place to stay in Bogota

utopiacowboy says on Dec 29, 2004, 12:26:

I have some advice. Buy low. Sell high. You can't go wrong with that.

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agucho says on Dec 30, 2004, 07:33:

Advice You could go to Yellow pages and see where they rent aparments and what they got avaible, there are lots of companies that work with it.
Renting an apartment wil be your best solution.
AGK

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ColombiaBoard says on Dec 30, 2004, 07:50:

Where to stay Ask the people where you´re going to be an intern to help you find a place for the first two weeks, then once you´re there try to find a studio or some furnished apt.
Chapinero has some cheap hotels and apartments, it´s a somewhat large area. El Lago is a much more expensive area.
This is a website of hotels all over colombia, you need some spanish to navigate the site:
www.laguiahotelera.com

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Lionheart says on Dec 30, 2004, 14:26:

furnished? I read a lot about renting appartments, being the best alternative. I assume they are all furnished then. What is the quality of the furnishings?

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Bill1243 says on Dec 30, 2004, 14:57:

note to Inge, I know of a great apartment, fully furnished...in the north....but you would have to start paying for it as of the 5th of January. It has everything,,,,even a washer. Write to me at bill1243 at yahoo

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miamimike says on Dec 31, 2004, 08:10:

Check the online ads in el Tiempo Have you been there yet??-they list private rentals. Http://www.eltiempo.com

El Tiempo is Bogota's largets daily. If possible let a colombain friend negotiate the rent-they may get a much cheaper rate then you. Seems when some, not all, people like to up the price when they find out you are gringo. Good Luck. Also-many times if you are going to be near a hospital go in and ask the clerk at the hospital if they have a list of landlords in the neighborhood who rent to family members of sick relatives(in-patients)--many hospitals do and they can be pretty reasonable.

"Wait a minute. What did you just say? You're predicting $4-a-gallon gas? That's interesting. I hadn't heard that." -- Feb. 28, 2008 --George W. Bush, Washington, D.C.

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Angel_Gabriel says on Jan 1, 2005, 11:07:

En El Norte There're two good options for a week if you can afford it; the Hotel Charlotte (www.charlotehoteles.com)runs for about 119,000 pesos & the probably better suited the Hotel Colonial on the same block & as the previous one. The latter one runs for 98,000.00 pesos. I liked the Charlotte although no Internet access, both close to the transmilenio on 85 calle o carretera, don't rememeber & one block away from a zona rosa.
The Hotel Lourdes on 63rd on Chapinero was a nice cheaper & confortable option, however, the neighborhood -the block where the hotel is- seemed so so to ME. I was told it is very safe though.
Good luck!

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omartiam says on Jan 25, 2005, 21:25:

furnished apartment in bogota hi Inge. Im currently in the US and I have a small totally furnished apartment in Rosales Bogota (between el chapinero and el lago) for rent. Since it is totally furnished you will not have to buy pots or towels ar anything. Please let me know if you are interested and Ill send you some pictures

best

Oscar

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ShazCas says on Jan 26, 2005, 09:51:

Estate agents I would recommend trying to get a flat without having to go through an estate agents as they will want you to provide two references - people who actually live in Colombia and who agree to pay your rent if you don't - and that's VERY hard to get.

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chismoso says on Mar 2, 2005, 09:41:

Pied a terre This consejo is probably too late to help Inge, but I offer it for anyone in the same position. While you're looking for a permanent flat in Bogotá, here's an "Aparta Hotel" with nice-sized rooms, mini kitchens, 24-hour desk and it's in the "priveleged" part of the city. You can use it as your command center. :-)

Compañía : Aparta Hotel Retiro 84
Dirección : Calle 84 No. 9-95 Esq
Ciudad : Bogotá, D.C.
Departamento : Cundinamarca
Teléfono : +57 (1) 616-1345

I haven't been there in a lo-o-ong time, but they still have a listing in "!Qu'hubo! The Colombian Yellow Pages" which is another resource that might be helpful. It can be found at quehubo dot com slash colombia (http://www.quehubo.com/colombia/)

I don't know how much they charge these days, but when I was there I remember thinking, "These guys are cheaper than a Best Western, with WAY nicer rooms and WAY better service!"

Good luck!

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Rebeka says on Mar 5, 2005, 12:51:

renting a room with a family I will be going to Bogota in June for an internship and would like to rent a room with a family if possible, though I would be willing to consider other options. I will be working in Rosales, but I don't know the city at all and was wondering if you could suggest the best barrio in that area or if anyone knows people in that are that rent rooms. I am a law student and will be there about 5 weeks. Thank you.

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adripies says on Jul 28, 2005, 10:19:

Rooms in a family house We rent rooms within a family house with /without meals and laundry. bes location in town (El Chicó) for foreigners

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seritasuman says on Aug 5, 2005, 11:14:

rooms in a family house I am interested in renting a room in a family house. I am learning spanish and want to be around people who i can practice spanish with. Also is it usual for groups of people to rent aprartments togther or sub let rooms - this is the norm in london where i am from - it would be great to know how this work here.

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adripies says on Aug 12, 2005, 13:02:

ROOMS IN A FAMILY HOUSE Dear Serita:

We are colombian and my mum rents rooms in her family house. If you want send me an email to adripies at yahoo.com. My telephone number: house: 57-1-2350315, cell phone: 57-315-3311044.

Best regards,

Adriana

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sandrahimmelwrigh0 says on Sep 27, 2005, 07:10:

rooms hi i need to rent a room for about a week in colombia, how much it will be i need some information on it too. like location address phone number etc. i will be probably staying with my husband and two kids
thanks for your info
sandra

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carlitosamigos says on Nov 6, 2005, 08:30:

apartamento We are coming to Bogota for at least six months from Florida in January looking for a furnished two bedroom place to rent. We need a reasonable price and do not mind living off the reservacion. We have lived in Latin countries for awhile and pretty much understand what’s happening. We have also researched the city and country very throughly. We are American jubilados on a fixed income... Please respond to Carlitosamigos
please all the information and price of your aparment. Please include the phone, electricity,water,trash,TV,computer and all other costs.
Thanks for your help
Carlitos

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autofine says on Nov 8, 2005, 21:59:

apt. Rosales Hello !
Do you have your place available ?
Im traveling to Bogota in few days.
Please let me know. Eduardo.
Thanks. autofine at earthlink.net

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shazam says on Nov 9, 2005, 07:15:

check the forum on this site called RENTING, SELLING APARTMENTS!

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mjac46 says on Dec 24, 2005, 21:15:

Apartment in Bogota? Do you still have an apartment for rent in Bogota? I am looing for a place from about 2/4 to 3/8.

Sincerely,
Mark Jacobs

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Jerry Campbell says on Nov 14, 2006, 08:46:

Internship in Bogota Have you rented your apartment? My son is going to Bogota in Jan 07 for an internship. If your in the states currently, my telephone number is 1-800-801-5412. Please telephone me during the day.
Regards
Jerry

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Jerry Campbell says on Nov 14, 2006, 08:50:

Internship Good Morning Rebeka: Could you email me at ctjester35 at nctv.com . I live in Texas and would like to ask you a few questions regarding your internship. My son is going to Bogota in Jan 07.
Thank you, I hope to hear from you soon.
Jerry Campbell

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flyamerican says on Nov 14, 2006, 10:14:

the best place i've stayed at is bogota colombia lodging I've stayed there several times and tried several other places before I found Bob at bcl.

Haven't been there since feb. but it's a great place with lots free benefits, near the airport, shopping etc.

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orestesdd says on Jan 8, 2008, 08:42:

Where is exactly the physical location or locations of BCL? I'd like a friend of mine in Bogota to check out the place, but without an actual address it is almost impossible. I went to BCL web site, but only the "barrio" is mentioned with no indication where the locale(s) 's addresses may be.

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orestesdd says on Jan 8, 2008, 15:19:

jaja and jajajaja = LOL or something similar. Do you know what LOL means?

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Lostgringo says on Apr 30, 2008, 03:04:

You can check rooms for rent and apartments for rent in Bogota, Colombia at http://www.welovebogota.com and http://www.apartmentinbogota.com. These are luxury rooms for cheap costs. For example, you can rent a room by the month for only $17.99 a month.

Your Home Away from Home www.welovebogota.com and www.apartmentinbogota.com "Luxury apartments and rooms Cheap" Only 2 blocks from the American Embassy! 24/7 hour security.

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jonas says on Apr 30, 2008, 08:34:

at $ 17.99 a month that certainly is a steal! I´ll take two.

Simon Presidente!

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Lostgringo says on Apr 30, 2008, 17:24:

lol jonas you were quick to pick up on my mistake. Sorry it's $17.99 a day if you stay for a month. Like you I would take 2 of these rooms myself and then rent them out.

http://www.welovebogota.com
http://www.apartmentinbogota.com

Your Home Away from Home www.welovebogota.com and www.apartmentinbogota.com "Luxury apartments and rooms Cheap" Only 2 blocks from the American Embassy! 24/7 hour security.

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