Casa Platypus - Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel with restaurant, near Plaza de Bolívar

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Lobby sitting area
In-room safe, free WiFi
Exterior
Courtyard
Microwave, coffee/tea maker
Nestled in the heart of La Candelaria, Casa Platypus - Hostel offers a tranquil retreat with a garden and cozy library. Relax on the terrace or enjoy coffee at the cafe while staying connected with in-room WiFi. Guests rave about this charming spot near Plaza de Bolívar and Monserrate.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Bar
  • Laundry facilities
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Main amenities (12)

  • 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 (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Kitchen
  • Separate dining area
  • Living room
  • Television
  • Garden

Room options

Available filters for rooms
Showing 5 of 5 rooms

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

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

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

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
  • Monserrate - 2 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Corferias Bogota - 7 min drive - 5.2 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

DONE

Hotel size

    • 17 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors
DONE

Arriving/Leaving

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

Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
DONE

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
DONE

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)
DONE

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

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

Parking

    • No on-site parking
DONE

Transfers

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

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.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express

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.

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