Data-checked October 2026

Villa Alegría

Apartment in La Candelaria & Downtown, Bogotá

9.416 reviews
Villa Alegría

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.

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

This place is not on our recommended list: it has 16 reviews so far. We keep the page so you can compare it. See other places in La Candelaria & Downtown.

Our take

Villa Alegría is an apartment in La Candelaria & Downtown, Bogotá. It has a guest rating of 9.4/10 from 16 reviews. As the crow flies, it is about 17 km (11 miles) from the Gold Museum (La Candelaria) and about 20 km from Zona T and the Andino mall. Plan the airport run with care: El Dorado is about 30 km away as the crow flies. Nights in Bogotá are cold; whether rooms have heaters is part of our Warm Room check, not yet done here.

Book it if, skip it if

Book it if

  • you want the Gold Museum and the historic center close by
  • you want to cook for yourself on a longer stay
  • you travel with children and want a family room

Skip it if

  • you prefer a place with a long review history; it has 16 reviews so far
  • you have a very early flight; El Dorado is about 30 km away as the crow flies

Location

Villa Alegría 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 airport30 km
  • The Gold Museum (La Candelaria)17 km
  • Zona T and the Andino mall20 km
  • Parque 9320 km
  • The US Embassy21 km
  • Corferias21 km
  • Movistar Arena21 km

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Rooms and facilities

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

  • Parking
  • Pets allowed
  • Family rooms
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Private bathroom
  • Bath or shower

Getting to and from El Dorado

Villa Alegría is about 30 km from El Dorado airport as the crow flies. No airport shuttle is listed, so plan an app ride or a taxi from the official rank. Airport Minutes, our check of real drive times at quiet hours and at rush hour, is not yet done for this place.

Hotel or apartment?

Villa Alegría is listed as an apartment. A kitchen is listed. There is no 24-hour front desk listed, so ask how check-in works before an evening arrival. Compare the options in our guide hotel, apartment or hostel and see all apartments.

Price and VAT

Questions about Villa Alegría

How far is Villa Alegría from El Dorado airport?

About 30 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.

What area is Villa Alegría in?

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

Is Villa Alegría pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed according to the listing. Ask the hotel about fees and size limits.

Does Villa Alegría have parking?

Yes, parking is listed. Ask the hotel whether it is free and on site.

Do foreign tourists pay VAT at Villa Alegría?

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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