tired of being ripped off, need a good deal on a apartment in Bogota

Loggi says on Feb 20, 2009, 13:01:

http://poorbuthappy.com/colombia/travel/hostel/casa-platypus/

Live for the moments you can't put into words

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mandotech says on Feb 20, 2009, 13:05:

Thanks, but I really need an apartment since I entertain guests.

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CakeDesigner-wannabe says on Feb 20, 2009, 14:59:

Mandotech, it depends on what area you were 'ripped' off. If you were staying in the North area, then $70 - $100 is the price you pay for.

You would be able to find half of that in the West or in the South area

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mandotech says on Feb 20, 2009, 15:47:

Cake, do you know of any places in the south or west that are renting? I really do not mind those areas.

Azunoman, I know that there is an overhead to pay. I am just trying to find something that is a little more reasonable.

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mandotech says on Feb 20, 2009, 16:22:

azunoman, I know what you mean about paying different prices. It always takes me a few days to get used to using a different currency. This week I went to pay for a few items and the clerk overcharged me. Luckily my girlfriend´s sister was behind me and made the clerk give me back some of my money. so good luck is right jajajaja

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durito2 says on Feb 20, 2009, 17:34:

You are never going to be able to pay anywhere the same price when renting a short term furnished apartment with no paperwork vs a year lease, completely unfurnished place, which in colombia requires cosigners and a cedula and more bs. There are no gringo prices, just what the market dictates.

There are hotels in bogota you can stay at for under $10 a night if you are willing.

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BillBigD says on Feb 20, 2009, 18:48:

Here we go again. All you ever hear on this site is excuses and reasons why you can't rent a nice place like in BA, Santiago, Lima, Mexico City for $700 to $1000 per month for a short rental

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miamimike says on Feb 21, 2009, 08:05:

Loggi--Very nice hostel!

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adrimm (Moderator) (☼Travelguide writer) says on Feb 21, 2009, 08:58:

http://www.apartaestudioslacandelaria.com/linea4.htm

Johnny - that looks like a gem -

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griffbos says on Feb 21, 2009, 09:00:

They issue is there are very few furnished apartments in Colombia for rent, they are priced for the tourist, I don't know any Colombians that rent a place furnished unless it is a vacation, Sinc these apartments are for tourist they charge tourist prices, So you pay close to what one would pay in the USA for a hotel. Until there is more competion that is how it will stay.

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greg says on Feb 21, 2009, 10:16:

That place in La Candelaria looks real nice. I might try it next time i`m there.

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CakeDesigner-wannabe says on Feb 21, 2009, 11:05:

http://www.apartmentinbogota.com/ $37.99 a night for 2-20 nights and it is in good area

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Lostgringo says on Feb 21, 2009, 20:22:

Try http://www.welovebogota.com only $17.99 a night if you stay 30 days. I just arrived here in Bogota from Las Vegas. I stayed at a hotle there for $49.99 and it was a dump. Here are some of the reasons I like these apartments:

1. Cleaniness
2. Microwave, iron, ironing board, coffe maker and juicer are standard.
3. Hot water
4. High Speedinternet service so each room can use wifi
5. TV in every room
6. Double safety high end looks on all door in apartment.
7. 24/7 hour security.
7. No body looking over your shoulder like many Hostels
8. If all the rooms are not rented I get to use the entire apartment for myself.

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.http://www.monsterrakebacks.com Come gamble and get money back!

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christobeldawg says on Feb 21, 2009, 22:05:

I stayed there, it is in a half decent area near the US Embassy. It's good for a short term visit, better price than staying in a hotel chain. If you are a more experienced traveler, you can find much better deals, but it's ok. There is no view to amount to anything, but it is a clean secure place. You will be sharing the place with others, which is a bit 70's European, but not that big a deal, unless you want to rent out the entire place, which is expensive. I would geuss that is a 4-5 estrado, with better than average security.

traveling hopefully is always better than arriving

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CakeDesigner-wannabe says on Feb 22, 2009, 07:59:

Lost in Gringo - it is the same website as i mentioned!!! LOL 2 websites in one

Coffee maker......... why not have a kettle too...much quickier!!

I have refused to stay at apartment or room in Modelia, because they do not even have a coffee maker or a kettle even though they advertised!! lol

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Chelito says on Apr 23, 2009, 13:50:

So you look in newspapers for furnished apartments in the listings (for example El Tiempo). You ring them and then you go see it. Also look on any brick walls and almost always there are adverts with numbers for apartments stuck up there. I found my apartment through a friend who lived on a block that was all owned by one landlord, Bang in the centre of Bogota, furnished, services included, 450,000 monthly. Suerte.

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