The Cranky Croc HostelvsThe Orchids Hotel
Both properties are recommended by professionals. On balance, The Orchids Hotel scores significantly better than The Cranky Croc Hostel. The Orchids Hotel comes in at 81 with endorsements from 4 reviewers including Frommer's, Lonely Planet and Fodor's.
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
The Orchids Hotel
Calle de los Amigos Carrera 5 # 10 55, Bogota 01001000, Colombia
From $0/night
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Behind the mauve facade hides La Candelaria's most discerning and posh choice, an intimate eight-room boutique hotel absolutely beaming with historic character." Full review
Fodor's
"Each suite, named for a famous opera, is unique, with 10-foot ceilings and curtains that cover floor-to-ceiling windows; some even have a fireplace, lit at your request, and a freestanding tub." Full review
Oyster
Luxury
"A closed-door policy and butler service add intimacy and exclusivity, while private plane access is an over-the-top perk. " Full review
Frommer's
"More intimate than the Hotel de la Opera, every piece of woodwork at Orchids has been immaculately restored, and spaces have been updated with contemporary pieces of art. " Full review