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Casa Platypus - Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel with restaurant, near Plaza de Bolívar

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Lobby sitting area
Exterior
Staircase
Balcony
Property amenity

Reviews

7.8 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Bar
  • Laundry facilities
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Airport shuttle
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Garden
  • Library
  • Computer station
Feel at home
  • Children stay free
  • Kitchen
  • Separate dining area
  • Living room
  • Television
  • Garden

Room options

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Food and drink

Single Room

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Kitchen
LCD TV
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Living room
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Kitchen
LCD TV
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Living room
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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In-room safe, free WiFi

Shared Dormitory

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Kitchen
LCD TV
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Living room
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Single Beds

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In-room safe, free WiFi

Double Room

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Kitchen
LCD TV
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Living room
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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In-room safe, free WiFi

Triple Room

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Kitchen
LCD TV
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Living room
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed OR 3 Single Beds

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About the area

Map
Carrera 3, 12F-28, Bogotá, Distrito Capital, 111711

What's nearby

  • Gold Museum - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Botero Museum - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Plaza de Bolívar - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Avenida El Dorado - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Monserrate - 2 min drive - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Bogotá (BOG-El Dorado Intl.) - 29 min drive
  • Estación Usaquén Station - 29 min drive
  • Estación La Caro Station - 32 min drive
  • La Sabana de Bogotá Station - 25 min walk
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Juan Valdez Café - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Plaza de la concordia - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Dos Gatos y Simone - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Magola Buendía - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Tropical Shots - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Casa Platypus - Hostel

Casa Platypus - Hostel puts you a short five-minute drive from Monserrate and Plaza de Bolívar. You can relax with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the coffee shop/cafe is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. Other features include a terrace and a garden.

Languages

English, French, Spanish

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 17 rooms
  • Arranged over 2 floors

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 1 PM; check-in end time: anytime
  • Minimum check-in age – 18
  • Check-out time is noon

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in instructions

  • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

  • Children (7 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
  • Parents must have child's birth certificate and photo ID*
  • No cots (infant beds)

Pets

  • Pets not allowed
  • Service animals welcome

Internet

  • Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • No on-site parking

Transfers

  • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours a day)*

Other information

  • Designated smoking area (fines apply)

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Shared microwave
  • Room service

Travelling with children

  • Children stay for free (see details)

Working away

  • Meeting room
  • Computer station

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • Television in common areas

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 17-inch LCD TV
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Coffee/tea maker

What to enjoy

  • Separate dining area
  • Separate living room

Freshen up

  • Partially open bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi
  • Free local calls

Food and drink

  • Kitchen

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • You may be required to pay VAT (19%) at the property. Non-resident travellers who pay using a foreign card or bank transfer and present a valid passport and tourist visa may be exempt from value-added tax (19%) on tourist package bookings (accommodation plus other travel service).

Optional extras

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately COP 12000 per person
  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of COP 65000 per vehicle (one-way)

Children & extra beds

  • If you are travelling with a child, your property may require you to present the following documents: parents travelling into Colombia with a child under 18 may be required to present the child's birth certificate and photo ID (passport for non-Colombian citizens) at check-in. If a relative or legal guardian is travelling into Colombia with the child, that relative or legal guardian may be required to present a notarised consent of travel signed by both parents and a copy of both parents' ID. If only one parent is travelling into Colombia with the child, that parent may be required to present a notarised consent of travel signed by the other parent. Visitors who plan to travel with children should consult with a Colombian consulate office prior to travel for further guidance.

Policies

Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have lifts.
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
This property accepts credit cards.

Also known as

Casa Platypus Hostel Bogota
Casa Platypus Hostel
Casa Platypus Bogota
Casa Platypus
Casa Platypus - Hostel Bogotá
Casa Platypus - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Casa Platypus - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Bogotá

Frequently asked questions

Does Casa Platypus - Hostel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Casa Platypus - Hostel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Casa Platypus - Hostel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Casa Platypus - Hostel?
Sorry, there's no on-site parking at Casa Platypus - Hostel.
Is an airport shuttle service offered by Casa Platypus - Hostel?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is COP 65000 per vehicle one-way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Casa Platypus - Hostel?
Check-in start time: 1 PM; check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is noon.
What is there to do at Casa Platypus - Hostel and nearby?
Casa Platypus - Hostel has a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Casa Platypus - Hostel?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant.
Does Casa Platypus - Hostel have self-catered rooms fitted with kitchens or kitchenettes?
Yes, a kitchen is available in every room, and also includes a coffee maker.
What's the area around Casa Platypus - Hostel like?
Casa Platypus - Hostel is in La Candelaria, a short 12-minute walk from Plaza de Bolívar and 6 minutes' walk from Gold Museum.

Casa Platypus - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Poor

2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

The staff and local flavor of the hotel made my stay enjoyable. The bed was not very comfortable.
Elaine, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Central location within walking distance of 'everything'.
3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Comfortable, quiet stay in La Candelaria area
Bed was very comfortable, Shower was luxurious. Breakfast was pretty good and available till 10 :) Floorboards were very creaky and room had little to no storage space but had cable tv. Took a couple days to feel at home in the room. Loved the rooftop terrace. Staff was very nice and helpful. Hostel was near many bars, restaurants and interesting things. I just wouldnt recommend going out on a Sunday night, many things in the neighborhood are closed and we didnt feel safe. However within the Casa we felt perfectly safe.
5-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Friendly and convenient
The location of this hotel is perfect,just a few minutes from Les Aguas bus station and it's perfect for looking around La Candelaria. Room was great,breakfast fine too.
Brian, 1-night trip
Verified Ebookers guest review

8/10 Very good

3-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

great location, friendly staff,
enjoyed the location so close to all the old town action, feels secure, friendly and welcoming.helpful reception staff Nice breakfast as well from very friendly staff
matt , 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

great location
hotel was fine clean and great service
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Nice hotel very friendly staff, good location
My friends and I enjoyed our stay. The very friendly staff helped us to get the best out of our short time in Bogota.
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Nice hotel in a convenient location.
I loved the place, comfortable and clean, and the staff are very friendly.
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

nice hostel great location
This was a great hostel experience, with the best staff possible. I had a major luggage crisis with the airline company and the staff kept calling and calling them for me. He took care of everything and I received my luggage in two days with no stress thanks to him! The rooms were clean, everybody was so nice and friendly.
Verified Orbitz guest review

10/10 Exceptional

In Good Hands at Casa Platypus!!
The two gentlemen at the front desk, Erwin and Ramón, were so kind and accommodating, and I felt extremely well taken care of! Breakfast was lovely, and the rooftop is airy and open:)
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

Don't go there!
No water pressure. Water was a trickle of either scalding hot or freezing. Bed hard as a rock. Breakfast bad.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Clean place, neighborhood okay
The woman at the front desk made this experience. I did not get her name, but she went out of her way to accommodate us. The breakfast was delicious and the rooms were extremely clean, albeit simple. The walls were very thin and I could hear everything people said outside our room the following morning. Also, the neighborhood was not what I expected - I was hoping for great bars and restaurants nearby, but the area was a little on the sketchy side. During the day, the neighborhood was fine and it was very close to Monserrate.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Noisy
We stayed here on a friday and saturday nights. Impossible to sleep due to loud music until 3 in the morning and dogs barking around 6 in the morning. Internet free and easily accessible. Free coffee, excellent breakfast. Very friendly staff.
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Very Clean and the staff was friendly and helpful. Would definitely stay there again and recommend to others.
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

very friendly stuff,lovely breakfast and great loc
wish i could have stayed longer,great bars and shops nearby
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

This hotel Location is very good. Cozy and clean. There were little noise from the street. Wifi was not good in my room. I would like to book this hotel again, if I go to Bogota.
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely little hotel
Ideal situation for easy access to sights. Very friendly & welcoming staff. Rooms are small but clean in characterful building. Nice breakfasts & dining room arrangement makes it easy to mix with other guests.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Very efficient and conveniently located hotel
The hotel was very welcoming and efficient. The staff were helpful and very willing to give advice and information. The relaxed dining and sitting area on the first floor was a nice place to sit as the rooms were quite small. Guests are able to use the kitchen facilities also. It was a bit noisy at night (internal rather than street noise) but of course that depends on who else is coming and going on any individual night.
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great location
I found the staff very helpful and knowledgable. The bed very comfortable and a good breakfast. Keep in mind this is an old building so not soundproof but then the charm and service of smaller hotels is what is important to me. Be advised this is the newer platypus not the hostel.
Verified Expedia guest review