Casa Platypus - Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel with a restaurant, near Monserrate

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Courtyard
Restaurant
Shared Dormitory
Lobby sitting area
Balcony
Casa Platypus - Hostel offers a quiet sanctuary in La Candelaria with a garden, inviting library, terrace, café, and in-room WiFi. Its location near Plaza de Bolívar and Monserrate makes it a charming and convenient spot for exploring the city.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Showing 5 of 5 rooms

Single Room

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Kitchen
LCD TV
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Kitchen
LCD TV
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Shared Dormitory

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Kitchen
LCD TV
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Beds

Double Room

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Kitchen
LCD TV
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Triple Room

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Kitchen
LCD TV
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 3 Twin Beds

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About the area

Located in La Candelaria, a neighbourhood 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. Bogotá Botanical Garden and Salitre Mágico are also worth visiting.
Map
Carrera 3, 12F-28, Bogotá, Distrito Capital, 111711

What's nearby

  • Gold Museum - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Botero Museum - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Plaza de Bolívar - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Corferias Bogota - 6 min drive - 6.1 km
  • U.S. Embassy Bogotá - 7 min drive - 7.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Plaza de mercado La Concordia - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Magola Buendia - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Dos Gatos Y Simone - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Tropical Shots - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Sanalejo cafe restaurante - ‬2 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 round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and a front desk safe
  • Tour/ticket information, coffee/tea in reception and luggage storage
  • A computer station, a 24-hour front desk and 1 meeting room
Room features
All guest rooms at Casa Platypus - Hostel have comforts, such as separate sitting areas and separate dining areas, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and safes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and hairdryers
  • 17-inch LCD TVs with cable channels
  • Separate sitting areas, separate dining areas and kitchens

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

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.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

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. 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).

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

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: from 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 any lifts
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.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

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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?

Checkout 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.

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