Hostels
Hostal Fatima
. Including breakfast costs a little more, Free internet but old hardware. The hostel probably has the most beautiful interior in La Candelaria, but mattresses are not solid enough. Hot water is limited by electric heating system. They have opened up a bar as well, which can be fun on some nights.
Hostal Sue
This hostel is quickly becoming one of the most popular backpacker's hangout, with everything a traveller could want - Great facilities, fully equipped kitchen, sociable bar and courtyard, fun activities and a perfect central and safe location - especially close to the many museums, including Botero and Gold Museum, and the great night life of Candelaria. Rated to have best hot Showers in South America by travel guide, with rooms and bathrooms cleaned daily, not to mention the beds are made up daily! Friendly and helpful bi-lingual staff.Laundry Service. Free Locker. Cable TV with many DVDs. Free Internet Access and wi-fi plus most travellers favourite - Table Tennis. www.suecandelaria.com call 571 334 8894 or email [email protected]
The Cranky Croc
In the heart of La Candelaria is the newest and cleanest hostel in Bogota. Run by Aussia ex-pat Andy and his crew, this historic building has been completely remodeled and features a wet bar, indoor barbecue and cafe serving breakfast and the Friday night all you can eat barbecue. The hostel also includes a huge kitchen, clean rooms and dorms with lots of hot water, 2 outdoor patios, free coffee, excellent Wi-Fi and Internet terminals, laundry facilities, and motorcycle/car parking at a small additional fee.
Anandamayi Hostel
Anandamayi is a very comfortable and inexpensive hostel in the most beautiful colonial house in la Candelaria old town. Hostel Prices 9-14 USD. Very nice vibe the owner is a Buddhist lady, but it is quite a few blocks walk from the Transmilenio calle 16 vs. calle 9. This area is known to be dangerous at night. Hostels like Fatima are better located.
Musicology Hostel
New hostel - opened in 2009, located in a colonial house in La Candelaria district. The hostel offers free breakfast, free internet, bar with food and alcohol, TV room, Spanish classes, hot showers, laundry service.
North House Hostel Zona Rosa
New Hostel in the heart of the exciting Zona Rosa, much safer than La Candelaria. Close to everything. Offers clean rooms, new mattresses, big fully-equipped kitchen, hot water, laundry facilities, wifi and coffee, and nice private backyard. Dorms: 17.000 - 20.000, Private and Dobles: 25.000 - 50.000.
Hostal Martinik
New Hostal, opened jan. 2010, in a huge colonial house in the popular Candelaria district. Close to Bogotas major sites such as the Botero Museum or the Gold Museum. Offers clean rooms, new mattresses and FITTED sheets, big fully-equipped kitchen, hot water, laundry facilities, high-speed wi-fi internet and coffee. It can get a little noisy at night though. There is a big patio area, with hammocks and barbecue and a TV-Room. Hammock: 10.000, Dorms: 15.000 - 24.000, Private and Doubles: 25.000 - 50.000. Every fifth night is half price .
Hospedaje Cacique Sugamuxi
Upstairs, very secure and a bit quieter than the other english-speakers hangouts. Dorms from COP$ 19.000-45.000.
Platypus Hostel
Located in the old Candelaria district, it is owned and run by a friendly and helpful Colombian named German pronounced 'Herman'. The hostel is usually over-crowded and the facilities are too old, beds are neither good nor clean and hot water is not stable. Prices seem like overcharged as there are better hostels around. However, it's still the most famous place in La Candelaria. The hostel offers free coffee, internet facilities and hot showers. Included in the Platypus portfolio are Platypus 2 and 3, where those wishing to stay for longer can take advantage of having their own room at discounted rates. Make sure you book for Platypus in advance as they very seldom have availability on arrival. The best reason for staying here is German's knowledge but he is rarely around nowadays *At the time of writing, in June 2009, travelers get robbed every night near Platypus. As the location is well-known for local robbers, usually they await victims in front of Platypus at night. Better to avoid staying at Platypus at the moment.
Bogota B&B hostel
A 5 min. walk from the national museum and the national parc is a quiet nice safe hostel with nice personal athmosphere. 15 min. walk to Candelaria, but take care at night. The hostel also includes a nice kitchen, clean rooms and dorms, 1 outdoor patio, a big living room with 2 hammocks, TV and DVD-Player, free coffee, good Wi-Fi and 1 Internet terminal but weak computer, laundry facilities 20,000 COP for 10kg=22pounds of washing and drying
Budget
Hotel Internacional
A safe, inexpensive alternative to hostels. Shared bathrooms down the hall with strong hot water. No TV in rooms. Internet computers available in lobby. Shared kitchen available to guests. Tourist information in several languages.
Hotel Dorantes
Hot water not electric, beautiful building in need of attention. WiFi may be available just ask for the key. Clean and friendly. Unique charm and kitsch. Avoid Friday and Saturday night if you plan to fall asleep before 3:00AM - perfect if you want to join the partying taking place outside.
Hotel Aragon
If the Platypus is full, you can try this hotel a few blocks down. It's actually a hotel so there are no dormitories. The place is basic and a little dated but the rooms are fairly clean and there's hot water all the time but it may not be on your floor. It's a period style building with spacious rooms, in-room Wi-Fi, a big kitchen free coffee in the morning, TV lounge, and big bathrooms. Rooms facing the street can be noisy.
Midrange
Hotel San Sebastian
This comfortable and convenient hotel located in the pleasant area of La Candelaria offers 36 excellent accommodation, a stones throw from the top sights in Bogota.
Hotel Lourdes
Located nearby the Transmilenio this nice hotel offers great value for money, including free internet and TV.
Hotel Casona del Patio
Located at the G Zone or Gourmet Zone in the north of Bogota, the neighborhood is known for its restaurants and the financial sector of the 72 street.
Top end
Bogota Marriott Hotel
The Bogota Marriott has 264 rooms and 15 suites with service high speed internet, desk for visitors to the city for work and soundproof windows. It offers spacious meeting rooms, pool, gym, 3 treatment rooms for massages and spa services, a Japanese restaurant and other Italian food.
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