Caracas Hotels & Hostels (51)

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A few blocks north of the Plaza de Francia, this mammoth 18-floor structure is a corporate hotel designed for longer stays. It's at the edge of the fashionable restaurant zone of Los Palos Grande…

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The brand-new Buenavista Inn sits in a seaside suburb near the airport. It's an efficient, securely enclosed operation, with a dozen bright, simply furnished rooms that include wi-fi and 110 cabl…

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Officially inaugurated in September 2006, the ex-Four Seasons is a massive piece of modernist architecture right across from the Plaza de Francia, center of Altamira's public life. The hotel has …

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Ensconced in a lush enclave at the base of the Parque Nacional El Ávila, this grand old hotel highlights what's great about Caracas. Erected by Nelson Rockefeller in the 1940s, it's a throwback t…

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Despite the innovative architecture, this 20-year-old lodging on the east end of Sabana Grande reflects the faded swankiness of the zone. On the plus side, rooms are spacious, and huge balconies …

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Standing in the shadow of the pyramidal Previsora building, the green-and-grey concrete City is a low-rise at just nine storeys. It's a well-maintained, comfortable nest amid the zone's mean stre…

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A short walk from either of Altamira's focal points, the Plaza de Francia or Plaza La Castellana, the towering Continental enjoys a highly convenient position. Despite a rather lax attitude towar…

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Just one block west of Plaza Bolívar, the Conde enjoys a privileged position, and the elegant lobby is an attraction in itself. However, rates seem inflated for the minimally maintained accommoda…

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A solid midpriced option in a sleazy part of town, the Gabial is a sparkling, efficient operation, with professional, English-speaking staff. Its 95 cool, comfortable units boast quiet air-con an…

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This modern eight-story tower with a cascade/rock garden at the entrance is a bit of an oddity in the otherwise rough-and-tumble Altagracia area, four blocks north of Plaza Bolívar. Though its co…

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Just south of the Plaza de Francia is the thin, white Floresta. The location alone is enough to recommend it - in the heart of Caracas' most relaxed zone with the Ávila range never far off. Focus…

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At the southern end of a string of lo-tels, the Mirage is a nondescript nine-storey block with basic comfortable accommodation. Besides the low rates, its chief attraction is its 'family' environ…

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Why New Jersey? This basic and clean if loopily furnished low-rise, in the somewhat easier-going section of the centre near Parque Central, would seem to have little in common with that northeast…

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For a parting splurge, this longstanding coastal resort near the airport will do nicely. Spectacularly perched on a hill overlooking the coast, it features large luxurious rooms, tennis courts an…

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Since so much of Caracas life revolves around shopping centres, it figures that a hotel should be part of one. Housed in the chic mall of the same name, this has the feel of some of the city's to…

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Just above the traffic hubbub on the plaza, this relatively wholesome hotel is favoured by families and businesspeople visiting the capital. Considering the size of its rooms and captivating view…

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This exceedingly narrow, orange-brick building is on the eastern edge of the central grid, a relatively safe zone near the complex of museums in Parque Central. The hotel boasts one of the city's…

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Catering to longer-term guests, this hotel/residence holds a prime position, steps from the metro and Plaza de Francia. Easily recognisable by its checkerboard facade, the seven-story box is an e…

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The Ritz makes a good-value choice on the west end of Sabana Grande, at a welcome remove from the zone's seediest section. Though hardly ritzy, it matches the comfort standard of more expensive p…

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Travellers unwilling to brave Caracas right after landing can check in at this seaside lodge in Macuto, a 20min ride east of the airport. Owned by a native of the Canary Island of El Hierro, it b…

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Directly beneath the flight path, this hotel is a purely functional option. Airport pickup/dropoff is included in the price, and there's a small restaurant. You'll appreciate the superfriendly st…

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As the name suggests, this is first and foremost a corporate retreat. And though that may conjure up images of paunchy execs working on their yoga positions, this jungly hideaway has been develop…

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The reserved, business-class ambience of the Lincoln Suites is a world away from the mean streets outside the door. Never mind, if you are seeking first-class comfort and service for substantiall…

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'We're in Lonely Planet!' shouts the front wall of this self-proclaimed backpacker hostel. True to form, this is a genuine haven for the international shoestring set, and travelers from Sweden to…

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This hotel has an unbeatable position on the northeastern corner of the plaza; the best rooms have big balconies facing it. The low price tag, however, is reflected in varying room quality and in…

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Located in Macuto, a 20min ride from the airport, this is one of the better deals along the Litoral Central, as the stretch of coast over the mountains from Caracas is known. Fronted by a locally…

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'The Garden of the Moon' is indeed a cosmic experience, or at least an unusual one. The creation of resident artist Zóez, it sits on Parque Nacional El Ávila's north (seaward) slope at 600m (1968…

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The Royal is a true haven in an unfortunate location: a trashy, rundown street with an air of menace. Well-maintained rooms, a cosy cocktail lounge and a truly congenial staff make it easy to for…

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Never mind those other hotels, this newcomer seems to say, we've got the style to be the hotel for modern business travellers. Standing on the northern edge of modish Las Mercedes, the cool white…

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Near the hectic west end of Boulevard Sabana Grande, this 86-room tower trades charm for neutral modern comforts. More a sleeping facility than a hotel, it nevertheless performs that function wel…

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