AirBnbs near SF / Caracas
[QUOTE=Woodman09;2959135]The 3 favorites are San Francisco, Ibis and Teqendama Suites -- There are many cheaper hotels in the area too.
I picked out a bunch of AirBnB a while ago.
Keep in mind you should always communicate about guests with the owner.
--This just a partial list.
Near SF.
long list of AirBnbs [/QUOTE]I have been hesitant in posting this for a while because Woodman's comments are usually flawless and who am I to even question his wisdom. But a recent RL conversation compelled me to post.
Personally, I would be hesitant to stay at the places on Woodman's list. If you are first time visitor and / or your street skills / spanish are poor, I would think twice. I checked the listings Woodman posted and there didn't seem to be lobby security in many. Many of those places are just a block or two from Caracas. That is a very short walk from SF. And walking there with company or alone and you will be noticed and could easily be followed. Because the side streets are often empty when I've been there, I am more wary of that are than SF itself.
My creds: I've stayed over 400 nights in AirBnbs in BOG and know the city from north to south, east to west. While I usually stay between 72 and 120, I have stayed further south. I have conversation spanish, but not completely fluent. There are plenty of decent airbnbs in the various towers around Univ de LOS Andres / Museo Nacional and I've stayed there too. But those are absolutely not guest friendly. AirBnbs all over are less guest friendly than in years past and it's still a YMMV. Often all guests have to be registered by the apartment owner.
IF the apartment building uses a 3rd party security service, there will probably be a guard rotation where you don't see the same guard twice. For those, your chances are near zero for getting one of them to bend the rules are zero in my experience. However, if it is an older building and the same guard is there night after night. Have a chat with them, order something for them on your next Rappi, etc. They will let you know if you can bring someone. AND they will register the chica, keep their cedula and probably ring you to confirm todo bien as she leaves. Those places are gems but they do exist. No, I will not reveal my list.
Also, your chances of entry into apartment building or hotel go down a lot when there's a large age difference between you and your new friend and / or she is not dressed as someone who might live in the building.
I just picked those out from the area-
[QUOTE=GringoTigre;2962013]I have been hesitant in posting this for a while because Woodman's comments are usually flawless and who am I to even question his wisdom. But a recent RL conversation compelled me to post.
Personally, I would be hesitant to stay at the places on Woodman's list. If you are first time visitor and / or your street skills / spanish are poor, I would think twice. I checked the listings Woodman posted and there didn't seem to be lobby security in many. Many of those places are just a block or two from Caracas. That is a very short walk from SF. And walking there with company or alone and you will be noticed and could easily be followed. Because the side streets are often empty when I've been there, I am more wary of that are than SF itself.
My creds: I've stayed over 400 nights in AirBnbs in BOG and know the city from north to south, east to west. While I usually stay between 72 and 120, I have stayed further south. I have conversation spanish, but not completely fluent. There are plenty of decent airbnbs in the various towers around Univ de LOS Andres / Museo Nacional and I've stayed there too. But those are absolutely not guest friendly. AirBnbs all over are less guest friendly than in years past and it's still a YMMV. Often all guests have to be registered by the apartment owner.[/QUOTE]I know some of those on that list-- I just picked those out of the area-- I only wanted to give guys an idea of the area. Some of those are good and others I do not know-.
And I did say -- 'Keep in mind you should always communicate about guests with the owner' Good Luck on your quests.
