Travelers find authentic Colombian hospitality in Bogotá's historic district, with a complimentary manager's reception to enhance each day's adventures
Hotel Galería Casa de La Luz in vibrant La Candelaria offers a cooked-to-order breakfast each morning. The business center and restaurant are ideal for work or socializing. Multilingual staff and luggage storage ensure a hassle-free experience.
La Candelaria, a neighborhood in Bogotá, is home to Hotel Galería Casa de La Luz . Andino Shopping Center and Unicentro Bogotá are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Monserrate and 93 Park. Maloka Science Museum and Salitre Mágico are also worth visiting. Visit our Bogotá travel guide
5-75 Cl. 12, Bogotá, Bogotá, 111711
What's nearby
Plaza de Bolívar
2 min walk - 0.2 km
Catedral Primada de Colombia
3 min walk - 0.3 km
Botero Museum
3 min walk - 0.3 km
Museo Casa de Moneda
3 min walk - 0.3 km
Gold Museum
6 min walk - 0.6 km
Getting around
La Sabana de Bogotá Station
20 min walk
Estación Usaquén Station
32 min drive
El Dorado Intl. Airport (BOG)
31 min drive
Restaurants
La Puerta Falsa
2 min walk
Juan Valdez Café
1 min walk
La Puerta de la Catedral
2 min walk
La Puerta de La Tradición
2 min walk
La Candelaria
2 min walk
About this property
Hotel Galería Casa de La Luz
Hotel near Plaza de Bolívar
At Hotel Galería Casa de La Luz , you can look forward to free cooked-to-order breakfast, a free daily manager's reception, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Free in-room WiFi, with speed of 25+ Mbps, is available to all guests, along with a business center and a restaurant.
Additional perks include:
A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), a front-desk safe, and a 24-hour front desk
Multilingual staff, coffee/tea in the lobby, and concierge services
A banquet hall and luggage storage
Room features
All guestrooms at Hotel Galería Casa de La Luz feature comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
Pillowtop mattresses and down comforters
Designer toiletries, showers, and hair dryers
35-inch LED TVs with cable channels
Wardrobes/closets, heating, and daily housekeeping
24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
Food and drink
Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM
A restaurant
Coffee and tea in common areas
Free daily manager's reception
Snack bar/deli
Family friendly
Laundry facilities
Snack bar/deli
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Guest services
Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff
Business services
Business center
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Accessible airport shuttle
No elevator
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Banquet hall
Communal living room
Designated smoking areas
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Down comforter
Pillowtop mattress
Bathroom
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
Towels provided
Entertainment
35-inch LED TV with cable channels
Food and drink
Minibar
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Desk
Heating
Iron/ironing board on request
Laptop workspace
Safe
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 16
Check-out
Check-out before noon
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Property payment types
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
You may be required to pay the following charge at the property: Colombia Value-Added Tax (VAT) at 19%. A VAT exemption is available to travelers who present a valid passport and tourist visa showing they are not a resident of Colombia and who pay using a foreign card or via a bank transfer from outside Colombia. This exemption applies only to tourist package bookings (accommodation plus other travel services).
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
Airport shuttle fee: COP 80000 per person (one-way)
Airport shuttle fee per child: COP 80000 (one-way), (up to 18 years old)
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
If you are traveling with a child your property may require you to present the following documents: Parents traveling into Colombia with a child under 18 may be required to present the child's birth certificate and photo ID (passport for non-Columbian citizens) upon check-in. If a relative or legal guardian is traveling into Colombia with the child, that relative or legal guardian may be required to present a notarized consent of travel signed by both parents and a copy of both parents' ID. If only one parent is traveling into Colombia with the child, that parent may be required to present a notarized consent of travel signed by the other parent. Visitors who plan to travel with children should consult with a Colombian consulate office prior to travel for further guidance.
Property is also known as
Galeria Casa De La Luz Bogota
Frequently asked questions
Is Hotel Galería Casa de La Luz pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Galería Casa de La Luz ?
As of Mar 13, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Galería Casa de La Luz on Mar 14, 2026 start from P2,587, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking?
This property doesn't offer parking.
What time is check-in at Hotel Galería Casa de La Luz ?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.
What time is check-out at Hotel Galería Casa de La Luz ?
Check-out is at noon.
Does Hotel Galería Casa de La Luz provide a shuttle to the airport?
Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of COP 80000 per person applies.
Where is Hotel Galería Casa de La Luz located?
Located in La Candelaria, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Plaza de Bolívar, Museo Casa de Moneda, and Botero Museum. Gold Museum and Chorro de Quevedo Square are also within 10 minutes. La Sabana de Bogotá Station is 20 minutes by foot.
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Reviews
Hotel Galería Casa de La Luz Reviews
8.4
Very Good
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This is a very comfortable hotel decorations are fantastic.
Steve
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
10/10 Excellent
Sabrina
Nov 10, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The location was amazing, the hotel was fantastic! It was worth at least a few days, but I ended up staying one more day. I tried to book the shuttle to the hotel, and I received no response, which was my only qualm. However, I just took an Uber, so it wasn't a big deal. They helped me with a driver back to the airport, though, for a good price. Breakfast was good and the staff are great! They lock the door at night, all you have to do is ring the bell and they come open it , the location only has nighttime activities on the weekend anyway. Definitely THE option to stay at. Always felt safe in the area.
If you are looking for a very affordable hotel this is it. If you get a room downstairs it may be a little noisy in the AM after 8 as it is an older place and the walls are thin and the doors made of stained glass. No joke but very safe and secure. Just a few minute walk to Bolivar Square and Botero museums.
We adored this hotel.
Beautiful hotel house, many decorations inside, colonial style, elegant, very safe and the staff at front very friendly, la candelaria Beautiful town will love to come back again. Thanks for the memories
Beautiful antique house, great job setting up as a hotel. Very close to the historic district. Employees were very nice. We enjoy our stay. We specifically love the small.chapel to pray. Thanks
This was a very good surprise, and I’m sure it qualifies as a hidden gem, If you’re looking for a stay in downtown Bogotá. The overall value is very good, and you will have a great time if you understand that it’s an old traditional mansion, that was converted to Hotel. It’s comfortable enough, but has the normal issues with the lack of 5-star amenities. We really liked our stay and would certainly go back if needed to stay downtown.
We enjoyed our three nights in Bogotá in large part because of the great location of this hotel in La Candelaria. We could safely and quickly walk to all the sights we wanted to see.
The hotel was a historical, rambling building with many nooks and crannies. There were several common areas, and we had a choice of our rooms. Our rooms were comfortable and clean, though the stairs to the loft were a little perilous.
The included breakfast was nice. Finally, Joanna at the front desk was friendly and helpful, coordinating our transportation and giving us recommendations.
This is a unique place to stay - an affordable 200 yr old house with many of the rooms including sitting areas. However, these rooms wouldn’t suit anyone with mobility issues as they involve stairs up to a loft bedroom. There are also multiple lounge areas for guests to relax amongst a mix of antiques and tchotchkes. The staff were exceedingly pleasant to deal with, and the breakfast delicious (if repetitive) - the raspberry jam was so good. The location was absolutely perfect for seeing everything in the neighbourhood, but situated on a quieter street. Just around the corner from the Botero museum complex, La Puerta Falsa and a few blocks from Plaza Bolivar and the Pasaje Rivas market.
Tania
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
8/10 Good
Robyne
May 29, 2024
A convenient location, an eclectic experience. Not for everyone. If you’re fussy, it’s not for you. If you like something different - enjoy.
Really nice, charming place. You should be aware however that the rooms do not have any windows to the outside (there are windows in the door that open to the interior space). Loud pigeons in the morning, if you are on the top floor, but it is a really nice little loft space. The breakfast is pretty basic. I'm allergic to gluten and asked for no toast. I just got scrambled eggs and untoasted bread (which I ignored) and coffe.
Daniel
6/10 Okay
Michael
Mar 2, 2025
Flea bitten palace
First, the good. This hotel is housed in a fabulous Victorian palace close to Plaza Bolovar, the BOTERO, and some excellent restaurants. The block itself is a Jewelry row, mostly discount places that both buy and sell. The rooms are inventively and charmingly adapted. The courtyard and public spaces are fabulous with what appears to be period furniture and numerous art works. The area is relatively safe but the Candelaria does have late night robberies, often of people walking from the bars.
Hot water scarce after 8:30 am but good earlier. Free breakfast was nothing special, though i loved the covered courtyard where it was served.
This hotel was very affordable for the size and quality of the rooms, the public spaces, and the good location.
The bad: I got some fresh insect bites while sleeping there, most likely bed bugs. The front desk didn’t give me the impression that they were going to get right on it. It’s an expensive problem, hard to fix, the front desk guy said. And maybe I just got bitten “out in the world”, by mosquitoes or something. The bite pattern I had was more typical of bed bugs.
Desm staff didn’t speak much English so we had to enlist the aid of another guest to translate.
Bedbugs are an unfortunate reality these days, and any hotel, regardless of price or cleanliness, can be affected. However the staff here didn’t treat the issue with the urgency it called for, or indicate that they were going to do anything at all.
This is the most unusual hotel i have ever stayed in. Its more like an antique shop/museum. All sorts of crazy rooms with tons of antiques. The rooms themselves are very basic and most have a loft that is accessed by a very steep staircase. Depending on the room either your bed is on the loft, or it is a
small sitting area.
It is obviously an old mansion that has been repurposed. Due to.the very high ceilings, you can hear everything. Everything. Skip the breakfast. It could use some sprucing up.
All in all, if you can handle a very basic room, its worth staying for a night just to experience this unusual hotel.
If you like charm, antiquities, and quirkiness, this is the place for you! In the fun La Candelaria district, you can't beat the value for this hidden inn. It's almost like staying in an Escher print (if you don't get that, move on), with the rambling halls, staircases, lofts, surprise courtyards, and tiny two-person chapel!
Friendly front staff (24 hours) and delightfully old-world.
Stuart
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
4/10 Poor
J
May 26, 2024
Great decor but…..
Lovely decoration but very poor everything else. No hot water no lock on the door, very noisy and the area at night is dodgy.
J
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
4/10 Poor
Alexandra
Nov 12, 2024
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
I had booked 5 nights and left after 1. My room had only a glass wall between it and the dining and piano(!) areas. I was awakened at 7 when people loudly went to breakfast. The WIFI was weak, so I could not work. I went to a real hotel, not a house that calls itself a hotel. Naturally, The staff did not refund any of my remaining prepaid 4 nights.
Alexandra
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024
6/10 Okay
Jana
Jan 25, 2026
Grundsätzlich war die Ausstattung wie erwartet. Leider war das Bett sehr unbequem und durchgelegen. Die Zimmer wurden nicht gereinigt. Was durch die Enge des Zimmers auch zur Toilette im so wichtig gewesen wäre. Die allgemeinen Aufenthaltsräume waren aber gut.
Si vas a Bogotá, debes hospedarte en esta bella casa. El personal es amable y excelente. Hay servicio de lavandería a un precio accesible, habitaciones cómodas, ubicación conveniente para pedir uber o moverte a pie y la casa es una belleza. Todo queda cerca de este hotel, a unas cuadras de paradas de bus, de museos, restaurantes. Súper recomendado. Gracias a todo el equipo del hotel, un abrazo desde El Salvador.
Très belle décoration beaucoup de détails charmants...chambre confortable mais un peu bruyante et sans ouverture sur l'extérieur. Personnel agréable et serviable. Une belle adresse au coeur de la Candelaria.
daniele
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
6/10 Okay
Júlio César
Feb 22, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Não vale a nota q tem!
A meu ver, a nota está acima do q é. Isto ñ significa q seja um hotel ruim, mas tem coisas são relevantes. O principal, é a falta de "privacidade auditiva". Do meu quarto, escutava-se tudo q se conversava na recepção e dos quartos vizinhos; sem falar no ruído qdo andavam no quarto de cima. O prédio é antigo, com piso de madeira. O box do chuveiro ñ é fechado e a água varia muito de temperatura.
Achei desnecessário a atendente me dizer q, caso houvesse alguma mancha no lençol, eu seria cobrado. No máximo, isto deveria estar escrito num normativo.
O hotel é bastante limpo; a cama é ótima e o café-da-manhã, razoável. A localização é excelente!