Calle 12d No. 3-46, Candelaria - Centro Historico, 110011 Bogotá, Colombia
#7 of 495 hotels in Bogotá
Guests' ChoiceBased on 339 hostel reviews
9.2Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.3
Location
9.7
Facilities
9.3
Staff
9.7
Value for money
9.2
Free WiFi
9.7
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 28 April 2024
Lauren
United KingdomMaybe in the future, a card/key to get into the actual rooms just for added security (although I had 0 issues).
Really enjoyed my stay in this hostel! Some of the standouts were: - All of the staff are super friendly and helpful - The airport transfers were safe, punctual and well-organised (thank you to Carlos Arturo!) - The location in La Candelaria is close to shops, restaurants and museums - The tours that they hostel helps to organise are great, and it's convenient that they depart from and return to the hostel - The food in the hostel restaurant is lovely, or you can use the kitchen to make your own - The common space is separated from the rooms, so even if there's music or chatting, you can't hear it from the rooms (unlike most hostels) - There's a social vibe, but a relaxed one rather than intense party (you can easily go out into Bogotá if you want that) - The pods are great - they give you extra comfort and privacy and they've got all the 'little things' that you need: hooks, plug sockets, lamps, lockers - Everywhere was clean and the showers worked well
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 21 April 2024
Conor
United KingdomNothing
Best hostel I ever stayed in. Lovely comfortable rooms, nice food and bar facilities, massive TV for watching football, lovely smoking terrace upstairs, showers nice and clean and staff were brilliant with anything you need help with.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 20 April 2024
Carlotta
FranceThe place it’s super nice , clean and inside the room all is perfect. The people that work there are super nice and helpfull. The area is super safe and full of Life.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 20 April 2024
Ji
South KoreaNothing
This place is the best hostel I've ever had
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 15 April 2024
Susan
United KingdomLiked it all
This hostel is excellent. The staff were extremely helpful and friendly. The hostel is beautifully maintained and very clean. It's in an excellent location. We are an older couple and didn't feel out of place our room was wonderful. I would highly recommend to anyone. Thank you
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 5 April 2024
Damian63
AustraliaI was at this hostel Feb 2023 and March 2024 on separate trips. I note that most of the staff are still there and very professional and positive. Well integrated into the local scene, their excellent English etc means they can get you sorted for tours quickly. Very impressive operation and super friendly staff!
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 11 March 2024
Manuel
AustriaEverything was good
Great, friendly and competent staff. Super clean rooms. Very safe. Much space to hang out and socialize. Very good location in La Candelaria. Airport Driver Emiro is a super nice and kind guy!
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 6 March 2024
Chrissl
ThailandThe building, location, food and staff were all excellent. The normal dorms are OK, but I'd recommend the private little curtain beds.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 2 March 2024
Emily
United KingdomNothing.
Excellent location. Great breakfast. Double room very spacious with own courtyard. Very friendly and helpful staff. Great selection of your available.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 1 March 2024
Elizabeth
United Statesvery minor and to be expected in a hostel with many guests -- sometimes it was a busy noisy while i was sleeping. I used earplugs and was fine.
The staff at Cranky Croc are absolutely fabulous. Every single person was friendly and helpful. I stayed 5 nights and couldnt have been happier with my choice. Many tours use the hostel as a starting point, which is very convenient. The front desk can also help set up other tours if you need assistance. The food and beverage options at the bar/restaurant were great (I don't eat meat) and I think the daily cocoa leaf tea saved me from altitude troubles. I stayed in a private room with a private bath and found the room to be very nice.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 24 February 2024
Megan
NetherlandsYour own space within the dorm, but loved the communal area to and relax for yourself, but also socializing. They organise a lot through the hostel which is nice and the quality of tours is good too :)
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 23 February 2024
Shwet
AustraliaThey won’t let visitors inside unless they are guests
Friendly staff, great amenities and located in the most accessible part of La Candalaria
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 22 February 2024
Myriam
FranceL’emplacement
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 13 February 2024
Charles
United StatesFriendly and very helpful
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 11 February 2024
Dagmar
GermanyDue to the small private compartment in combination with the thin air in 2700m altitude the air got very sticky during the night and no chance to open a window, except your compartment is the one at the window
In the dormitory where I stayed, everyone has their private compartment that could be closed with a curtain. Although it was small, it was big enough to change clothes and feel some privacy, that's really nice. The breakfast options are great and the cappuccino the best in colombia so far
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 8 February 2024
Jane
United KingdomWish coffee available 24/7
Location, atmosphere, rooftop allocation, the coffee
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 5 February 2024
Jane
AustraliaComfortable rooms and hot showers, the pods were great and more private, none of the rooms had any locks but felt safe. Chill but social place (not party) with lots of organised activities, food was good for breakky, good location in Candelaria.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 4 February 2024
Laura
United KingdomCentral and comfortable and well organised.Tours available and meals if you wanted to eat there’s
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 22 January 2024
Rebecca
United KingdomNothing!
This is my favourite hostel I’ve ever stayed in. The staff are incredibly friendly and helpful, the breakfast is delicious, and the rooms are clean and modern. The vibes were unmatched - it’s sociable enough that you can go out if you want to, while being quiet enough that you can just chill if you prefer. From the moment I walked in it felt like home. Great location, too!
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 21 January 2024
Tiziana
United KingdomIt would have been nice to have the room cleaned once over the 5 days. It would also be good if they had tea and coffee available in the kitchen.
I like the location and whole set up. It had good vibes and the people were mostly friendly. They are very well organised and you could ask for help on anything. Easy to meet people. They offer food all through the day. I had a private room which was very comfortable
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 19 January 2024
Marouane
MoroccoNothing
Everything was good
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 11 January 2024
Rebecca
SpainI had a little attic room which was very comfortable and quiet. There were lots of activities to do and the location is excellent. I booked to come back!
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 7 January 2024
Matejgause
Czech RepublicNothing to complain about!
Cranky Croc is a wonderful hostel in the historical city center of Bogota! It is a nice place to meet fellow travellers from all over the world. We appreciated not only our stay but also the multiple options of tours you can book at the hostel directly. We did the famous hike to the tallest waterfall in Colombia - La Chorrera and it was just epic! The hostel itself is very home-like with the main room and seats around the table so you can always find someone to talk to and make new friends. Not counting happy friendly staff.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 4 January 2024
Hilde
NetherlandsTiny bit noisy.
Best place I’ve stayed in! The hostel is located in a great area with everything you need walking distance. The in- and exterior is very well thought of, beautiful details, lighting 10/10. Friendly staff who’d help you with everything from airport shuttle to vegetarian food etc. Various people stay here, easy to make contact. Tip: drink your morning coffee on the beautiful terrace.
Stayed in January 2024
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