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Casa Platypus - Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel with a 24-hour front desk, near Monserrate

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Lobby sitting area
Microwave, coffee/tea maker
Shared Dormitory | In-room safe, free WiFi
Balcony
Courtyard

Reviews

7.8 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen

Room options

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Food and drink

Single Room

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Kitchen
LCD TV
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Kitchen
LCD TV
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Shared Dormitory | In-room safe, free WiFi

Shared Dormitory

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Kitchen
LCD TV
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Beds

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In-room safe, free WiFi

Double Room

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Kitchen
LCD TV
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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In-room safe, free WiFi

Triple Room

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Kitchen
LCD TV
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 3 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

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

  • La Sabana de Bogotá Station - 10 min drive
  • Estación Usaquén Station - 29 min drive
  • El Dorado Intl. Airport (BOG) - 29 min drive

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

Hostel near Plaza de Bolívar
Monserrate is located near Casa Platypus - Hostel, which provides a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and a garden. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a library and dry cleaning/laundry services.
Additional perks include:
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and multilingual staff
  • Luggage storage, a TV in the lobby, and tour/ticket assistance
  • A front-desk safe, free newspapers, and 1 meeting room
Room features
All guestrooms at Casa Platypus - Hostel feature perks such as separate sitting areas and separate dining areas, as well as amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and hair dryers
  • 17-inch LCD TVs with cable channels
  • Separate sitting areas, separate dining areas, and kitchens

Languages

English, French, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired Internet

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Airport shuttle on request

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee daily 7:00 AM–10:00 AM: COP 12000 per person
  • 1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 1 bar
  • Room service available
  • Coffee/tea in common area(s)

Family friendly

  • Kitchen
  • Laundry facilities
  • Separate dining area
  • Separate living room

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Front-desk safe
  • Library

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • This property does not have elevators

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Shared microwave
  • TV in lobby

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Bathroom (partially open)
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 17-inch LCD TV
  • Cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Dining room
  • Kitchen

More

  • Free local calls
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 7 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • You may be required to pay VAT (19%) at the property. Nonresident travelers 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).

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately COP 12000 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: COP 65000 per vehicle (one-way)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
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
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
If you are traveling with a child your property may require you to present the following documents: Parents traveling into Colombia with a child under 18 may be required to present the child's birth certificate and photo ID (passport for non-Columbian citizens) upon check-in. If a relative or legal guardian is traveling into Colombia with the child, that relative or legal guardian may be required to present a notarized consent of travel signed by both parents and a copy of both parents' ID. If only one parent is traveling into Colombia with the child, that parent may be required to present a notarized 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.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Casa Platypus
Casa Platypus Bogota
Casa Platypus Hostel
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Casa Platypus Bogotá
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Frequently asked questions

Is Casa Platypus - Hostel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Casa Platypus - Hostel?

This hostel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Casa Platypus - Hostel?

Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Casa Platypus - Hostel?

Check-out is at noon.

Does Casa Platypus - Hostel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of COP 65000 per vehicle applies.

Where is Casa Platypus - Hostel located?

Located in La Candelaria, this hostel is within a 15-minute walk of University of the Andes and Plaza de Bolívar. Chorro de Quevedo Square and Gold Museum are also within 10 minutes. La Sabana de Bogotá Station is 25 minutes by foot.

Casa Platypus - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 51 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 51 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 51 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 51 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 51 reviews" "

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020

8/10 Good

Elaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff and local flavor of the hotel made my stay enjoyable. The bed was not very comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Central location within walking distance of 'everything'.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2017

8/10 Good

Brian, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2017

8/10 Good

matt , NZ

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2017

8/10 Good

central located, candaleria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
great location
hotel was fine clean and great service

8/10 Good

Mike, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel in a convenient location.
I loved the place, comfortable and clean, and the staff are very friendly.

8/10 Good

b

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.

10/10 Excellent

Nathan, New York City

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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:)

2/10 Terrible

Lee, Las Vegas

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Don't go there!
No water pressure. Water was a trickle of either scalding hot or freezing. Bed hard as a rock. Breakfast bad.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

6/10 Okay

Tara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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.

6/10 Okay

JeanGuy, NB CANADA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
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.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very Clean and the staff was friendly and helpful. Would definitely stay there again and recommend to others.

10/10 Excellent

hedi, australia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
very friendly stuff,lovely breakfast and great loc
wish i could have stayed longer,great bars and shops nearby

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.

10/10 Excellent

Madeleine, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.

10/10 Excellent

West coast guy, BC Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.