Reviews of Hostal Macondo Bogotá
11a-18 Calle 70, Chapinero, 110231 Bogotá, Colombia
#73 of 479 hotels in Bogotá
Guests' ChoiceReview score
Based on 149 hostel reviews
8.3Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
8.7
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Comfort
8.4
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Location
9.2
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Facilities
8.3
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Staff
9.0
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Value for money
8.9
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Free WiFi
8.6
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Reviewed: 24 January 2025
Big
Canada56 reviews4 helpful votes9.0Superb- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 6 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The showers sucked and you were lucky to get consistent hot water. The Staff was definitely not the friendliest
This place is amazing! Great location, nice kitchen, amazing patio. Nice to meet other travelers. Very clean. They also have the cutest dogs
Stayed in January 2025
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Reviewed: 20 January 2025
Jacoba
Belgium17 reviews8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
When I was there, not very sociable. Except from that a very nice place.
Stayed in January 2025
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Reviewed: 16 January 2025
Imron
Indonesia27 reviews7 helpful votes9.0“Good Hotel in the Safe Neighborhood!!!”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing!!!
I like the location, safe and close to almost everything ( bar, stores, restaurants, etc) I like the neighborhood, its located in the government office area, the embassies or business center.
Stayed in January 2025
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Reviewed: 29 December 2024
Ferdinand
Germany32 reviews2 helpful votes8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
People, comfy area to sit
Stayed in December 2024
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Reviewed: 19 December 2024
Martin
Australia107 reviews13 helpful votes8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
the door unlocking process is a bit cumbersome and could be improved
nice location in Bogota. friendly helpful staff.
Stayed in November 2024
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Reviewed: 29 November 2024
Bruna
Switzerland29 reviews9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Very cute and confortable hostel. Very cosy. Kitchen very well equipped. The emplacement is good and safe.
Stayed in November 2024
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Reviewed: 10 September 2024
Claudia
Netherlands22 reviews8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
we only stayed there for the night before our early flight, but the staff was already very helpful and we could tell the hostel had a great vibe, had we stayed a little longer
Stayed in September 2024
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Reviewed: 29 July 2024
M
Austria56 reviews3 helpful votes9.0“Top!”- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
N/A
The staff do what they can to help you and make you feel welcomed. Great location
Stayed in July 2024
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Reviewed: 11 July 2024
Sarah
United States9 reviews1 helpful vote9.0“Clean, great value, large comfortable beds, quiet and relaxing hostel”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
I don't recommend breakfast. There is a local panaderia that will serve huevos pericos, hot chocolate or coffee and bread for the same price. At the hostel the volunteers were not prepared to provide breakfast. It was also very simple (pre made arepas) and no fruit or juice
Location: Centrally located and ubers were a few dollars to travel North to Zona T or South to the Museum and historic district. Chapinero has great restaurants and was safe walking around. Close to an adorable book store/cafe Wilborada1047. Public spaces: Great wifi, good working spaces, a cute patio that gets plenty of sunshine. This was a quiet hostel which I was looking for and it met expectations! Rooms/Beds: Super comfortable. The beds were like 50% wider than Masaya and Viajero and other hostels I have stayed at. This was a huge bonus for me because I roll in my sleep and sometimes I like to keep my laptop bag on the side of my bed. The extra space was such a luxury after 2 months traveling Staff: Friendly and professional. Bathrooms: Very clean, hot water
Stayed in July 2024
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Reviewed: 4 July 2024
Gary
United States10 reviews8.0“Higher!”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Some staff volunteers were new and from other countries that were not helpful with with tourist information. One was superb.Johnathan!
Excellent staff...great location...nice homey vibe and good vibes
Stayed in June 2024
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Reviewed: 9 May 2024
Alex
Colombia14 reviews6 helpful votes7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 8 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
1) Some mornings and nights some staff and guests would be in the kitchen talking so loudly. I think they forgot that two rooms were right there beside the kitchen and that it was so early. The share room had no windows so all the odor from the kitchen would be sufferocating and when the other people in the room would close the door it would be smelly. I had to leave in the during the day to find a quiet place to work. 2) I was told that I could leave and find a new hostel when I arrive because it was the dogs home but it was difficult after researching the hostel and location to find another in such as short time plus I was tired. Based on my experience and understanding pet friendly means that the pet is at the hostel but stays with the owner at all times. This was not the case the dog would be were it wants to be and the young lady who owned it was no where to be seen. 3)There was only a sink in bathroom downstairs and one of the pipes was not working.
1) I like that the staff was friendly and would try their best to help if you had any questions. 2)I like that they changed what was offered for breakfast daily. 3)I like that it is located near the Transmilenio and inter community buses. 4)There are many restaurants that are affordable nearby. The neighbourhood is safe. 5) the room as very cold at nights and the offered me a second blanket.
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 3 March 2024
Karl
New Zealand29 reviews4 helpful votes8.0“Nice stay, great location”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
Breakfast is very basic.
The location is excellent in a safe area close to restaurants. The hostel is clean and pleasant. I had a private double room near the kitchen but it was quiet and comfortable. The bathrooms were always clean.
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: 9 February 2024
Andres
Colombia2 reviews9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
excelente ubicacion. staff muy amable.
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: 28 January 2024
Sofía
Uruguay3 reviews8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Water heater didn’t work properly
The people! All amazing
Stayed in January 2024
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Reviewed: 20 January 2024
Grigorovsky
Canada3 reviews8.0“Great stay”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 7 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
I had a great time at this hostel Location, staff and facilities are great i chose this hostel because of the proximity to the language school and ot was great very clean and great atmosphere. The only thing is the kitchen schedule, its open 7am till 9pm, I had to take in consideration when planning my meals Definitely recommend!
Stayed in January 2024
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Reviewed: 9 January 2024
Ricardo
Venezuela31 reviews8 helpful votes8.0“Nice hostel, nice individual rooms”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Not much, the place met my expectations for what I paid for and it was exactly what I was looking for
Perfect location. My room was clean and comfortable. Great value for money.
Stayed in January 2024
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Reviewed: 2 January 2024
Alexander
United Kingdom97 reviews5 helpful votes8.0“A nice place for a short stay in Bogota”- • Leisure trip
- • People with friends
- • Standard Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Room being near the bathroom meant it was sometimes quiet loud, we could hear flushing or hot water tanks going on and off
Location is brilliant, safe and quiet neighbourhood with lots of good restaurants and bars in walking distance
Stayed in December 2023
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Reviewed: 12 December 2023
Anne
Germany3 reviews9.0“A laid-back home away from home :)”- • Leisure trip
- • People with friends
- • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
A cozy hostel with warm, helpful and lovely staff - it almost feels like you are staying in their home. The location in Chapinero is unbeatable, with cute little streets and many restaurants, cafes and little shops nearby.
Stayed in December 2023
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Reviewed: 4 December 2023
Salvatore
Canada52 reviews2 helpful votes8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Lights went off in the washrooms when I was in the toilet and shower
Staff Location
Stayed in November 2023
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Reviewed: 20 November 2023
Carolina
Colombia4 reviews8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Standard Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Our room (Leticia) is not good for rest, it's right in front of the shared bathroom and it's really noisy, it's also under the steps and you can hear everytime some goes up or downstairs.
The location, the staff.
Stayed in November 2023
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Reviewed: 22 September 2023
Lena
Germany42 reviews3 helpful votes9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Very nice hostel, super clean and comfy bead. The area is very peaceful a few restaurants and cafes around. I felt pretty safe staying here. Everyone was super helpful, I enjoyed staying here.
Stayed in September 2023
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Reviewed: 28 August 2023
Viviane
Canada15 reviews9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Staff.
Stayed in August 2023
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Reviewed: 27 August 2023
Mario
Germany26 reviews4 helpful votes9.0“Great Hostel for a stay in Bogotá”- • Leisure trip
- • People with friends
- • Standard Twin Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Almost everything was perfect. The shower could be a bit renewed, but that is just a tiny Detail.
The staff was super friendly, open and willing to Help us in every manner. They were very supportive. The ambiente of the Hostel was great as well. Very cosy and chilled. I can really recommend it :).
Stayed in August 2023
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Reviewed: 20 August 2023
Ana
Brazil7 reviews8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
The shower
Everything
Stayed in August 2023
