Carerra 8 No. 27-75, 470010 Santa Marta, Colombia
#28 of 237 hotels in Santa Marta
Guests' ChoiceBased on 127 hostel reviews
9.1Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.2
Location
8.7
Facilities
9.1
Staff
9.6
Value for money
9.3
Free Wifi
9.1
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End of dialog contentReviewed: September 4, 2025
George
United StatesEverything! Good room and amenities, free breakfast was delicious, exceptional staff. Would recommend anyone this hostel one of the very best!
Stayed in September 2025
Reviewed: August 20, 2025
Christina
GermanyThey could provide a bit more cutlery, especially spoons, in the kitchen. But else, nothing to complain about.
Cute little hostel with fair prices, perfect for a stay in Santa Marta (just be aware you have to walk a bit to get to the center). Has a small pool in the back to refresh yourself from the heat. They also provide a little working space and the wifi was good. The included breakfast was good as well and the kitchen is good for cooking. Staff was friendly. Everything clean.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: August 14, 2025
Sophia
GermanyThe bed felt like a stone as the mattress was really hard and the air condition in the night was way to cold.
The stuff is really friendly, breakfast was good and the bathroom is really big. Nice common areas and big lockers, beds have their own light and sockets.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: August 8, 2025
Jacob
United KingdomMattress was very hard but others were soft so definitely are not all like this
Very nice staff, beds had a curtain, light and plug, bathroom was very nice as were the hammocks
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: May 19, 2025
Christina
GermanyBe aware that the location is a little bit outside of the center. For me perfect, I rather wanted to chill anyway. It's not far though. The tax thing/price could be made clearer in the booking process. But that also may be a thing of booking.com. There is a tiny note somewhere, but a bit confusing.
First of all the staff is exceptional. Extremely friendly, helpful (all of them) and highly professional in their overall behavior. Very nice included breakfast, light room, comfortable bed, luggage storage, hammocks and chill areas, clean pool, clean and big kitchen. Also free coffee all morning, filtered water all day etc. One of the best hostels in quite a while for me. Keep going like that!
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: April 20, 2025
Amir
CanadaBathtooms were not very clean they were only cleaning the floor, I even saw a cockroach in the bathroom. Their laundry service is not 24h as they advertise, we asked for it at 7pm and she said the person resposible has already left and we cant do it ourselves because its in another location.
The breakfast was great. The room was clean and comfortable, and the airconditioning in the room could cool the room in a few short minutes, the neighborhood was ok with a few good restaurants around
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: April 14, 2025
Amandine
BelgiumVery friendly personnel, the free luggage storage was a big advantage
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: April 8, 2025
Hannah
GermanyHelpful and kind staff, good breakfast! Good room with a table and chair & mirror Shared bathroom: big and clean shower cabin Felt safe Great value for the money
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: April 1, 2025
Marcin
PolandA wonderful place, practically everywhere is close from there. To restaurants, Claro and Tigo salons, ATMs, close to the beach and to the tourist district. The girls working there, Sofi, Tefy and Isa, deserve special credit. You can see that they like what they do and they fulfill their duties perfectly.
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: April 1, 2025
Cooper
New ZealandStaff were very nice, we stay there the night before and return night for the Lost city hike. They stored our luggage while we were on the hike which at no extra cost which was very helpful. You can book the hike through the hostel as well if you intend on doing it. Nice breakfast included with the stay. It is out from the main city, but easy to get into town from the hostel. There are good food options nearby the hostel
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: March 25, 2025
Magali
BelgiumIf I have to say one thing less good, the bed was a bit too hard.
What a lovely place! One of the best hostels I ever stayed in. Many places to sit or chill, cute little swimming pool. Very friendly staff. One of the best included breakfasts ever. The kitchen has everything you need. Everything was very clean. Small walk to supermarkets or the mercado, little longer to the bezchfront but safe to walk back after sunset. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: March 19, 2025
Zihannah
United Kingdom- location was a little further out (which made me feel safer than being right in the centre) but using uber was an easy solution (and the trips were cheap) - private room bed was rather uncomfortable unfortunately. Otherwise, nothing else I didn't like!
- great value for money both private rooms and dorms - safe property - great breakfast - lots of chill out areas
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: February 20, 2025
Tristan
New ZealandFor the price and what you get, we had no issues! Would definitely stay again!
Awesome space! The dorms were spacious and the lockers were great. Included breakfast was very good and the staff are very friendly and welcoming. Dorm bathroom is huge, and location feels very safe. Very kind to store our luggage after checkout, and during a trip to Minca!
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: February 19, 2025
Florin
Romaniathe room was kinda dark and there is noisy plasticky cover on the beds that make sleeping sorta uncomfy. the rest was great in the hostel.
The staff was great, breakfast was good, the amenities were lovely, the room was quiet.
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: February 9, 2025
Catherine
ColombiaThe swimming pool was a lil bit cold
Attention and breakfast, they were really good at giving instructions and tour's information
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: February 2, 2025
Hunter
United StatesNo complaints.
All the staff was super kind and helpful. The property is very spacious, with plenty of common areas and workspaces. The kitchen was perfectly clean and fastidiously organized.
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: January 20, 2025
Grace
United KingdomNothing
Loved our stay here. Teffy at the front desk and all the other lovely women who worked there were super helpful and welcoming! The communal areas were fantastic with lots of space to relax in (including the pool area!). The shared kitchen was well equipped and we loved the breakfast.
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: January 18, 2025
Oapadventures
CanadaI can't say I found anything I didn't like.
Nice location and quiet at night. Great breakfast and staff exceptional.
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: January 13, 2025
Tom
United KingdomNothing.
Onsite secure parking for my bike. Nice daily breakfast with coffee.
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: January 13, 2025
Tom
United KingdomNothing
Onsite secure parking for my bike. Nice daily breakfast with coffee.
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: January 13, 2025
Tom
United KingdomNothing.
This was the best hostel that I have ever stayed at.
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: January 12, 2025
Christian
GermanyOne of the best Hostels during all of my trip ... 100% recommended, would never chose another hostel in Santa Marta
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: December 6, 2024
Lars
EcuadorReally good value
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: October 15, 2024
Brian
United Statesmosquitoes
good staff. big storage closet. nicer area of the city. comfy bed. nice a/c turned on at 9 PM. good breakfast, but not quite as big as it looked in pictures.
Stayed in October 2024
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