Along with a restaurant, this hostel has a bar/lounge and a coffee shop/cafe. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, coffee/tea in a common area, a microwave in a common area and a meeting room are on-site.
Casa Platypus - Hostel offers 17 accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. This accommodation offers separate sitting areas. This accommodation has kitchens with separate dining areas. Rooms have partially open bathrooms. Bathrooms include a shower and hairdryers.
Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. 17-inch LCD televisions come with cable channels. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.
During your stay at Casa Platypus - Hostel, you're just a quick walk from University of the Andes. Free WiFi in public areas, a restaurant and a bar are available.
Free WiFi
Options for a bite to eat or a relaxing drink include a coffee shop, a restaurant and a bar/lounge
Cooked-to-order breakfast served daily for a fee
Services include dry cleaning/laundry, tour or ticket assistance and luggage storage
12 minutes by foot from Plaza de Bolívar and a 2-minute drive from Monserrate
Airport shuttle service available for a fee
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.
For a fee, guests can enjoy a cooked-to-order breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Casa Platypus - Hostel has a restaurant on site.
Room service is available.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet
Parking and transport
No on-site parking available
24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
Food and drink
Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM 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
Family friendly
In-room kitchen
Laundry facilities
Living room
Separate in-room dining area
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Free newspapers in lobby
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Shared microwave
Guest services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff
Tour and ticket assistance
Business services
Computer station
Meeting room
Outdoors
Garden
Terrace
Accessibility
No lift
More
1 building
2 floors
Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
Room amenities
Bathroom
Hair dryer
Partially-open bathroom
Shower
Towels provided
Entertainment
17-inch LCD TV with cable channels
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 at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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.
Cots (infant beds) are not available.
Payment types at the property
Important information
Fees
Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:
You may be required to pay the following charge at the property: Colombia value-added tax (VAT) at 19%. A VAT exemption is available to travellers who present a valid passport and tourist visa showing that they are not a resident of Colombia and who pay using a foreign card or via a bank transfer from outside Colombia. This exemption only applies to tourist package bookings (accommodation plus other travel services).
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: from 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
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
We should mention
Visitors travelling with a child may be required by the property to present the following documents: at check-in, parents travelling into Colombia with a child under 18 may be obligated to present the child's birth certificate and photo ID (passport for non-Colombian citizens). If a relative or legal guardian is travelling into Colombia with the child, that relative or legal guardian may be obligated to present a notarised consent of travel signed by both parents, along with 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 planning to travel with children should consult a Colombian consulate office in advance of travel for additional guidance.
Children aged 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
Casa Platypus
Casa Platypus Bogota
Casa Platypus Hostel
Casa Platypus Hostel Bogota
Casa Platypus Hostel Bogotá
Casa Platypus Hostel
Casa Platypus Bogotá
Casa Platypus
Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Casa Platypus - Hostel Bogotá
Bogotá Casa Platypus - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Casa Platypus - Hostel
Casa Platypus - Hostel Bogotá
Casa Platypus - Hostel Bogotá
Casa Platypus - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Casa Platypus - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Bogotá
Casa Platypus - Hostel Reviews
Reviews
7.8
Good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.More informationOpens in a new window
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.
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.
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
Bon rapport qualité/prix pour un emplacement idéal
hôtel bien situé . Personnel présent et serviable.Bon équipement en ordinateur à la réception. Bon petit déjeuner. Bien tenu
Patrick
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2017
Verified
6/10 Okay
Diane
14 Aug 2017
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Sympa mais bruyant
Hotel relativement bien situé mais le quartier n'est pas sur en soirée. Pas de possibilité de restauration sur place. Attention : les chambres donnent toutes sur un patio et ne sont pas insonorisées. La Qualité de votre nuit dépendra de l'heure de départ ou d'arrivée de vos voisins..
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.
I stayed three nights in a room with a wonderful, comfortable bed. Kitchen area is open all day to prepare food if you like. Great breakfast with home made juice with no sugar added. After breakfast or at night enjoy the fabulous roof terrace.
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:)
Me gustó mucho el servicio en este Hotels, tienen un buen servicio y buenas atenciones. Sólo que la zona es un poquito ruidosa, pero eso no es problema para las personas que están de paso por Bogotá. Muy recomendado para hacer Couchsurfing.
No water pressure. Water was a trickle of either scalding hot or freezing.
Bed hard as a rock. Breakfast bad.
Lee
Verified
6/10 Okay
Tara
17 Aug 2015
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.
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.
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.