La Candelaria stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this La Candelaria hostel, you'll find University of the Andes and Chorro de Quevedo Square. Gold Museum and University of Rosario are also within half a mile (1 km).
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A computer station is on site, and both WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. A library, a terrace, and multilingual staff are also featured at Casa Platypus - Hostel.
Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Bogotá hostel.
1 building
17 guestrooms or units
2 levels
Breakfast available (surcharge)
Coffee in lobby
Dry cleaning
Self-service laundry
Front desk (24 hours)
Staff is multilingual
Storage area for luggage
Front-desk safe
Tour and ticket information
Library
Terrace
Garden
Computer for guest use
Newspapers in lobby (free)
Television in lobby
Smoking in designated areas
Microwave in a common area
Bar or lounge
1 conference room
Dining venue
Casa Platypus - Hostel offers 17 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Accommodations have kitchens with separate dining areas. Rooms have partially open bathrooms. Bathrooms include showers and hair dryers.
Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. LCD televisions come with cable channels. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Languages
English, French, Spanish
Property amenities
Family friendly
In-room kitchen
Laundry facilities
Living room
Separate in-room dining area
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 on request for a surcharge
Food and drink
Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee: COP 12,000 per person
A bar/lounge
A coffee shop/cafe
A restaurant
Coffee and tea in common areas
Things to do
Library
TV in common areas
Accessibility
No elevator
Room amenities
Entertainment
LCD TV with cable channels
Bathroom
Hair dryer
Partially-open bathroom
Shower
Towels
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Kitchen
Room service
Separate dining area
More
Free local calls
Living room
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
No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Kids stay free! Children 7 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cribs (infant beds) are not available.
Property payment types
Important information
Fees
Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:
You may be required to pay VAT (19%) at the property. This is included in the price displayed. 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've listed all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.
Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately COP 12000 per person
Airport shuttle fee: COP 65000 per vehicle (one-way)
This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy. A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in. Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available. 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 Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
We should mention
Visitors traveling with a child may be required by the property to present the following documents: At check-in, parents traveling into Colombia with a child under 18 may be obligated to present the child's birth certificate and photo ID (passport for non-Columbian citizens). If a relative or legal guardian is traveling into Colombia with the child, that relative or legal guardian may be obligated to present a notarized consent of travel signed by both parents, along with 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 planning to travel with children should consult a Colombian consulate office in advance of travel for additional guidance.
Children 7 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
Property is also known as
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Frequently asked questions
How close is Casa Platypus - Hostel to the airport?
Casa Platypus - Hostel is 9 mi (29-min drive) away from the El Dorado Intl. Airport (BOG) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.
Does Casa Platypus - Hostel have an airport shuttle?
Casa Platypus - Hostel offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of COP 65000 per vehicle, one-way.
Does Casa Platypus - Hostel offer free breakfast?
Free breakfast isn’t provided at Casa Platypus - Hostel, but cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for a fee of COP 12000 per person.
Is there a casino at Casa Platypus - Hostel?
No, there is no casino at this hostel.
What time is check-in at Casa Platypus - Hostel?
Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.
Is there free parking at Casa Platypus - Hostel?
Free parking is not available at this hostel.
Does Casa Platypus - Hostel have a pool?
Casa Platypus - Hostel does not have a pool.
Does Casa Platypus - Hostel have a restaurant?
Yes, there is a restaurant on site.
Does Casa Platypus - Hostel have a spa?
There are no spa services available at this hostel.
How close is Casa Platypus - Hostel to downtown Bogotá?
Casa Platypus - Hostel is 7.7 mi away from Bogotá.
Casa Platypus - Hostel Reviews
Reviews
7.6
Good
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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.
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