In Spanish

In Bogotá - Colombia, one of the most modern capitals of South America, with its great variety of shops, arts and culture, restaurants and nightlife, you will find El Cafecito.
 
We are located in “La Merced” one of the safer parts of Bogotá with easy access to all the points of interest such as:

Historical center (La Candelaria) with, “la Catedral Primada”, “La Plaza Bolívar”and “el Museo de Oro” at  20 min.by foot.

The Center International with its Museums, “Plaza de Toros” and Banks are only a 10 min walk away.

Monserrate” at 30 min. where can enjoy the best view of Bogotá, choosing between cablecars, funicular or walking.

One block form “Carrera 7” (ciclovía on Sundays), the main vein of the city and four blocks to the “Transmilenio”, the most used Transport system in Bogotá

Nightlife including the Macarena (restaurants) a short walk form the house and less than a  10 min. taxi ride to the “Zona Rosa”(La T) where one finds Bogotá’s most hip shops, dance clubs and bars.

The National Park for sports and a rest in nature at 200m from the door

Our café, in the first floor, a place where foreigners and Colombians of all levels share culture and time. Offering wide variety of breakfasts, light meals, excellent homemade desserts, selection of coffee/tea drinks and “happy hour” from 6pm to 7pm.

In the daytime enjoy a nice break on the terrace and at night come in and have a seat in a candlelit atmosphere, music and good service with our friendly staff.

In the Hostel, an international meeting place for travellers of all walks, we offer (all with shared bathrooms):

Shared rooms
1 single room,
1 matrimonial (queen bed) room

We also have:

24 hrs. reception
Free luggage storage
International book exchange
Tourist information
10% discount for all hostel guests in café

Some helpful hints :

Taxis from the airport, or main bus station (terminal terrestre), should not cost more than $18,000 COP to El Cafecito.  We recommend using only  the official taxis.

Legal taxis should have orange plates and use a taximeter (taximetro).  After 8 pm and on weekends an extra fee is added to the fair.

Arriving to Bogotá airport during the day with little baggage, you can use the bus system. Ask at the tourist office for which bus to take to the “Parque Nacional” we are two block south of the park. Or mail us for a full detail route.

Bogotá is at an altitude of 2620 meters. Making for cold nights as low as 5 degrees. So warm clothing is a necessity.