Seeking Kind Advise - Bogota Bed and Breakfast

miamimike says on Apr 25, 2008, 04:50:

Hi. Did you give the Search Function here a try first? Lots of good info may be already here on this question.

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jonas says on Apr 25, 2008, 07:40:

Do a search on how "easy" it is to rent a flat, especially through agents. You will read about a lot of depressing surprises. And the posher you want it-the more difficult it becomes. Even if you are willing to pay one full year´s rent up front it ain´t easy. Good luck.

Simon Presidente!

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adrimm says on Apr 25, 2008, 08:58:

For your first few weeks:
Simply for location, I'd choose the Salitre location over Modelia, especially if you will be going into more central parts of the city more frequently. Salitre is closer to the central parts of town and considered very nice in Colombia. Personally I find it a bit sterile and bland compared to more established parts of the city. The mall is nice enough, but it's a mall with all limitations that malls have (vs lively shopping streets & store fronts). The only other shops are mostly along 22B. Also you'll be cabbing it or taking the busetas to get around from there.. They haven't installed TransMilenio in the area yet.

For your main location, I'd actually suggest not going too far North. I would;t go any further than Calle 90 or so.. actually I like Chapinero and would probably land closer to Calle 63. There are locations around central Cra 7, especially just east up the slope, that are very nice and far more convenient for living everyday life.

Once you arrive I'd hire a Taxi to take you on drive weaving up and down between just shy of the Circunvalar and Avenida Caracas from about Calle 50 to Calle 90.

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jonas says on Apr 25, 2008, 09:25:

adrimm says: "Personally I find it a bit sterile and bland compared to more established parts of the city."

very well said! Try looking for a different place than Salitre. I suggest you look for a place between La Candelaria or as suggested Chapinero and maybe up to la calle 125 which is still close to la zona rosa and there are lots and good restaurants in the area.

Simon Presidente!

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Lostgringo says on Apr 25, 2008, 21:08:

You may want to try out something different than a bed and breakfast. The place I recommend is also in the Salitre Area. The people who rent this apartment are familiar with all of the real estate agents in the area and would be more than happy to help you out. You will pay less here than any of the place mentioned above and you will full access to the kitchen and you can come an go anytime you like with 24/7 security. You make all local phone calls free and if available they will let use a cell phone for free.

But I am curious about your post as you say you will be staying in two locations at once. How is this done? If I did not know better I would say this is a shamefull way to advertise. But that's not the case is it?

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Buongone says on Apr 25, 2008, 23:14:

What kind of visa allows you to stay a yr? Or are yo Colombian?

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adrimm says on Apr 26, 2008, 08:29:

From what I read in the OP this person is planning to stay in Colombia for a year or so, and needs a decent hotel/apartment/location to crash for the first few weeks while they familiarise themselves with the city and manage to rent or lease an apartment.

The question was to vet a couple of locations (probably from the same website) for the first few weeks...

and if their intention was to advertise, well, a couple of us agree that even the better of the two is in bland & sterile area.

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Lostgringo says on Apr 26, 2008, 21:32:

adrimm agreed if that was the intention. Staying close to the airport seems a little out of the way though. IMHO?

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brasi says on Apr 29, 2008, 21:54:

Hi , Guys i am sorry for late reply as i was in India for vaccation. Buongone, I have work permit , as we have openedForigen Repsentative office in Bogota.

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adrimm says on Apr 29, 2008, 22:33:

Best wishes brasi, let us know how it goes. It is always interesting to hear people's first-time impressions of Bogota.

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brasi says on May 1, 2008, 22:24:

Hola Adrimm,

Thanx for ur greetings and wishes. I will keep posting .

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brasi says on May 9, 2008, 14:36:

HI Friends,
i safely arrived in Bogota and am stayin in 104 art suites, its a very nice hotel with excellent service n friendliness.I like the decor and enviornment.

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