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Lima Limon Candelaria Hostel Reviews

Carrera 1 12B-15, Bogota, Colombia

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93%Overall Rating

From 110 ratings
  • 95%Character
  • 91%Security
  • 91%Location
  • 97%Staff
  • 93%Atmosphere
  • 92%Cleanliness

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100%

I don't know about you, but I´m going back there as soon as I need to.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 03 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • France
  • Male, 18-24
  • (2 reviews)

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Thanks!!!!!!!

100%

Lima Limon is the best hostel I have stayed at during my entire trip through South America. I stayed there for two weeks. I love the set up: the ratio of beds to common area makes for a very relaxed social (almost family) environment around the table, plus the bright, open space and aesthetics of the building make you feel okay with wasting a day sitting inside, reading. Also the staff is helpful and authentically friendly. Location's good. The laundry service is cheap and fast. I will be back.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 03 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Male, 18-24
  • (4 reviews)


100%

Great cosy place that is very well located in Candelaria with a very helpful and friendly staff. What more can you ask for in a hostel!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 28 Feb 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Belgium
  • Female, 31-40
  • (2 reviews)

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Thanks Heidi a lot!!!!

93%

I thoroughly enjoyed my brief stay. Everyone was most helpful and Andreas went out of his way to ask if I need help with transport or anything else.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 23 Feb 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Scotland
  • Female, 41+
  • (2 reviews)

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Thanks Jo!!!!!!!

100%

Excellent place to stay in old city. Good cooking facilities. Friendly helpful staff!


83%

very nice and familiar atmosphere! Delicious coffee :-) Thank you

  • Novice Nomad
  • 13 Feb 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Luxembourg
  • Female, 25-30
  • (1 review)


100%

Nice cosy hostel near to the historic town. The staff are very helpful and are always available to offer advice and didnt just push their excursions. They gave good advice for what to do during the day and at night. Rooms were nice and beds comfortable. Only negative would be that it gets a bit cold at night so you need warm clothes indoors. Breakfast is just fresh croissants. Overall enjoyed my stay

  • Globetrotter
  • 13 Feb 2013
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Male, 31-40
  • (48 reviews)


97%

Nice and intimate hostel!

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Thanks Erik!

90%

Great and cosy hostel. The agent/tour recommended by the hostel to go to the salt cathedral was extremely disorganised by the agent. The entrance fee to the cathedral/mine was not included and the included lunch was terrible.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 11 Feb 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Denmark
  • Male, 31-40
  • (3 reviews)

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Hi. Thanks for staying here and sorry for the tour, we felt very bad for the situation and we decided not to work any more with that agency.

100%

After a long 20 hour journey I needed a chilled out environment to recharge and this was definitely it. I definitely recommend it! :D

  • Novice Nomad
  • 08 Feb 2013
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Male, 25-30
  • (5 reviews)


90%

This hostel was great, we stayed here two nights in a dorm. It feels very homely and the staff are really friendly. The breakfast and hot showers were a bonus. The only negative thing we have to say is that there is a shortage of lockers in the dorms, however you can lock valuables up behind the desk. We highly recommens this hostel.


93%

It's one of the best and friendliest hostels I've ever stayed in South America in the past 5 months! Andres and Carlos are always very friendly and helpful. And the atmosphere and dining room makes this hostel easy to meet people. I specially love the beautiful building and colorful decoration. Nice comfy bed and hot shower.

  • Globetrotter
  • 01 Feb 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Taiwan
  • Female, 31-40
  • (24 reviews)

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Thanks YU!!!!!!

97%

Very Friendly staff!


100%

Absolutely loved my stay here. Carlos is one hell of a laid back, helpful guy. Felt very safe and the coffee/bread are unbeatable in the mornings! Excellent value.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 31 Jan 2013
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Female, 18-24
  • (2 reviews)


97%

The staff was excellent at helping throughout my stay there. Very helpful with the area. They also were very helpful with making sure I had a ride to the airport the next morning. The place was comfortable and I felt very secure there. They were also very friendly.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 24 Jan 2013
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Male, 41+
  • (2 reviews)


100%

I was perfectly well received. Staff very helpfull. Perfect size hostel, very cosy and easy to meet other travellers.

  • Avid Traveller
  • 20 Jan 2013
  • mireilleaylwin
  • Canada
  • Female, 25-30
  • (10 reviews)


87%

Located walking distance from main sightseeing. Very nice and helpful staff. No lockers. Bathrooms exactly in the middle of the common area...weird!

  • Globetrotter
  • 20 Jan 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Italy
  • Male, 31-40
  • (47 reviews)


93%

Really good place to stay. Nice staff and good accomodation. The only thing you should have in mind is that the Candelaria during the night is not the safest place on earth. Try to go out in groups or get a Taxi.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 19 Jan 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Germany
  • Male, 18-24
  • (4 reviews)


100%

Great size, not too big, not too small, which makes it easier to meet everyone who is staying there. Hard to sleep before midnight though, but still worth spending a few nights!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 18 Jan 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Canada
  • Female, 25-30
  • (1 review)


100%

heaps chilled, really good vibe, really small hostel so you can get to know people heaps easy.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 17 Jan 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • Male, 18-24
  • (2 reviews)


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