In this post we give you our advice on choosing the best areas to stay in Bogotá. We also give you our advice on accommodation, a selection of the best hotels in Bogota, at the best value for money.
The Colombian capital is the first port of call for most foreign travelers arriving in the country, and offers one of the largest ranges of accommodation in the country.
Finding the best place to stay in Bogotá and finding the best value accommodation will certainly be the first thing you need to do to prepare for your arrival in Colombia!
Disclaimer: we apologize in advance for any grammatical or syntactic errors, as our native language is not English (we're a Colombian-French couple), so we hope you'll forgive us and still enjoy the information we share with you! Please note that all the information on our blog is based on our own experience, and is checked and updated regularly.
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Where to stay in Bogota
The best hotels to stay in Bogota
You don’t know the city, you don’t know the country, these will be your first days in Colombia and you really want to choose the part of Bogotá you’re going to stay in. We think that’s perfectly normal!
So we’re going to give you a few tips on the best areas to stay in Bogotá. Neighborhoods where the number of hotels is high, neighborhoods well located for getting around and visiting downtown Bogotá, neighborhoods where it’s easy to find restaurants and bars to go out, or simply to be close to the airport for a stopover.
La Candelaria
For its centrality and proximity to the main tourist attractions.
La Candelaria
For its quieter village feel and easy northern exit from the city
Chapinero and Parque 93
For its nightlife
Around Bogotá airport
If you’re just passing through
The neighborhoods we generally recommend for finding a hotel or hostal in Bogotá are those in the north of the city. The north of Bogotá is reputed to be the safest part of the city. This is where you’ll find the sights to visit and plenty of places to eat.
The best hotels to stay in Candelaria
Where to stay in Bogota
Here are our recommendations for hotels and hostels in Bogotá’s Candelaria district. These are selected addresses, tested by ourselves, friends and readers of the blog, whose reputation is well established.
Bogota, Candelaria
Finca
The Candelaria House Hotel
Double room : $250.000 to $300.000 COP
Ideally located just a stone’s throw from the Gold Museum and the Botero Museum, The Candelaria House offers beautiful guest rooms set in an antique colonial house in La Candelaria. For old-world charm!
Bogota, Candelaria
Hotel
Hotel Casa Deco
Double room : $200.000 to $250.000 COP
A hotel recommended by our readers, with a pretty nice terrace! Views of the mountains and the Monserrate, pleasantly decorated rooms and a warm welcome.
Bogota, Candelaria
Hotel
BH Bicentennial
Double room : $200.000 to $250.000 COP
Sam has stayed here and the hotel is up to the standards of fine modern European hotels. Ideally located on the Plaza de los Periodistas, it’s close to the Transmilenio, the Monserrate and the entrance to Candelaria.
Bogota, Candelaria
Hostal
Masaya Hostal
Dormitory : $25.000 to $50.000/Double room : $150.000 to $200.000 COP
Masaya is the success story of 3 Frenchmen who opened this renowned hostal in Bogotá. Since then, smaller ones have sprung up in Santa Marta and San Agustin, the sign of a job well done!
Bogota, Candelaria
Hostal
Explora Hostel
Dormitory : $25.000 to $50.000/Double room : $0 to $100.000 COP
A tastefully decorated hostal in the heart of Candelaria, with helpful staff and impeccable cleanliness, offering good value for money.
Bogota, Candelaria
Hostal
Botanico Hostal
Dormitory : $25.000 to $50.000/Double room : $100.000 to $150.000 COP
Located in the Candelaria district, Le Botanico Hostal is renowned for its warm welcome and friendly staff. Its highlight: its garden and terrace overlooking the Monserrate!
Why stay in Bogotá’s Candelaria district?
La Candelaria is Bogotá’s historic center and certainly its best-known district. La Candelaria is the district where you’ll find almost all the must-see sites, from the Gold Museum and Botero Museum to Plaza Bolivar, and it’s also close to the famous Monserrate.
Neighborhood life (going out)
Candelaria is home to numerous bars, cafés and restaurants. Numerous universities are located in the district, and in the evenings, the Plazoleta Chorro de Quevedo is the gathering place for Bogotana’s popular youth.
Location
La Candelaria is about a 30-minute cab ride from Terminal Salitre and El Dorado Airport (outside peak traffic times – 6:00 to 9:30 a.m. and 4:30 to 8:00 p.m.)
The best hotels in Usaquen
Where to stay in Bogota
Here are our recommendations for hotels and hostales to stay in Usaquen. These are selected addresses, tested by ourselves, friends and blog readers, and with a proven reputation.
Bogota, Usaquen
Hotel
Hill House Suites
Double room : $150.000 to $200.000 COP
A beautiful hotel located in the heart of Usaquen, a stone’s throw from the square.
Bogota, Usaquen
Hotel
Zana Hotel
Double room : $100.000 to $150.000 COP
A simple hotel, with basic decor, but clean, functional, with a warm welcome and perfectly located 2 blocks from Parque Usaquen.
Bogota, Usaquen
Hostal
Usaquen Station Hostal
Dormitory : $25.000 to $50.000/Double room : $0 to $100.000 COP
A superbly located hostal a stone’s throw from Parque Usaquen, the nicest spot in the neighborhood. A hostal. cheap, simple, but where the warmth of the welcome makes all the difference.
Why stay in Usaquen?
If you’re looking for accommodation away from the hustle and bustle of the city center, there’s one area of Bogotá where the atmosphere is a little different. The historic part of Usaquen, around Plaza Usaquen, is, if you exaggerate a little, a sort of small village in the city.
Local life (going out)
In Usaquen, a few blocks away, you’ll find bars, cafés and nice restaurants. At weekends, a flea market livens up the neighborhood.
Location
From Usaquen square, you can easily get anywhere by cab or bus: La Candelaria, Terminal del Norte, Terminal Salitre and the airport are all about 25 minutes away by cab (except at peak times – 6:00 to 9:30 a.m. and 4:30 to 8:00 p.m.)
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Best hotels in Chapinero
Where to stay in Bogota
Here are our recommendations for hotels and hostels in Chapinero. These are selected addresses, tested by ourselves, friends and blog readers, or whose reputation is well established.
Bogota, Chapinero
Hotel
Top Tours accomodation
Double room : $100.000 to $150.000 COP
An affordable hotel with really nice facilities in the heart of Chapinero and close to all the activity of the Zona Rosa.
Bogota, Chapinero
Hotel
Hotel Espacio 94
Double room : $150.000 to $200.000 COP
A hotel located close to Parque 93 in the Zona Rosa, a safe neighborhood full of restaurants and bars for going out.
Bogota, Chapinero
Appartement
Soy Local apartments
Double room : $100.000 to $150.000 COP
Apartments just a stone’s throw from Parque 93 in the trendy Chico district north of the famous Zona Rosa, for those wishing to stay in this area dedicated to parties and restaurants.
Why stay in Chapinero?
Chapinero is the neighborhood of Bogotá’s golden youth. It stretches from Chapinero Alto to El Chico, and we’re going to concentrate on the area around what’s known as the Zona Rosa. The Zona Rosa is the area of Chapinero where all the nightlife – bars, restaurants, nightclubs, etc. – is concentrated.
Chapinero is not the area where you’ll find the most affordable accommodation in Bogotá. As the neighborhood is quite middle-class, prices are affected and low-cost hostels are rare.
Neighborhood life (going out)
As we’ve already explained, Zona Rosa is certainly Bogotá’s most famous nightlife district. You’ll find all kinds of places to eat, drink and party.
Location
A 30-minute cab ridefrom Parque 93 takes you to Bogotá’s various strategic points, including Candelaria, the airport and the del Norte and del Salitre bus terminals. (except at peak times – 6:00 to 9:30 a.m. and 4:30 to 8:00 p.m.)
The best hotels near El Dorado airport
Where to stay in Bogota
Here are our recommendations for hotels and hostels near Bogotá’s El Dorado airport. These are selected addresses, tested by ourselves, friends and blog readers, and whose reputation is well established.
Airport, Bogota
Hostal
Mr. Huesped
Dormitory : $50.000 to $100.000/Double room : $0 to $100.000 COP
Mr Huesped is a new hostal located about 10 minutes from the airport by cab. For a very reasonable price, it offers comfortable rooms and a great breakfast included!
Airport, Bogota
Hotel
Hotel Marriot Airport
Double room : $400.000 à $700.000
For those looking for an upscale hotel close to the airport, the Marriot hotel is a sure bet. With its free shuttle service between the airport and the hotel, it’s the perfect place to spend a night in transit, in comfort and with all the services that go with it.
Airport, Bogota
Hotel
City Express
Double room : $250.000 to $300.000 COP
For a night in transit, the City Express hotel is perfectly located just a few minutes from Bogotá airport. It’s a favorite with our readers, who want both comfort and convenience, especially the free shuttle bus that takes you directly to the airport.
Why stay in the airport area?
When you’re in Colombia, you may need to spend a night in Bogotá before heading off to another destination. In that case, it’s best to stay in a hotel close to the airport, so you don’t have to get up at the crack of dawn and travel 1 hour to get there.
Local life (going out)
Let’s face it, the closer you are to Bogotá airport, the fewer options you’ll have for going out or simply grabbing a bite to eat in a good restaurant.
Neighborhood location
The idea here is to find accommodation within 10 minutes of Bogotá airport.
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