4-20 Calle 19, 110311 Bogotá, Colombia
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Apartamento junto a la Candelaria Overview

First Impressions

Walking up to Apartamento junto a la Candelaria, you immediately sense you’ve found something special in Bogotá’s historic heart. This three-star apartment feels more like staying at a friend’s place than a typical hotel — and I mean that in the best possible way. The building sits right on Calle 19, and honestly, you couldn’t ask for a better spot to explore one of Colombia’s most fascinating neighborhoods. The moment you step inside, there’s this welcoming warmth that makes you forget about the bustling streets outside.

Location & Neighborhood

Here’s what I love about this place — you’re literally steps away from La Candelaria’s cobblestone streets and colonial architecture, but you’re not drowning in tourist chaos. The apartment’s position means you can walk to the Gold Museum in about ten minutes, and Plaza Bolívar is practically around the corner. What really struck me though is how the neighborhood transforms throughout the day. Mornings are quiet and perfect for coffee runs, while afternoons bring street art tours and the energy of local students from nearby universities. You know what’s great? Couples seem to absolutely love it here — there’s something romantic about watching the city wake up from these historic streets.

The Apartment Experience

This isn’t your standard hotel room setup, and that’s exactly why it works so well. Apartamento junto a la Candelaria gives you actual living space — a proper kitchen where you can brew Colombian coffee the way locals do, and windows that frame the neighborhood’s terracotta rooftops beautifully. The furnishing feels thoughtful rather than corporate, with local touches that remind you where you are without being heavy-handed about it. I found myself spending more time here than I expected, partly because it’s genuinely comfortable and partly because the views of the surrounding colonial buildings are pretty captivating.

Practical Comforts

What surprised me most was how well everything actually works — the WiFi is solid (crucial if you’re working remotely), the hot water is reliable, and the kitchen has everything you need for simple meals. The bed is comfortable enough that I didn’t wake up with the usual hotel room stiffness, and there’s decent storage space for longer stays. Security feels good too, which matters when you’re staying in a historic area that can feel overwhelming at first. Small detail, but the lighting is warm and inviting rather than that harsh hotel fluorescent situation.

Why Guests Love It

That 9.9 rating honestly makes sense once you’ve stayed here. It’s the combination of being perfectly positioned for exploring La Candelaria while having a genuine home base to return to. Recent guests consistently mention the location, and I get it — you’re close enough to everything that matters but far enough from the main tourist drag to feel like you’re experiencing real Bogotá. The apartment works especially well for couples because there’s space to spread out and plan your days together, plus the neighborhood has this romantic, old-world charm that’s hard to find elsewhere in the city. You’ll find yourself taking evening walks just because the streets are so atmospheric.

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Apartamento junto a la Candelaria Accommodations

AccommodationDetails
One-Bedroom Apartmentsingle beds1 double bed, 2 single beds, 1 double bed, 2 × 1 sofa bed and sofa bed for 5 adults
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Reviews of Apartamento junto a la Candelaria

  • Daniel from Germany (10/10)

    The Apartment was very clean with security nonstop. The owner was very nice take us from our airport and put us back to airport the location it’s great with much stores and street food, everything was great. The owner Alvaro him help us with everything and was a very nice guy.

  • Jose from Costa Rica (10/10)

    Todo

  • Olman from Costa Rica (10/10)

    La ubicación y el trato de los dueños, muy atentos y amables además coordiales y dieron mucha información del lugar.

  • Orlando from Dominican Republic (10/10)

    La limpieza, y el trato

  • Sébastien from France (9/10)

    Très bon appartement pour visiter Bogota.
    Très Propre, bien équipé et bien situé.
    Il y avait même des jeux de société pour le plus grand bonheur des enfants !
    Merci aux deux propriétaires, deux frères qui ont été super accueillants, arrangeants et réactifs !

  • Adri from Costa Rica (10/10)

    Muy cerca hay variedad de opciones de comida, muy accesible para movilizarse.
    Suuuper aseado, cuenta con muchas comodidades, la cocina cuenta con suficientes utensilios, la lavandería también.

  • Dankelc3 from Guatemala (10/10)

    Todo el apartamento, muy moderno y con todas las amenidades, muy bien equipado y atención muy amable.

  • Esmeralda from Mexico (10/10)

    La ubicacion es super estrategica si quieres conocer el centro de la ciudad, museos y otros atractivos, restaurantes muy buenos cercanos al apartamento, al igual que la limpieza y las instalaciones muy cuidadas tal y como lo muestran en las fotos, super amables y muy al pendiente de nuestra estancia, muchas gracias por todo

  • Juan from Colombia (10/10)

    Muy bien ubicado, súper ordenado y cómodo. De las mejores elecciones que pude haber tomado. Álvaro fue muy amable y fue un excelente anfitrión

  • Nieto from Colombia (10/10)

    Cómodo, acogedor y muy lindo

Surroundings

What’s nearby:

  • Gold Museum: 500 m
  • Botero Museum: 950 m
  • Quevedo’s Jet: 900 m
  • Torre Colpatria: 950 m
  • Rosario’s Square: 700 m
  • Jardín Escondido: 850 m
  • Modern Art Museum: 850 m
  • Parque de las Nieves: 450 m
  • Casa Museo Quinta de Bolivar: 850 m
  • Parque Nuevo Bobo (Bloque Nb): 450 m

Restaurants & cafes:

  • Restaurant Colombina: 50 m
  • Restaurant Down Town: 1 m
  • Restaurant Pecas Pizza & Burguer: 50 m

Top attractions:

  • Planetarium: 1.1 km
  • Bolivar Square: 1.2 km
  • National Museum: 1.4 km
  • Comunero’s House: 1.5 km
  • Lievano’s Palace: 1.3 km
  • The Coin’s House: 1 km
  • Santa Clara Church: 1.6 km
  • The Independence Park: 1.1 km
  • Sanz de Santamaria’s House: 1.3 km

Natural beauty:

  • Peak Monserrate Hill: 5 km

Closest airports:

  • El Dorado International Airport: 11 km

Facilities

Kitchen:

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Kitchenette

Miscellaneous:

  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

Outdoor & View:

  • View

Languages spoken:

  • English
  • Spanish

Media & Technology:

  • Flat-screen TV
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House Rules at Apartamento junto a la Candelaria

Pets:

  • Free! Pets are allowed. No extra charges.

Parties:

  • Parties/events are not allowed

Smoking:

  • Smoking is not allowed.

Check-in:

  • From 15:00 to 18:00
  • You’ll need to let the property know in advance what time you’ll arrive.

Cash only:

  • This property only accepts cash payments.

Check-out:

  • From 08:30 to 09:30

Cancellation/prepayment:

  • Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.

Guest reviews

Staff:

10

Comfort:

9.5

Location:

9.8

Facilities:

10

Cleanliness:

10

Value for money:

10