Hotel de la Opera, Bogota

This classic hotel in the Candelaria district occupies two former colonial houses. Named after the Teatro Colon opera house next door, the hotel is also conveniently close to other theaters, government buildings, museums and dining. The surrounding pedestrian zone gives this hotel a calm that is rare in modern Latin American cities. The wood-floored rooms are spacious and furnished with imported Italian furniture. Many rooms have balconies with views of neighboring streets, churches, monuments and the Bogota skyline. Minimum two-night stay required on weekends.