Hostel Bendito

I’ve stayed 150-200 hostales over 10 years of travels in South America- many of them in places with the same kinds of safety concerns as Bogota. I have never been to a single one that would not simply allow me to check in at reception. Upon arrival at Bendito, they refused to allow me to enter the hostel until I’d made a reservation, claiming that it had to do with security issues. Telling a potential guest to take out their phone in the street to book a stay, in an area which they themselves consider unsafe, puts the guest at risk of having their phone snatched. It is also just an unwelcoming way to treat someone looking to stay at a hostel, and completely unnecessary considering that in every other hostel I’ve stayed in, including ones in high security ones located in risky areas, I’ve never encountered a policy like this. That being said, what bothered me was the condescending tone and attitude of the receptionist throughout my interaction with her. I also found it odd when she later came into my room and accused me of locking the door (which it was wasn’t, and it wouldn’t make sense that it was, given that I was sitting inside the room), telling me that the door must remained unlocked at all times so others could freely enter the room. Given their claimed concern with security, it came off as hypocritical and concerning that they insist that doors remain unlocked, rather than providing keys to guests…there are many hostels in Bogota I’ve stayed at with non-condescending receptionists that manage to keep guests and luggage safe without making guests feel like potential criminals, which are located in more interesting areas than this one. I’d suggest Chapinero and Candeleria. If you do choose to book a stay at Bendito, make sure you do make a reservation-that way, should you encounter the same things I did, you’ll at least be allowed to leave a negative review on the site you book through 😂

Good, clean, calm. Not much of a social vibe, however the rooms are clean and nice. There is a generator running all night nearby so it’s a bit noisy at night and the location, although very pretty, isn’t near the main attractions in Bogota. Overall I’d say it’s a convenient place if you have places nearby you want to visit but for the usual tourist stop in bogota it’s not the best. The crowd is a towards the 30s-40s range or late 20s rather than the usual 20s backpackers. I was here with my partner a while ago and we had a great time, but not really because of the vibes or the people. There’s a shared kitchen with good appliances and basic stuff, a small fridge. The house is beautiful in itself

Overall a very average stay. It was the first hostel my friend and I booked after arriving in Colombia so we decided to take a private room to acclimatise a little. The room was very average, it contained a bed, one chair, one night stand and one coat hanger. The lights in the room are super bright. The common space downstairs was also very boring and has no atmosphere at all. The bathrooms are ill equipped: they're shared so the best thing would be to change inside the cubicle, but the cubicles are so small that that's impossible. No space to shortly stash your toiletries. The automatic lights are super sensitive and super bright. Overall not a place of recommendation

I had the best experience at this hostel! First off, the cleanliness was impeccable—everything from the rooms to the bathrooms was spotless, which made my stay super comfortable. Speaking of comfort, the beds were surprisingly cozy, and the atmosphere was so chill, I felt right at home. The location couldn’t be better—just minutes from Parkway, easy to get to the main attractions, restaurants, and transport options. Perfect for exploring the city! But what really made my stay special was the staff, especially Milena and Naray. They were incredibly friendly, always up for a chat, and beyond helpful with recommendations and anything I needed during my stay. Their hospitality really made a difference in making me feel at home. If you're looking for a clean, comfortable place with a great location and staff that goes above and beyond, this is the place to be! Can't recommend it enough and will use it as a base whenever I pass through! :)

Super good experience for a very small price. The only cons is the reception people that do not (or do not want to) speak english, but everything else is just great! Comfy beds, privacy with curtains, a good kitchen and spaces for meeting other hosts. Very safe neighborhood. Good cappuccino (not free but cheap)

Good localization which met my expectations. Very nice comfy bed and even in shared room I felt a lot of privacy. Very kind workers and I think about going back here when I will be in Bogotá

My experience at this hostel was disappointing due to the staff’s indifference. Upon arrival, I was told there was no internet and early check-in wasn’t allowed, even with an extra payment. Later, at check-in time, I was informed the hostel was only accepting cash, which wasn’t communicated beforehand, leaving me unable to check in as I planned to pay with a card. The lack of clear communication and unhelpful staff made for a frustrating stay. I won’t be returning.

This place makes no sense. Its an all dorm hostel with 40 beds, and a sizeable kitchen in which they provide ZERO room for food sorage. I'm not even embellishing, there is not a single shelf or table or cabinet for guests food, in a 40 bed hostel....|The bunk beds are newer and nicer but not nailed to the wall, so when one person moves, the other 3 beds are all moving dramatically with that person. |Theres pictures of outdoor space, with a hammock, which does no exist in real life. |If they branded themselves like they were a bare bones hostel that would be fine, but they don’t, I was expcting more.