Casa Platypus - Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel with a restaurant, near Monserrate

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Courtyard
Balcony
Shared Dormitory | In-room safe, free WiFi
Restaurant
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Kitchen
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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Carrera 3, 12F-28, Bogotá, Distrito Capital, 111711
  • Place, Gold Museum
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Plaza de Bolívar
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Monserrate
  • Airport, Bogotá (BOG-El Dorado Intl.)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Room options

Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 3 Twin Beds

Shared Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Beds

Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Bogotá

Located in La Candelaria within a 5-minute walk of University of the Andes, Casa Platypus - Hostel is within a 15-minute stroll of Plaza de Bolívar. This 17-room hostel welcomes guests with conveniences like a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

  • Gold Museum - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Botero Museum - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Plaza de Bolívar - 11 min walk - 0.6 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 - 10 min drive
  • Estación Usaquén Station - 29 min drive
  • El Dorado Intl. Airport (BOG) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Plaza de mercado La Concordia - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Dos Gatos Y Simone - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Magola Buendia - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Tropical Shots - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Ichiraku Ramen - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Casa Platypus - Hostel

Hostel with a restaurant, near Monserrate
Casa Platypus - Hostel features free WiFi in public areas, coffee in a common area, and microwave in a common area. Airport transportation is made easy with an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) for COP 65000 per vehicle one-way. The front desk has multilingual staff on hand 24/7 to help with tours or tickets, dry cleaning/laundry, and luggage storage. Additional amenities include a meeting room, a computer station, and a library.
17-inch LCD TVs come with cable channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Other amenities include kitchens, dining areas, and sitting areas.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: COP 12,000 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchen
  • Laundry facilities
  • Living room
  • Separate in-room dining area

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Partially-open bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 17-inch LCD TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Kitchen
  • Room service
  • Separate dining area

More

  • Free local calls
  • Living room
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets (service animals welcome)

Children and extra beds

  • Children 7 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • 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).

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately COP 12000 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: COP 65000 per vehicle (one-way)

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
  • Check-in: 1 PM—-anytime
  • Check-out: noon
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available 24 hours), which is offered for a fee.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • No parking is available onsite.
  • This property accepts credit cards.
  • The credit card used at check-in for incidentals must be in the name of the primary guest who made the reservation.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Visitors traveling with a child may be required by the property to present the following documents: At check-in, parents traveling into Colombia with a child under 18 may be obligated to present the child's birth certificate and photo ID (passport for non-Columbian citizens). If a relative or legal guardian is traveling into Colombia with the child, that relative or legal guardian may be obligated to present a notarized consent of travel signed by both parents, along with 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 planning to travel with children should consult a Colombian consulate office in advance of travel for additional guidance.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.
  • Noise-free rooms can't be guaranteed.

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Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at Casa Platypus - Hostel?

Casa Platypus - Hostel offers free cancellation on certain room rates. For specific requirements, review the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What's there to do within easy reach of Casa Platypus - Hostel?

This hostel is situated in La Candelaria within a 10-minute walk of Gold Museum, Botero Museum, and Chorro de Quevedo Square. You'll also find Monserrate and Plaza de Bolívar within a short drive.

Is there parking available at Casa Platypus - Hostel?

No, there isn't parking at this hostel.

Does Casa Platypus - Hostel have a casino?

No, Casa Platypus - Hostel doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Casa Platypus - Hostel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hostel.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Casa Platypus - Hostel?

Couples staying at this hostel will appreciate amenities like a kitchen as well as a bar and a restaurant.

Does Casa Platypus - Hostel have a hot tub?

No, this hostel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Casa Platypus - Hostel feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, Casa Platypus - Hostel serves a cooked-to-order breakfast each morning for a surcharge from its restaurant.

Does Casa Platypus - Hostel allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Casa Platypus - Hostel though service animals are welcome.

Does Casa Platypus - Hostel have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hostel.

Where is the closest airport to Casa Platypus - Hostel?

The closest major airport to Casa Platypus - Hostel is El Dorado Intl. Airport (BOG), which is 9 mi away (29 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Casa Platypus - Hostel?

No, there aren't any rooms with balconies at Casa Platypus - Hostel.