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1-52 Calle 9, Candelaria - Centro Historico, 111711 Bogotá, Colombia

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Reviewed: 30 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 30 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 29 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewThe host is one of the best people you ll ever meet.
Reviewed: 28 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewFantastic big curtained beds
Small sitting area no comfy sofas
Reviewed: 25 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewAndres was a great host!
Reviewed: 14 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewHot shower, the location and Andres was super helpful
Reviewed: 19 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewAndrés the host is exceptionally helpful and kind. The details in the decorations are a welcoming touch..
Reviewed: 6 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewPosition, really clean, and the bed was super comfortable!
Reviewed: 7 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewPros: Location - on a beautiful street and next to many attractions Filtered water and free coffee in the morning Welcoming host
I rely heavily on reviews when I travel. Hopefully, the following information will enable fellow travelers to make an informed decision about staying here. Cons: There is a club/bar located directly next to the hostel. I went to bed with music blaring in my room and woke up to music (and emceeing) at 10:00 am the morning. All the rooms face the main reception area — it’s tiny and the whole place echoes — you can hear absolutely everything. I booked a private room - but there is no privacy. The noises from the main area and people in the bathroom felt incredibly intrusive. I left after the first night.
Reviewed: 5 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewAndres was fantastic, very kind with many recommendations. The bed was really comfy and the location of the hostel was close to everything. I will come back there without hesitation.
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Reviewed: 27 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 14 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 25 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 20 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewStaying here was a very memorable experience. It is located in the old town, very quiet, close to all attractions and very convenient with coffee shops restaurants nearby. Andres, in particular, was exceptionally welcoming, gave me a lot of help, spent most of the day with me to get everything I needed, cared about my needs, and was warm like a family member!
Reviewed: 8 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewReally recommended all perfect and Andres, the owner, is super friendly.
Reviewed: 24 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewI didn’t want to leave this hostel! The double beds were amazing and so comfortable, the lockers were spacious and big enough to store belongings, and the shower was really hot. Perfect location in la candelaria that’s close enough to all of the attractions but far enough that you don’t hear any noise. There is a D1 around the corner and there are many restaurants and plaza quevedo a 5-10 min walk away. You can also walk to monserrate from here. I felt that the neighborhood was safe and felt safe walking alone to and from the hostel. Andrés is so kind and one of the best hosts, he has lots of information and recommendations of things to do in the area and will make sure you have a great stay! Thanks so much for everything!
Reviewed: 20 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewWonderful, generous host, a comfy bed and on the edge of the historic part of town. Really appreciated the water filter that discourages the need for one use plastic water buying.
Reviewed: 11 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewVery nice stuff, comfortable bed, quiet area
Room is a bit small
Reviewed: 3 March 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewOne of the best hostels I’ve ever stayed at in my life! The bed was gigantic! Perfect sized lockers, curtains for privacy and the location was great! Very safe and close to everything. The host was very friendly and very helpful, he did everything to make everyone feel at home and he was amazing at getting everyone to socialize. I recommend this hostel with all my heart
Reviewed: 1 March 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewI had a great stay for two nights, the host was very kind and helpful and makes everyone feel comfortable , a real nice person. Comfortable big bed , free coffee and water and a large locker, very clean!
Todo bein!
Reviewed: 1 March 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewFirst time in Bogota/Colombia, then THIS is the hostel for you. Super friendly, super helpful, super flexible if arriving/leaving early/late on flight/bus.
Reviewed: 23 February 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewEverything, Andres is really a good hoste and a great guy
Reviewed: 30 January 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewBest sleep since 2 months traveling! Super comfortable mattress, super quite and on top super friendly hosts!!! To all travelers out there if you need a nice hostel in Bogota, thats the one :)
Reviewed: 28 January 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewAndrés is super helpful and nice Atmosphere is amazing The beds are sooo comfy and big ! So nice that it's a smaller hostel, you get to talk to everyone
The bathrooms are not the most modern