Kitchen is a bit dated and could do with some upkeep but still cooked there with no issues. Room wasn’t very sound proof but hostel was quiet so not a big issue

Great location and room was an excellent price. The staff were very friendly and gave us advice for activities for us to do. We booked caving with them. Near a big shopping centre with a cinema.

Stayed in June 2025

Lack of curtains for beds

Good kitchen great furniture, great staff, great location

Stayed in March 2025

Glad my room had a window because the smell of mothballs was intense when I first arrived , the bathrooms also have an intense perfume smell. The rooms felt very plain compared to how cool the rest of the hostel feels. Wish there was more than black coffee in the morning (milk? Tea? Chocolate?) I don't drink coffee so it might be nice to have other options, even if it is free.

The friendliness and helpfulness of the staff, felt very safe and attended to, kitchen is nice, hot showers! the access to a sauna and pool, beautiful balcony overlooking the park and the decorations were very cool. Liked the feel of community there, glad my room had a fan and a window...

Stayed in March 2025

Nicest and most helpful staff I’ve ever met at a hostel. Activities booked through hostel were great. Spacious bathrooms, kitchen, dining area and balcony. Pool area with view of city. Sauna. Location beside square with everything you need. NICEST STAFF EVER.

Stayed in February 2025

Nothing if you don't like this place your parents either beat you too much or not enough as a child.

This was the best hostel I stayed in in South America! The pool is nice and clean, the sauna is nice as well! But the best part is the staff,. Daniella,. Amanda, Sebastian and Freddy make you feel like family.

Stayed in January 2025

A bit loud from the street but not that big a deal - could have had more vibe, culture going on. Most people we wanted to hang with were in a different hostel.

Well located - good facilities

Stayed in January 2025

Great hostel with good facilities and activities. We liked the balconies on both sides of the hostel, both with nice views, and the pool is a nice feature. The room was really comfortable and spacious. The hostel resells tours from local agencies at a good price or sometimes a discount. It's not the liveliest hostel in town but the vibe suited us well.

Stayed in January 2025

Nada.

Everything. Believe the hype, Sam's VIP is a superb hostel. The location is great, right by the main square. The facilities are brilliant, with a rooftop pool that isn't just a puddle. They have wonderfully affordable private rooms. And the staff are fantastic - great communication in advance from Sam (or possibly his AI twin...) over WhatsApp, and lovely, friendly service from everyone while there. Special shout-outs to Daniela and Amanda!

Stayed in January 2025

Back to the same hostel seven years after, and as cool as the last time, with the perfect location, very clean, and great accommodation (coffee / pool)! The deluxe dorm is really nice and deluxe :) We had a lot of fun with Daniela, one of the receptionist, Amanda is very nice too.

Stayed in January 2025

It is not super quiet but that's a no-brainer due to the good location.

Loved this place .Everyone is super friendly and helpful. May it be booking a tour, or getting any other kind of help one could need. Easy to connect with other travelers. They even organise a free Tejo night each week. From the pool you have a nice view on the Cerro De la Cruz. I ended up staying a week after planning just 3-4. :-)

Stayed in December 2024

I spent a nice week at this hostel located right on the main square. The staff were amazing - helpful and friendly. The entire hostel was kept very clean the entire time. Pool and sauna were a nice touch. Perfect wifi for my online work - not always a sure thing in Colombia.

Stayed in December 2024

Would be nice to have some hooks on the walls and hot water in the shower.

It's so comfy overall, the room is big and clean and the staff is super friendly. Many tours can be booked from the reception and at least the rafting tour that we booked was awesome! The rooftop pool and sauna are a nice touch.

Stayed in November 2024

I loved everything about this place, stayed a week, could have stayed a month!

So comfortable, lovely places to hang out at the hostel, excellent coffee in the morning, secure moto parking, todos personales son muy amable🙏

Stayed in September 2024

Staff were incredibly friendly and accommodating, would stay again!

Stayed in August 2024

Locations is on the main square. Staff are absolutely brilliant. Very friendly and helpful even with our poor Spanish. The Tejo night organised was a lot of fun and brought together travellers from all over the city. They also organised taxis to and from the event for free. Wasn’t very busy while we were there so not super social but I can imagine it would be if full as there are nice areas to hang out.

Stayed in August 2024

Kitchen could be cleaner

The staff and room was great

Stayed in July 2024

Air conditioner, clean, comfy beds, hot water, mini pool

Stayed in July 2024

Great location, lots of activities, clean and well equipped kitchens

Stayed in June 2024

Room was clean and they alwas commited to any request

Staff was really cool and make me feel confortable

Stayed in June 2024

Super Nice, chill, big and the kitchen is incredible

Stayed in May 2024

Didnt find anything Not likeable

Amazing and helpful staff, sauna, Pool, comfy beds and chairs, good WiFi, great Tour Organisation, silent Air condition, hot showers, good price. So so lovely staff. Free coffee, great chill areas.

Stayed in April 2024

Daniela and her coworkers do everything to make you feel home and comfortable, assist you when you need anything. They were really caring when i had some health issues, pointed me to the next health institutions and offered help with follow-up issues.

Stayed in April 2024

Perfect location in the main square (Plaza Principal). Hostel has great amenities such as kitchen, fridges, pool, common chill out areas etc. The staff are super friendly and helpful. They have lots of information on the activities that you can do whilst in San Gil, and organise a free trip to play the national game of Tejo once a week which is great fun. Overall, a great place to base yourself whilst in San Gil!

Stayed in April 2024

Knives in the kitchen were too dull.

The location is perfect. Central to everything, yet, still quiet in the room at night time, if you don’t face the park. The staff went beyond to help out. Super helpful, super friendly and always available. Perfect vibe with no partying.

Stayed in March 2024