The Cranky Croc Hostel
The Cranky Croc Hostel is a hostel in La Candelaria & Downtown, about 6 km from central Bogotá as the crow flies. It has a guest rating of 9.2/10 from more than 500 reviews.
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La Candelaria
Hostels in La Candelaria
La Candelaria has more hostels than any other area of Bogotá, and we list 17 places to stay here. They are sorted by straight-line distance to the Gold Museum.
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Ulucaho Hostel
Ulucaho Hostel is a hostel in La Candelaria & Downtown, about 6 km from central Bogotá as the crow flies. It has a guest rating of 8.6/10 from more than 500 reviews. Guests rate the breakfast highly.
Bogotá Five: not yet checked
Villa Candelaria Hostel
Villa Candelaria Hostel is a hostel in La Candelaria & Downtown, about 6 km from central Bogotá as the crow flies. It has a guest rating of 8.2/10 from more than 400 reviews. Guests rate the breakfast highly.
Bogotá Five: not yet checked
Arche Noah Boutique Hostel
Arche Noah Boutique Hostel is a hostel in La Candelaria & Downtown, about 6 km from central Bogotá as the crow flies. It has a guest rating of 8.3/10 from more than 900 reviews. Guests rate the breakfast highly.
Bogotá Five: not yet checked
Not on our recommended list
Prisma Hostel
Prisma Hostel is a hostel in La Candelaria & Downtown, about 6 km from central Bogotá as the crow flies. It has a guest rating of 7.0/10 from more than 100 reviews.
Bogotá Five: not yet checked
Viajero Bogotá Hostel & Spa
Viajero Bogotá Hostel & Spa is a 4-star hostel in La Candelaria & Downtown, about 5 km from central Bogotá as the crow flies. It has a guest rating of 8.5/10 from more than 2,000 reviews. Guests rate the breakfast highly.
Bogotá Five: not yet checked
Masaya Bogotá
Masaya Bogotá is a 3-star hostel in La Candelaria & Downtown, about 6 km from central Bogotá as the crow flies. It has a guest rating of 8.9/10 from more than 1,000 reviews. Guests rate the breakfast highly.
Bogotá Five: not yet checked
Camelia by Masaya Collection
Camelia by Masaya Collection is a 4-star hostel in La Candelaria & Downtown, about 6 km from central Bogotá as the crow flies. It has a guest rating of 9.3/10 from more than 400 reviews. Guests rate the breakfast highly.
Bogotá Five: not yet checked
Not on our recommended list
Fatima Cultural Hostel & Live Music
Fatima Cultural Hostel & Live Music is a hostel in La Candelaria & Downtown, about 6 km from central Bogotá as the crow flies. It has a guest rating of 7.8/10 from more than 200 reviews.
Bogotá Five: not yet checked
Granada Hostel
Granada Hostel is a 3-star hostel in La Candelaria & Downtown, about 6 km from central Bogotá as the crow flies. It has a guest rating of 8.8/10 from more than 1,000 reviews. Guests rate the breakfast highly.
Bogotá Five: not yet checked
Lima Limon Candelaria Hostel
Lima Limon Candelaria Hostel is a hostel in La Candelaria & Downtown, about 6 km from central Bogotá as the crow flies. It has a guest rating of 8.7/10 from more than 300 reviews. Guests rate the breakfast highly.
Bogotá Five: not yet checked
El Yarumo Hostel
El Yarumo Hostel is a hostel in La Candelaria & Downtown, about 6 km from central Bogotá as the crow flies. It has a guest rating of 8.8/10 from more than 200 reviews.
Bogotá Five: not yet checked
Hostel life in the historic center
Days start early in La Candelaria and evenings are quiet once the museums close. Many hostels organize walking tours and evening activities inside the building.
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| Place | Area | Type | Stars | Guest rating | Reviews | km to Gold Museum | Listed facilities | Booking |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 The Cranky Croc Hostel | La Candelaria & Downtown | Hostel | - | 9.2 | 508 | 0.3 km | Airport shuttle, 24-hour front desk, Family rooms | Prices |
 Ulucaho Hostel | La Candelaria & Downtown | Hostel | - | 8.6 | 504 | 0.4 km | Airport shuttle, 24-hour front desk, Family rooms | Prices |
 Villa Candelaria Hostel | La Candelaria & Downtown | Hostel | - | 8.2 | 466 | 0.4 km | Airport shuttle, 24-hour front desk | Prices |
 Arche Noah Boutique Hostel | La Candelaria & Downtown | Hostel | - | 8.3 | 922 | 0.5 km | Airport shuttle, 24-hour front desk, Family rooms | Prices |
 Prisma Hostel | La Candelaria & Downtown | Hostel | - | 7.0 | 114 | 0.5 km | Family rooms, Kitchen | Prices |
 Viajero Bogotá Hostel & Spa | La Candelaria & Downtown | Hostel | 4 | 8.5 | 2,152 | 0.6 km | Airport shuttle, 24-hour front desk, Pets allowed, Spa | Prices |
 Masaya Bogotá | La Candelaria & Downtown | Hostel | 3 | 8.9 | 1,572 | 0.6 km | 24-hour front desk, Pets allowed | Prices |
 Camelia by Masaya Collection | La Candelaria & Downtown | Hostel | 4 | 9.3 | 480 | 0.6 km | Airport shuttle, Pets allowed, Family rooms | Prices |
 Fatima Cultural Hostel & Live Music | La Candelaria & Downtown | Hostel | - | 7.8 | 234 | 0.6 km | 24-hour front desk, Family rooms | Prices |
 Granada Hostel | La Candelaria & Downtown | Hostel | 3 | 8.8 | 1,844 | 0.7 km | 24-hour front desk | Prices |
 Lima Limon Candelaria Hostel | La Candelaria & Downtown | Hostel | - | 8.7 | 353 | 0.7 km | Airport shuttle, 24-hour front desk | Prices |
 El Yarumo Hostel | La Candelaria & Downtown | Hostel | - | 8.8 | 245 | 0.7 km | 24-hour front desk, Family rooms | Prices |
 Botanico Hostel | La Candelaria & Downtown | Hostel | - | 8.7 | 756 | 0.8 km | Airport shuttle, 24-hour front desk, Pets allowed, Family rooms | Prices |
 banana hostel | La Candelaria & Downtown | Hostel | - | 9.4 | 399 | 0.9 km | Pets allowed, Family rooms | Prices |
 Sereno Hostels | La Candelaria & Downtown | Hostel | - | 9.4 | 104 | 1.2 km | 24-hour front desk, Kitchen | Prices |
 Hostel Mirador Aukán | La Candelaria & Downtown | Hostel | - | 9.5 | 78 | 1.5 km | 24-hour front desk, Family rooms, Kitchen | Prices |
 Ancestral Hostel, Tranquilo, ideal para trabajar y descansar | La Candelaria & Downtown | Hostel | - | 8.6 | 77 | 1.8 km | Kitchen | Prices |
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Frequently asked questions
Is La Candelaria good for hostels?
Yes. It has the largest group of hostels in Bogotá, close to the museums and Plaza de Bolívar.
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