Expecting visitors? Save them some money on accommodation & they can spend more on you!

excavator59 says on Jun 11, 2009, 13:04:

That would be nice it's very rare ,I save people lots of money think they're friends let them stay free they invite other people without asking you & don't bring f**k all then most of the time steal or damage things unfortunatly,you learn the hard way .
Soon as you talk of money they disappear ,but anyway good luck.

Life is like a Pubic Hair on a Toilet Seat (Sooner or Later you get Pissed Off)

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theflatline says on Jun 11, 2009, 13:24:

Hey those look pretty good and at good prices.

I can stay at a nicer hotel in manhattan for what the big hotels charge in Colombia.

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miamimike says on Jun 11, 2009, 14:57:

A guy recently started a nice hostel in Bogota with Rates around $10 night. Now that is a savings and my idea of a Good Price.

"You can take the Banana Out of the Republic but you Cannot take the Republic Out Of The Banana"

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Pappassito says on Jun 11, 2009, 16:15:

Yes,if you like staying in a hostal with backpackers.. My style is more mid-range,& that isn't easy to find in Bogota. Better prices in Miami!

"A wise monkey never monkeys with another monkey's monkey."

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theflatline says on Jun 11, 2009, 16:32:

i just made a reservation with the above guy, nice place, near unicentro for two people 150k a night.

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theflatline says on Jun 11, 2009, 17:00:

The only hostel I ever stayed in was the Platypus, and it was cheap, but I had a good time. Bring shower shoes.

Legaleez for Complete Morons - A book for gringos in Colombia for who think they understand the nature of the law in a country where they cannot speak the language.

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miamimike says on Jun 11, 2009, 17:29:

That new Bogota Hostel is Posada del Sol and I overstated their Prices, actually they start at LESS then $10 per night. They start at 15000 CP nightly. Sorry


Hello everyone,

Another hostel - Posada del SOL is just opened in La Candelaria, Bogota.
(Actually we have moved from Chapinero.)

HD Movie theater room (46" LCD TV. 5.1 speakers, 200+ Bluray-quality Movies)
Safe Location (few blocks from the president's palace/Botero Museum/Plaza Bolivar)
Top quality beds (from top maker of Colombia - El Dorado) / Thick double blankets
Free use of internet / WIFI (fast connection 4000k / fully equipped new hardware)
Private Spanish Class (teachers are from Los Andes university)
2 fully equipped kitchens
Video games / Board games / Table Tennis
Thursday night BBQ party

http://www.posada-bogota.com
(The website will be upgraded soon.)

We are operating 1-day tour to "Laguna de Guatavita" & "Cathedral de Sal" at the moment.
Soon or later 1-week trekking to Sierra Nevada del COCUY will be launched as well.

Well, there are still a lot of work for me, I will inform you guys our new plans (Our branch travel agency is called "Plan Aventura Colombia.")

Hope all of you guys enjoy the time in Colombia!

Danny

What a pity! I didn't suppose to write the rates, as people can think it's too commercial.
Anyway our rates are like below:

Dorm beds: COP$15,000 per person
Single room(w/o bath): COP$30,000 for 1 person (plus $5,000 w/ bath)
Twin/Double room(w/o bath): COP$40,000 for 2 persons (plus $5,000 w/ bath)

We don't have rooms with bath at the time of writing, but soon or later.

Private Spanish Class
15 hours(3 hrs a day)/1 week: COP$200,000
30 hours(3 hrs a day)/2 weeks: COP$350,000
45 hours(3 hrs a day)/3 weeks: COP$475,000
60 hours(3 hrs a day)/4 weeks: COP$575,000
(Outside students from the hostel will be charged COP$50,000 more for class.)

The website will be totally changed soon. Thank you guys for interests.
Feel free to contact me if you have any question, or need some advise to travel Colombia.
(I'm a PADI Divemaster so any question related with diving will be welcomed!)
posadadelsol dot bogota at gmail dot com




http://poorbuthappy.com/colombia/post/another-new-hostel-is-just-opene...

"You can take the Banana Out of the Republic but you Cannot take the Republic Out Of The Banana"

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Pappassito says on Jun 11, 2009, 19:34:

That hostal does seem to be good,& the prices are sane.

"A wise monkey never monkeys with another monkey's monkey."

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miamimike says on Jun 11, 2009, 20:47:

P'sito--and you probably will sleep just as good as in some Ritzy overpriced Hotel you pay $70 a night for,,,lol

"You can take the Banana Out of the Republic but you Cannot take the Republic Out Of The Banana"

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El Expatriado says on Jun 12, 2009, 04:51:

I was raised to take care of guests, whether from overseas or home, from overseas, not leach off of them like a parasite. It's a matter of personal pride.

And Of course, vice-versa.All my true friends and family would offer to pay or take me out for dinner, or vice-versa if I am staying with them. It just happens naturally when you were raised that way, and you never have to remind anyone.

I edited this before issueing to make it more palatable to the MODS

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Pappassito says on Jun 12, 2009, 06:05:

I have paisa friends who are pretty much insistent that I stay at their home..They don't have much but are ALWAYS willing to share.. But I always rent something because I like my privacy... I have friends in Bogota who are educated & come from families with money.. will always offer to help find a hotel.. the most expensive one.. But when they come to San Antonio always want to stay at my house... Cultural differences? I think not...

"A wise monkey never monkeys with another monkey's monkey."

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miamimike says on Jun 12, 2009, 09:33:

P'sito I never stay with friends anymore either as I also value my privacy above all. I don't want people watching when I leave & arrive, where I'm going and with who ect ect. Last time I stayed with friends they had my days planned which didn't meet with my objectives and or interests.

"You can take the Banana Out of the Republic but you Cannot take the Republic Out Of The Banana"

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miamimike says on Jun 12, 2009, 09:39:

theflatline (newbie) says on Jun 11, 2009, 13:24: flag

Hey those look pretty good and at good prices.

I can stay at a nicer hotel in manhattan for what the big hotels charge in Colombia.
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The Flatline--I stay at a large IYH Hostel(now referred to as HI) in NYC, currently for around $32 nighly. It has to be one the best deals left in the City.

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miamimike says on Nov 13, 2006, 09:20: flag

American International Hostel(now HI due a name change) Near central Park-$29 Nightly This is where I stay when I'm in New York City! I have used this Hostel 3 Times in the recent past though their rates are now up to $29 Nightly, still a Great price considering the location.When I first started using this Hostel in 1990, its prices then were $16 nightly. Its safe clean and secure! I have a Senior membership, BTW, you can buy a membership at this Hostel for under $32 and its Valid Worldwide.

http://www.hihostels.com/affiliates/hiusa60003.php?country=US&city=a60...

"You can take the Banana Out of the Republic but you Cannot take the Republic Out Of The Banana"

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Chriscan says on Jun 12, 2009, 10:17:

I just spent a week at a love hotel. 25000 a night (30000 Fri & Sat) for me and my wife. Very clean and fantastic service right at a transmelenio station. Los Faroles Azules - Calle 62 no 14-45. Don't expect to mingle with guests though.

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miamimike says on Jun 12, 2009, 10:30:

what's nice about the Hostels is(at least the good ones) is they have Kitchen facilities so you can buy your food at a Market, store it in the Hostel's fridges and cook on the stoves. This is quite a savings over week or two not to mention you control the cleanliness issue not found in small Col eateries. Like no soap, hotwater or clean hand towels in the restrooms. And you know your food is stored at the proper temperature overnight.Not so in many Col Restaurants

"You can take the Banana Out of the Republic but you Cannot take the Republic Out Of The Banana"

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mranderson says on Jun 12, 2009, 10:36:

Anyone know if the hostal posada has a tv in their private room with bath?

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