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Reviews of The Cranky Croc Hostel

Calle 12d No. 3-46, Candelaria - Centro Historico, 110011 Bogotá, Colombia

#9 of 474 hotels in Bogotá

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 342 hostel reviews

9.3

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.5

  • Comfort

    9.4

  • Location

    9.7

  • Facilities

    9.3

  • Staff

    9.8

  • Value for money

    9.2

  • Free Wifi

    9.7

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  • Reviewed: April 8, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Suite
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Yeahhhhh awesome place

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: April 7, 2025

    9.0
    I loved staying here. I would come back here if back in Bogotá
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    (I was staying at a single room). 1) Freezing in the room, particularly the first night, and there were no blankets in the room 2) Humidity smell in the room 3) Bed/pillows a bit old and dusty/smelly of humidity 4) TV didn’t manage to work it out in the room, not sure if not working or not user-friendly. If it works, a guide in the room would help 5) There is no kettle in the room or the kitchen. This would be great to have

    A lot of things were great: 1) The staff in reception, who give you a personalised and sweet service (Leo, Camila and Mary). Also the waiter (Douglas? Sorry, very bad at remembering names) was super friendly. 2) Breakfast was outstanding. Congratulations to the chef! 3) The hostel itself is beautiful and has plenty of spaces for socialising 4) All very clean 5) Walking and bike tours offered by the hostel were nice

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: April 5, 2025

    9.0
    Great
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Toilet didn’t flush very well

    Nice communal area and good value breakfast. We were able to check in early and sleep after our flight which was great. Friendly hostel staff!

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 22, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Kitchen was a disappointment.

    Excellent location in downtown. Within walking distance of all the attractions. Very nice layout of property.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 6, 2025

    10
    First time in a hostel, and I enjoyed it.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 5 nights

    Can't think of anything

    I really liked the friendliness of the staff and how they helped guests engage with each other.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: February 12, 2025

    10
    Would return in a heartbeat
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The lighting in the rooms is inadequate. In the bathroom women can’t do their makeup, shaving is tough for men

    Everything near perfect

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: February 8, 2025

    10
    Would recommend to anyone wanting good value for money and a place where you have Bogota at your fingertips with the bes
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Deluxe King Suite
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Great locational near historical centre. Friendly helpful staff. Great community and social vibe with a lot of activities. Nice area to sit and interact with people or not. Good beers in bar.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: January 25, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights

    N/A

    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 meet other travelers.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: January 21, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Great place to stay after arriving in colombia, staff is always helpfull, clean, comfy beds, good breakfast for reasonable price, many tours start from there

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: January 19, 2025

    10
    Na
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Everything

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: January 7, 2025

    9.0
    Very confy suite
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Suite
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The breakfast was quite expensive and not much of a verriety.

    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.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: January 4, 2025

    10
    Would definitely come back
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    It was very clean, staff were very helpful. Had an amazing bbq for the new year. Highly recommend , rooms very comfortable

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: January 4, 2025

    10
    Loved it and would recommend to anyone.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    NA

    Everything. One of the best hostels I’ve stayed at. Andy and his family run a great hostel. Relaxed and a really beautiful building. Love that it’s an independent hostel and the ‘pod’ dorms are next level. Spent NYE at the hostel where they put on a ripping bbq and had a lot of their friends around creating a great vibe.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: January 2, 2025

    9.0
    1 Night stay at the Cranky Croc Hostel
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Perfectly located in the old city center, only a few minutes walk to the main spots and plenty of bars just around the corner. Open, perfectly friendly and accommodating staff. Rooms are basic but completely fine for a 2 or 3 nights stay (and also larger than most of the other hostel rooms we have lived in).

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: January 1, 2025

    9.0
    Great place to get acquainted with Bogota!
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Could be more activities held, but common area was useful to meet people

    Great location, helpful staff and fair value for money

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: December 29, 2024

    8.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Deluxe King Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    All good.

    Nice clean hostel in a good location in La Candelaria. Good food and a nice bar. Lots of travellers sitting around looking at their phones.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: December 26, 2024

    10
    Excellent
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 5 nights

    The food available on site it great value and really delicious. You can also make use of the onsite kitchen if you prefer. Lots of trips and tours are organised from the hostel. All good value. The bike tour was particularly good. The staff are exceptionally helpful and friendly. It's in a great location.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: December 15, 2024

    10
    Great choice for Bogotá
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Really enjoyed the people and the atmosphere. This is the sort of hostel I would want to set up if I were to run a hostel

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: December 5, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    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.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: November 22, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Really nice hostel, everything is really clean and well made. Would highly recommend, also very nice staff!

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: November 17, 2024

    8.0
    Friendly staff in an excellent location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Cleanliness of shower and sink area.

    Friendly staff, good common areas, bright spaces, excellent location.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: November 16, 2024

    10
    Good time in Bogota
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Good location, clean rooms and nice restaurant. Thx for the experience :)

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: November 13, 2024

    8.0
    The hostel lived up to expectations and it was great to meet the owner, Andy, a fellow Australian.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe King Suite
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We didn’t take breakfast there

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: November 12, 2024

    10
    One of the best hostels ever!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I found the bathroom floor to be very slippery and there was no mat of any kind to stand on. I agree with another reviewer that the music volume in the common area is too high and makes it difficult to chat.

    I've stayed in many hostels around the world and this has to be in the top 3, maybe even no.1! The place was clean and very comfortable and the staff were amazing, really friendly and helpful. Andrew, the owner, loves to make everyone feel welcome and part of the family. Transport to and from the airport was arranged for me and they also have sim cards available if you need one. There are a number of activities you can do and I highly recommend the walking tour with Nick that included food tasting and a game of tejo. Great fun! The BBQ was also good and the food was yummy. There is a bar/cafe on site that is reasonably priced, the breakfast is especially good and the guys working it are great. My bed was comfortable (single attic room) and although the room was tiny it was private and very cosy and with natural ventilation (no window but this also meant limited street noise). I loved this hostel so much, I'll be staying there again before I leave beautiful Colombia.

    Stayed in November 2024

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