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Mid-Range
Hostal Santo Domingo, Calle Santo Domingo No. 33-46 (035-664-2268,
[email protected]). Lobby and courtyard looked nice, but all the
rooms were occupied and were not available for viewing. This hostal is in a good
location near everything. Travelers have reported they enjoyed staying here.
Prices Nov. 2010: Single, air, 86,000 COP; Double, air, 124,000 COP. Call hostal
for High Season prices.
Hotel El Porvenir, Calle del Porvenir Cra. 6 No. 35-77 second floor (035-664-
9954, WiFi). Hotel El Porvenir is a clean and decent hotel in a good location in El
Centro. Prices Nov. 2010: Low Season - Single, fan, 40,000 COP; Double, fan,
50,000 COP; Single, air, 50,000 COP; Double, air, 60,000 COP. High Season -
Single, fan, 50,000 COP; Single, air, 70,000 COP; Double, fan, 70,000 COP;
Double, air, 80,000 COP.
Hotel El Viajero, Calle del Porvenir No. 35-68 2nd floor (035-664-3289, WiFi).
Hotel El Viajero is a nice choice for your stay in El Centro. Nice location and nice
amenities. Prices Nov. 2010: Single, fan, 50,000 COP; Double, air, 60,000 COP;
Single, fan, 80,000 COP; Double, air, 80,000 COP. High Season prices are around
double. (www.hotelelviajero.com, contact mail on website).
EL CENTRO - RESTAURANTS
El Centro has numerous restaurants to choose from. Most are in the mid to
upper price range, Café Suiza is an excellent budget choice for all meals.
Budget
Casa Suiza, Calle de la Soledad, No. 5-38, Centro Historico (035-660-2766). Casa
Suiza is a gem in the El Centro area. Owned by a Swiss chef who has lived in
Colombia for over 17 years. The lasagna is amazing and the 6,000 COP price
makes is even better. For breakfast try the granola with fruit and milk for 8,000