Apartamentos Percales

Apartamentos Percales Overview

First Impressions

Walking into Apartamentos Percales, you immediately get that “local secret” vibe — this isn’t your typical tourist hotel, and honestly, that’s exactly what makes it special. The building sits right in the heart of Chapinero, and I mean right in the thick of things, but somehow it feels like you’ve discovered something the guidebooks missed. It’s a three-star property that punches well above its weight, with an 8.4 rating that actually reflects what you’ll experience rather than inflated expectations.

The Chapinero Advantage

Here’s what I love about staying in this neighborhood — you’re genuinely living like a Bogotano for a few days. Chapinero is where young professionals hang out, where the best coffee shops aren’t trying to be Instagram-perfect, and where you can walk to dinner without feeling like you’re in a tourist bubble. The location gets a 9.3 rating from guests, and couples especially seem to fall for it (they rate it 9.8, which is pretty remarkable). You know what’s great? You can actually walk places here, which isn’t always a given in Bogotá.

The Apartment Experience

The rooms are proper apartments, not just hotel rooms with a mini-fridge shoved in the corner. I’m talking about spaces where you can actually spread out, maybe cook a simple meal if you want to save some pesos or just feel more settled. The setup works particularly well if you’re staying more than a couple nights — there’s something about having a bit more space that makes you feel less like you’re camping out and more like you’re temporarily living somewhere. It’s clean, functional, and has that comfortable, lived-in quality without being worn down.

Why Guests Keep Coming Back

There’s an interesting thing happening at Apartamentos Percales — they have way more repeat guests than most other properties in the area. That tells you something, right? People don’t usually return to a place unless it genuinely worked for them the first time. I think it’s because once you experience staying in a proper neighborhood rather than a hotel district, it’s hard to go back to feeling like a tourist all the time. Plus, the staff seems to remember people, which creates this nice sense of familiarity when you return to the city.

The Real Appeal

What really sets this place apart is how it lets you experience Bogotá more authentically. You’re not stuck in La Candelaria with all the other travelers, and you’re not isolated in some business district either. Chapinero gives you access to great restaurants, local bars, and that particular energy that makes Bogotá interesting — it’s creative, slightly edgy, but still safe and walkable. The apartment-style accommodation means you can settle in properly, and honestly, after a few days of exploring this massive, chaotic city, having a real space to decompress becomes pretty valuable. It’s the kind of place that makes you feel like you actually stayed in Bogotá rather than just visited it.

Apartamentos Percales Accommodations

Reviews of Apartamentos Percales

• Blake from United Kingdom (9/10)

  Very nice location, polite staff and comfortable rooms. Quite basic facilities but more than enough for our stay; nice kitchen for us to use, quiet at night and very close to popular locations.

• Matt from United Kingdom (8/10)

  Nice big apartment, good location to Zona Rosa. Lots of cafe and restaurants around. Staff were very friendly. Didn't speak English but we communicate effectively by translating through our phones.
  It is old fashioned, but functional, and it has charm. There is a little noise from the city, but that's is what you get for staying in a city.
  I liked the washing machine in the kitchen, facilities were good.

• Karl from United States (8/10)

  location, ease of access!

• Tess from Ecuador (8/10)

  Great location, comfortable large rooms with everything you need. Secure and safe.Second time staying here.

• James from United States (8/10)

  the only thing that could be improved is the WIFI which was weak

• Carlos from United States (7/10)

  Cleanness

• Jeffrey from United States (7/10)

  room very clean , door staff very helpful and open 24 hours, m-f room cleaning , big room with lots of area

• Lenin from Ecuador (9/10)

  I’ve stayed here before and it was as good as usual.

• Lenin from Ecuador (9/10)

  Comfort and location.

• Robert from Ecuador (7/10)

  Spacious apartment, very well located for a very low price

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