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The Cranky Croc Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel with a restaurant, 5-minute walk to Gold Museum

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Interior
Bar (on property)
Premium Shared Dormitory | Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Flat-screen TV
Exterior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Calle 12d No. 3-46, Bogotá, 110011
  • Place, Gold Museum
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Botero Museum
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Plaza de Bolívar
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Bogotá (BOG-El Dorado Intl.)
    ‪17 min drive‬

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Shared Dormitory, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom (4 people) | Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

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

  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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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)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 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

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Triple Room, Private Bathroom

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed

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Premium Shared Dormitory | Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Premium Shared Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Premium Shared Dormitory | Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Premium Shared Dormitory

  • 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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Shared Dormitory, Women only | Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Shared Dormitory, Women only

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Deluxe Twin Room | Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Twin Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Shared Dormitory | Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Shared Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Large Twin Beds

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Premium Shared Dormitory | Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Premium Shared Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Bogotá

Located in La Candelaria, The Cranky Croc Hostel is within a 10-minute walk of popular sights such as Gold Museum and Botero Museum. This 24-room hostel welcomes guests with a restaurant and conveniences like free in-room WiFi and a 24-hour business center.
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What's nearby

  • Gold Museum - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • University of the Andes - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Externado University of Colombia - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Botero Museum - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Plaza de Bolívar - 8 min walk - 0.5 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

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

About this property

The Cranky Croc Hostel

Hostel with a restaurant, 5-minute walk to Gold Museum
The Cranky Croc Hostel features free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour business center, and coffee in a common area. For transportation, you can make use of an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) for COP 65000 per vehicle, as well as an airport shuttle. The front desk has multilingual staff on hand 24/7 to help with concierge services, access to locker space, and luggage storage. Additional amenities include a computer station, a terrace, and laundry facilities.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi and flat-screen TVs with cable channels. Relax with a rainfall shower. Other amenities include sitting areas, ironing boards, and desks.

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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

  • Smoking not allowed

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • One child 10 years old or younger stays 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 continental breakfast: approximately COP 15000 for adults and COP 15000 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: COP 65000 per vehicle

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
This property accepts credit cards
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM—-anytime
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • 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.

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.
  • There are no elevators.

Property is also known as

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The Cranky Croc Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Bogotá

Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at The Cranky Croc Hostel?

The Cranky Croc Hostel offers free cancellation on some room rates. For additional details, take a look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

How much does it cost to stay at The Cranky Croc Hostel?

As of Dec 1, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Cranky Croc Hostel on Dec 11, 2025 start from $51.71, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What's there to do close to The Cranky Croc Hostel?

This hostel is situated in La Candelaria, just steps from Chorro de Quevedo Square, and within a 10-minute walk of Gold Museum and Botero Museum. You'll also find Plaza de Bolívar and Avenida El Dorado less than a mile away.

Is there parking available at The Cranky Croc Hostel?

No, this hostel doesn't offer parking.

Does The Cranky Croc Hostel feature a casino at the property?

No, The Cranky Croc Hostel doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at The Cranky Croc Hostel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hostel.

What amenities will couples enjoy at The Cranky Croc Hostel?

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

Does The Cranky Croc Hostel have a hot tub?

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

Does The Cranky Croc Hostel have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, The Cranky Croc Hostel serves continental breakfast for a surcharge each morning at ORIGINAL SIN.

Will The Cranky Croc Hostel allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at The Cranky Croc Hostel.

Does The Cranky Croc Hostel have connecting rooms?

No, this hostel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How far is the airport from The Cranky Croc Hostel?

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

Can I book a room with a balcony at The Cranky Croc Hostel?

No, there aren't any rooms with balconies at The Cranky Croc Hostel.

The Cranky Croc Hostel Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 36 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 36 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 36 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 36 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 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Valerie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent stay. Highly recommended!!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is the best - the entire Candelaria is at your doorstep. Very friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura, Severna Park

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 Excellent

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Gem in Bogata

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 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Amenities
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 Excellent

Tracy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location! Excellent staff! Clean! Great food!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

jakob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 Excellent

Michel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location and Courteous and helpful staff at the hostel…. We would definitely go back .
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

james

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place was awesome, a bit pricey but awesome
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Herman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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 Excellent

Dwaynecole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff. Highly recommend.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 Excellent

Dwaynecole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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

6/10 Okay

Nisha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

A week stay

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 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A Very Model of a Modern Major General Hostel

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

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

Marco

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great atmosphere and great food

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

10/10 Excellent

R. Hamish

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Darren

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay at Cranky Croc

The Cranky Croc was undergoing renovations during my stay. However, the rooms appeared as brand new and perfectly clean. The hotel itself has a fun and friendly atmosphere and is located nicely in the downtown area. Easily with walking distance of everything downtown
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2020

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