Teusaquillo

Teusaquillo is a quiet government district that's safe but pretty boring. Good for staying somewhere local and inexpensive, but you'll spend a lot of time in taxis getting to restaurants and nightlife in other neighborhoods.

Teusaquillo is where actual bogotanos live their daily lives - government workers catching buses in the morning, families shopping at corner stores, kids walking to school in uniform. You won't see other tourists here, which means you get authentic Colombian life but also means most people don't speak English beyond basic greetings. The local restaurants serve enormous portions for incredibly cheap prices, and you'll eat better here than in touristy areas for a fraction of the cost. The area around Simón Bolívar Park stays active on weekends with joggers and families, but after 10pm the residential streets get quite empty. It's safe during the day and evening, just very quiet once people head inside for the night. Think residential suburb rather than city center - great if you want to experience real Bogotá life, but you'll be taking taxis to other neighborhoods for nightlife.