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Where to stay in Colombia?

Places to stay at every stop and at every budget, chosen for where they are. Sleeping in the right place each night means not spending the trip in transport. Change the budget or the trip length and the hotels follow.

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9 nights · accommodation about €1,360

Bogotá

Days 1-2 · 2 nights
Mid-rangeClick Clack Hotel
🍽️Restaurant

On Carrera 11, in the north of Bogotá, 4.8 km from the centre, in the districts of restaurants and offices. A design hotel for contemporary Bogotá, with La Candelaria by taxi.

€120 a nightSee on Booking →
Mid-range♥ Our favouriteHotel de la Opera
🏛️Historic centre🚶Walk everywhere

On Calle 10, in La Candelaria, one street from Plaza de Bolívar: the museums, the churches and the Gold Museum are within walking distance. A boutique hotel for those who want the historic centre with comfort.

Two restored colonial houses next to the Teatro Colón, one street from Plaza de Bolívar.

€90 a nightSee on Booking →
Mid-rangeBOG Hotel
🚶Walk everywhere🍽️Restaurant

On Avenida Carrera 15, in Santa Bárbara, in the north, 3.8 km from the centre: the Zona Rosa and its restaurants are within walking distance. A design hotel for those who want the northern nightlife and the centre by taxi.

€100 a nightSee on Booking →
BudgetCranky Croc Hostel
🚶Walk everywhere

On Calle 12D, in La Candelaria, the district of colonial buildings and street art: the museums, Plaza de Bolívar and the departure point for Monserrate are within walking distance. A hostel for those who want old Bogotá.

€14 a nightSee on Booking →
LuxuryFour Seasons Casa Medina
🏛️Historic centre

On Avenida Carrera 7, in Pardo Rubio, in Chapinero, between the historic centre and the Zona Rosa: both are reached by taxi. A very comfortable hotel for those who want a period house.

A 1946 building listed as a national monument, on Carrera 7 in Chapinero.

€300 a nightSee on Booking →
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Cartagena

Days 3-5 · 3 nights
Mid-rangeCasa San Agustin
🏛️Historic centre🚶Walk everywhere

On Calle de la Universidad, in the Centro, in the heart of the walled city: everything can be done on foot, from the ramparts to Getsemaní. A boutique hotel for those who want colonial houses and service.

Three 17th-century houses joined together; a section of colonial aqueduct runs through the library.

€220 a nightSee on Booking →
Mid-range♥ Our favouriteCasa La Fe
🏛️Historic centre🌿Quiet🚶Walk everywhere

On Calle Segunda de Badillo, in San Diego, the quiet part of the walled city: the ramparts and the squares are within walking distance. A boutique hotel for those who want a colonial house and quiet evenings.

A colonial house overlooking Parque Fernández de Madrid, one of San Diego's quiet squares.

€110 a nightSee on Booking →
BudgetViajero Cartagena Hostel
🏛️Historic centre🚶Walk everywhere

On Calle de los 7 Infantes, in San Diego, inside the walls: the squares, the flower-filled balconies and the sunset over the ramparts are within walking distance. A hostel for experiencing the old town from the inside.

€16 a nightSee on Booking →
LuxurySofitel Santa Clara

On Calle del Torno de Santa Clara, in San Diego, inside the walls: the sea behind, the squares in front. A top-luxury hotel for those who want to sleep in a colonial convent.

A former Poor Clares convent founded in 1621; the crypt described in García Márquez's Of Love and Other Demons is here.

€420 a nightSee on Booking →
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Medellín

Days 6-7 · 2 nights
Mid-rangeThe Charlee Hotel
🚉Transport nearby🍽️Restaurant

A contemporary hotel in El Poblado, for those who want to sleep in the restaurant district and reach Comuna 13 or the centre by metro. It suits couples and groups of friends.

€140 a nightSee on Booking →
Mid-range♥ Our favouriteDiez Hotel Categoría Colombia
🚶Walk everywhere🚉Transport nearby🍽️Restaurant

On Calle 10A, in Lalinde, in El Poblado, 4.3 km from the centre: Parque Lleras, the restaurants and the metro are within walking distance. A hotel for those who want the district on the doorstep and a good standard.

€80 a nightSee on Booking →
BudgetLos Patios Hostel
🚶Walk everywhere🚉Transport nearby

On Carrera 43E, in Manila, in El Poblado, 3.6 km from the centre: Poblado metro station and the cafés of Manila are within walking distance. A hostel for those who want the lively district without sleeping on Parque Lleras.

€20 a nightSee on Booking →
BudgetMasaya Medellín
🚶Walk everywhere🚉Transport nearby

On Calle 8, in Astorga, in El Poblado, 4 km from the centre, in the steep streets between the metro and Parque Lleras. A hostel for those who want the district and nights out on foot.

€15 a nightSee on Booking →
LuxuryHotel Click Clack Medellín
🚶Walk everywhere🌅Great view

On Carrera 37, in Lalinde, in El Poblado, 4.1 km from the centre, in the streets of Provenza and its terraces. A boutique hotel for those who want design and nights out on foot.

€220 a nightSee on Booking →
LuxuryHotel Intercontinental Medellín
🌅Great view

On Calle 16, in Las Lomas, in the heights of El Poblado, 4.2 km from the centre, with the valley below: the district is reached by taxi. A large hotel for those who want space and the view.

€140 a nightSee on Booking →
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Salento and the Cocora Valley

Days 8-10 · 2 nights
Mid-range♥ Our favouriteHotel Salento Real
🚶Walk everywhere

On Calle 3, 200 m from the centre: the main square, the jeeps to the Cocora Valley and the cafés are within walking distance. A boutique hotel for those who want the colourful village on the doorstep.

€90 a nightSee on Booking →
BudgetHostel Tralala
🚶Walk everywhere

On Carrera 7, 200 m from the centre of Salento: the square, the Willys jeeps to Cocora and the colourful balconies are within walking distance. A hostel for those setting off early to the wax palms.

€14 a nightSee on Booking →
BudgetCoffee Tree Boutique Hostel
🚶Walk everywhere🌅Great view

On Carrera 9, 400 m from the centre, at the top of the village, with the valley in view from the house. A hostel for those who want calm and the panorama, with the centre still five minutes' walk away.

€18 a nightSee on Booking →
LuxuryHotel Kawa Mountain Retreat
🚶Walk everywhere

On the Cocora Valley road, 700 m from the centre of Salento, on the hill above the village: the palms are along the road, the centre within walking distance. A mountain retreat for those who want calm.

€150 a nightSee on Booking →
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Indicative prices for two people, checked when written: the price on the day depends on the season and your dates, so check it on the booking link. A deliberately short selection: a few checked places per budget and per stop, not a directory. The "more hotels" link opens the full Booking search for the same town, on the same dates. Some links are affiliate links: we may earn a commission, at no extra cost to you.

The rest of the trip

🎟️ What to book before you go→ 🗺️ The itinerary, day by day→ 📒 The free printable Colombia guide→