The Cranky Croc Hostel

Hostel with a restaurant, a quick walk to Gold Museum

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Dates

September 2025

October 2025

The Cranky Croc Hostel blends modern comforts with Colombian charm. Guests enjoy meals at ORIGINAL SIN, relax on the terrace, or explore the garden. High-speed WiFi keeps everyone connected, while multilingual staff ensure travelers have everything for Bogota adventures.

Exceptional

Popular amenities

Bar
Room service
Housekeeping
Laundry
24/7 front desk

Room options

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Tonight

Sep 18 - Sep 19

Tomorrow

Sep 19 - Sep 20

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

3+ beds

Showing 9 of 9 rooms

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

Wonderful

Highlights

Separate sitting area

Soundproofed

Flat-screen TV

Separate bedroom

Rainfall showerhead

Cable channels

Desk

Iron/ironing board

Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

Wonderful

Highlights

Separate sitting area

Soundproofed

Flat-screen TV

Separate bedroom

Rainfall showerhead

Private bathroom

Cable channels

Desk

Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Shared Dormitory, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom (6 people)

Highlights

Separate sitting area

Soundproofed

Flat-screen TV

Separate bedroom

Rainfall showerhead

Cable channels

Desk

Iron/ironing board

Sleeps 1
3 Twin Bunk Beds

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

Highlights

Separate sitting area

Soundproofed

Flat-screen TV

Separate bedroom

Rainfall showerhead

Cable channels

Desk

Iron/ironing board

Sleeps 1
2 Twin Bunk Beds

Single Room, 1 Twin Bed, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Separate sitting area

Soundproofed

Flat-screen TV

Separate bedroom

Rainfall showerhead

Cable channels

Desk

Iron/ironing board

1 bedroom
Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bed

Premium Shared Dormitory

Highlights

Separate sitting area

Soundproofed

Flat-screen TV

Separate bedroom

Rainfall showerhead

7 bathrooms

Cable channels

Desk

Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Exceptional

Highlights

Separate sitting area

Soundproofed

Flat-screen TV

Separate bedroom

Rainfall showerhead

Private bathroom

Cable channels

Desk

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Premium Shared Dormitory

Highlights

Separate sitting area

Soundproofed

Flat-screen TV

Separate bedroom

Rainfall showerhead

Cable channels

Desk

Iron/ironing board

Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bed

Deluxe Triple Room, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Separate sitting area

Soundproofed

Flat-screen TV

Separate bedroom

Rainfall showerhead

Private bathroom

Cable channels

Desk

Sleeps 3
3 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Calle 12d No. 3-46, Bogotá, 110011

What's nearby

Gold Museum - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
Botero Museum - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
Plaza de Bolívar - 8 min walk - 0.5 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 - 11 min drive
Estación Usaquén Station - 29 min drive
El Dorado Intl. Airport (BOG) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

‪Bogotá Beer Company - ‬1 min walk
‪Origen Bistro - ‬1 min walk
‪Sanalejo cafe restaurante - ‬2 min walk
‪Ichiraku Ramen - ‬1 min walk
‪Tropical Shots - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Cranky Croc Hostel

Hostel near Gold Museum

Located close to Botero Museum and Plaza de Bolívar, The Cranky Croc Hostel provides an airport shuttle, a grocery/convenience store, and a terrace. The on-site local and international cuisine restaurant, ORIGINAL SIN, offers breakfast and dinner. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a coffee shop/cafe and a garden.

You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:

Continental breakfast (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and a porter/bellhop
Tour/ticket assistance, a computer station, and a TV in the lobby
Luggage storage, coffee/tea in the lobby, and concierge services

Room features

All guestrooms at The Cranky Croc Hostel have thoughtful touches such as separate sitting areas, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.

Extra conveniences in all rooms include:

Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
Separate sitting areas, daily housekeeping, and desks

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

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

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

1 child, up to the age of 10 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

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).

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

Fee for continental breakfast: approximately COP 15000 for adults and COP 15000 for children
Airport shuttle fee: COP 65000 per vehicle

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

If you are traveling with a child your property may require you to present the following documents: Parents traveling into Colombia with a child under 18 may be required to present the child's birth certificate and photo ID (passport for non-Columbian citizens) upon check-in. If a relative or legal guardian is traveling into Colombia with the child, that relative or legal guardian may be required to present a notarized consent of travel signed by both parents and 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 who plan to travel with children should consult with a Colombian consulate office prior to travel for further guidance.

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Cranky Croc Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

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

As of Sep 18, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Cranky Croc Hostel on Oct 19, 2025 start from $48.19, 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.

How much is parking at The Cranky Croc Hostel?

The Cranky Croc Hostel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at The Cranky Croc Hostel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at The Cranky Croc Hostel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Does The Cranky Croc Hostel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of COP 65000 per vehicle applies.

Where is The Cranky Croc Hostel located?

Located in La Candelaria, this hostel is within a 10-minute walk of Gold Museum and Botero Museum. Plaza de Bolívar and Monserrate are also within 3 mi (5 km). La Sabana de Bogotá Station is 24 minutes by foot.