The Cranky Croc Hostel

This was one of the friendliest places that I ever stayed. Situated in the heart of Candelaria, the oldest district of Bogota this is the perfect spot for exploring the city and its beautiful hinterland. The staff are so welcoming and will remember your name and spend time talking - in my case a mixture of English and broken Spanish. The hostel organised taxis for me to and from the airport and both taxis were punctual and efficient. I would love to return some day.

Hands down one of my fave hostels i’ve stayed at. I spent a week at the Cranky Croc. This place has a great vibe. The communal spaces are ideal for chatting and meeting fellow travellers and i definitely met some lovely people during my week there. I stayed in the King Suite which is a private room with a private bathroom. Room 104 was spacious and had ample space for me to spread out which i tend to do. It was also relatively quiet which i appreciated. I was also given a fan when i asked for one as i tend to overheat, so i was pleased that the fan was available. The bed was decent. Comfortable enough that i didn’t have any issues. They have a laundry service. There is regular tours available including daily walking tours which i recommend doing as soon as you get to Bogota to get a quick understanding of the city. They also have football tours where you can go watch a local game of soccer. Try and get one that Lorenzo is doing! (football and walking tour) And i have to say the staff at The Cranky Croc are excellent. They quickly remember your name and what your food and beverage preferences you have. Thank you to Douglas, Camilla, Robert, Rafa and Eduardo. You guys are awesome. And lastly thanks to Andy the Aussie owner. You’ve done a great job creating this hostel. And you know i love my stubby holder! 😻 And yes to say it again, my fave hostel ever. It’s going to take a lot to beat it!

Excellent place to stay. The location is perfect. We stayed in a double room which had a private courtyard. The food available is great and good value. They have an extensive list of trips available which leave from the hostel. All of the staff were very helpful and friendly. Would stay here again without hesitation.

It was a lovely hostel. The staff members was very friendly and helpfull with my questions. I can defnitly recommend the pods room. It was private, quiet and I got a good night sleep every night. So far the best hostel with rooms that I have been so far.

One of the best hostels I have stayed in! staff are very friendly, the social area is great for meeting people, the hostel runs lots of events so great for solo travelers or if you want to meet people, it's very clean and feels safe. The rooms are also separate from the social area so you can get a good nights sleep. The food is also amazing, we had breakfast each morning and dinner one night and was really impressed, again the kitchen staff are so friendly. All in all a great a hostel and would def recommend.

I love this place. It came recommended to my partner and I by friends who visited in years past and I would happily pass on that recommendation to anyone looking for a comfortable, exceptionally clean and very welcoming place to stay in Bogota. The location is amazing - the area has endless dining options and it’s a great place to wander around and soak up the history and culture of the area. There’s free museums and lots of excursions on offer too. The staff are lovely and always happy to help you out. From the reception team to housekeeping, they are all wonderful. The bar/restaurant is amazing (shoutout to Eddie the owner!) for really affordable and high quality breakfasts, dinners and cocktails. Do not miss out on eating here - even the locals eat/drink here because it’s that’s good.