Data-checked October 2026

Ulucaho Hostel

Hostel in La Candelaria & Downtown, Bogotá

8.6500+ reviews
Ulucaho Hostel

Photo: property listing on Booking.com

Our checks

The Bogotá Five

Five checks that matter in Bogotá and nowhere else. Gray means we have not checked this yet.

How we check
  • Safe StreetNot yet checked
  • Warm RoomNot yet checked
  • Quiet NightNot yet checked
  • Airport MinutesNot yet checked
  • Tax-Free PriceNot yet checked

Our take

Ulucaho Hostel is a hostel in La Candelaria & Downtown, Bogotá. It has a guest rating of 8.6/10 from more than 500 reviews. As the crow flies, it is about 0.4 km (0.2 miles) from the Gold Museum (La Candelaria) and about 4 km from Corferias. About 14 km separates it from El Dorado as the crow flies; leave extra time for rush hour. An airport shuttle is listed. Guests rate the breakfast highly. We still have to check heating and street noise here; until then those checks show as Not yet checked.

Book it if, skip it if

Book it if

  • you want the Gold Museum and the historic center close by
  • you travel with children and want a family room
  • breakfast matters to you: guests rate it highly

Skip it if

  • you have a very early flight; El Dorado is about 14 km away as the crow flies
  • you want a lively evening scene outside your door; the historic center is quiet at night

Location

Ulucaho Hostel is in La Candelaria & Downtown, Bogotá. Read our guide to La Candelaria & Downtown for what the area is like by day and at night. Distances below are measured in a straight line from the property to each landmark; travel times are shown only where we have checked them.

  • El Dorado airport14 km
  • The Gold Museum (La Candelaria)0.4 km
  • Zona T and the Andino mall8 km
  • Parque 939 km
  • The US Embassy5 km
  • Corferias4 km
  • Movistar Arena6 km

The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles only after you click. The distance list above gives the same information.

Rooms and facilities

These facilities are listed for Ulucaho Hostel. A facility that isn't listed may still exist, so ask the property if something matters to you.

  • Airport shuttle
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Family rooms
  • Breakfast rated highly
  • Free WiFi
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Tour desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Designated smoking area
  • Picnic area

Guests rate the breakfast highly.

Getting to and from El Dorado

Ulucaho Hostel is about 14 km from El Dorado airport as the crow flies. An airport shuttle is listed; ask whether it is free. Airport Minutes, our check of real drive times at quiet hours and at rush hour, is not yet done for this place.

Price and VAT

Questions about Ulucaho Hostel

How far is Ulucaho Hostel from El Dorado airport?

About 14 km as the crow flies. We haven't checked drive times for this hotel yet; traffic at rush hour can make the trip much longer.

Does Ulucaho Hostel have an airport shuttle?

Yes, an airport shuttle is listed. Ask the hotel whether it is free. Confirm the times before you travel.

What area is Ulucaho Hostel in?

La Candelaria & Downtown. See our guide to staying in La Candelaria & Downtown for what the area is like.

Do foreign tourists pay VAT at Ulucaho Hostel?

Foreign tourists who are not resident in Colombia are generally exempt from the 19% VAT on hotel stays. We haven't yet confirmed how this hotel applies it, so ask when you book.

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