“For those days you want to step straight out into the 17th-century maze of the old town. It’s old-school, historic, and grand without feeling like a stuffy museum piece. The indoor pool area feels like you've stumbled into a hidden Roman bath.”

“A brilliant, dark-hued boutique spot that gets everything right without trying too hard. It’s got a farm-to-table restaurant that genuinely delivers, and the whole place feels properly plugged into the local Bogotá creative scene rather than just catering to tourists.”

“A lovely little Art Deco gem tucked right near the street art and cobbled squares of La Candelaria. The rooms are great, but you're really booking this for the rooftop terrace. Grab a strong coffee and just watch the weather roll over the Andes.”

“I don't always do hostels, but when it’s a beautifully restored colonial house dripping in tropical plants right in the historic centre, I’ll make an exception. The massive garden is the perfect quiet escape after a chaotic day dodging pigeons and street vendors in Plaza de Bolívar.”

“If you're going to base yourself in Chapinero—and you absolutely should—do it here. It feels less like a hotel and more like you've been given the keys to an impeccably styled, 1950s family home. The attention to detail is ridiculous, and it’s the perfect quiet refuge from the city's chaos.”

“A bit further north in the posher end of town, but it earns its spot by being delightfully weird. The rooftop bar is a serious scene, the design is brilliantly unconventional, and it acts as the perfect antidote to the boring corporate business hotels that plague this district.”