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Reviews of The Cranky Croc Hostel

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

#6 of 495 hotels in Bogotá

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 339 hostel reviews

9.2

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    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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  • Reviewed: 23 March 2023

    8.0
    Good social hostel.
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Our room was slightly on the small side and the showers were warm.

    excellent shared living spaces, very friendly staff, great breakfasts although not included.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 March 2023

    8.0
    short and sweet
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    the double room was a little on the small slide - no private bathrooms for private rooms, all shared

    Location friendliness of staff

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 March 2023

    9.0
    great location, friendly staff, a must stay in Bogota!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double or Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    there is nothing not to like

    the location was great, in la candelaria so walking distance from lots of great sightseeing things. the staff was amazing and changed my room with no problem as the 1st room I had was in front of the laundry room and next to the common area so a bit nosy. would definitely stay again!

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 March 2023

    10
    perfect private room for our family with child. excellent location, staff and kitchen staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Triple Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    24 hour reception for very late airplane arrival in the night. Just ring the bell

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 March 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very nice people working there, possibility to leave your luggage there during the day, even if you did not book a bed for the night. Great Restaurant.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 8 March 2023

    10
    Excelent
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The power plugs in the rooms are inside the closets, which is almost always a bit annoying.

    Great staff, vibes, bar, and common area. Very comfortable beds. Everything is very clean. They offer many activities (not the cheapest ones though). Beautiful terrace. The location is convenient. Check out el candelario club on fridays and saturdays, you wont regret it.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 March 2023

    10
    Amazing hostel in the middle of Bogota's old town
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lots of organized activities, amazing facilities and staff. It's easy to meet people and interact with them at the bar of the entrance. The pods I was in had all I needed for charging the phone and storing stuff. Toilets and showers always available and super clean. Ideal location with many amenities and attractions nearby. 5 stars 🤩

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 March 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    nothing much really. maybe slightly overpriced for my dorm and the charging points were inside your locker but I'm only nit picking as I'd definitely stay there again 100%!

    a good hostel with a nice vibe. Great location and the staff were very helpful.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 March 2023

    10
    Hostel well maintained. Welcoming and helpful staff. Food was excellent. Great place to stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double or Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    This is an excellent place to stay while exploring the Candalaria section of Bogota.

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 February 2023

    10
    execellebt and comfortable stay
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Double or Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    helpful and friendly staff clean and comfortable rooms hot showers useful location

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 22 February 2023

    10
    Best place
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    The best place to stay in Bogota. Staff very friendly and nice. Very clean and very good food.

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 February 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe King Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Can't think of anything!

    Absolutely everything! staff great, really helpful, taxi booked by them for airport and stored bags till we left for late flight. Excellent all round.

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 February 2023

    10
    Really great hostel experience. Said by one who has stayed in a lot of hostels.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    The quintessential hostel. A place to meet new friends, try new things and feel the pulse of the neighborhood. We stayed in a private room, but everywhere looked clean and bright. The sleeping areas were expertly placed away from the communal areas so even when people stayed up late, we couldn’t hear any noise from our room.

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 February 2023

    10
    lovely!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    staff & atmosphere was really good!

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 February 2023

    9.0
    Nice hostel in Bogota, would come again!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    n/a

    Clean hostel, good food at the restaurant, friendly and helpful staff!

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 February 2023

    9.0
    Excellent hostel
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double or Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    While the area is central, nice, and safe there are more fancy neighborhoods in Bogota to stay in.

    The staff was extremely friendly and helpful and the hostel offered everything I needed

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 February 2023

    10
    for the value, excellent facility!!!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    bed was very hard

    clean, super quiet, activities and friendly staff

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 January 2023

    10
    Absolutely fabulous
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Travelers who come back in the middle of the night really should see a flashing electric sign saying please whisper instead of talking loudly.

    The staff were especially great. All of the staff in the front spoke English, some of them very well. Everyone was helpful. Maybe it's the friendly atmosphere that helped travelers be friendly with each other. There was a heavy door that blocked the noisy common area from the quiet sleeping area at night. Even the loud electric hand dryer at the washing sinks turns off between 9:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m.

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 January 2023

    9.0
    excellent vibe for a backpacking experience
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double or Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    geared to backpacking, staff really helpful and friendly

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 January 2023

    9.0
    Friendly hostel, with everything you need
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The shared bathrooms were often a little unclean and with no toilet roll but think that was down to other guests not the hostel. But they could maybe be checked more regularly.

    Good location to the old town, National museum of Colombia and the start of the Monserrate hike, lots of social activities you can do each day, amazing bar which serves breakfast and dinner with lots of options (including healthy ones) which is convenient. Friendly and helpful staff, nice welcome reception area with lounge. We stayed in a private room and it was cosy with nice furnishings. Overall great stay and would recommend - one of the best hostels we’ve stayed in.

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 January 2023

    10
    Retired or soon to be? Forget the Hilton 5 stars, do yourself a favour, book here for comfort & fun.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great breakfast

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 January 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    A member of staff didn’t turn up so our breakfast order was delayed and then after waiting over 2 hours cancelled. I’m sure this was a one off as it was the day after NYE but frustrating at the time

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 January 2023

    10
    Amazing stay, wish I had longer here
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    really well maintained, clean, good social scene and lovely people. the breakfast was excellent and the location is also perfect.

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 January 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    food was delicious, people, city tour was nice.

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 January 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Suite
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great accommodations. Great food. Great people.

    Stayed in January 2023

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