The Varuna is basically a business hotel. That said, it is a nice one, newly ftted out, and whilst it doesn't have much of a soul, it is conveniently located in the El Cable district of Manizales. The hotel is not really set up for tourists in so far as there is no real area information etc, however the staff are friendly enough, and the condition of the hotel is very good. If you want to stay in this studenty area, where there are a number of decent restaurants and bars, then you can't go wrong with this very reasonably priced establishment.
To explore the area further, buses are a good bet and are extremely good value. There are bus stops across the street, from which the system is pretty simple to navigate. Lovely area - make sure you visit the coffee plantations. more