The Cranky Croc Hostel - Bogota

The Cranky Croc Hostel - Bogota

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The Cranky Croc Hostel - Bogota
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Overview

The Cranky Croc Hostel is located 2.5 km from Whee Institute Language School and boasts a sundeck and a shared lounge. The hostel lies in the Candelaria - Centro Historico district, and the nearest bus stop, Parqueo de mi moto, is a 5-minute stroll away.

Location

Nearby shopping destinations comprise Gonzalo Jimenez de Quesada Convention Center (2.1 km) and Bolivar Square (0.9 km) for visitors to explore. This hostel is only a 5-minute stroll from Gold Museum and in proximity to Teatro La Candelaria.

Guests can easily reach El Dorado International airport, located 15 km from the property.

Rooms

Along with views of the mountain, the 2-star The Cranky Croc Hostel offers 63 rooms, some of which come with an adjoining terrace and a seating area. Onsite furnishings also include a parquet floor, sound-proofed windows. To enhance guest convenience, dryers and bath sheets are provided in the bathrooms.

Eat & Drink

Guests can enjoy vegan dishes in a vegan restaurant. You can enjoy evenings in the terrace bar. The hostel is a minute's walk from Pitawok, which offers dishes of Middle Eastern cuisine. Other facilities offered at the accommodation include a shared kitchen. The shared kitchen offers a microwave oven and kitchenware.

Leisure & Business

Lawn tennis and ping pong are available on-site.

Licence number: 16333

Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 14:00-23:30
until 11:00
Amenities
No parking available.
Wireless internet is available in the entire hostel for free.
Other information
Children & extra beds
There are no extra beds provided in a room.  There are no cots provided in a room. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Building
Number of rooms:63
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Rooms and availability

4 Bed Dormitory Room Dormitory Room Mixed
  • Max:
    1 person
  • Bed options:
    1 Bed in shared room
  • Shower
6 Bed Dormitory Room Dormitory Room Mixed
  • Max:
    1 person
  • Bed options:
    1 Bed in shared room
  • Shower
Dormitory Room Mixed
  • Max:
    1 person
  • Bed options:
    1 Bed in shared room
  • Shower
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Facilities

Main facilities

Wi-Fi
Parking
Kitchen facilities

Dryer

Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Shared kitchen

Air conditioning
Laundry
Food/ Drinks

Bar/ Lounge area

Restaurant

Snack bar

Coffee shop

TV

Flat-screen TV

Sports activities

Table tennis

Tennis

Sports & Fitness

  • Tennis
  • Table tennis

Services

  • Paid airport shuttle
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Happy hour

Dining

  • Restaurant
  • Snack bar
  • Bar/ Lounge area

Children

  • Board games

Facilities for people with disabilities

  • Toilet for disabled

Spa & Leisure

  • Entertainment
  • Sun terrace
  • Garden area
  • BBQ facilities
  • Leisure/ TV room

Room view

  • Mountain view

Room features

  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Sitting area
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Dining table

Bathroom

  • Washing machine

Self-catering

  • Shared kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Media

  • Flat-screen TV

Room decor

  • Parquet floor
  • Curtains
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Essential information about The Cranky Croc Hostel

💵 Lowest room price 12 £
📏 Distance to centre 7.2 km
✈️ Distance to airport 14.7 km
🧳 Nearest airport El Dorado International, BOG

Location

Address
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Calle 12D No. 3-46, Bogota, Colombia, 110011
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Calle 12D No. 3-46, Bogota, Colombia, 110011
  • City landmarks
  • Nearby
  • Restaurants
  • Hotels nearby
Museum
Gold Museum
380 m
Museum
Museo Botero del Banco de la Republica
560 m
Square
Plazoleta Chorro de Quevedo
350 m
Church
Iglesia de San Francisco
540 m
Library
Luis Angel Arango Library
560 m
Museum
Military Museum of Colombia
580 m
Calle 16 No 5-22/24 Cerca Al Museo Del Oro
La Casona del Museo
290 m
Park
Journalists' Park
230 m
Plaza de Bolivar
Monumento a Simon Bolivar
180 m
Museum
Art Collection of the Bank of the Republic
500 m
Restaurant
Cafe Casu
120 m
Restaurant
Divino Cafe Especial
130 m
Restaurant
Turbo Stop
110 m
Restaurant
Cafe Camino House
140 m
Restaurant
Lucha Picante
140 m
Restaurant
Fatima Bar and Restaurant
230 m
Restaurant
The Sandwich Boutique
200 m
Restaurant
Gratitud
170 m
Restaurant
Contraste Coffee Lab
230 m

Reviews of The Cranky Croc Hostel

8.8 /10
Great
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  • D
    Dan
    United States
    Wrote a review on 05 Oct
    Perfect
    9.8

    Quiet, clean, comfortable private room. Excellent restaurant with delicious food. Good coffee. Huge room and decent-sized bathroom. Good TV channels. Comfy beds with warm duvets. Tasty breakfast with lots of choices.

  • J
    John
    United States
    Wrote a review on 22 Jul
    Great
    8.8

    I recently stayed at the Cranky Croc and had a fantastic time. The location is perfect for exploring Candelaria, with plenty of restaurants and sights within walking distance. The rooms are comfortable and quiet, with a great view of Montserrate. The hostel offers a variety of activities and tours, and the breakfast options prepared by Chef Eddy are delicious. The staff is friendly and helpful, creating a sociable and welcoming atmosphere. it was a great experience and the perfect place to start my trip.

    Can't recommend this hotel highly enough.

  • C
    Claire
    United States
    Wrote a review on 11 Jul
    Perfect
    9.6

    Friendly staff, clean rooms, and bathrooms. Convenient location with supermarkets nearby. Well-equipped kitchen and free computer usage. Great variety of food options in the bar/restaurant menu.

  • J
    John
    United States
    Wrote a review on 02 Jul
    Great
    8.4

    I had a fantastic stay here at this hostel. The room I stayed in was huge and had a decent-sized bathroom as well. The TV had a good selection of channels and the bed was super comfy. The breakfast options were amazing with plenty of choices, and the prices were very reasonable. This hostel had a great kitchen, although it was lacking oil. On the weekends, the atmosphere was lively and there were lots of activities planned. The staff were friendly and helpful, and they even offered information about tours they didn't run themselves. The location was perfect for exploring the nearby attractions and there were plenty of restaurants nearby. The facilities were kept very clean, and the coffee was delicious.

    Nothing negative to say.

  • S
    Spencer
    United States
    Wrote a review on 21 Jun
    Great
    8.8

    We had a fantastic stay at the Cranky Croc! The location was perfect, right in the heart of the city. The breakfast was delicious, especially the coffee. The cleaning staff did an excellent job keeping everything spotless. The hostel had all the little conveniences that travelers appreciate. Although the dorm room Wi-Fi was spotty, the common area had excellent Wi-Fi. The building itself was unique and interesting, making our stay even more enjoyable. we highly recommend this hostel.

  • A
    Alex
    United States
    Wrote a review on 06 Jun
    Perfect
    9.4

    had a private room, fantastic! friendly staff, great location, felt safe, delicious food, go on the waterfall hike and visit the Botero museum!

  • A
    Adrian
    United Kingdom
    Wrote a review on 23 May
    Perfect
    9.4

    The hostel's location is perfect, right in the heart of the city, close to main tourist attractions and plenty of food places nearby. the double room with en-suite was spacious, clean and had a modern bathroom. the staff were lovely, providing great advice and directions. the common area was a great spot to meet and chat with people, and the noise didn't bother the rooms. the hostel offered great tours and had a friendly and helpful staff.

    The beds were not comfortable, they were very hard with horrible flat pillows.

  • R
    Robert
    United States
    Wrote a review on 25 Apr
    Perfect
    9.8

    Great location in the heart of the old town. Secure and 24/7 reception. Comfy hangout area. Well-priced and delicious breakfast at the restaurant. English-speaking and friendly staff. Super clean with comfortable beds and good kitchen facilities. Excellent hot showers. Big lockers, lights, and charger points in rooms. Amazing breakfast and awesome tours. Nearby supermarkets for own food. Organized and clean kitchen. Free computers for guests. Variety in the bar/restaurant menu.

  • K
    Keith
    United States
    Wrote a review on 14 Apr
    Great
    8.2

    We had a fantastic stay at the hostel! The location was great, with easy access to the old town, the National Museum of Colombia, and the Monserrate hike. The staff were incredibly friendly and helpful, making us feel welcome from the moment we arrived. The rooms were very clean and well-maintained, and the hostel had excellent facilities, including a kitchen and a bar that served delicious breakfast and dinner options. We also enjoyed the social activities offered by the hostel, which gave us the chance to meet other travelers. one of the best hostels we've stayed in!

    Nothing for me.

  • T
    Tom
    United Kingdom
    Wrote a review on 11 Mar
    Great
    8.8

    had an amazing stay at a hostel in Bogota this summer. The staff were super friendly and helpful, and Chris went above and beyond to help us with our surfboards. The location was perfect, close to great restaurants and bars. Definitely would stay again!

    Noisy neighbors next to the room.

  • A
    Andrew
    United Kingdom
    Wrote a review on 07 Mar
    Perfect
    9.8

    great hostel, awesome people, perfect location. Food was excellent, bed was comfortable, and the staff went above and beyond for us. Fast Wifi and airport shuttle made our stay seamless and enjoyable. Would highly recommend!

    Common area needs more comfy seating.

  • P
    Peter
    United Kingdom
    Wrote a review on 20 Feb
    Very good
    7.4

    The hostel had a great location, right in the heart of the city with easy access to bars, clubs, and restaurants. the hostel offered a variety of choices for breakfast, ensuring that there was something for everyone's taste. - the staff were friendly and helpful, providing informative and useful advice for activities and tours.

    The Wi-Fi in the dorm room was spotty and not reliable, making it difficult to stay connected. Some of the dorm rooms had cubby-hole style beds, which offered increased privacy but made it difficult to socialize with other guests.

  • D
    David
    United Kingdom
    Wrote a review on 06 Feb
    Great
    8.2

    I recently stayed at Cranky Croc for a few days on a sightseeing trip. The location was perfect, right in the heart of the old town with immediate access to all the main attractions. The facilities were comfortable and clean, and the dinner at the hostel was excellent. Despite there being fun activities going on at the front, the room area was surprisingly quiet. The staff were all friendly, helpful, and spoke English fluently. it was a great experience with a variety of rooms, organised events, and a resident cat and dog.

    Strongly recommend this hotel.

  • W
    Wayne
    United States
    Wrote a review on 28 Dec
    Perfect
    9.2

    Loved the common rooms, reception and cleaning staff, tours, and the interesting building. Comfy beds, nice private rooms. Enjoyed the communal tables and meeting new friends, table tennis and the roof terrace. Grateful for the help when we had issues with our previous hostel. Thank you to all the staff. Xxx

    Felt very happy, no reason to complain.

  • R
    Ross
    United Kingdom
    Wrote a review on 24 Dec
    Great
    8.0

    The location of the hostel is convenient, with easy access to the main attractions and transportation. the rooms are spacious, with comfortable beds and warm showers. the breakfast options are delicious, offering a variety of choices. the staff is helpful and friendly, providing assistance with travel arrangements.

    Some of the staff members were not consistently friendly or helpful.

FAQ about The Cranky Croc Hostel

Which airport is the closest to The Cranky Croc Hostel hostel?
The Cranky Croc Hostel hostel is situated within 15 km of El Dorado International airport.
When is the check-in and check-out time at the property?
Guests of the property are expected to check in around 14:00 and check out till 11:00.
What is the price for a nights' stay at the hostel?
$16 Is the minimum rate for a one-night stay at the hostel.
Which payment methods does The Cranky Croc Hostel accept?
At The Cranky Croc Hostel, guests can pay with сash, Visa, and Mastercard or other payment methods.
Can we store our bags at this hostel after the checkout?
Yes, this hostel provides guests with luggage storage.
Which restaurants close to the 2-star The Cranky Croc Hostel hostel come highly recommended?
Guests of the 2-star The Cranky Croc Hostel hostel can dine at Pitawok featuring Middle Eastern cuisine nearly a 5-minute walk away.
What are the room types offered by The Cranky Croc Hostel?
The Cranky Croc Hostel offers such room types as Double Room, Single Room, and Triple Room.
Does the hostel have a kitchen?
Yes, at the hostel a shared kitchen is available.
Does The Cranky Croc Hostel have a laundry?
Yes, there is a laundry at The Cranky Croc Hostel.
What interesting spots can I visit near The Cranky Croc Hostel?
Not far from The Cranky Croc Hostel guests can find one of the top landmarks, Gold Museum, which is accessible merely 5 minutes' walk away.
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