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The Cranky Croc Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel with a restaurant, a quick walk to Gold Museum

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Interior
Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Reception
Balcony
Interior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking | Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Flat-screen TV
Rainfall showerhead
Cable channels
Desk
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom | Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Flat-screen TV
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Shared Dormitory, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom (6 people) | Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Shared Dormitory, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom (6 people)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Flat-screen TV
Rainfall showerhead
Cable channels
Desk
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Shared Dormitory, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom (4 people)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Flat-screen TV
Rainfall showerhead
Cable channels
Desk
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Single Room, 1 Twin Bed, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom | Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Single Room, 1 Twin Bed, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Cable channels
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Premium Shared Dormitory

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Flat-screen TV
Rainfall showerhead
7 bathrooms
Cable channels
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed | Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Flat-screen TV
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Premium Shared Dormitory

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Flat-screen TV
Rainfall showerhead
Cable channels
Desk
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Deluxe Triple Room, Private Bathroom | Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Triple Room, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Flat-screen TV
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
Calle 12d No. 3-46, Bogotá, 110011

What's nearby

  • Gold Museum - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Botero Museum - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Plaza de Bolívar - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Corferias Bogota - 6 min drive - 3.8 miles
  • U.S. Embassy Bogotá - 7 min drive - 4.5 miles

Getting around

  • La Sabana de Bogotá Station - 11 min drive
  • Estación Usaquén Station - 29 min drive
  • El Dorado Intl. Airport (BOG) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bogotá Beer Company - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Origen Bistro - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante T-Bone - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Tropical Shots - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Casa Vieja - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Cranky Croc Hostel

Hostel near Gold Museum
Located close to Botero Museum and Plaza de Bolívar, The Cranky Croc Hostel provides an airport shuttle, a grocery/convenience store, and a terrace. The on-site local and international cuisine restaurant, ORIGINAL SIN, offers breakfast and dinner. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a coffee shop/cafe and a garden.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • Smoke-free premises, a 24-hour front desk, and barbecue grills
  • A porter/bellhop, a TV in the lobby, and tour/ticket assistance
Room features
All guestrooms at The Cranky Croc Hostel have thoughtful touches such as separate sitting areas, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Separate sitting areas, daily housekeeping, and desks

Languages

English, French, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle at scheduled times and on request for a surcharge

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:30 AM to noon for a fee: COP 15,000 for adults and COP 15,000 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • ORIGINAL SIN

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 10 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • You may be required to pay VAT (19%) at the property. Nonresident travelers who pay using a foreign card or bank transfer and present a valid passport and tourist visa may be exempt from value-added tax (19%) on tourist package bookings (accommodation plus other travel service).

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately COP 15000 for adults and COP 15000 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: COP 65000 per vehicle

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
If you are traveling with a child your property may require you to present the following documents: Parents traveling into Colombia with a child under 18 may be required to present the child's birth certificate and photo ID (passport for non-Columbian citizens) upon check-in. If a relative or legal guardian is traveling into Colombia with the child, that relative or legal guardian may be required to present a notarized consent of travel signed by both parents and a copy of both parents' ID. If only one parent is traveling into Colombia with the child, that parent may be required to present a notarized consent of travel signed by the other parent. Visitors who plan to travel with children should consult with a Colombian consulate office prior to travel for further guidance.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Cranky Croc Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Cranky Croc Hostel?

The Cranky Croc Hostel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at The Cranky Croc Hostel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at The Cranky Croc Hostel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Does The Cranky Croc Hostel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of COP 65000 per vehicle applies.

Where is The Cranky Croc Hostel located?

Located in La Candelaria, this hostel is within a 10-minute walk of Gold Museum and Botero Museum. Plaza de Bolívar and Monserrate are also within 3 mi (5 km). La Sabana de Bogotá Station is 24 minutes by foot.

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The Cranky Croc Hostel Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 34 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 34 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 34 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 34 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 34 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

Very nice located hostel. The staff was very helpful, and the breakfast was awesome. We went on the football tour, and it was a great and genuine experience even if it was a friendly game.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10

Very unique property with extremely helpful and friendly staff. The onsite restaurant was also delightful. Our room was newly renovated and quite lovely.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

Top notch! I'm a 71-yr-old female solo traveler, and this place is perfectly located, extremely clean, serves very good breakfast 'til noon, good dinner 'til 9pm, and staff is attentive and helpful. I totally enjoyed the walking tour, the graffiti tour and the food tour; I learned a lot! The sleeping area is well separated from the lobby and socializing areas, and is REALLY quiet. During my four-day stay, I never had to wait for a toilet or a sink or a shower, in the area where those amenities were shared. Guests were all friendly and considerate; no "cranky crocs" or cranky people to be found! Note to guests with mobility issues: you should ask for a private room to fit your needs, as there are some which are on the first floor and not around the uneven courtyard floor. Thanks to all for making my stay so comfortable, convenient, and economical!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

Great location! Excellent staff! Clean! Great food!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10

We rented a private room on the first floor of this hostal and were so pleased to have a super comfy bed, clean room, hot shower, and quiet night. The staff were friendly, and the breakfast was great. Walking distance to museums and activities planned daily. Fun time!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10

Absolutely above all expectations. I stayed in room 203, which is a private room with its own bathroom. Didn’t even need ear plugs. The entire place is immaculate and charming. The staff are the best. The food is fantastic. Will be back for a longer stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10

The location is perfect for people who want to be close to restaurants, nightlife and some of the city's biggest tourist attractions (Museo de Oro in particular). On the downside, the mattress was hard and My room (a prívate one with a prívate bath) was in an área next to the comunal áreas so there was some noise but nothing terrible and so I didn't request a change.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

The place to stay in Bogotá !
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10

I can have this place is great awesome people awesome staff great atmosphere I can't say anything more than one of my favorite places I've ever been.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10

This place was awesome, a bit pricey but awesome
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10

Fantastic hostel in every sense. From the rooms to the bar and restaurant, to the great staff, a perfect hostel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10

Great location and Courteous and helpful staff at the hostel…. We would definitely go back .
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10

Great staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10

Love the neighborhood. Love the comfortable ambience. Great staff who are friendly and attentive. Nice community kitchen as well as breakfast menu to order from.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10

Great staff. Highly recommend.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2023

10/10

Great hostel !!! Friendly, helpful staff !!! Excellent food service !!! Lots of things to do each and every day if you want to join in. Great shower, lots of hot water !!! Comfy, large room with private bathroom in room 204.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10

This hostel / hotel is the model every hostel / hotel should follow. Every aspect of service, amenities,safety, cleanliness, social areas vs quiet spaces, modern design is at its peak here at the Croc. The staff are warm, generous and exceedingly helpful. They make you feel at home. The ambience is welcoming, comfortable, modern and clean. It feels like home. The rooms are quiet, clean, warm, and have plenty of outlets to plug into, comfy beds and nice lighting. They offer tons of activities. Great restaurant, too. The owners of the Croc have clearly spent time traveling because they have addressed every issue a traveler faces when on the road.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

6/10

Overall I had a decent stay. The best thing about the hotel is the staff. These guys are so wonderful, I almost even want to forget the issues I had but it’s important to state that for others. I booked a private room at this hostel and $50/ night through Hotels.com. When I got to me room, I was pretty shocked. It wasn’t what the pictures showed, oh, and the room was 3 twin mattresses on the floor. Not bed frame, no table chair. It did have a private bath. There was no way this room should have cost $50/night. They had no other room available and it was late at night, i had no other choice but to stay. The receptionist (Cami) felt so bad for me that after 2 nights she moved me to a much better room which was actually only $40/night. I spent 2 days in this extremely awful room ( which wasn’t what was advertised) and paid more. I hoped i will get refunded but the owner said, they pay $10 as a commission to hotels.com so no refund. I was provided $15 credit though, which is nothing. Its not a young professional type environment. Your average crowd is probably 18- 27 yrs old. Overall, I was fine but this whole advertising incorrect room and asking guests to sleep on the floor at $50 a night sounds shady. I don’t like this at all. Is this even legal? Lol, can a hotel rent private rooms without a bedframe? That’s weird. In all mu travels ive been to all sorts of hotels, but not something like this. They had a small closet thats about to fall off. #206, dont take it. Its awful.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

10/10

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

Maravillosa la atención y limpieza Del lugar!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

6/10

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10

A bit noisy but acceptable, a very nice atmosphere and fantastic food and coffee
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

10/10

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10

Familiäre Stimmung. Alle waren super hilfsbereit. Wenn ich wieder in Bogota bin komme ich zurück.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021