The Cranky Croc HostelvsHotel Ambala
Both The Cranky Croc Hostel and Hotel Ambala are highly recommended by those who travel for a living. Overall, Hotel Ambala scores marginally better than The Cranky Croc Hostel. Hotel Ambala comes in at #36 in Bogota with praise from 3 publications like Lonely Planet, Fodor's and Michelin Guide.
The Cranky Croc Hostel
Calle 15 No. 3-46, La Candelaria, Bogota, Colombia
From $0/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Kitchenette
- Baggage storage
- 24-hour front desk
Lonely Planet
Top choice
"Run by a friendly Aussie and styling itself as a backpacker hostel, has kept up with the times and doesn't lack space or natural light, which hits you as soon as you enter the brightly tiled lobby. " Full review
Hotel Ambala
Carrera 5 No. 13-46, Bogota, Colombia
From $21/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Fodor's
"Rooms in this small inn are cramped but they're clean and comfortable and the colonial building looks right at home in Candelaria's historic center."
Michelin Guide
"A good choice for those looking for reasonably priced accommodations, the Amabala boasts a friendly and helpful staff. Relatively small rooms."
Lonely Planet
"Something like a Bogotá ‘capsule hotel,’ this friendly 22-room hotel has a trace of colonial style in its closet-sized rooms." Full review