Anandamayi Hostel

Bogotá


South of most hostels, this lovely whitewashed and turquoise-trimmed colonial home has very well-furnished rooms with wood-beam ceilings, plenty of wool blankets and colonial furniture. Rooms and the 13-bed dorm surround a few semileafy central stone courtyards with hammocks. A top Candelaria choice for those seeking peace and quiet in their hostel and a less gringo-centric experience.


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