La Candelaria & Downtown
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The Cranky Croc Hostel
Hostel in La Candelaria & Downtown, Bogotá
Photo: property listing on Booking.com
Our checks
The Bogotá Five
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- Safe StreetNot yet checked
- Warm RoomNot yet checked
- Quiet NightNot yet checked
- Airport MinutesNot yet checked
- Tax-Free PriceNot yet checked
Our take
The Cranky Croc Hostel is a hostel in La Candelaria & Downtown, Bogotá. It has a guest rating of 9.2/10 from more than 500 reviews. As the crow flies, it is about 0.3 km (0.2 miles) from the Gold Museum (La Candelaria) and about 4 km from Corferias. About 14 km separates it from El Dorado as the crow flies; leave extra time for rush hour. An airport shuttle is listed. We still have to check heating and street noise here; until then those checks show as Not yet checked.
Book it if, skip it if
Book it if
- you want the Gold Museum and the historic center close by
- you travel with children and want a family room
- you want to meet other travelers
Skip it if
- you have a very early flight; El Dorado is about 14 km away as the crow flies
- you want a lively evening scene outside your door; the historic center is quiet at night
Location
The Cranky Croc Hostel is in La Candelaria & Downtown, Bogotá. Read our guide to La Candelaria & Downtown for what the area is like by day and at night. Distances below are measured in a straight line from the property to each landmark; travel times are shown only where we have checked them.
- El Dorado airport14 km
- The Gold Museum (La Candelaria)0.3 km
- Zona T and the Andino mall8 km
- Parque 939 km
- The US Embassy5 km
- Corferias4 km
- Movistar Arena6 km
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Rooms and facilities
These facilities are listed for The Cranky Croc Hostel. A facility that isn't listed may still exist, so ask the property if something matters to you.
- Airport shuttle
- 24-hour front desk
- Family rooms
- Restaurant
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free WiFi
- Daily housekeeping
- Bar
- Terrace
- BBQ facilities
- Tour desk
- Tennis equipment
- Table tennis
- Shower
Getting to and from El Dorado
The Cranky Croc Hostel is about 14 km from El Dorado airport as the crow flies. An airport shuttle is listed; ask whether it is free. Airport Minutes, our check of real drive times at quiet hours and at rush hour, is not yet done for this place.
Price and VAT
Questions about The Cranky Croc Hostel
How far is The Cranky Croc Hostel from El Dorado airport?
About 14 km as the crow flies. We haven't checked drive times for this hotel yet; traffic at rush hour can make the trip much longer.
Does The Cranky Croc Hostel have an airport shuttle?
Yes, an airport shuttle is listed. Ask the hotel whether it is free. Confirm the times before you travel.
What area is The Cranky Croc Hostel in?
La Candelaria & Downtown. See our guide to staying in La Candelaria & Downtown for what the area is like.
Do foreign tourists pay VAT at The Cranky Croc Hostel?
Foreign tourists who are not resident in Colombia are generally exempt from the 19% VAT on hotel stays. We haven't yet confirmed how this hotel applies it, so ask when you book.
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