on the corner, the laundry was a block down the street and the Benito Juarez Mercado less than a block away for morning hot chocolate and bolillos. Who could ask for more!
Great roof garden in this old but completely refurbished hotel and every area of it was clean and handsomely decorated. Protected enclosed parking just around the corner and we had no problem filling our van with wonderful purchases and leaving it overnight in the lot.
A great trip in a great town at a fine hotel!
I traveled back to Oaxaca last July, 2006, yes, in the midst of all the turmoil there, but with a group of 14, and we stayed at another hotel nearer the Zocalo. But, i walked the leaders over to the Posada Catarina to show it to them and everyone loved it and on another trip this year in July, we plan to stay there.

In July of 2005, I had the pleasure of discovering Posada Catarina--what a great bargain! The staff, especiallly Carlos and Cesar welcome you as if you were a member of their family and treat you royally. It is clean, quiet and located near three markets and a skip and a jump from the zocalo. You are allowed one hour of free internet every day and you have access to the rooftop terrace which is wonderful for entertaining your guests with a glass of wine. My room had a small television, but who wants to watch television while on vacation. The phone worked and messages were always delivered. There was always plenty of hot water. Carlos plays classical music in the lobby which always adds a nice touch. Last July the school teachers had taken over the zocalo, nevertheless the carnival atmosphere was charming.
Again, I spent three weeks there this last December of 2006 when the zocolo had been occupied by the federal police who had displaced the militant teachers. I even got a better bargain at Posada Catarina because not many tourists are visiting Oaxaca these days; however, I always felt safe and the weather was great. Again, Cesar and Carlos who staff the front desk were just delightful and go out of their way to help you. I am beginning to make Posada Catarina my home away from home and plan to return there again this coming July. I heartily ,and without reservation, recommend this friendly hotel. If you want a bargain hotel which is clean and safe with three charming courtyards, this is the place for you. I especially love to entertain my friends on the terrace from which you have a lovely view of Monte Alban. You can hardly believe that you are right downtown until you look down on the street.