The Black Sheep Hostel
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Come for the Spanish classesDescription:
Hidden in the leafy Patio Bonito neighborhood and just a short walk from the Metro and trendy Parque Lleras, this is one of the best hostels in Colombia. The Black Sheep is an excellent choice for solo travelers, and caters to the under-30 crowd. There's computer access, wireless Internet, a fully equipped kitchen, a barbecue area, two TV rooms, and -- most Colombian of all -- a hammock-filled balcony. Opened in 2005 by New Zealand ex-patriot Kelvin Leeming, the hostel has a laid-back, backpacker atmosphere and a bilingual daytime staff of informative, friendly university students. An added bonus you're unlikely to find in other budget options: extra-long beds to accommodate tall foreigners. The hostel has various dorm rooms of varying sizes and a number of private rooms all made available in the recent expansion and renovation of the business. Rooms are spacious and comfortable, most featuring en-suite bathrooms. Those who come here are usually looking for good information about travel in Colombia and through Kelvin they get it. The hostel also does well by offering Spanish classes that come highly recommended.
