Hotel for my middle age family coming to Bogota and Santa Marta

¿The first and only imortant question is where I they can find a hotel in Bogota?
I would like options in the north and central in the $50 range.

None speak Spanish. They will be there for a night or two or 3 and I won't be there to help them

The hotels I have stayed at there won't quite meet their standards as the most expensive was $10.

What would be some good options in Rodelero or Santa Marta in the $50 range.

I always have stayed in the crack and hookers side and would like to find something better for them.

Has anyone heard or danger in Rio Burritaca? It seemed safe and peaceful when I was there but I just heard some crazy stuff. A bunch of middle age gringo will sureley attract attention everywhere we go so I'm a little more concerned about safety in areas I don't know well.

By Chriscan on Apr 11, 2008, 18:19 in Travel tips.

PaisaTours.com says on Apr 13, 2008, 19:43:

Hotel Albama in Bogota perhaps?

Santa Marta - not sure you'll find anything decent for just $50. Why Santa Marta though?

Papi de Alejo says on Apr 13, 2008, 20:15:

Check out this link for rentals in Rodadero/Santa Marta. Hope it helps.

http://colombia.lapapa.com.co/cvl/1472_3_d.Apartamentos.html

PdA

Chriscan says on Apr 14, 2008, 15:44:

Because I live here.

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adrimm says on Apr 17, 2008, 19:45:

robi666 says on Apr 17, 2008, 20:27:

What did you hear about Buritaca?
For 50 USD, why don't you just rent an apartment in El Rodadero?

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chester says on Apr 17, 2008, 20:45:

when in Bogota, another housing option for Visa applicantsand others is a rooming house run by a very nice lady Dona Flor.

we found her rates reasonable and the rooms all have private baths with hot water.

I know there are other housing options in bogota.

this is just another place to consider.

I stayed there with the wife and kids and had a good experience.

the address is Carrera 44C Number 22A-16 Quinta Paredes, Bogota, about 3 blocks from the embassy with plenty of nearby cafes and resturants.

the phone number is 269 8694

we paid about 90 bucks total a night for two seperate rooms with private baths.

breakfast incuded and very good security. nice neighborhood.