The Cranky Croc Hostel

Bogota · Colombia

The Cranky Croc Hostel

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62% MEH
High confidence 623 reviews
No bed bug reports in 623 analyzed reviews
No incentivized-review patterns detected in 623 analyzed reviews

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Drip perks

🚲 Bicycle Hire

Facilities

🍳 COOKER 👕 Laundry 📋 Meeting Room 🅿️ Parking 🔥 BBQ 🌅 Outdoor Terrace 🌿 Garden 🌆 Rooftop 🍺 Bar ☕ Cafe 🍳 Breakfast ♿ Wheelchair Friendly ♿ Ramps ♿ Shower Chairs
Other facilities (40)
Adaptors Airport Transfers Luggage Storage 24 Hour Reception Tours/Travel Desk Housekeeping Wake-up Calls Internet Access Book Exchange DVD's Board Games Cable TV Wi-Fi Table Tennis Smart TV Restaurant Meals Available Recycling Bins Linen Included Towels Included Reading Light Hair Dryers Charging Plugs Security Lockers CCTV in Common Areas Fire Extinguishers First Aid Kits Smoke Alarms Smoke Detector Common Room Lounge Room Social Balcony Free City Maps Free WiFi Free Internet Access Free Security Lockers Free Luggage Storage Hot Showers Panoramic Views Flexible NRR

Prices

Dorms $14 / night
Privates $48 / night

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Worst reviews

Spain MALE 25-30 Apr 19, 2025 2.0/10

I got robbed because of the guy at the reception. I was sick and needed some medicine. I asked the guy at the reception if it was safe to walk to the pharmacy 4 blocks away at 9pm and he told me yes of course like if I was stupid. Since he seemed so sure, I went. In front of the pharmacy a beggar pointed me with a knife and took all my cash. Fortunately I did not have any valuable things on me. The area is super sketchy, watch out

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China FEMALE Aug 30, 2024 2.0/10

It doesn’t worth the price.not good,not recommend.

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Germany MALE 25-30 Apr 21, 2024 2.0/10

I guess it's an okay place if you don't want to spend any time in your room. To me it was very smelly, uncomfortable, loud and unsafe.

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Germany MALE 18-24 Aug 3, 2022 2.0/10

It’s an okay hostel but way to expensive for what it is. Rooms are cramped and there’s only one shared bathroom for the whole floor. One main place to hangout which is the lobby. All in all not such a bad stay but not worth the price.

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England MALE 18-24 May 6, 2024 4.0/10

Expensive hostel with nothing for free and vibes are a bit off. Lovely staff though, and table tennis.

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England MALE 25-30 Sep 23, 2022 4.0/10

I would have given the hostel higher score but I washed my clothes and a nice top of mine was taken.. I was also charged twice for laundry so make sure you read receipt when paying your final tab.. overall good and spacious hostels.. the pods are worth it and kitchen/lobby staff very helpful and food is decent.

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Canada MALE Jan 5, 2026 6.0/10

this is a good place as they have pods you can stand in, that are like very mini rooms. but this makes the social aspect not as much. i needed some space and for that, it was amazing. would stay here again.

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USA MALE 25-30 Oct 19, 2025 6.0/10

Really good! Would recommend the 'deluxe' pod rooms. It's basically a private room except instead of a door you have a curtain. The amenities are comparatively pricey (breakfast, laundry, etc.) but overall the hostel is great.

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India FEMALE 31-40 May 22, 2025 6.0/10

The beds were comfortable and clean hostel overall. however, the room was a little too crammed.

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Sweden FEMALE 18-24 Jan 17, 2025 6.0/10

Very nice hostel, but not social. There is one social area with a lot of separated chairs, where most people just hang out with their phone unfortunately. On the evenings, it’s social though. But not at all during the day. They have a super nice food tour recommended by the hostel though. Definitely worth the money. Shoutout to Milena. That is also where I made friends from the hostel. The bike tour is also a big recommend.

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Recent reviews

Canada MALE 18-24 May 9, 2026 Atm 80%

Beautiful hostel, super clean and cheap

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France MALE 25-30 May 3, 2026 Atm 80%

Très très bon séjour, super bien placé et super safe J’enlève juste une étoile pour la cuisine qui est souvent salle (du aux autres pas à l’auberge)

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Very very good stay, super well placed and super safe I just take one star for the kitchen which is often room (from the others not at the hostel)

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USA MIXEDGROUP Apr 10, 2026 Atm 100%

One of our favorite hostels in the world! Cozy, quiet sleeping quarters, a charming and well-maintained building, a busy calendar of optional events, delicious food and drink available, friendly staff always available to help or answer questions. We stayed as a family of four (two parents and two teens) and we were so happy with our choice.

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Germany FEMALE 25-30 Apr 3, 2026 Atm 100%

Stayed here twice because it was so good. The pods are such a nice idea for enough privacy but also allow for socialising, the bunks are also comfortable, the staff is always helpful and the hostel is located quite well in the middle of la candelaria but in the hostel it’s very quiet and it always smelled very nice. The kitchen is equipped enough to properly cook and the movie rooms allows for some chill time.

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Canada MALE 25-30 Apr 3, 2026 Atm 100%

Nice building, great location, clean and great staff!

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Croatia FEMALE 25-30 Apr 2, 2026 Atm 100%

Had such a lovely stay here. Great amenities (especially the in-house bar/restaurant), the best staff, and a warm atmosphere. Maybe just a little more attention to the showers, but otherwise everything was fantastic. Thanks to the whole team for creating such a great place.

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Germany MALE 25-30 Apr 1, 2026 Atm 80%

Really nice hostel, great rooms, private and super spacious! Facilities could be little cleaner but was fine. Also was okay social, but not really any events. Big negative was, a roommate got their credit card stolen out of his bed during the day! Staff didn’t really do anything about it..

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England MALE 31-40 Mar 24, 2026 Atm 100%

Great place, very helpful staff

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USA FEMALE 25-30 Mar 20, 2026 Atm 20%

The facilities at this hostel are the nicest I’ve ever had at a hostel- I was basically in my own little room, it was so nice. There’s very little social atmosphere, but I don’t think many hostels in Bogota are social atmosphere all. It was nice to be able to relax here in my own space for once and have a large, clean, well equipped kitchen for once as well

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France MALE 31-40 Mar 19, 2026 Atm 80%

Au top, je recommande fortement l’emplacement ! Ils ont tout, une terrasse pour fumer mais aussi un bar dans les parties communes, avec même une table de ping pong. Une réception h24 qui assure un service et une sécurité de qualité ! Les employés sont professionnels et accueillants, prompt à aider et à conseiller. Et puis la localisation est vraiment top, à proximité des universités, beaucoup d’endroit où manger, ou boire un café mais aussi prendre un verre en écoutant de la ...

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At the top, I highly recommend the location ! They have everything, a smoking terrace but also a bar in the common areas, with even a ping pong table. A 24h reception that ensures quality service and security ! The staff are professional and welcoming, prompt to help and advise. And then the location is really top, close to universities, lots of places to eat, or drink a coffee but also have a drink while listening to music. At the top !

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Netherlands MALE Mar 18, 2026 Atm 100%

Erg leuk en vriendelijk 👌🏼

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Very nice and friendly 👌🏼

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England FEMALE 18-24 Mar 18, 2026 Atm 60%

Lovely hostel to stay at but I didn’t find it the most social. Rooms are so nice and the staff are amazing

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France MALE 31-40 Mar 16, 2026 Atm 100%

Superbe auberge, les dortoirs avec box privatives offre une intimité plus qu’appréciable. Le personnel est sympathique et à l’écoute. Les espaces communs sont de taille et la cuisine très bonne. Je recommande

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Superb hostel, the dorms with private boxes offer more than appreciated privacy. the staff is friendly and attentive. the common areas are large and the kitchen very good. i recommend it.

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England FEMALE 25-30 Mar 16, 2026 Atm 80%

I only stayed very briefly to catch a flight so can’t comment on food/social side of things but I really appreciated how clean it was and being given a towel!

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Chile MALE 25-30 Mar 14, 2026 Atm 100%

Todo perfecto !

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Everything is perfect!

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France FEMALE 31-40 Mar 11, 2026 Atm 100%

mon deuxieme sejour dans cette auberge! très bonne auberge avec cuisine et restaurant. chambre privée individuelle un peu petite mais okay pour quelques nuits.

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My second stay in this hostel! very good hostel with kitchen and restaurant. private single room a little small but okay for a few nights.

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Netherlands MALE 18-24 Mar 10, 2026 Atm 60%

Nice hostel in bogota in a great neigborhood!

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Belgium FEMALE 25-30 Mar 8, 2026 Atm 80%

Heel fijn hostel!! Ik kom zeker terug! De voorzieningen zijn in orde en de kamers top. Het personeel super vriendelijk! Aanrader!

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I will definitely be back! the amenities are in order and the rooms top. the staff super friendly! recommend!

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France FEMALE 25-30 Mar 6, 2026 Atm 100%

I loved everything about this hostel and would even say it’s one of the best hostels I have stayed in. It’s perfectly located, and the pods in the dorms are such a great idea if you enjoy meeting people but still want your own privacy. The food was very good, and the common area was great ideal for a relaxing coffee in the morning or later in the afternoon when it gets busier for a cocktail, a beer, or simply to meet other people. The place was also very clean, and all the staff were so love...

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Canada FEMALE 25-30 Mar 1, 2026 Atm 100%

One of the best hostels I’ve stayed at in Colombia! Great location and functional, clean facilities. Helpful and friendly staff. My only complaint is that I ordered the French toast for breakfast and it was very soggy which is not how French toast should be in my opinion haha. Breakfast portions were also a bit small.