The best hostels in Bogota for your trip

Q: ❓ What is the best area to stay in Bogotá?

It depends on your travel style. La Candelaria : historic, cultural, very central Chapinero : trendy, nightlife, restaurants Quinta Camacho / La Macarena : quieter, more local feel

Hostelworld Blog | Posted on October 23, 2018 |

How to Find the Best Hostels in Bogota

Bogota is an amazing city that will leave you speechless with its lively streets, incredible culture, delicious food and friendly locals. It’s the perfect place to get to know the Colombian culture and experience its authenticity just by walking the streets and enjoying the city the way locals do.

You may decide to stay in La Candelaria, the historical district of the city. Or in Chapinero, a trendy area full of bars and restaurants, where you will be close to everything you’ll want to see while in Bogota.

Quinta Camacho is also a very interesting area, it’s a little quieter than the rest of the city, but you’ll still find bars, cafes and restaurants. If you are looking for a more bohemian and artistic place to stay, the neighbourhood La Macarena is the place for you.

Here is our list of the best hostels in Bogota, from party hostels to the best hostels for solo travellers, we guarantee you’ll find the perfect hostel for your trip. Vamonos!

Best hostels in Bogota for solo travellers

Masaya Hostel Bogota

Hostel Highlights:

Bar/restaurant
Hammocks
Live music
Salsa classes

Located in the Candelaria district, in the historic centre of Bogota, Masaya Hostel will give you a true immersion into Colombian culture. You will be staying in a traditional colonial house and have a great time at Salsa classes, live Colombian music and art exhibitions.

The bar/restaurant and three outside areas are great for socialising with other guests. We are sure you’ll find a partner to enjoy the dance lessons with!

Address: Carrera 2 #12-48

How to get there: From the centre, take the north-bound colectivo, marked ‘Terminal’ from Carrera 10 anywhere between Calles 19 and 26. You can also take a bus or colectivo from Calle 13 west of Av Caracas.

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Best hostels in Bogota for couples

Aurora Hostel

Hostel Highlights:

Great location
Bike hire
Outdoor terrace

Aurora Hostel is located in Quinta Camacho, the old part of Chapinero, where you’ll find the charm of the old Colombian houses mixed with the lively neighbourhood’s night life.

The hostel is really homely and you and your partner can enjoy some privacy for a little romantic time in Bogota. You’ll still be able to meet other travellers in the common areas.

If you really want to take romance to another level, make sure to book the private room with a suite and a vertical garden. Yes, vertical garden, you read it right!

Address: Carrera . 10a #67-

How to get there: From the airport you can take the Transmilenio Bus until the
station “las Flores” and from there walk just 400 meters to the hostel. You could also take a taxi, which will cost about 30.000 COP to go to Quinta Camacho.

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Best party hostels in Bogota

Botanico Hostel Bogota

Hostel Highlights:

Terrace
Tropical garden
Tv room with a fireplace
Free breakfast

Botanico Hostel Bogota is famous for its beautiful colonial house, large tropical garden and amazing views of the city. The terrace its known for hosting amazing parties where travellers from all over the world come together.

Check out what this traveller has to say:

“I loved my stay at Botánico Hostel! The staff was so friendly and very kind. The night life at the hostel is fun, and even people from other hostels came to join in on the fun. As a solo female traveler, I made some great friends and had a lovely time. The beds were soooooo comfortable and had curtains for nice privacy :)”

The garden will be your favourite place to relax after a night partying!

Address: Carrera 2 #9 -87

How to get there: If you come from the airport you can catch a taxi to the hostel. The normal fare is 25.000 COP (10US approx.),If you prefer to take a bus you can catch a ‘transmilenio alimentador’ from the airport to ‘Portal Dorado’ station,.From there, you can take any bus with the letter ‘J’ to ‘Universidades’ Station or ‘Las Aguas’ Station.

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Best of the rest hostels in Bogota

12:12 Hostel

Hostel Highlights:

Book exchange
Terrace
In-house travel agency

12:12 Hostel will pop up your Instagram feed with its super-cool interior full of books and bikes. But, the books are not only there for decoration, it’s a library and you can also exchange books with other guests, making it the perfect excuse to start a conversation.

The big communal table is also ideal to talk with other guests during dinner time.

If you feel you need some guidance to explore Bogota, 12:12 has its own travel agency with many options for activities and helpful staff ready to give you the best tips.

Address: Calle 67 #4-16

How to get there: A taxi will cost you around from the airport to the hostel. If you want a private car to pick you up, the hostel can arrange that for you.

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🎉 Conclusion

Bogotá isn’t the kind of city you rush through. It’s layered, a little chaotic in places, full of contrasts, and that’s exactly what makes it interesting.

Where you stay shapes how you experience it. A hostel in La Candelaria drops you straight into history and culture. Chapinero gives you food, nightlife, and a more modern feel. Quinta Camacho and La Macarena offer something in between, quieter, but still connected to everything.

Whether you’re here to meet people, dive into Colombian culture, party a little (or a lot), or just take things slow, there’s a hostel that fits the way you travel.

Pick your vibe, settle in, and give the city time. Bogotá tends to grow on you when you least expect it.

Have you stayed in an amazing hostel in Bogota that is not on the list? Let us know in the comments! 👇