The Cranky Croc Hostel

A lot of hostels in Bogota are a little worn around the edges. This place is a dream. If you are on a budget or not, deftinitely consider staying here. The staff are friendly and helpful, the australian owner is a perfectionist and its in a great location to see the sights. Its brand new, when we were there they were about to open a bar at the front but don't worry, the walls between the music and the bedrooms are super thick and you won't hear a thing.

I arrived in Bogota to study Spanish and to see Bogota. Through this site I understood it was a great hostel. That's it for many people i think. If you are young (or not), love going out, drinking, *****, then it's great. Such an atmosphere hung there when I staid there. Not many ladys, many drinking young man (inglish, american). But at the other hand, didn't meet many woman travellers through all of Colombia. The hostel looks pretty amazing. My room was small and I regretted that there was no shower in my room. Such rooms are available, but a few. It was very cold. In Colombia, no one has a heater! My room is adjacent to the open air, so it was extra cold. What I liked was that at night a door was closed at the bar area. Then you could sleep well. There is a kitchen, internet and TV area. The hostel is nearly always full so book early! The breakfast is only after 9 0 clock, so if you want to start early in the morning, not useful. It is located in a nice neighborhood, within walking distance of the bus, Montserrat around the corner etc. The staff is nice, but because it is large, they have little personal interest. You are one of many. I felt a little lonely on my own. It was too big and poky to quickly gain insight into fellow travelers. A bit of every man for himself. After a week I moved, not my thing.

We were in the private room with shared bathroom until another couple showed us their brand new renovated private room with private bath that was $30,000 COP more or $10 USD. No photos on the site yet so see photos in the post. Rooms 204 & 205 have the best views of both Monserrat and the new Bacata/tallest building. It was like a luxury hotel for Hostel price! Love the atmosphere here, the cleaning staff is diligent and Isabella the night desk clerk is such a sweetheart and wonderful to interact with. Great location, cheap and decent breakfast, great place to meet other travelers and learn of things to do in the area. Free walking tours everyday, great cheap way to learn about the city and hang with other travelers. Hangout room separated by 2 separate double doors so easy to get rest while others have fun, or visa versa. Security is great with a hired guard. Highly recommend, wouldn't think of searching for another Hostel when we return next year. Side note, the Crazy Mongolian Restaurant across the street is amazing! Thanks to all for a wonderful stay.

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!