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known hostels do fill up. All accommodations are in La Candelaria except the Hotel
Bacata.
Budget
Hostel Bella Vista, Carrera 2 No. 12B-31 (031-334-1230, WiFi, info@bellavista
hostel.co). Hostel Bella Vista is a hostel that may be one of La Candelaria's best-
kept lodging secrets. Hostel Bella Vista is found on the edge of Chorro de
Quevedo. This is a very lively area of La Candelaria with numerous bars and
restaurants just steps away. Chorro de Quevedo is a small plaza where
musicians, hippies, students and other people gather to socialize. It is in a
beautiful colonial house. Hostel Bella Vista has a pleasant feeling to it and has
grown into a very popular hostel in Bogotá. Prices Nov. 2013: Dorm, 9 beds,
20,000 COP; Dorm, 7 beds, 22,000 COP; Dorm, 4 beds, 25,000 COP; Private, 2
single beds, 70,000 COP; Private, double bed, 70,000 COP. Prices include
breakfast. (www.bellavistahostel.co).
Hostel Fatima, Calle 14 No. 2-24 (031-281-6389, WiFi). Hostel Fatima is a unique
hostel that offers quite a lot to travelers. Hostel Fatima offers a restaurant, a
busy bar, book exchange, an interesting T.V. room and many other creative
services for its guests. Hostel Fatima is a social hostel and if you're friendly you
can meet tons of other people. Hostel Fatima also offers apartments for rent in a
different location down the street. Prices Nov. 2013: Dorm, 6, shared bath
Single, no bath, 35,000 COP; Double, no bath, 50,000 COP; Single, bath, 50,000
COP; Double, bath, 70,000 COP. (www.hostalfatima.com).
Swiss Hostal Martinik, Carrera 4 No. 11-88 (031-283-3180, Wifi). A big hostel
that has a lot to offer with a positive energy. There is a huge common area with
hammocks, tables, computers and information. Martinik has another
comfortable space to relax and watch television. There is a kitchen to prepare
your own meals. Martinik has numerous dorm rooms, Prices 2013: Dorm, 10
beds, 18,000 COP; Single, no bath, 38,000 COP; Double, no bath, 50,000 COP;
Double, bath, 70,000 COP. (www.marinikhostal.com).