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Reviews of The Cranky Croc Hostel

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

#7 of 481 hotels in Bogotá

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Review score

Based on 359 hostel reviews

9.2

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.4

  • Comfort

    9.3

  • Location

    9.7

  • Facilities

    9.3

  • Staff

    9.7

  • Value for money

    9.1

  • Free WiFi

    9.7

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  • Reviewed: 31 October 2024

    10
    Cannot say enough good things, it felt like a home away from home.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Amazing location, amazing staff. Great rooms, they have something for everyone and so many activities if you want to join in. The food is delicious. Would highly recommend and would definitely come again!

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 October 2024

    10
    Brilliant!!!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    One of the best hostels I've stayed in, not just in Colombia. The staff are so lovely and friendly, the breakfast was awesome, rooms and facilities were super clean. Could not fault it!!!

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 September 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The kitchen facilities were limited and it was a bit dirty at times, so we weren’t able to cook there unfortunately.

    Rooms were really nice, clean and comfortable beds. Great location and really friendly staff who were happy to help us out with any questions we had.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 September 2024

    9.0
    Cool hostel on the borders of the historic centre
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No shampoo and no hand towel in the room

    Attentive, friendly and helpful young staff, spacious double room, cool bar and lounge area, delicious breakfast options, central location in the historic part of the city, quiet rooms at night

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 September 2024

    10
    Great place to explore Bogota
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The staff and the location was great 😀 Additionally there are 2 types of craft beer on tap!

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 August 2024

    9.0
    Great value and well located hostel
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very well located, friendly staff, good breakfasts, excellent value, easy to arrange tours from here. Made our introduction to Colombia very easy. Decent double en suite rooms

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 August 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    My main gripe is the unnecessarily loud music in the common area in the evenings. Had to yell over the music just to talk to other travelers, creating a pretty unsocial vibe.

    Good central location in La Candelaria. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Had a private room which was clean and comfortable.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 August 2024

    8.0
    A Pleasant Stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The smells of the cleaning agents and from the laundry room. Too overwhelming and perfumy.

    Hostel atmosphere with friendly and supportive employees. They organize tours and take care of all needs their guests may have. Located right in the Candelaria neighborhood. Sleeping was possible thanks to good noise insulation. There are double doors between the public area where the bar (and music) is located and the sleeping quarters. On our second stay we were assigned to room 204, and it had wonderfully thick glass windows that reduced the hardcore partying in the neighborhood to a faint murmur.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 July 2024

    10
    Don't miss this place!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Would be great to have a window blind to keep out the early morning or late night lights from the courtyard outside my room. It was blurred glass, but a little hard to sleep with the bright light.

    Staff went above and beyond in the Cranky Croc. The breakfast (paid extra) was incredible and the bed was the comfiest in south America. I'd recommend it to anyone staying in Bogota. They also helped me arrange a transfer to the airport and I joined the walking tour led by Jacqueline which was very informative and interesting.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 July 2024

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

    Friendly atmosphere, perfectly located, clean.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 July 2024

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

    Kept really clean and the breakfast was always tasty too. Really nice staff and very helpful with anything I needed. Nice relaxed vibe for people to hang out and chat but also to chill on your own too.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 June 2024

    10
    Perfect stay in Bogota
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lovely relaxing hostel, organise lots of activities. spacious rooms and great location. Reception staff were always so helpful!

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 June 2024

    8.0
    See you again soon
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Maybe it's low season. But their evening social activities were mostly cancelled or low attended

    My go to hostel in Bogota. I've stayed a few times now. The food, drinks, staff and tours are excellent

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 June 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Best hostel we stayed in during our South America trip, we would recommend this place to anyone. Comfy large bed, double doors between social areas and rooms so it is very quiet in the rooms overnight, really clean, helpful staff, lots of activities available each day/night.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 June 2024

    9.0
    One of the best hostels
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The rooms but also the restaurant are rather expensive compared to other hostels, showers could sometimes be cleaner

    Good vibe, nice rooms and pods, good showers, quiet at night, nice kitchen but also a nice bar and restaurant, very friendly and helpful staff, great location, feeling safe

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 April 2024

    10
    Best hostel of my 3 month trip in SA :)
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Maybe in the future, a card/key to get into the actual rooms just for added security (although I had 0 issues).

    Really enjoyed my stay in this hostel! Some of the standouts were: - All of the staff are super friendly and helpful - The airport transfers were safe, punctual and well-organised (thank you to Carlos Arturo!) - The location in La Candelaria is close to shops, restaurants and museums - The tours that they hostel helps to organise are great, and it's convenient that they depart from and return to the hostel - The food in the hostel restaurant is lovely, or you can use the kitchen to make your own - The common space is separated from the rooms, so even if there's music or chatting, you can't hear it from the rooms (unlike most hostels) - There's a social vibe, but a relaxed one rather than intense party (you can easily go out into Bogotá if you want that) - The pods are great - they give you extra comfort and privacy and they've got all the 'little things' that you need: hooks, plug sockets, lamps, lockers - Everywhere was clean and the showers worked well

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 April 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Best hostel I ever stayed in. Lovely comfortable rooms, nice food and bar facilities, massive TV for watching football, lovely smoking terrace upstairs, showers nice and clean and staff were brilliant with anything you need help with.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 April 2024

    10
    PERFECT PLACE TO DTAY IN BOGOTÀ
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The place it’s super nice , clean and inside the room all is perfect. The people that work there are super nice and helpfull. The area is super safe and full of Life.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 April 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    This place is the best hostel I've ever had

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 April 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Liked it all

    This hostel is excellent. The staff were extremely helpful and friendly. The hostel is beautifully maintained and very clean. It's in an excellent location. We are an older couple and didn't feel out of place our room was wonderful. I would highly recommend to anyone. Thank you

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I was at this hostel Feb 2023 and March 2024 on separate trips. I note that most of the staff are still there and very professional and positive. Well integrated into the local scene, their excellent English etc means they can get you sorted for tours quickly. Very impressive operation and super friendly staff!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 March 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything was good

    Great, friendly and competent staff. Super clean rooms. Very safe. Much space to hang out and socialize. Very good location in La Candelaria. Airport Driver Emiro is a super nice and kind guy!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 March 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The building, location, food and staff were all excellent. The normal dorms are OK, but I'd recommend the private little curtain beds.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 March 2024

    10
    Excellent location and great place to stay in Bogota. Would definitely stay again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Suite
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing.

    Excellent location. Great breakfast. Double room very spacious with own courtyard. Very friendly and helpful staff. Great selection of your available.

    Stayed in March 2024

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