Where to stay

Where to stay in Bogotá

For a first visit, most travelers do best in Parque 93, Chapinero or Zona T for restaurants and an easy start, or in La Candelaria for museums. We compare eight areas on character, relative price, places to stay and straight-line distance to El Dorado and the Gold Museum.

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Areas

The eight areas

Each area has a character. Pick the one that matches your trip.

The Night Owl

Zona T & Zona Rosa

Couples and friends who want dinner and drinks close to the hotel, shoppers, and business travelers who like an evening out.

150 places · price level 5/5 · 11 km to El Dorado

The Historian

La Candelaria & Downtown

First-time visitors who want museums and the historic center on foot, backpackers, and travelers on a tighter budget.

444 places · price level 2/5 · 14 km to El Dorado

The Creative

Chapinero

Food lovers, LGBTQ travelers, digital nomads and anyone who wants good value between the historic center and the north.

321 places · price level 3/5 · 11 km to El Dorado

The Polished One

Parque 93 & Chicó

Business travelers, first-time visitors who want an easy start, and anyone looking for a large choice of mid-range and upscale hotels.

354 places · price level 5/5 · 11 km to El Dorado

The Villager

Usaquén

Couples, families and repeat visitors who want calm streets, restaurants around a small square and easy access to the north of the city.

146 places · price level 3/5 · 12 km to El Dorado

The Commuter

Salitre & Ciudad Empresarial

Trade-fair visitors, travelers with an appointment at the US Embassy, and business travelers who need the airport road.

332 places · price level 3/5 · 10 km to El Dorado

The Neighbor

Teusaquillo

Concert and football visitors, travelers on a budget, and anyone who likes a residential area between the center and Chapinero.

120 places · price level 1/5 · 11 km to El Dorado

The Resident

North Bogotá

Longer stays, families visiting relatives, and travelers with business in the north of the city.

163 places · price level 2/5 · 12 km to El Dorado

Compare the areas

Price level is relative between areas. Safe Street per area is part of our checks and not yet published.

AreaCharacterPrice levelPlaceskm to El Doradokm to Gold MuseumSafe Street (evening)
Zona T & Zona RosaThe Night Owl●●●●●15011 km8 kmNot yet checked
La Candelaria & DowntownThe Historian●●○○○44414 km0.9 kmNot yet checked
ChapineroThe Creative●●●○○32111 km5 kmNot yet checked
Parque 93 & ChicóThe Polished One●●●●●35411 km9 kmNot yet checked
UsaquénThe Villager●●●○○14612 km11 kmNot yet checked
Salitre & Ciudad EmpresarialThe Commuter●●●○○33210 km4 kmNot yet checked
TeusaquilloThe Neighbor●○○○○12011 km3 kmNot yet checked
North BogotáThe Resident●●○○○16312 km14 kmNot yet checked

Distances are medians of straight-line distances from the places in each area.

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Safety basics

Every area in this guide is busy and ordinary by day. What changes after dark is how much is open, so pick an area where your evening plans are close to your hotel.

Read our guide Is Bogotá safe for tourists? for practical habits per area.

Frequently asked questions

What is the best area to stay in Bogotá?

For a first visit, Parque 93, Chapinero or Zona T for restaurants and an easy start, La Candelaria for museums and history. Salitre suits embassy visits and fairs.

Where should I stay in Bogotá for nightlife?

Zona T and Zona Rosa, or lower Chapinero. Both are busy on weekend nights.

Which area is closest to the airport?

The airport area and Fontibón, followed by Salitre along Avenida El Dorado.

Which area of Bogotá is cheapest?

Among the areas we compare, the airport area, Teusaquillo and La Candelaria have the lowest prices; Zona T and Parque 93 the highest.