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Masaya Bogotá

2.0 star property
Colonial hostel with a 24-hour front desk and a restaurant

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Bar (on property)
Individually decorated, free WiFi, bed sheets
Terrace/patio
Lobby lounge
Dining

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Kitchen
  • Pet friendly
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

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Carrera 2, 12-48, Bogotá, Distrito Capital, 111711
  • Botero Museum
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Plaza de Bolívar
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Monserrate
  • Bogotá (BOG-El Dorado Intl.)
    ‪19 min drive‬

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Room options

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Individually decorated, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared dormitory for 6 people

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Individually decorated, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared dormitory for 4 people

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Private Bathroom | Individually decorated, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Private Bathroom

  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Individually decorated, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared dormitory for 10 people

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Superior Double Room, Private Bathroom | Individually decorated, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Double Room, Private Bathroom

  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Private Bathroom | Individually decorated, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Private Bathroom

  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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4-person female dormitory

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Bogotá

Located in La Candelaria, Masaya Bogotá is adjacent to Chorro de Quevedo Square and within a 5-minute walk of Externado University of Colombia. This 16-room hostel welcomes guests with conveniences like a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and free in-room WiFi.
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What's nearby

  • Botero Museum - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Gold Museum - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Plaza de Bolívar - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Corferias Bogota - 7 min drive - 4.0 miles
  • U.S. Embassy Bogotá - 8 min drive - 4.7 miles

Getting around

  • La Sabana de Bogotá Station - 12 min drive
  • Estación Usaquén Station - 31 min drive
  • El Dorado Intl. Airport (BOG) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Prudencia - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪San Felipe Candelaria - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪El Gato Gris - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Varietale Cafes Y Tes - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Del Mercado - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Masaya Bogotá

Colonial hostel with a 24-hour front desk and a restaurant
Guests of Masaya Bogotá enjoy access to free WiFi in public areas, coffee in a common area, and microwave in a common area. Airport transportation is made easy with a shuttle from the airport to the hotel (available on request) for COP 50000 per vehicle. The 24-hour front desk has multilingual staff ready to assist with luggage storage and concierge services. If you like to take your furry friend along on your adventures, this pet-friendly property offers food and water bowls. Additional amenities include a refrigerator in a common area, a library, and a terrace.
42-inch TVs come with digital channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Relax with a rainfall shower. Change of towels is available on request.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Languages

English, French, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • Airport pick-up shuttle (surcharge) from 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM on request

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: COP 18,000 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception

Restaurants on site

  • Masaya

Things to do

  • Books
  • Ecotours
  • Games
  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Built in 1800
  • Colonial architecture
  • Communal living room
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Living plant wall
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Reception hall
  • Renovated entire property - January 2019
  • Reusable cups
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch TV with digital channels
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Individual decor
  • LED lighting
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for COP 60000 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • 1 total pets
  • Pets may not be left unsupervised
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • Guests can request a pet-friendly room by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • This property doesn't allow children 18 and younger (only guests older than 18 are allowed)

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • You may be required to pay VAT (19%) at the property. Nonresident travelers who pay using a foreign card or bank transfer and present a valid passport and tourist visa may be exempt from value-added tax (19%) on tourist package bookings (accommodation plus other travel service).

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately COP 18000 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: COP 50000 per vehicle (maximum occupancy 4)
  • Pet fee: COP 60000 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM—-anytime
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. For convenient arrivals, you can take advantage of the airport pick-up service (fees apply).

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • No parking is available onsite.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products.
  • Onsite safety features include a smoke detector.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Visitors traveling with a child may be required by the property to present the following documents: At check-in, parents traveling into Colombia with a child under 18 may be obligated to present the child's birth certificate and photo ID (passport for non-Columbian citizens). If a relative or legal guardian is traveling into Colombia with the child, that relative or legal guardian may be obligated to present a notarized consent of travel signed by both parents, along with a copy of both parents' ID. If only one parent is traveling into Colombia with the child, that parent may be required to present a notarized consent of travel signed by the other parent. Visitors planning to travel with children should consult a Colombian consulate office in advance of travel for additional guidance.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at Masaya Bogotá?

Masaya Bogotá provides free cancellation on certain room rates. For specific requirements, take a look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What is there to do near Masaya Bogotá?

This hostel is situated in La Candelaria, just steps from Chorro de Quevedo Square, and within a 10-minute walk of Plaza de Bolívar and Botero Museum. You'll also find Monserrate and Movistar Arena within a short drive.

Is there parking available at Masaya Bogotá?

No, there isn't parking available at the hostel.

Does Masaya Bogotá feature a casino at the property?

No, Masaya Bogotá doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Masaya Bogotá?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hostel.

What do couples enjoy most about Masaya Bogotá?

Couples staying at this hostel will appreciate amenities like a rainfall showerhead and streaming services as well as a bar.

Are there hot tubs at Masaya Bogotá?

No, this hostel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Masaya Bogotá have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, Masaya Bogotá serves continental breakfast for a surcharge each morning at Masaya.

Does Masaya Bogotá allow pets to stay for free?

Although they can't stay for free, pets are welcome at Masaya Bogotá for a fee of COP 60000 per pet, per night. The property also provides food and water bowls.

Are there connecting rooms at Masaya Bogotá?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hostel.

Where is the closest airport to Masaya Bogotá?

The closest major airport to Masaya Bogotá is El Dorado Intl. Airport (BOG), which is 9.3 mi away (30 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Masaya Bogotá?

No, there aren't any rooms with balconies at Masaya Bogotá.

Masaya Bogotá Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 59 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 24 out of 59 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 59 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 59 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 59 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place. Staff were great and very helpful, especially Enrique.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I can't say enough god things about Mayasa!! They were in a remodeling/expansion phase when we visited, so they were still ironing out a few things. The hostel is really charming with open courtyard areas. The rooms are basic, but nice. A full breakfast with fresh juice, fruit and eggs is included every day. The hostel is in an awesome neighborhood with lots of restaurants, bars and squares, etc. The staff, particularly Juan, were soo nice and helpful! Mayasa would be a great place to meet other travelers. I highly recommend this hostel! One recommendation for the staff would be to add some hooks to the hotel rooms for hanging coats, etc.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

4/10 Poor

Joanna

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

Nice but private rooms are noisy

After a wonderful stay at Masaya Quito, we were expecting the same here. The room was nice but not as lovely as the Quito Masaya, but the big problem was the level of noise. The hostel’s only two double rooms with private bathroom are right by the bar and hostel staff allowed noise into the early hours. The place was nice and clean, breakfast lovely and mostly helpful service, but in my view due to the noise it’s not ideal for couples staying in the private rooms - better for those who are looking for the true hostel experience.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service

Good value for money

Very well located!! However there are construction going on at the site.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The Masaya Hostel is located on a beautiful street in the Candelaria neighborhood. It is very secure and the rooms feel very luxurious for a hostel. Our private room had an enormous bed and the linens were good quality. The breakfast was very varied with lots of fresh fruit and pancakes with homemade jam. The shared bathrooms were always clean and tidy. There was some work going on in the hostel and there was some noise as all rooms lead onto an interior patio, but this wasn't a major issue. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Masaya on Christmas was great!

The staff were great, there's a cool bar everyone can hang out at and the food is very good. Also location is great, and vibe is really good. I'd stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay

The staff were very welcoming and helpful, the hostel had a really nice atmosphere and the breakfast was amazing. In a pretty good area in Bogotá and everything seemed clean. We had a great stay :)
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018

6/10 Okay

Holly

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Nice hostel overall but some major issues.

This place is quite nice for a hostel, but unfortunately there were a couple of issues which ruined my stay. Front desk speak English and are very friendly and helpful. Rooms are quite nice but very cold, and my bathroom had a strong mould smell and I got sick as I am very allergic to mould. As the room was so cold I would get changed under the bed covers. Unfortunately I left my only warm pair of pants (trousers, not British pants) in the bed when I checked out. I returned the next day but they were nowhere to be found. It seems someone decided they wanted to keep them and didn't bother to put them in lost property. This is very disappointing and the main reason I would not recommend this hostel.

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent

Staff is amazing and very helpful. Especially Mario, Milton & Martha. Good restaurants near by. Oxo close by to get money from ATM no charge to bank account.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018

8/10 Good

Denise, Vancouver Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Hostel

Helpful staff & very friendly. Comfortable bed. Hot water and good breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017

8/10 Good

James, vancouver

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good location

No designated smoking area TV not working very helpful staff Excellent breakfast will return again
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2017

8/10 Good

Audrey, New York

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very nice hostel in the historic center

The place is very pleasant, rooms are nice, common bathrooms are cleaned, and the common area is very pretty; the bar/ restaurant is very pleasant and the breakfast is generous and very good.

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Smelly Room, Rude Front Desk Staff, Uncomfortable Flea Ridden Bed and Poorly Ventilated Room.

8/10 Good

Emma, England

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location - fun, relaxed hostel

We booked quite late so had a triple room for the two of us. Only disappointment was not having a private bathroom, otherwise, the hostel was really well laid out, great staff, quiet, laid back atmosphere. Location was really good - 2 min walk into the main old town.

8/10 Good

James, Arkansas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Masaya Hostel is a winner

Masaya is a clean, friendly hostel. The hostel experience is about inexpensive, community-oriented experiences, and Masaya was just that. We easily made friends with other travelers as well as the staff. And the outings offered at the hostel were perfectly inline with their focus on local, sustainable exploration.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness

Good hostel badly located room

Good location for a lot of the sites however our room was located right next to reception & the common area/bar so was difficult to sleep with the noise. Actual room was fine & bathroom was really nice, spacious and a great hot shower

10/10 Excellent

Joseph, Chicago

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Masaya was great

I really enjoyed this hostel. It was cozy and clean and felt like a bit of the city tucked secretly away from the rest. Leo at breakfast time was always a happy face that started the day off well.

10/10 Excellent

Darren, Boca Raton, Florida

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Urban Oasis in La Candeleria

I have stayed at many hostels and I will say that Masaya was easily one of my top picks. This place is large with multiple common areas. The rooms were nearly spotless and the location was as good as it gets. You are close to everything La Candeleria has to offer and more! The hostel has your usual amenities with computers, kitchen, VERY clean bathrooms, computers, good internet, and more. They have a wonderful and tasty breakfast and cooking classes that were well thought out and very inviting. A big bonus about Masaya that I quite enjoyed was that demographics of people staying there. It was not your typical young 20's crowd but an eclectic mix of young and old from all over the world. This was incredible. A good vibe, great environment that was not without its party moments but still allowed for a pleasant night’s sleep when ready to turn in. My favorite part of this Hostel was one of the employees Brigitte. She was an absolute incredible host and a huge asset to the Hostel. She greeted as if we were family or close friends with a big happy smile, joined us for games of pool and gave excellent recommendation of things to do in the area. Masaya is lucky to have such an excellent employee. I believe a promotion and raise is definitely in order. To the bosses and owners of Masaya...keep this employee and don't let her go because she made our stay in Bogota memorable and our stay at your hostel unforgettable! Thanks Brigitte and thanks Masaya.

10/10 Excellent

Jimmy, uphall, Scotland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

we enjoyed our stay

Excellent location within old town. Staff very helpful.Overall a very good experience. Enjoyed breakfast.

8/10 Good

Matt, Minnesota

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful, great location, shared bathrooms

This is a beautiful place with three interior patios and a fun vibe. It's located in the picturesque and historic Candelabria district that's an easy walk to the gold museum, Montserrate, and Bolivar Plaza. It's very clean, has a friendly staff, and has gorgeous woodwork. When I booked I didn't realize that our room didn't have a private bathroom so be aware about that. Also our room had a low beam in it running across the ceiling which may have been a potential headache in the middle of the night.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service

Great central location in a candelaria

We stayed 2 nights and overall enjoyed our stay because it was in a great location in walking distance to all the main sights and many restaurants in la candelaria. However, the shower in our private room number 1 was cold and there was no warm or hot water in the bathroom. On our second day, although we had our own private bathroom, we both opted to shower in the dorm shower which had warmer shower water temperature. We found 2 spiders crawling along the walls in our room. The pluses: The breakfast included was very good with fresh fruit and juice, cereal, eggs, toast. The girl working at the desk was very helpful as she was able to give us lots of information on map, ciclovia, flea market etc.

6/10 Okay

Ken, Mahopac

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Backpacker Hostel in Bogota

Pleasant stay (Friendly and Helpful Staff/Good Breakfast) except NO HOT WATER.

6/10 Okay

Pat

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

8/10 Good

Nicole, London

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great spot!

Really great hostel, so clean and great showers and amenities. Recommend!