HOTEL DE LA OPERA, Bogota

Hotel De La Opera - A 5-star historic property with Mediterranean dining and spa facilities in La Candelaria

Located next to Teatro Colón in the historic La Candelaria district, this 42-room Bogota hotel occupies restored Colonial and Republican-era buildings. The property features 27 rooms distributed around traditional patios and 15 Deco-style accommodations with views of Plaza Bolívar and Monserrate Sanctuary. Two restaurants serve Mediterranean and Colombian cuisine: La Scala offers formal dining with fish specialties and Italian dishes, while El Mirador provides rooftop views of colonial architecture and church domes. Hotel De La Opera includes an indoor pool and spa offering treatments like chocotherapy and aromatherapy. All rooms come equipped with Wi-Fi, central heating, and pillow menus. The property sits one block from Plaza Bolívar, with the Gold Museum and Botero Museum both three minutes away on foot.

Pros

Located in buildings spanning three centuries of urban architecture, preserving historic details

Rooftop restaurant offers panoramic views of colonial roofs and church domes

Spa features multiple wellness facilities including sauna, Turkish bath, and jacuzzi

Position next to major cultural landmarks enables easy walking tours

Cons

12.5 miles distance from El Dorado International Airport

Area can become crowded during peak tourist hours