Hotel Casa Deco is a four-floor Art Deco building at Calle 12c and Carrera 3 in La Candelaria. Expedia lists it as a boutique hotel with a property class of 2.5, with free breakfast, a rooftop terrace, a cafe, a bar and laundry. Some rooms share bathrooms. Room types are Executive Single, Double and Triple rooms, a Junior Room and a Suite, from one to three guests. Free wifi is offered in rooms and some public areas, with a 24-hour front desk, concierge, luggage storage and a safe at the desk. The hotel has multilingual staff who help with tours and tickets, soundproofed rooms and an in-room crib option. There is no elevator, the property is smoke-free and pets are not allowed. An airport shuttle can be arranged for a fee.
Location and getting around: the Chorro de Quevedo is about two minutes on foot, the Botero Museum seven, the Gold Museum eight and Plaza de Bolívar eight. Cafes and restaurants, including Jaguar Coffee and La Concordia market, are one to three minutes away. This is a true walk-everywhere base for the old center, and the hills behind it begin almost at the door. Taxis reach the street easily, and the airport is about a half-hour drive.
The rooms and who it suits: rooms are simple, with the Art Deco character in the building and common areas. Check bathroom arrangements when you book, because some rooms share. It suits budget-minded couples, solo travelers and backpackers who want a safer, more characterful stay than a bare hostel, and the staff help with tours, including the graffiti and food tours listed in this guide. It is less suited to travelers with limited mobility, because there are stairs and no lift, and to those who need a pool or a gym.
Good to know: free breakfast is served in the morning with cooked-to-order eggs and pancakes mentioned by guests. Candelaria is lively by day and calm at night, though sensible precautions still apply after dark, so use a taxi for late returns. Luggage storage is handy on arrival and departure days. Rates are among the lowest in the old center, and the saving can go toward a Monserrate ticket or a day trip. For more comfort and a spa, Hotel de la Opera is nearby.
Why stay here
- ✓Free breakfast
- ✓Rooftop terrace
- ✓Cafe and bar
- ✓Art Deco building
- ✓24-hour front desk
- ✓Luggage storage and safe
- ✓Free wifi in rooms
- ✓Tour and ticket help
Good questions
Is there an elevator?+
No, Expedia lists no elevator in this four-floor building. Ask for a lower floor if stairs are a problem.
Do all rooms have private bathrooms?+
Expedia notes that some guests share bathrooms. Check the room type when you book.
How close is it to the Gold Museum?+
About eight minutes on foot, and the Botero Museum is about seven. Plaza de Bolívar is also eight.
