Platypus

Location:
Calle 16 No. 2-43
La Candelaria, Bogotá, Colombia

Hotel

By Lorraine Caputo

The front of this hostel has no sign announcing its name, only a drawing of this animal to greet its guests. Enormously popular amongst travelers, the Platypus offers all the comforts you would want. And for good reason. Germán Escobar, the owner, is himself a backpacker who has traveled around the world and knows how wonderful it is to have free coffee and tea all day long, a kitchen to use, laundry service, and a great common room with wood-burning fireplace. Other services include a free book exchange and travel information books. Germán is a tremendous source of information about what to see in Colombia, his native land. He speaks Spanish, English, German, French and Italian. If there is no room at the hostel when you arrive, the staff will gladly call around to other hotels for you. Reservations are highly recommended.

This Hotel is: Budget

Hotel Amenities, Services and Facilities Community Kitchen, Laundry Service, Internet Facilities - Charge, 24-Hour Reception, Safe in Reception or Rooms, Travel Info Desk, Book Exchange - Free, Luggage Storage, Linens Included, Non-Smoking Rooms, 24-Hour Hot Water, Common Room, Telephone/Fax Facilities, Taxes Included in Price

Getting There:
From the bus terminal, take a black bus that says "Germania" going to the Candelaria district. Tell the driver you want to get off at Calle 16. Then walk 2 blocks towards the mountains. It will be a green building with the Platypus on your right-hand side

Room Prices:
Lower:$9 (dorm)
Higher:$26.50 (private room)
Price Description:This is one of the cheapest places in the Candelaria district of Bogotá. Prices include tax.

Contact Information:
Phone: 57-1-341-3104 / 341-2874
Fax: 57-1-352-0127
E-mail: platypushotel(at)remove-this.yahoo.com
URL: www.platypusbogota.com