Is Bogotá Safe for Solo Female Travelers?

Solo travel

I went to Bogotá and stayed at Spotty Hostel. I loved the hostel and would absolutely get back. At night I didn't always feel safe alone on the streets, but during the day I never felt like that. I've also noticed that it really helps if you speak Spanish! The people are really friendly and always eager to help. A must-visit is Monserrate!

Solo travel

I spent a weekend in Bogota in March 2023. I stayed at “Hotel Retiro 84 by MIJ”, very safe area to walk during the night for solo female travelers. Favorite places to eat in the area: La Taqueria calle 82, Frites Artois, Azahar Café Nogal Favourite activities in Bogota: - Ride to Monserrate for the sunset (think of arranging taxi in advance from there, as it’s difficult to get Uber afterwards and area is not considered extremely for foreigners) - Museo de Arte Miguel Urrutia, with Botero art (free to visit) Great lunch spot: Quinua Y Amaranto It’s considered safe to walk in La Candelaria before 5 pm, not sure what happens after as I didn’t try to stay after the sunset. I typically walked or got a taxi / Uber

Group travel

I was in Bogota with a friend. Love the climate there, throughout the year max 20 degrees Celsius. All sorts of tropical fruits and fresh juices everywhere. It is a nice and clean city, and people are very friendly. Climbed on mount Monserrate on a rainy day - and even though it was cloudy the view from above and the experience was amazing. Not dangerous at all, would definitely return if I get a chance.

Solo travel

I loved Bogotá. Although I only had time for Monseratte and La Candelaria, I could easily spend a few days sightseeing. I felt safe, even when I was exploring alone and taking pictures. I made sure to take a hotel taxi before it got dark.

Solo travel

I felt very safe in Bogota and I loved the old parts of the city. It's really beautiful and clean, and there are a lot of policemen on the streets. I took a bus to Zipaquirá to see the salt cathedral, and it was amazing. The Gold Museum and the Botero Museum were also really great. The Gold Museum is one of the best historical museums I've ever been to.

Solo travel

I stayed in the La Candelaria area and it was relaxing, both during the day and at night. I did several city tours based on tips (one was about food, the other about street art), I visited the Botero museum and the gold museum, took a funicular to Monserrate, and also did a day trip to the Salt Cathedral and Guatavita. I will definitely return there in the future to see more of this country.

Solo travel

Bogota - Masaya Hostel (has private and shared rooms) in Candelaria - Hotel Bicentenario is also close by. I stayed and liked both. Monserrate... Avoid hiking (safety is the reason for me), but definitely go there!!! (Don't eat at the French restaurant there though, I was disappointed) A tour of the Paloquemao fruit market... book through AirBnb... AMAZING. I love the Gold Museum. A day trip to Guatevita or the Salt Cathedral. Both are great!! It's easy to take a walking tour around the city and see the graffiti too. And YES to Pancakes & Waffles!! I've been there many times.

Solo travel

A few of my favorite places in Bogota: Gold Museum, Botero Museum, Bolivar Square, Monserrate, La Candelaria neighborhood, if you are there on Sunday - ciclovia, if you have transport arranged - a day trip to the Salt Cathedral and visit Andres Carne de Res in Cundinamarca on the way back to Bogota. Colombia is beautiful!!!

Group travel

I was just in Bogota in September for a long weekend. We went for a free city walk and to Monserrate (and also just explored on our own). We stayed at the NH Bogota Boheme Royal hotel. We hired a private driver who took us to the Salt Cathedral in Zipaquirá. We also went down to the city center, and he took us to Andres Carne de Res on the way back to Chia, which is the original location and the best place for taking pictures, decorations, and entertainment. The one in Bogota (right below the aforementioned hotel) was good for music and dancing.

Solo travel

I love Bogota! I stayed at the Hotel de la Opera in La Candelaria and it was wonderful. It is very easy to stroll around and explore the area. Climbing Monserrate is harder than I expected due to the altitude, but it is worth it. I also highly recommend taking part in a gastronomic tour.

Bogotá is a beautiful city, however is so big that if you are not careful, may be you can get in dangerous neighborhoods, In the day you can walk alone and do activities, theres a lot of things to do here, many are free! we have really good restaurants, discotecas, bars, Nature walks! However I wouldnt walk alone in the night in certain areas, LATAM is not friendly for women sadly :( You have to be always attentive in public media transportation of your phone, wallet, etc...And it only works until 11pm, a good option to move is Uber or Cabify, but always share your location ;), and traffic is heavy most of the times. Most of people here is super nice and kind and open, but most of people here doesnt speak English, so make sure to know a little bit of spanish to ask basic quiestions.

Bogotá can be a very safe place within the Latinamerican context, you just need to be mindful of where you are, how good did you pack your things, and as the local say: Don't give papaya. The biggest worry is going to be pickpockets, other than that, it's a very cool place to be in