PBH / Colombia / Start Forums▼ (active) Travelguide Cheap hostels Pictures

info on Platypus H.

Hola,

I'm backpacking in South America and was considering staying at Platypus H. while in Bogota, mid December. Does anybody have any comments about the Hostel (i.e. is it clean?, friendly staff, convenietly located, quiet, quite safe to leave your luggage in the room while going out etc.).

I believe is located in La Candelaria. is this area –for Bogota standards- reasonably safe at night time?

Thanks a lot for your comments

Muchisimas Gracias y ahi nos vemos.

Elbeagie

By Elbigie on Nov 17, 2004, 16:20 in Friendly Talkzone.

Atrevido (☼Travelguide writer) says on Nov 17, 2004, 19:04:

You'll want a jacket, it's chilly with no heat. Don't forget to bring a towel. Visitors to Platypus do go about at night. Once in a while they get mugged. I colombiana friend in the area insists on always giving monedas to the street people as a "chuzo" might be the reward if you don't so carry coins. I guess "reasonably" safe might apply.

0 funny, 0 helpful.

Peter (Moderator) (Trustee board) (Dev team) (☼Travelguide writer) says on Nov 18, 2004, 01:49:

The hotel is safe and the area is the best one to stay in Bogota. It's one of those classic backpacker places that you find here and there around the world, not to be missed. The owner (Herman) is very friendly and has traveled to over 100 countries himself. It's also a great place to get the latest word on the street about where to go and such. http://platypusbogota.com I can highly recommend it.

Poor but snappy

0 funny, 0 helpful.

Elbigie says on Nov 18, 2004, 02:04:

Thanks a lot for the information.

elbigie

0 funny, 0 helpful.

sanguin says on Nov 18, 2004, 08:04:

Candelaria The area, "La Candelaria", is one of the most beautiful parts of Bogotá, close to Montserrat (which is a nice hike, especially in the morning). It's chillier there than in other parts of Bogotá, though.

0 funny, 0 helpful.