Socialtel Candelaria Bogota offers double rooms with private bathrooms, showers, and free toiletries. Select rooms include a seating area, minibar, and sofa. Twin rooms with shared bathrooms are also available. All rooms feature heating, ironing facilities, and garden furniture.
Dining Options
The hostel includes a snack bar and deli. Guests can use the barbecue facilities. The onsite restaurant, Playground, serves meals throughout the day.
Leisure & Entertainment
Evening entertainment is available on site. The hostel features a billiards table and a shared lounge. The garden provides outdoor seating. The area is popular for cycling.
Location & Transportation
Socialtel Candelaria Bogota is in Bogotá's city center, in the La Candelaria historic district. It is a 1-minute walk from Luis Angel Arango Library and 0.5 km from Bolivar Square and Gabriel Garcia Marquez Cultural Center. El Dorado International Airport is 20 km away.
Services & Facilities
The tour desk assists with local arrangements. The property is smoke-free. A shared lounge and garden are available for guest use.
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My stay at the hostel was an overall pleasant experience. The location was excellent, with major attractions within walking distance, but the language barrier with one staff member posed some communication challenges. The room with a shared bathroom was basic but clean, and the service staff were well-trained to provide a high level of service. However, the absence of isolation in the room lowered its comfort level slightly.
Rooms
7.0
My room with a shared bathroom was basic but clean.
Service
8.0
The service staff were well-trained to provide the best service possible.
Location
9.0
The hostel is in a nice area of La Candelaria, close to major attractions.
Dining
Facilities
The hostel offers a pick-up service and tours/ticket assistance for added convenience.
Helpful staff
Language barrier
Terry
United Kingdom,
November
2023
8.6/10
The hotel has amazing facilities and is right by all the music, making it a vibrant and lively place to stay. However, speaking English with some staff members can be somewhat difficult. The service provided is excellent, with staff trained to offer the best service possible. The location is central to everything around, perfect for exploring the city. The dining experience is not specified, but the overall facilities are top-notch.
Rooms
9.0
The rooms are equipped with amazing facilities.
Service
8.0
The staff, although not all fluent in English, are super polite and offer great service.
Location
9.0
The hotel is right by all the music, making it central to everything around.
Dining
8.0
Facilities
9.0
The overall facilities at the hotel are fantastic.
Ken
United States,
September
2023
8.4/10
My stay at the hotel was truly enjoyable. The rooms were spacious and had amazing facilities, including a private bathroom and high ceilings. The service was top-notch, with staff who have been trained to provide the best service possible. The location was perfect, in the heart of all backpacker activities. The dining experience offered international dishes and was quite satisfying. The facilities were modern and convenient, making my stay even more comfortable.
Rooms
9.0
The rooms were fantastic, with amazing facilities and a private bathroom.
Service
8.0
The staff was super polite and provided excellent service, though some communication issues arose due to language barriers.
Location
8.0
The hotel is situated in the old center where all the museums are located, making it the heart of all backpacker activities.
Dining
8.0
The dining experience, offering international dishes, was delightful.
Facilities
9.0
The facilities were modern and convenient, enhancing my overall stay.
Frederick
United Kingdom,
August
2023
8.6/10
The hostel is a gem with amazing facilities, a great ambiance, and right by all the music, although it's worth noting that it has shared bathrooms. The service is top-notch with staff trained to provide the best possible assistance, including a super polite team, even though language barriers may arise. The location is superb, in the city center with all attractions within walking distance, situated in a nice neighborhood, but it's important to consider that a nearby church starts service at 5 am. Dining offers fresh and local products. The facilities are well-equipped for a comfortable stay.
Rooms
9.0
The rooms exude a great ambiance and come with amazing facilities.
Service
8.0
I appreciated the effort of the staff to provide excellent service, though communication with some members was slightly challenging due to language differences.
Location
9.0
The location is fantastic, being centrally located with all city attractions just a stroll away, located in a very nice neighborhood, despite an early morning church service nearby.
Dining
8.0
The dining experience offers fresh and local products.
Facilities
9.0
The facilities are modern and well-maintained, contributing to a pleasant stay.
Catherine
United Kingdom,
June
2023
8.0/10
The hotel has a great vibe with music all around, and the rooms come with bathrooms but lack isolation. The service, despite some language barriers, is top-notch with a helpful pick-up service and trained staff. The location is superb, close to main attractions but be mindful of early morning church services nearby. Overall, a place to enjoy, especially for music lovers.
Rooms
7.0
Rooms have a great ambience with all the music, and they come with bathrooms but lack isolation.
Service
8.0
The service is attentive, with a pick-up service and well-trained staff. Language barriers may be a minor inconvenience.
Location
9.0
The hotel is centrally located, offering easy access to all sightseeing spots and some nice restaurants. Just watch out for early church services.
Dining
8.0
The dining experience features the best steaks, promising a satisfying meal.
Facilities
8.0
The facilities are well-equipped to enhance your stay.
Caroline
United States,
May
2023
8.2/10
I couldn't have asked for a better location, right in the heart of Bogota with picturesque sights just a stroll away. The rooms were cozy and clean, offering a comfortable stay. The staff was incredibly polite and helpful, ensuring a warm and welcoming experience overall. However, the language barrier made it slightly challenging to communicate with some team members. The hotel also offers fantastic service like car hire and exciting tours, adding value to my stay.
Rooms
8.0
The rooms were cozy and clean, offering a comfortable stay with a high ceiling that added a sense of spaciousness.
Service
7.0
The staff was super polite and welcoming, making sure that every need was met, although language differences made communication a bit tricky in some instances.
Location
9.0
The hotel's location is an absolute gem, centrally placed in the historical center of Bogota, and within walking distance to all the main attractions and the bustling main square.
Dining
8.0
The dining experience included traditional regional homemade products that added a delightful touch to the stay.
Facilities
9.0
The hostel provides amazing facilities, including car hire services, a welcoming ambiance, tour and ticket assistance, and even a happy hour to unwind after a day of exploring the city.
Great location
Language barrier
Roger
United Kingdom,
May
2023
8.2/10
This hotel puts you right in the heart of all the music and excitement, with spacious rooms but lacking isolation. The double bed adds comfort but may impact privacy. The service is top-notch, though language barriers can be a hurdle. The location is ideal for exploring the city's historic center, but safety concerns linger. A wholesome dining experience awaits, and the facilities are thoughtfully equipped.
Rooms
7.0
The rooms are right by all the music, with high ceilings and a comfortable double bed, though isolation could be improved.
Service
9.0
The service is super polite, and the staff are dedicated to providing the best experience, despite communication challenges for non-English speakers.
Location
8.0
The hotel is conveniently situated in the old center of Bogota, allowing easy access to all the main attractions, but concerns persist about the area's safety.
Dining
8.0
The dining experience offers wholesome food to enjoy.
Facilities
9.0
The facilities are well-suited for a comfortable stay and provide all necessary amenities.