Casa Platypus - Hostel

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Near Monserrate, Casa Platypus - Hostel provides a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and a garden. In addition to a library and dry cleaning/laundry services, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Laundry

Room options

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Showing 5 of 5 rooms

Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 3 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Shared Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Located in La Candelaria, a neighborhood in Bogotá, Casa Platypus - Hostel is near a train station. Salitre Plaza Shopping Mall and Andino Shopping Center are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Monserrate and 93 Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Estadio Nemesio Camacho or Movistar Arena. Visit our Bogotá travel guide
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Carrera 3, 12F-28, Bogotá, Distrito Capital, 111711

What's nearby

  • A brick building with a staircase leading down to a street.
    Externado University of Colombia
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • A golden artifact with intricate designs and a blurred background.
    Gold Museum
    7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • A bronze sculpture of a seated woman on a pedestal in a museum.
    Botero Museum
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • A cityscape with historic architecture, including a prominent square with a clock tower and a large building with a flag.
    Plaza de Bolívar
    11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Chorro de Quevedo Square
    5 min walk - 0.5 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

  • Oh Gloria
    5 min walk
  • Tropical Shots
    1 min walk
  • Crepes & Waffles
    4 min walk
  • Restaurante T-Bone
    4 min walk
  • Juan Valdez
    3 min walk

About this property

Casa Platypus - Hostel

  • Hostel near Monserrate
  • Take advantage of a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and a garden at Casa Platypus - Hostel. 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 a front-desk safe
    • Tour/ticket assistance, coffee/tea in the lobby, and luggage storage
    • A computer station, a 24-hour front desk, 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

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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 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 elevator

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

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 the following charge at the property: Colombia Value-Added Tax (VAT) at 19%. A VAT exemption is available to travelers who present a valid passport and tourist visa showing they are not a resident of Colombia and who pay using a foreign card or via a bank transfer from outside Colombia. This exemption applies only to tourist package bookings (accommodation plus other travel services).

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Casa Platypus - Hostel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

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 10-minute walk of University of the Andes, Chorro de Quevedo Square, and Gold Museum. University of Rosario and Botero Museum are also within 10 minutes. La Sabana de Bogotá Station is 25 minutes by foot.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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