Cartagena Hostels

Location wise you cannot beat this hostel, so convenient! You have the city wall facing the ocean, Getsémani and all other landmarks well within 10 minutes walking. Also the private room, so nice! Roomy, airconditioned, great bathroom. Also a balcony overlooking the busy streets, all great! And then there is the rooftop. Very nicely done, really cool place to hang out and cool off your hot day. Didn't try the pool but it looked nice too. But then... Casa Movida being a hostel, we were looking for a common area to meet other travelers as well. That is non-existent here. The place doesn't invite you to chill and connect with others. The rooftop gets close to such a place, but was often empty. Maybe more importantly: The staff. Nobody seems to have fun in what they're doing there. Find another job if you don't like working in a hostel. They prefer to text/play games on their phone rather then helping paying guests. Knowing the rooftop bar is cool. Unfortunately you cannot pay for your drink(s) there. Meaning even as a guest sleeping on the top floor, you need to take all the steps down to pay for a beer before going to bed. You can't put a tab on your room. Which is very inconvenient.

My wife and I stayed there for 5 days and managed to go to the main touristic points either on foot or by Uber at very low fares. There is plenty of small markets, pharmacies, money exchange, restaurants and bars in the surroundings. The service is very nice and they really make an effort to please and serve us well. I do recommend this hotel!

Cool place right in center of walled city. Comfortable and clean. Forms with curtains were great, and we also had a private room. Pool/jacuzzi looked kind of yucky so we didn’t use it. Breakfast was good. Our family (2 adults and 1 teen) had a private room plus 1 dorm bed. Private room didn’t have windows and was a little stuffy, but it was ok. No hot water. The vibe/decor was nice and interesting.

I stayed in Media Luna hostel in January. On my first night, I had a problem with a man in my dorm room so I went to the reception to ask for help. FIVE times I went to the reception and the man told me there was nothing he could do to help me and that I had to wait until around 10pm for the night manager to come and then he might be able to help me. As a young, solo female traveller I was feeling very upset and uncomfortable, the reception were no help at all so I decided to book a hotel room. As I was leaving for the hotel room, the night manager arrived and said that the man who I had a problem with would be kicked out of the hostel when he arrived back (at this point the man had gone out for the night). Luckily, I still went to the hotel room because when the man came back he was let in and, due to a member of staff telling a resident what was going on (as well as telling them my name and age which is confidential information), she began a fight and beat him to the point that he had to go to hospital. The police got involved and it was all quite a frightening experience. Therefore, I would really advise females travelling to Cartagena to avoid this hostel as you will not be given any help in these situations and they do not protect your private information.

Great I enjoyed my stay, it’s cheap you get what you pay for so it’s pretty good.

I've been @ Santuario much longer than planned due to some health issue. So, I had the time to highly appreciate not only the hostel itself, the great vibe and atmosphere, the fantastic beds setup where you have plenty of space (!) plus an unusual total privacy, like you have a mini room inside a room, but especially the people: staff is great and really cares the guest, while sick I had a family like surveillance, especially Stefy ”la chica del bar”, Kathy (cleaning & kitchen) and Jose (maintenance) never missed supporting me and asking genuinely interested how I was feeling. In a difficult moment, I was in the right place, thanks them! One only thing disturbing me was, the aircon management: ok it was on only evening and night, quite usual, problem was a person feeling cold was enough to shut down the aircon for everyone... and it was hot then... i love freezing, ok, but a correct balance would be the best, suggesting who's cold to wear a t-shirt should work, and others won't sweat ;-)

Located in Cartagena (Cartagena Walled City), Scalea Di Mare Boutique Hotel - Hostel is within a 15-minute walk of Cartagena de Indias Convention Center and Clock Tower. This hostel is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Walls of Cartagena and 2.5 mi (4 km) from Bocagrande Beach.Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services. Additional features at this hostel include shopping on site and wedding services.Enjoy a satisfying meal at Terraza Di Mare serving guests of Scalea Di Mare Boutique Hotel - Hostel. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge.Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff, and luggage storage.Make yourself at home in one of the 7 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms with showers are provided.

With a stay at Makena La Boquilla Beach Hostel in Cartagena (La Boquilla), you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Walls of Cartagena and La Boquilla Beach. This beach hostel is 7 mi (11.2 km) from Bocagrande Beach and 6.2 mi (9.9 km) from Clock Tower.Pamper yourself with onsite massages or take in the view from a rooftop terrace and a garden. Additional amenities at this hostel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge).Continental breakfasts are available daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.Featured amenities include multilingual staff, luggage storage, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours).Make yourself at home in one of the 7 individually decorated guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include safes and blackout drapes/curtains, and housekeeping is provided daily.

With a stay at Posada Kalea - Hostel in Cartagena (La Boquilla), you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Walls of Cartagena and Clock Tower. This beach hostel is 6.1 mi (9.9 km) from Bocagrande Beach and 5.7 mi (9.2 km) from Cartagena de Indias Convention Center.Pamper yourself with onsite massages or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. This hostel also features complimentary wireless internet access, tour/ticket assistance, and a picnic area.Satisfy your appetite for lunch or dinner at the hostel's restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the room service. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Full breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.Featured amenities include luggage storage, laundry facilities, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. Guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle for a surcharge, and free self parking is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 3 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have showers and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include safes, and housekeeping is provided daily.

When you stay at Hostel Caribe Cartagena in Cartagena, you'll be near the beach, within a 5-minute drive of Walls of Cartagena and Cartagena de Indias Convention Center. This hostel is 3.1 mi (5 km) from Bocagrande Beach and 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Clock Tower.Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. This hostel also features a television in a common area and tour/ticket assistance.Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 4 air-conditioned guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have showers and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.