Tip Top Casa Hostel

The property is centrally located in Candelaria. I also liked the breakfast because they have real eggs!

Miscommunication — I had specifically asked that my room be ready before check-in time. It seems that this was either given to someone else or, they failed to clean it on time. My room still had trash and wet towels from the previous guest. I was very much disappointed. Also, it would have been very helpful if it is stated that if you ask for a taxi transfer that one must pay CASH to the driver. It will not be added to your room charges.

The staff was very nice and I made myself at home but honestly this is not a nice room and quite pricey for what you get.

Everything is creeky and rundown. The shower is semi-hot, pretty average for Colombia but the facilities are just uncomfortable. It's one of those old cellar key locks, half coming out of the door with a big gap under the door. The bed is hard and not a fabric mattress. Old cupboard, stained glass window that is not really airtight, curtains in front of bathroom instead of door... it just feels like not appropriate for the cold and rainy weather you get so often in Bogota. The hostel has a Japanese restaurant instead of a common room so to get through to your room or for checkin, you have to pass through there with your luggage. The food didn't excite me but hey, I have been to Japan. But the Restaurant does look very cool and colourful and the staff gives you as many blankets as you like against the cold And You can walk downtown from there easily during the day.