Platypus is the backpackers choice in Bogota! With over 14 years experience catering for independent travellers in Colombia, owner German has created the perfect city base.
With a sociable lounge and courtyard as well as a self-catering kitchen, this is a great place to meet up with other backpackers, exchange tips and tales and simply relax for a couple of days in Bogota. Many of the city's main sights are within easy walking distance of Platypus including the Plaza Bolivar and the famous Gold Museum.
The area La Candelaria where the hostel is located is also a great spot for cafes and restaurants and is an attractive, quiet and secure part of town with great transport links and handy amenities.
Platypus is a great place to base yourself in Bogota and offers a friendly welcome and all the tourist information you could ask for!
Platypus has 23 rooms from private singles through to dormitories all housed in three neighbouring buildings. These are clean, comfortable and simple rooms priced 18,000 Pesos for a dorm bed, 33,000 Pesos for a single room and 44,000 Pesos for a double with shared bathroom and 50,000 Pesos for a double ensuite.
There are fully equipped self-catering kitchens in each building with free coffee on tap all day and a sociable dining/lounge areas with plenty of reading material on local and national must sees.
There is handy internet connection in the hostel and even handier free wi-fi for those travelling with laptops.
The fridge is stocked with chilled beer and soft drinks available for sale.
Platypus also offers a 'poste restante' service for guests wishing to receive mail in Colombia.
There is as much tourist information as you could possibly need here and German will happily organise eco-walks or advise you on who to speak to regarding tours in the area or around Colombia.
Bogota
www.platypusbogota.com
1 341 3104
1 341 2874
The trans-milenio stops not far from Platypus at station Museo de Oro. From there follow Avenida Jimenez along past Parque de las Periodistas and turn right onto Calle 16. You'll see the hostel on the right about a block up - there's a platypus painted on the wall.
