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…
Must-see hotels in Boyacá, Santander & Norte de Santander
San Gil
The original San Gil hostel is still easily the best in town. It's a laid-back but secure place (with CCTV) that feels a bit like crashing at a friend's…
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…
Barichara
Barichara's best hostel occupies a great multilevel home with a productive fruit garden. There are three dorms and five private rooms with good bathrooms,…
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…
Santander
Santander's best view for the peso is this little high-adventure hostel clinging to the mountainside on Mesa de Los Santos. Views are predictably jaw…
Bucaramanga
Bucaramanga's best hostel has bright rooms with Guane-themed murals, cable TV and hot-water bathrooms alongside cheery dorms. Management is great for…
Bucaramanga
This fly-site hostel is perched on a hilltop with amazing views of the city; it's next to one of Bucaramanga's best paragliding launch pads, 20 minutes'…
Barichara
Hidden behind the simple exterior, this old colonial home has been transformed into an unassuming boutique hotel with sleek, minimalist decor. The eight…
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…
Boyacá, Santander & Norte de Santander
This small finca (farm) offers neat and comfortable accommodations with plenty of space and fresh air for relaxing. It's a trade-off – you're outside the…
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…
Boyacá, Santander & Norte de Santander
A well-run hotel in a big colonial house offering fantastic value. The cheaper bottom-floor rooms here are simpler; up the creaky staircase, the more…
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…
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…
Santander
Set in a renovated colonial home that was once a stopover for mule drivers traveling around the country, Guane's best hotel offers plenty of rest at a…
Boyacá
Set in a lovely colonial house, this welcoming little hotel has large rooms surrounding a pleasant courtyard complete with tables and umbrellas for…
Boyacá, Santander & Norte de Santander
The coziest spot in the village, with six super-comfortable rooms decked out in dark hardwood furniture surrounding a tiny brick courtyard. The stylish…
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…
Color de Hormiga Posada Campestre
Barichara
Set on a gorgeous 29-hectare nature reserve a short walk from town, this wonderful guesthouse features four rustic, character-filled rooms in the main…
Barichara
With a name referencing Barichara’s ant obsession, this well-run place has recently moved into new ‘olde’ digs in a handsome colonial home in the town…
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…
San Gil
There aren’t many hostels that claim VIP status, but Sam’s does, at least, make you feel like a VIB (very important backpacker). The dark garage entry off…
Barichara
Set on a hillside on the town's periphery with outstanding views of the countryside, this unusually designed hotel looks like four joined-up colonial…
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…
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…
San Gil
In a small colonial-style building, Casa Rome has inviting rooms with wood-beamed ceilings, bright tiled floors and exposed stone walls. Private rooms…
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…
Boyacá, Santander & Norte de Santander
One of Pamplona's most discerning options, this friendly 10-room boutique guesthouse is set in a colonial home on a pleasant side street with a good,…
San Gil
Señora Esperanza dotes on her guests at this most Colombian of choices, a lovely six-room guesthouse wrapped around a plant-jammed courtyard with a…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
San Gil
Early risers looking for a very comfortable room in a quiet house should consider this 10-room guesthouse, a relatively new construction skilfully done in…
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 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…
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…
