There were barely any other travellers and virtually no one to talk to. The salsa classes had been cancelled and there were no other events. I don’t think the vibe shown in the photos matches at all how dead it was. It was also quite a long walk from pretty much anything other than restaurants; I stayed in San Antonio afterwards and much preferred it there. Also, while I was staying at the Pelican Larry, my bathing suit was stolen (it was hanging on my bed to dry).

It was nice to have a kitchen and laundry services, and there weren’t that many people staying so one night I had the (spacious) room to myself. There was a big closet too, so it was easy to organize my things. The staff were nice.

Stayed in August 2025

Breakfast was so chaotic. Said it’s served 7.30-9 but in reality everyone gets served at once at 9 and if you’re a minute late you have to pay. We got served quickly but there were people who had been there way before us who weren’t happy. On our second morning we wanted to leave at 8.15 and we waited 45 minutes whilst they produced the mass breakfast again so didn’t get the free breakfast despite being there within the time frame?

Nice social vibe without being too loud, salsa lessons offered which was cool! Room was clean and bathrooms were good.

Stayed in May 2025

The double room has a big gap above the door which leads to the kitchen and common area so we could hear everything - which is fine during the day. However twice in our 4 night stay, the rules weren't adhered to and the area wasn't closed at 11pm so we could hear, laughing, talking, cleaning, loud industrial washing machines etc until way past 1am, and also see the bright light through the curtain. The gap also meant that mosquitos would come through no matter what, which was frustrating. Dorms may be better. I believe it's one of those rooms that the staff don't realise the issues as they haven't stayed there themselves.

Good breakfast, good sized room and location close to nice bars and cafes.

Stayed in March 2025

Breakfast was very nice.

Stayed in January 2025

Cali is one of the more dangerous cities. This hostel is in a safer area but you'll still hear stories of people getting robbed. Don't walk around at night. Take an Uber or taxi.

Guests and staff were great.

Stayed in January 2025

Lack of mosquito barriers, our private room had a large 30cm gap above the door so there was no way of stopping them and also wasn't sound proof. They ask you to check in online which takes ages but they didn't even receive it so had to scan passports anyway- don't bother doing that!

Friendly staff, overall just good vibes. Good social area - long table, hammocks and good communal kitchen. Salsa studio attached with classes and great teachers!

Stayed in December 2024

They clean fridge on Wednesday and our food was mixed with food of others. Cereals and bread somehow just disappeared, haha.

Very nice common area, stuff were extremely friendly, they offer activities.

Stayed in December 2024

Lovely staff, the included breakfast was very good, I enjoyed it overall!

Stayed in October 2024

Cleanliness - dirty floor and pillows Only one towel in the room

Staff

Stayed in July 2024

The kitchen is closed until 7 am, which is annoying for us early starters!

The staff were friendly and chatty. When my bus was cancelled, they had no problem checking me in for another day. The location was walking distance to everything I wanted to see.

Stayed in March 2024

It's a well established hostel, but a bit run down. There are broken floor tiles, loose door knobs, poorly running toilets, etc. For the price, you can't go wrong, but if you're looking for new or upscale, this isn't the place.

Good trade off location: closer to the bus station than other popular hostels, but a little farther from popular stuff to do. Great breakfast: although it wasn't ready at the promised time, it was worth waiting for. (Coffee/tea, eggs, toast, cheese and fruit.) Salsa classes every day with other "going out" events scheduled.

Stayed in May 2024

The second morning there was no one to make breakfast. We tried to reach the owner in booking and WhatsApp, no answer. Luckily a volunteer solved the issue by giving us the ingredients to cook our own breakfast, but we had to ask for it. But even after no one apologised for the inconvenience.

It's a nice hostel in Cali, with a good common area, a good kitchen, salsa class on Friday (but only if there are 3 or more people) Lockers and good enough beds. Clean

Stayed in April 2024

Nice friendly people at the reception. It was the new years eve and the hostel was very crowded. The hostel does not have too many spaces and the dorm rooms are only ok. The beds have no privicy no curtains or light system to make it comfortable. The kitchen is ok but lacks material. Nice hostel, fine but have seen better ones.

Stayed in January 2024

Nothing, was perfect

I liked the messy but organized vibes of the hostel :) Good people to talk to if you wanted, the staff spoke English as well si lo quieren and good facilities!

Stayed in December 2023

Nice facilities

Stayed in November 2023

Could be cleaner...

Stayed in November 2023

the difference between the top bunk and bottom bunks felt prominent

super social, loved the vibe, great chilling and kitchen facilities

Stayed in August 2023

I got bad luck with people Incas sharing the room. They were talking and turning on the lights and drink at 3 am — there’s a 11pm rule. Besides that the kitchen was always dirty, the curtains are not real curtains and the is no space to keep your things safe, only small lockers in the corridor — half broken and half occupied.

Location is good

Stayed in August 2023

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The place was beaaaautiful! Beyond my expectations. The staff was really gentle and welcoming, I wanted to go to a lot a places in Cali and they told me how. The energy is great and the bed perfect to rest. Would come back any day 🖤

Stayed in August 2023

It wasn't too clean.

The house vibe and decoration.

Stayed in July 2023

It was decent for a night.

Stayed in April 2023

The mixed dormitory, you definitely need the fan but the mosquitos would come and bite you late night whilenyour sleeping. This was my only complaint about this hostel.

Anthony was the best front desk worker you could ask for. He is a go getter and liked to learn english from me when we would chat. Would definitely do buisness again at the larry pelican hostel.

Stayed in February 2023

Showers were either very cold or very hot, kitchen was a bit small for number of guests. Not enough lockers

Nice hostel. Hammocks and pool table. Staff were great

Stayed in December 2022

the pool, breakfast is tiny, kitchen often dirty, all the utensils dirty. very quiet hostel

staff are nice

Stayed in August 2022