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The Cranky Croc Hostel has a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and restaurant in Bogotá. Featuring a bar, the hostel is close to several noted attractions, around a 4-minute walk from Quevedo's Jet, 0.4 miles from Luis Angel Arango Library and a 11-minute walk from Bolivar Square. The property has a 24-hour front desk, airport transportation, a shared kitchen and free WiFi throughout the property. All rooms will provide guests with a microwave. You can play table tennis at the hostel. Popular points of interest near The Cranky Croc Hostel include Gold Museum, Rosario's Square and Church of Our Lady of Candelaria. El Dorado International Airport is 7.5 miles from the property.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 twin bed
1 full bed
1 full bed
1 twin bed
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1 full bed
1 bunk bed
1 bunk bed
1 king bed
1 full bed
1 twin bed
2 twin beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.8
Facilities
9.3
Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.4
Value for money
9.2
Location
9.7
Free Wifi
9.7
High score for Bogotá

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Hendricks
    United States United States
    I really liked the friendliness of the staff and how they helped guests engage with each other.
  • Kat
    Philippines Philippines
    Great staff (friendly and very helpful) and wonderful location with many bars, restaurants, and sights within walking distance. Food and drinks at the restaurant were delicious. The events hosted by the hostel were fantastic and a great way to...
  • Felix
    Aruba Aruba
    It's probably the best hostel in that area. The suite was very confy and spacious with a modern touch. Has it's own walkway and patio. The location is close to the mainstreet, and Chorro de Quevedo.
  • Jairus
    Philippines Philippines
    The room was really clean and worth the price. I love the privacy. The staff were so kind and approachable. I love that it is a social hostel since I met so many different people from different walks of life. Would stay again there.
  • Ian
    Canada Canada
    Friendly staff, good common areas, bright spaces, excellent location.
  • Emma
    Canada Canada
    Amazing location, amazing staff. Great rooms, they have something for everyone and so many activities if you want to join in. The food is delicious. Would highly recommend and would definitely come again!
  • Mathias
    Denmark Denmark
    The staff and the location was great 😀 Additionally there are 2 types of craft beer on tap!
  • Vistica
    United States United States
    Good central location in La Candelaria. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Had a private room which was clean and comfortable.
  • Caroline
    United States United States
    Hostel atmosphere with friendly and supportive employees. They organize tours and take care of all needs their guests may have. Located right in the Candelaria neighborhood. Sleeping was possible thanks to good noise insulation. There are...
  • Julia
    United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
    Staff went above and beyond in the Cranky Croc. The breakfast (paid extra) was incredible and the bed was the comfiest in south America. I'd recommend it to anyone staying in Bogota. They also helped me arrange a transfer to the airport and I...

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Original Sin
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Dinner • Cocktail hour
    • Dietary options
      Vegan

Amenities of The Cranky Croc Hostel
Great facilities! Review score, 9.3

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Bar
  • Terrace

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
  • Toilet
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens

Outdoors

  • Sun deck
  • BBQ facilities
    Additional charge
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Shared kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Dryer
  • Kitchenware
  • Washing machine
  • Microwave
  • Kitchenette

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack

Activities

  • Live sports events (broadcast)
  • Tour or class about local culture
  • Happy hour
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Tennis equipment
  • Evening entertainment
    Additional charge
  • Ping-pong

Food & Drink

  • Coffee house on site
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
  • Restaurant

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
No parking available.

Front Desk Services

  • Lockers
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
  • 24-hour front desk

Entertainment & Family Services

  • Board games/Puzzles
  • Board games/puzzles

Cleaning Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms

General

  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms

Accessibility

  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Spanish

House rules
The Cranky Croc Hostel takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 11:30 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 12:30 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 6 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform The Cranky Croc Hostel of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

License number: 16333

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