Reviews of The Best Adventure Hostel
Carrera 8 #11-56 centro San Gil, 684031 San Gil, Colombia

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Reviewed: 14 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 5 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewVery friendly and welcoming staff, always eager to engage us with local activities!
Reviewed: 11 March 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 19 February 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewWe had the best stay in this hostel. The room was spacious (we had a private room) and the staff are exceptional! They would do literally anything for you. They go out of their way to make the guests feel so welcome. Thank you Tatiana and Fabian, you made our stay unforgettable.
Reviewed: 6 February 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 23 January 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewGreat hostel in downtown with nice rooftop (where you can have breakfast). Amazing staff, hot water, lockers, all in place and set. High recommended
Reviewed: 21 January 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewWell located next to the central square. Jair and co do an excellent job in running the hostel. They were able to help us book quite a few activities and they were very communicative - such as whatsapping me the following day's pick up time as soon as it was confirmed.
Reviewed: 17 January 2025 · Stayed in December 2024
Verified reviewKind staff
Reviewed: 15 January 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewVery friendly staff and was quiet when we stayed. The place has a rustic charm. If the hostel was full I think it would have been a bit crowded though.
Some aspects of the property were a bit run down and in need of refurbishment such as the pool area and bathrooms. Some simple improvements could also be made such as a bed lamp in the room we stayed in as there was only one big room light.
Reviewed: 13 January 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewI really love the location of this place because it's not on a noisy street but yet in an excellent location. They organize activities and the staff is super helpful. The view on the terrace is superb and the pool in great.
Nothing
Reviewed: 13 January 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewMore than satisfied with my one week stay here. The staff were very friendly and helpful the entire time. Wifi was strong though the thick walls in the old house weakened it. I was still able to work without problem. Fantastic location as near the intersection where the best restaurants and cafes emenate from in San Gil and only a block away from the main square.
Common bathrooms and showers could use a bit of updating.
Reviewed: 3 January 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewThe Hostel was great, Just AS you Imagine a cozy place for Backpackers. The kitchen was really Clean and Well equiped. The Common areas provided Games to enjoy time together and the Pool was refreshing, everybody Loved IT so it got a Bit busy from time to time there. Jair was a great Help to Organize pretty cheap adventures activities around town, which worked Out perfectly. We would come Back anytime.
Reviewed: 7 December 2024 · Stayed in November 2024
Verified reviewNice chill out area on the roof, staff friendly & helpful with the trips. Kitchen was good
Reviewed: 29 October 2024 · Stayed in October 2024
Verified reviewReally helpful staff who give you a good deal on all the activities
Reviewed: 25 May 2024 · Stayed in May 2024
Verified reviewawesome hostel, clean, great kitchen and terrace with pool, warm showers and amazing staff
Reviewed: 15 January 2024 · Stayed in January 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 17 October 2023 · Stayed in October 2023
Verified reviewReviewed: 31 August 2023 · Stayed in August 2023
Verified reviewGreat location with a lovely terrace.
Room could be quite noisy as the door to the hostel was usually open so could hear the busy street, and also the conversations happening in the common area. Also, there was no bowls in the kitchen.
Reviewed: 24 August 2023 · Stayed in August 2023
Verified reviewEverything was great 😊 Dario and the rest of the staff were so friendly and accommodating making us feel very welcome! We booked our canyoning tour through the hostel which was really easy and a great trip. The hostel itself was very clean, probably one of the cleanest kitchens we've used in our 6 month trip in South America. The room was also very clean/comfy with a fan. The location was great and very central close to supermarket, main plaza and restaurants.
Nothing it was all great 😊
Reviewed: 5 April 2023 · Stayed in March 2023
Verified reviewThe owner and personal are exceptionally friendly and competent. The place is safe, quiet at night and easy to reach - only 1 minute walk from the city center and park. Everything is easily within walking distance. The hostel consists actually of 2 buildings close to each other - you can visit both and use both facilities.
The pillows have a protective cover and I started sweating after some time. After putting a tower over them, everything was fine.
Reviewed: 23 March 2023 · Stayed in March 2023
Verified reviewReviewed: 9 March 2023 · Stayed in March 2023
Verified reviewSpent 6 nights at The Best Adventure. The rooms were very clean, affordable, social area by the pool was pleasant and location is one block from central plaza. The hosts were also superb with many great recommendations for local activities and help set up adventures such as rafting. Deivid and Diego were great hosts who went above and beyond by making us feel incredibly welcome, preparing an AMAZING BBQ and providing helpful tips to ensure our trip went smoothly. I would highly recommend this hostel to any travelers!
Reviewed: 8 January 2023 · Stayed in January 2023
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