Must-see hotels in Boyacá

  • La Posada del Molino

    Boyacá

    This 230-year-old renovated colonial mansion gives plenty of comfort and a whole lotta atmosphere for the peso. The building's bright blue-and-yellow…

  • Suites Arco Iris

    Villa de Leyva

    Perched on a hilltop above town and surrounded by a fine garden, this romantic 26-room hotel tops the charts in Villa de Leyva for personality. The…

  • Renacer Guesthouse

    Villa de Leyva

    Located 1.2km northeast of Plaza Mayor, this delightful 'boutique hostel' is the creation of biologist and tour guide extraordinaire Oscar Gilède of…

  • El Batan

    Boyacá

    Set in a scenic valley 3km from town, the professionally run El Batan spa complex has the best rooms in the area. Accommodations are housed in colonial…

  • La Casona

    Boyacá

    The festive bedspreads will catch your eye at this clean guesthouse in a very friendly family home. Each of the six well-maintained rooms has a TV, hot…

  • Posada de San Antonio

    Villa de Leyva

    Natural light permeates all the nooks and crannies of this antique-packed, charismatic 1860 colonial home, one of Villa's most discerning choices. Rooms…

  • Mongui Plaza Hotel

    Boyacá

    In a prime position on the main square, the Mongui Plaza is housed a colonial mansion decked out in the town's characteristic green, red and gold trim…

  • Casa del Colibri

    Boyacá

    Set in a lovely colonial house, this welcoming little hotel has large rooms surrounding a pleasant courtyard complete with tables and umbrellas for…

  • Hotel San Gabriel

    Boyacá

    A charming little guesthouse on a narrow street, San Gabriel has just six warm and inviting rooms with polished wood floors, perfect paint jobs and modern…

  • Hostería del Molino La Mesopotamia

    Villa de Leyva

    Built in 1568, this old flour mill is four years older than Villa itself and one of the most beautiful buildings in town. It has not gone without…

  • Hotel Ecológico El Nevado

    Boyacá

    Just off the highway to Güicán set among spectacular mountains, this spacious rural hotel is a great place to relax before or after a trip to the park…

  • Refugio Lagunillas

    Boyacá

    Run by the local guide association, this five-room lodge in the southern region at 3980m is the closest accommodations to the park boundaries. It's a good…

  • Zona de Camping San Jorge

    Villa de Leyva

    Located approximately 2km northeast of town, this huge grassy field has lovely views of the surrounding mountains and space for 120 tents. Amenities…

  • Hospedaje La Cajita

    Villa de Leyva

    Run by delightful Leyva couple Julio and Julia, La Cajita is a secure little homestay a block from the main square. The good-size rooms, decorated in…

  • Visitors Center

    Boyacá

    The visitors center, 700m uphill from the ranger station on a sinuous footpath, is under concession to Naturar, which runs simple accommodations in rather…

  • La Cazihita

    Boyacá

    In one of the few old streets left in Sogamoso is this welcoming, homey hostel run by a local couple. Rooms tend to be on the small side, but the place is…

  • Hospedería La Roca

    Villa de Leyva

    Located directly on Plaza Mayor, the well-lit La Roca offers 23 pleasant rooms surrounding two gorgeous, flower-filled courtyards. All rooms have high…

  • Hacienda La Esperanza

    Boyacá

    Halfway between El Cocuy and Güicán, at 3600m, you’ll find the rustic working farmhouse of Hacienda La Esperanza. It is a large, classic colonial-style…

  • Brisas del Nevado

    Boyacá

    One of the comfiest hotels in town also houses Güicán's best restaurant – great huevos pericos (scrambled eggs with tomatoes and scallions) for breakfast…

  • Posada Santa Elena

    Boyacá

    In a quiet street a short walk downhill from Plaza de Bolívar, this cozy small hotel has friendly staff, super comfortable bedding and a nice patio out…

  • Villa del Angel

    Villa de Leyva

    Convenient to both the center of town and the bus station, this cozy little 2nd-floor hotel offers a fine base from which to explore Villa. The five…

  • Hostal Santa Isabel

    Boyacá

    The only hostel-type accommodations in town is set in an expansive old colonial mansion with charming gardens and fine social areas. Guests can use the…

  • Hotel Casa Muñoz

    Boyacá

    Located on the town square, this newer hotel has clean, comfy rooms with cable TV, firm beds and private baths with hot water, all surrounding a courtyard…

  • Hostal Otti Colonial

    Boyacá

    In a meticulously restored colonial house on one of Monguí's oldest streets, this family-run option has comfortable rooms with hardwood floors, neat paint…

  • Cabañas Kanwara

    Boyacá

    Comfortable cabañas located in the northern end of the park near Güicán. The four A-frame cabins each have eight to 14 beds, a fireplace, a kitchen and a…

  • Cabañas Del Pulpito

    Boyacá

    A wooden mountain guesthouse at 3800m halfway between El Cocuy and Güicán with half a dozen rooms. A good choice if you plan on trekking to Laguna Grande…

  • Posada Villa Carolina

    Boyacá

    Down a small lane a block away from the plaza, this neat family run place rents spacious cabañas in a nice garden with good bathrooms and loads of…

  • Posada Sierra Nevada

    Boyacá

    Functional guesthouse near the north end of PNN El Cocuy (also the highest at 3960m). Meals cost COP$15,000.

  • Hotel El Eden

    Boyacá

    More Noah's Ark than El Eden, this family run guesthouse is a favorite with foreigners, although the animals in cages might not appeal to all travelers…

  • Calicanto Real Hostal

    Boyacá

    Overlooking one of Monguí's most magical scenes – the stone Puente Real de Calicanto bridge and the grumbling Río Morro – this six-room guesthouse is in a…

  • Hospedería Don Paulino

    Villa de Leyva

    This great-value midrange place sits on a quieter end of the village but is still just two and a half blocks from Plaza Mayor. There are 15 rooms, mostly…

  • Hostería San Carlos

    Boyacá

    Located in a rambling 2nd-floor colonial home and run by a friendly matriarch, the San Carlos is a basic downtown budget option. There's plenty of…

  • Casa Viena

    Villa de Leyva

    This little guesthouse a 10-minute walk from the main village has just two simple private rooms with a shared bathroom and rustic views. It's quiet and…

  • Hotel Casa Real

    Boyacá

    This well-priced, slightly monastic hotel near the bus station offers a friendly welcome. A colonial patio is surrounded by half a dozen smallish rooms…

  • Hospedaje Sol de La Villa

    Villa de Leyva

    Located on a quiet side street, this sunny 27-room hotel offers clean and well-appointed rooms behind unoffensive pastel-painted colonial walls that seem…

  • Cabañas Herrera

    Boyacá

    Offers four rooms with private bath and a camping zone near the southern end of PNN El Cocuy. Run by the local municipal government, it was closed when we…

  • La Posada del Virrey

    Boyacá

    Iza's most traditional guesthouse is a little run-down but will do for a night. Rooms are a bit musty but it's in a good location and the price is right.

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