Reviews of Makarena Hostel
carrera 38 #25b-59, Bogota, Colombia, Teusaquillo, Bogotá, Colombia
#46 of 209 B&Bs and Inns in Bogotá
Guests' ChoiceReview score
Based on 32 hotel reviews
8.8Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
9.0
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Comfort
8.9
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Location
9.2
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Facilities
8.8
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Staff
9.1
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Value for money
9.0
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Free WiFi
9.5
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Reviewed: 21 April 2025
Antonio
Australia5 reviews9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Budget Single Room
- • Stayed 7 nights
I would've appreciated much better if the breakfast were something that is characteristically Colombian.
The location is excellent.
Stayed in February 2025
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Reviewed: 8 March 2025
Diana
Colombia4 reviews8.0Very good- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Some details need maintenance. Might look old
Price, staff and location
Stayed in March 2025
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Reviewed: 21 December 2024
Geraldine
Canada5 reviews9.0“Very comfortable, clean and affordable hostel”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Budget Single Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
No water on the day I’ve arrived. So no shower available which I only knew when I booked it.
Very clear instructions Fast reply from administrator Clean and comfortable room and bed Kitchen with all supplies available
Stayed in December 2024
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Reviewed: 29 August 2024
Maor
Israel10 reviews9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
The Mattress was a bit noisy, and the location/atmosphere not very touristic.
Super clean and tidy, well organized, available on WhatsApp and helpful. Quiet, if this is what you are looking for. Close to the airport and terminal.
Stayed in August 2024
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Reviewed: 19 August 2024
Emily
United States5 reviews9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Twin Room with Sofa
- • Stayed 5 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
We had a room with two twin beds, and it would have been a big improvement to have two bedside tables and two small lamps. It was a large room, but with nowhere to set things down and just one really bright overhead light.
A good budget option in a safe, quiet neighborhood near convention centers and the US embassy. Nice to have access to the kitchen and common space.
Stayed in August 2024
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Reviewed: 2 March 2024
Nina
Germany18 reviews8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • People with friends
- • Deluxe Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The payment was a bit complicated and that breakfast is only available from 7:30 to 8:30 is a bit weird to me. The light in the room was terrible, and the bad wasn’t super comfortable.
Really friendly employees, the room and bathroom had everything necessary (basic), the location was good as far as I can judge, we always took a taxi and never had to wait a long time for one.
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: 7 December 2023
Jelena
Croatia16 reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 5 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Location and interier
Stayed in December 2023
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Reviewed: 5 December 2023
Michael
United States73 reviews17 helpful votes10“Nice clean”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
No complains
Everything
Stayed in November 2023
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Reviewed: 27 November 2023
Astrid
South Africa6 reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • People with friends
- • Standard Twin Room with Sofa
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Quick response from the owner, great atención from staff
Stayed in November 2023
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Reviewed: 28 September 2023
Katherine
Colombia1 review9.0“Fantastic hotel, staff, comfortable bed and Cleaniness”- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Standard Twin Room with Sofa
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Some noise outside in the street but I understand some vehicles circulate at night.
Very clean and comfortable, useful kitchen, extraordinary staff.
Stayed in August 2023
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Reviewed: 25 August 2023
Krzysztof
Poland39 reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Access to the kitchen. Super clean everywhere. Personel very nice. Comfortable bed. All the time hot water.
Stayed in August 2023
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Reviewed: 22 August 2023
Krzysztof
Poland39 reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Everything was perfect! Great hostel.
Stayed in August 2023
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Reviewed: 17 June 2023
Luding
Colombia11 reviews10“Beautiful hotel”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
The bathrooms is out of the bedroom
It's a great hotel, with all the services necessary for a long term stay
Stayed in June 2023
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Reviewed: 17 June 2023
Leonie
United Kingdom4 reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The only thing they need is a few more utensils for the kitchen, like a chopping knife etc.
This hostel was very nice and quiet. We had a lovely and relaxing stay. The area feels very safe and everyone is friendly and helpful. There are nice cafés, restaurants and bars nearby.
Stayed in June 2023
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Reviewed: 11 December 2024
Davis
Latvia34 reviews2 helpful votes6.0Pleasant- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Deluxe Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
Could be such a nice place, but unfortunately has lots of issues. Some of these: - The water gravitates between lukewarm and warm, and is never really hot; - The internet is bad, I had to switch to my own data / hotspot; - An odd smell in the room and an unpleasant smell coming from the pipes in the bathrooms; - There is no one at the reception except for cleaning ladies who come in the morning. Because of this, services that are advertised on Booking, such as laundry, are only available in these few hours; - Most places in Colombia make you pay extra for card payments, but this was the first one with an 8% surcharge, which in my opinion is just unreasonably high; - Last but not least - the front gate opens with a code of numbers that you need to enter. But the screen faces the street, so the only way to get out of the hostel is to put your hand through the gate and enter the code without seeing the numbers. This is, of course, still doable, but can take some time, and while it can feel almost comical, it can also get a bit annoying, especially if you have a taxi waiting for you; - The breakfast very minimalistic
There is a self check-in process which I found convenient. The cleaning ladies seemed nice. The communication with the owner, which was on Whatsapp, was straight-forward, too. The location is alright, mainly residential - some streets can feel a bit sketchy. But the place is close to interesting parts of Teusaquillo like ParkWay, close to Candelaria, and also very conveniently located for coming to / from airport. The hostel itself is pretty with old, varnished furniture. The room was spacious.
Stayed in December 2024
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Reviewed: 26 February 2024
Doug
Costa Rica11 reviews2 helpful votes7.0“Nice place but....,...”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Twin Room with Sofa
- • Stayed 6 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The beds are fairly hard and the sheets are synthetic fabric which makes them too warm. Breakfast was a little light, with one scrambled egg and a slice of toast. Location: You need Uber/taxi or know how the bus system works to get you downtown. It's too far to walk.
This place is very clean. Friendly staff if you need anything.
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: 30 November 2023
Anonymous
Colombia2 reviews10Exceptional- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Hospedaje recomendado en Bogotá
Stayed in November 2023
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Reviewed: 11 October 2024
Julia
Colombia2 reviews10Exceptional- • Solo traveller
- • Deluxe Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
There are no comments available for this review
Stayed in October 2024
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Reviewed: 22 September 2024
Adán
Colombia12 reviews9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
There are no comments available for this review
Stayed in July 2024
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Reviewed: 30 August 2024
Alvaro
Colombia35 reviews8.0Very good- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Deluxe Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
There are no comments available for this review
Stayed in August 2024
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Reviewed: 18 August 2024
Oscar
Colombia15 reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
There are no comments available for this review
Stayed in August 2024
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Reviewed: 7 July 2024
Alfonso
United States110 reviews11 helpful votes9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
There are no comments available for this review
Stayed in June 2024
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Reviewed: 19 June 2024
Theo
United Kingdom11 reviews9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
There are no comments available for this review
Stayed in June 2024
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Reviewed: 9 June 2024
Juan
Colombia2 reviews8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Budget Single Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
There are no comments available for this review
Stayed in May 2024
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