{"id":41470,"date":"2020-01-17T06:00:32","date_gmt":"2020-01-17T14:00:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/?p=41470"},"modified":"2025-08-16T09:53:17","modified_gmt":"2025-08-16T16:53:17","slug":"where-to-stay-bogota-colombia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/where-to-stay-bogota-colombia\/","title":{"rendered":"WHERE TO STAY IN BOGOT\u00c1, COLOMBIA: THE BEST AREAS & HOTELS"},"content":{"rendered":"

Previously deemed too unsafe in the eyes of foreign tourists, Bogot\u00e1 is now a busy metropolis that is slowly making it to travellers\u2019 bucket lists. That\u2019s not to say that all of the 20 neighbourhoods that make up the city of 7 million inhabitants are secure and great places to stay.<\/p>\n

There are still many areas of the city which even locals don’t venture into during the day time, but there are also great neighbourhoods to stay in, with luxury hotels and places that are safe to walk around. <\/p>\n

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Introduction To Bogota City <\/h2>\n

Bogot\u00e1 is laid out in a grid system with Calles and Carreras. The roads horizontally from the eastern mountains to the outskirts of the city in the west are known as Carreras; they begin at Carrera One in the east and count up the further west you go.<\/p>\n

The roads running from the south to the north of the city are known as Calles; they start at Calle One and go well into the hundreds in the north of the city. This system makes it easy to work out directions when driving or walking.<\/p>\n

An address is written \u201cCra 7 #85\u201d means that the spot you\u2019re looking for is located on Carrera 7 where it meets Calle 85; An address is written \u201cCalle 116 #72A\u201d means that your destination is where Calle 116 meets Carrera 72A. <\/p>\n

With so many different neighbourhoods and hotels to choose from, finding the right place to stay in Bogot\u00e1 can be an overwhelming task. Having lived in Bogot\u00e1 for two years, I am very familiar with Bogot\u00e1\u2019s best and safest areas to stay in and rounded up my favourites for every budget below!<\/span><\/p>\n

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Top 10 Things To Do In Bogot\u00e1<\/h2>\n

Bogot\u00e1 is a large city with lots of things to see and do. These are my top 10 things to see and do during your stay in Bogot\u00e1.<\/p>\n

1) Visit and walk around the historic centre of the city – La Candelaria, with its colourful buildings, museums, narrow cobbled streets, and beautiful buildings. <\/p>\n

2) Walk around and purchase artisanal products at the Usaquen Sunday market.<\/p>\n

3) Throughout the city, on lots of street corners, there are local vendors cutting up fruit and making fruit juice fresh on their little carts. The fruit and juices are cut or juiced in front of you. <\/p>\n

4) Have a picnic or relax in Parque Virrey a large rectangular park, with play areas, walking and biking tracks, grass areas and lots of greenery.<\/p>\n

5) Climb to the top of Monserrate, a cathedral located on one of Bogot\u00e1’s eastern mountains. You can either take a train to the top or walk-up, either way, you can experience the incredible view over the city and beyond. <\/p>\n

6) Visit the Gold Museum (Museo de Oro) with over 55,000 pieces of gold from jewellery to figures and everyday items found all over Colombia. <\/p>\n

7) Walk around the Plaza de Bolivar with a beautiful cathedral and a large square surrounded by government buildings. The square is often home to events and festivals. <\/p>\n

8) Experience Andres Carne de Res in Chia, this is a unique and wonderful restaurant that stretches over the streets. The restaurant has great typical Colombian foods, fun dancing and incredible decor. Andres is decorated with extreme and extravagant objects and antiques, lights everywhere and is a feast for the eyes! <\/p>\n

9) Discover the cities history on a Graffiti Tour. All over La Candelaria and other areas of the city are pieces of street art that have been commissioned and represent Colombia’s history or tell a story.<\/p>\n

10) Relax in the Botanical Gardens of Bogot\u00e1 with native to Colombia flora and fauna, lakes, and overall a great place to relax. <\/p>\n

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Overview Of Bogot\u00e1 Neighbourhoods<\/h2>\n

With a population of over seven million, Bogot\u00e1 is the third biggest city in South American and one of the highest capital cities in the world sitting at an altitude of over 2,640 meters (8,660 feet). <\/span><\/p>\n

Depending on your preferred location and budget, you can find something in Bogot\u00e1 to suit your requirements, from boutique hotels to luxury chain brands. <\/span><\/p>\n

A little bit of research (or this guide!) will help you in finding quality accommodation for your perfect trip!<\/span><\/p>\n

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Trendiest Area Of Bogot\u00e1: Chapinero<\/h3>\n

Chapinero is located in the eastern area of the city and is the trendiest neighbourhood in the capital. Zona T is a T-shaped pedestrian zone filled with small boutiques, bars, and clubs that is the heart of Bogot\u00e1\u2019s nightlife and a hub for fashion. Another area of the neighbourhood called Zona G is also located in Chapinero, a little further south towards the historic centre of Bogot\u00e1. Zona G is a thriving culinary area and is where you\u2019ll find the city\u2019s best restaurants as well as pop-up food stalls with daily changing menus.<\/p>\n

I lived in this area for 2 years and it’s one of my favourite parts of the city, with lots of parks, shops, malls, and small coffee shops. Chapinero is one of the safer areas to be in the city, while you should always be alert, I have walked around many areas of Bogot\u00e1 in the evenings and during the day time and felt safe. My top tip is to stay closer to Calle 85 as this is a nice area with shops, Parque Virrey, and the Andino mall. <\/p>\n

Although appealing to tourists and ex-pats, Chapinero remains a neighbourhood where Bogotanos come for drinks after work and go partying on the weekend. It\u2019s also the place where you\u2019ll find locally-owned small boutiques, no-chain coffee shops, and one-of-a-kind restaurants. Chapinero\u2019s architecture is as diverse as its population with a mixture of skyscrapers and country houses. <\/span><\/p>\n

Pros & Cons Of Staying In Chapinero<\/h4>\n

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