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Reviews of The Cranky Croc Hostel

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

#8 of 484 hotels in Bogotá

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Review Score

Based on 344 hostel reviews

9.2

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.4

  • 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: November 5, 2023

    10
    A beautiful, safe hostel ❤️
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There was a lot of noise outside, but you're in the main tourist area - so it's to be expected!

    This hostel is spotlessly clean, modern, charming and just all round lovely. Staff are so helpful. I have coeliac and they helped me choose suitable food. The food here is excellent and so fresh. Cocktails and coffee are great too. And yes, you could get it cheaper outside - but the hostel has a lovely vibe and I felt super safe. I stayed in a private room. It was very clean. Good firm beds. The social vibe is great - aways people to chat to and tours to join, but not a crazy party hostel. You create a tab for your room and can get water, drinks etc at any time in your stay. The location is excellent, walking distance from all the tourist spots and the staff can help you go where you need.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: November 4, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Very warm & friendly staff, from front desk to bar/restaurant area. Great location in the heart of La Candelria. Cozy atmosphere with lots of windows and plants and wood. I booked a dorm room but someone else in the room put their clothes on my bed so the guy at the front desk immediately upgraded me to a single room so I wouldn't be uncomfortable. I was alone but felt safe and welcomes!

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: November 4, 2023

    8.0
    Very nice hostel, would stay again!
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    -rooms were a little warm, could’ve used a fan

    -friendly staff -good food at restaurant -comfortable room -hot showers -good location

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 30, 2023

    10
    Great Hostel - highly recommend
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Not the easiest to meet people as a solo traveller as it is a small hostel

    Staff super helpful. Food in the bar was great! Also had a great set up for watching sport

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 28, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing! It was a little quieter but then I did stay in low season.

    Property was lovely, the dorm room was very private and almost had your own space with a curtain and extra room. Clean with plenty of bathroom. A nice socialising area and bar. Staff were very friendly and helpful

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 26, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 11 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Dead season

    Atmosphere

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 21, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Great atmosphere, staff are fantastic. In a great area of Bogota with fantastic rooms and showers. Will be back next time we are in Bogota

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 17, 2023

    10
    A great place to catch your breath from difficult traveling.
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Well organized and comfortable. Great hot water. Clean. Friendly.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 6, 2023

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

    Location was great, near everything you need and to the main attractions. I recommend taking the free walking tour that is offered by the hostel.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 29, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The Kitchen equipmant needs to be upgraded. Kneifs, pan...etc.A kettle would also be useful...The bed is a bit soft.

    The staff were very friendly and helpfuly. The room was excelent! Luggage storage service, particularly advantageous and a great help!

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 23, 2023

    9.0
    Lovely
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double or Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We liked everything. The hostel is beautiful, the breakfast really good, the staff is kind and ready to help. overall, a very nice stay!

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 21, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The staff was outstanding Excellent location, We would love to come back

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 19, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Excellent hostel with great staff and great food. Rooms and showers are also very clean. We had a great time to explore Bogota from this place!

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 14, 2023

    10
    Fun hostel for travelers looking to see the heart of Bogota.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    The location in the heart of the candelaria district was super fun, although be cautious if wandering around the area late at night. The staff was helpful and the rooms and bathrooms were clean and well maintained. The bar in the lobby makes for a fun area to meet other travelers.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 10, 2023

    10
    10/10 love this hostel. Super clean, lovely customer service, amazing restaurant, great all around!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 7 nights

    N/A

    This hostel is firing on all cylinders. Everything runs smooth and the customer service is exceptional. The facilities are impeccably clean, everything you need is provided, and the restaurant is superb. Excellent location. I've stayed in somewhere around 50-60 hostels all over the world, and this is my favorite.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: August 31, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing, the stay was fantastic.

    Great staff, super accommodating. Clean and great location!

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 1, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Nothing to mention. Or maybe... we suggest you improve a bit your margarita at the bar. Be aware your customers, thanks to their hardly earned Colombian experience, are spoilt and demanding !

    Hi, we usually tend to avoid trendy international travellers' spots but being the last of the 30 nights spent with my family in Colombia we wanted to have it easy. I must say it was one of our best accomodation experiences we have had during our trip. The staff was friendly and exteremely helpful, the facility itself clean and perfect, value-to-money ratio absolutely correct. Fully recommended !

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: July 21, 2023

    9.0
    Friendly, helpful, squeaky clean and comfortable. A great stay all round.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Nothing - a great hostel and I'd highly recommend it to other single mature female travellers like myself!

    The staff were wonderful in helping me connect with the airline who had mislaid my luggage. I felt very supported and it made a huge difference to my stress levels - I'd like to thank them enormously :)

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: July 15, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The hostel wasn’t always the most social, but obviously that has to do more with the guests staying at the hostel than the property itself.

    The staff at the front desk were super friendly and really helpful. The common area was also really big.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: July 12, 2023

    9.0
    Really comfortable, would recommend
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The plugs weren’t beside the bed. They were inside the locker and mine didn’t work

    I loved the common area and the overall layout and atmosphere in the hostel. Good place to socialise and relax.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: June 28, 2023

    10
    Outstanding in every way.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Location, helpful and cheerful staff, cost, etc.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: June 26, 2023

    9.0
    Quiet, comfortable, clean
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Quiet and comfortable dorm room. Clean bathing area with plenty of hot water. Comfortable common areas. It was a little more expensive than other dorms, but for me worth the slightly higher price.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: June 26, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Not the most comfy bed to sleep in

    Great staff, cool place to stay.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: June 23, 2023

    9.0
    Perfect location and beautiful inside!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Hotel transportation was not timely

    Location, amenities

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: June 22, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Booked airport shuttle and paid for it. The shuttle was overbooked. They called me a taxi who then also charged me. Tried to get in contact with the hostel but got no reply.

    Room was nice and clean, good location.

    Stayed in April 2023

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