This is a comfortable, historic home in a quiet town. Luz is a wonderful host and makes the space feel like home! Lots of friendly people to meet and places to explore in this area too (coffee/cacao farms, cafes, cultural centers, playing tejo). The town comes to life during the weekend (Fri-Sun) when people from surrounding fincas come to sell market goods and do weekly shopping.

Stayed in August 2025

The thin walls don’t stop the traffic sounds outside, so it’s a bit noisy. Probably better to look for a room facing the garden side.

Good location in the nice small town of Pijao, with a very helpful and nice lady who helped us find guides and do excursions. She made the place well worth it. The house is rustic and full of charm, and the room we had was very large, clean and airy. Beds we comfortable, and there’s a nice sitting area where birds show up at times. Communal toilet and shower was fine.

Stayed in July 2025

The house is delightful with great deco with wide floor boards and high ceilings. It’s clean and quiet, being just a 5 min stroll from the town plaza. Luz the host, is a lovely woman with a passion for sharing her Colombian heritage. My Spanish language level is beginner but she really helped me to speak it as much as possible.

Stayed in July 2025

Yo no sé.

The kind Ladies who own this property made me feel like I’m at home, and made sure I was properly prepared for a hike to a nearby village. I’d recommend the breakfast too.

Stayed in January 2025

My room didn't have a window, but that wasn't so bad as it was 1 m from the terrace. The shower is also veery close to the terrace and the cooking area, so maybe did not feel very private - although it did provide an amazing view of the mountains.

A very memorable stay in a lovely hostel. The owner, Luz, was very friendly and helpful, and we shared some interesting chats despite not having a language in common :) Amazing terrace, cats, birds. Very decent breakfast.

Stayed in November 2024

I loved the building, the rooms, the host, the breakfast!! We were treated sooo nicely. Luz the hostess was such a sweetheart!! I really want to stay at Casa Victoria again!!

Stayed in November 2024

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I had an excellent stay at Casa Victoria. The owner is very kind, helpful, and personable. She helped me make plans while I was in Pijao and was attentive. It was a relaxing stay and I highly recommend Casa Victoria.

Stayed in October 2024

Shared sleeping room & bathroom were a bit outdated in looks, but everything worked perfectly!

Very lovely host, talked a lot (mostly about food). Has a garden with nice fruits & herbs, which she can tell you passionately about. Made dinner together my last night of stay.

Stayed in August 2024

Kitchen a bit small but was all good

Really nice people running the place was also lucky to be upgraded as there was work going on in the dorms

Stayed in April 2024

The best stay in Colombia!

Stayed in April 2024

Everything. Luz is the best host, the beautiful open space in her casa is just incredible and it's a very peaceful place. Best stay in Colombia.

Stayed in April 2024

Luz and family made you feel at home in Casa Victoria. The rooms are basic, but you have a comfortable bed and a hot water shower. Breakfast was different every morning and it was delicious and plentiful. Luz has a vast knowledge of Pijao and the area.

Stayed in December 2023

The level of hospitality there was beyond my imagination, you can feel like a family member. Hostel has a nice location, amazing view, everything is clean. I really enjoyed it and hope to come back one day.

Stayed in December 2023

I loved it all. I came for a few days and ended up staying a whole week ! This hostel really is a gem. The location is great. The facilities are just ... I mean, can you imagine having your breakfast with such a beautiful view of the mountains, watching the birds come and go ? This is just heaven. There is also solid wifi, so that as a digital nomad I could work (in stunning environment) without a problem. The breakfast are so delicious that you're just looking forward to it every morning... and the best of the best is the owner of the hostel, Doña Luz, who is just a diamond ! A woman with a warm heart, with lots and lots of advices to visit the surroundings of Pijao, who makes you feel at home and with who you laugh from the morning to the evening. I just left and I already miss this place !!

Stayed in November 2023

No complaint at all

It’s a very cozy and charming place. No luxury at all, simply with good taste. I have booked for one night and stayed 3! Luz Marina is a very nice host and I felt at home immediately.

Stayed in November 2023

Casa Victoria is a very nice hostel-like hotel, in a classic building. The showers for the two main rooms are just fabulous (the view, hah, and yes, they're next to the balcony area). The people running it are super sweet, the rooms are between adequate and very nice, the basic comforts are taken care of and the atmosphere is very nice. Breakfast cooked by the host whilst discussing travel, fruits, life is just a nice experience. I'd stay a week to relax and slow-discover the environment (Pijao is a nice remote'ish valley village, sitting on a terrace watching the local world go by or going for a walk in the surrounding nature are a few good options).

Stayed in October 2023

The hospitality was the best I’ve had on my travels.

Stayed in September 2023

I had limited knowledge of this hostel as I didn't really read the reviews, but only knew that the location seemed fine and the price was reasonable, also the photos showed a simple set up which I was happy with. Its fair to say I could have stayed in Pijao longer just to stay at Casa Victoria! This place is solely owned by Doña Luz who treats you as a friend/family member. Luz is the most wonderful genuine person who gets so much joy from having guests stay with her. I spent so much time chatting to her whilst she cooked and made coffee in the kitchen. And the kitchen needs to be mentioned here because the view from kitchen/living room is just spectacular and its not shown in any of the photos. Birds visit whilst you sit and drink coffee. It was a very peaceful and beautiful way to wake up in the morning. Nos vemos la proxima año Luz para comer pan de masa madre :D

Stayed in August 2023

Noise from the street at times.

Luz, the host, is lovely, friendly and helpful. A terrace opens to a hillside view of beautiful flora and birds that come to feed on a shelf in front of you. A nice place to meet other travelers.

Stayed in August 2023

For some people, it may be cumbersome to have to ring a doorbell to get in and also to wait to be let out so the door can be locked behind you. Also, there are multiple security cameras on the premises, but there was no lock for my bedroom door.

Luz is a helpful, fun host. The open "balcony" has a great view. The rooms, doors, and overall place are different than your standard spot; for example, a broken-off plastic clothes hanger piece is the lock on the bathroom door. The building is on the way into town from Armenia and then on the way out if you are returning there.

Stayed in July 2023

Brilliant hostel with lovely family feel - each morning I was made a different breakfast, each of which were fantastic. Owner really useful when recommending and organising things to do in the area.

Stayed in June 2023

Not much to do in Pijao (and the one restaurant open for dinner is not very good!), although host was very helpful with finding walking routes. Cooking facilities very limited.

Host very helpful but just ask her to speak slowly if you're not a native speaker! Old-school small, friendly hostel with small sociable area with hammock and games. Very secure and main door always locked and monitored.

Stayed in June 2023

Doña Luz makes everybody feel at home. She can arrange a great coffee tour. It's a modest and nice place.

Stayed in May 2023

Nothing. All ways great.

The host (Luz) is awesome. So friendly and talkative :-) She goes out of her way to make you feel comfortable and made us a nice breakfast. The rooms are big and the beds the most comfortable we have slept on in Colombia. There is a lovely spot to have breakfast and relax in the evening that looks out over the river. Lots of nice birds in the trees. The shower was hot, which was a pleasant surprise. The town itself is cute and very local. We felt safe there and in the town and hotel. We loved our stay and won't forget it. Thank you Luz 🥰

Stayed in March 2023