OUR FAVORITE HOTELS & HOSTELS IN Colombia
During our travels, we always seek out the most enjoyable and unique hotels. From a stylish boutique hotel to a charming beach bungalow, as long as it has something special and makes your trip extra enjoyable. In Colombia, we’ve found a number of unique spots that we’d love to share with you. Below, you’ll find our favorite hotels and hostels conveniently listed. You can count on having a fantastic time here! Many of these hostels and hotels are very popular, so it might be wise to book early.
Please note: We mention ‘starting from prices’. Hotel prices vary greatly depending on your travel period and how far in advance you book. The starting price can therefore sometimes differ significantly when booking late and/or traveling during peak season.
Great hotels & hostels in Bogota
Granada Hostel
If you stay at Granada Hostel, you’ll be spending the night at a great price in a superb location in the La Candelaria district. Step out the door and you’re within walking distance of charming restaurants and bars. The hostel offers plenty of cozy seating areas and has a friendly atmosphere. It’s not a party hostel, but it’s definitely a very social one.
Low Season
Room starting from $24 | Dorm starting from $11
High Season
Room starting from $24 | Dorm starting from $11
Viajero Bogotá
Viajero Bogotá is a luxury hostel located in the heart of the historic district of Bogotá. This hostel offers the comfort of a hotel with the atmosphere of a hostel. The perfect combination! There’s even a spa with a steam room, sauna, and a massage area. In addition, fun music nights and activities are organized.
Low Season
Room starting from $51 | Dorm starting from $13
High Season
Room starting from $54 | Dorm starting from $13
Hotel Casa de la Vega
If you’re looking for a quieter accommodation than Selina, then Hotel Casa de la Vega is the best option in La Candelaria. This charming hotel is just a short 10-minute walk from the lively Plaza de Bolivar and is surrounded by many restaurants and cafes. There’s a beautiful patio, and the authentic details of the building have been preserved remarkably well. Ideal if you want to stay in La Candelaria and start your trip off peacefully!
Low Season
Room starting from $54
High Season
Room starting from $109
Hotel Habitel Prime
If you have an early or late flight, it’s nice to stay near the airport. Hotel Habitel Prime is the best hotel located right next to the airport. There’s a free airport shuttle that drops you off at the airport entrance in just a few minutes. In the morning, you can enjoy a delicious, extensive breakfast buffet included in the price, and you’ll stay in a comfortable room equipped with luxury amenities. It’s soundproof, spacious, and the bed is incredibly comfortable.
Low Season
Room starting from $77
High Season
Room starting from $77
Great hotels & hostels in Salento
Coffee Tree Hostel
Coffee Tree Hostel is a fantastic place to stay, perfect if you want to meet other travelers. The staff is incredibly friendly and creates a great atmosphere in the hostel. It’s located in a quiet area, just a 5-minute walk from the center. You can book a bed in a dormitory or opt for a double room. Make sure to book early as this is one of the most popular spots in Salento.
Low Season
Room starting from $61 | Dorm starting from $18
High Season
Room starting from $61 | Dorm starting from $18
Viajero Salento Hostel
Viajero is also a great choice for a stay in Salento. This cozy hostel has a beautiful, green garden with a spectacular view of the mountains. It’s also a social place where you can easily meet other travelers and enjoy a nice, relaxed atmosphere. Fun activities and events are regularly organized, such as Spanish lessons and dance workshops – and the best part: they are completely free!
Low Season
Room starting from $50 | Dorm starting from $21
High Season
Room starting from $59 | Dorm starting from $22
Terrazas de Salento
This small-scale hotel is run by an Austrian man and his Colombian wife. The hotel is situated slightly higher on a hill, providing a beautiful view of the village and the mountains. Nowhere in Colombia did we receive such a good and extensive breakfast as here. You can choose from many different options to customize your own breakfast, making it a delightful experience every morning. The rooms are also very good.
Low Season
Room starting from $58
High Season
Room starting from $72
Hotel Kawa Mountain Retreat
Looking for an ultra-romantic hotel? Then, Hotel Kawa Mountain Retreat is highly recommended. Book a room with a view and witness a beautiful sunset every evening. It’s located a 15-minute walk from Salento, but you don’t have to leave the door for good food. There is a great restaurant serving delicious meals. As the icing on the cake, there’s a delightful jacuzzi that you can use for free. It’s pure bliss here!
Low Season
Room starting from $79 (€72)
High Season
Room starting from $94 (€85)
Nice hotels & hostels in Medellin
Los Patios Hostel
Looking for both the vibrant atmosphere of Medellin and coziness in your hostel? Then, Los Patios is the place to be. There’s a lively ambiance here, and sometimes there’s live music in the evening. They offer various activities such as bike tours, yoga classes, and even free salsa lessons! There’s a large rooftop where you can play air hockey, pool, and table tennis. Prices are slightly higher than average, but this is indeed the most fun hostel in Medellin.
Low Season
Room starting from $75 | dorm starting from $23
High Season
Room starting from $96 | dorm starting from $30
Viajero Medellín Hostel
At Viajero, you’re also in the right place if you’re looking for a cozy accommodation. This is a large hostel with 50 rooms. It’s easy and quick to make new friends here! Both the atmosphere and comfort of this hostel earn a solid 10. There’s a beautiful rooftop with two jacuzzis, offering an amazing view of Medellín. Additionally, the location is perfect, and many activities are organized.
Low Season
Room starting from $75 | Drom starting from $21
High Season
Room starting from $89 | Dorm starting from $21
574 Hotel
Prefer a quieter accommodation? Then, the 574 Hotel in the El Poblado district is an excellent choice. This boutique hotel offers beautiful double rooms equipped with all amenities. The friendly staff is incredibly helpful, and you’ll enjoy a delicious breakfast in the morning. The location is superb as many restaurants, bars, and cafes are within walking distance.
Low Season
Room starting from $51
High Season
Room starting from $51
Rango Hostel Boutique
During your stay at Rango Hostel Boutique, it feels like you’re staying in a luxury hotel, but you’re actually stepping into a charming hostel. The interior looks amazing from every angle! The real highlight is the rooftop terrace with a pool and a cool view of the city. Rango Hostel Boutique is also located in the trendy El Poblado neighborhood.
Low Season
Room starting from $66 | Dorm starting from $22
High Season
Room starting from $66 | Dorm starting from $22
Cool hotels & hostels in Tayrona
Eco Hostal Yuluka
Eco Hostal Yuluka is a charming hostel located about 1.5 miles from the entrance of Tayrona National Park. It boasts a beautiful garden with lush plants and flowers, as well as a refreshing swimming pool (complete with a slide!). The double rooms are comfortable, and if you’re looking for a budget-friendly option, they also offer cozy dorms. In the morning, you’ll enjoy a delicious breakfast to kickstart your day.
Low Season
Room starting from $47 | Dorm starting from $15
High Season
Room starting from $96 | Dorm starting from $20
Quetzal Dorado Eco Lodge
Quetzal Dorado Eco Lodge is situated on a small hill, offering stunning views of the jungle in Tayrona National Park. You’ll stay in a beautiful bungalow with a porch and a hammock. Tropical birds abound, and with a bit of luck, you’ll hear howler monkeys roaring in the morning. The lodge features a great restaurant, a lovely swimming pool, a pool table, and a foosball table.
Low Season
Room starting from $69
High Season
Room starting from $69
Senda Koguiwa
Senda Koguiwa is also a little paradise in nature, just a 5-minute walk from the entrance of Tayrona. The rooms are luxurious, beautifully decorated, and most of them offer fantastic views. There’s a large swimming pool and a good restaurant. The hotel is next to the river, where you can take a lovely walk and enjoy a refreshing swim.
Low Season
Room starting from $90
High Season
Room starting from $95
Cool hotels & hostels in Minca
Casas Viejas
At Casas Viejas, you’re in for the ultimate relaxation experience. The view from the pool is phenomenal, often treating you to breathtaking sunsets. They organize activities such as bike tours, yoga, and birdwatching. Casas Viejas is nestled higher up in the mountains, about a 20-minute ride by motorbike taxi from Minca. This means you’re a bit more tied to the restaurant at Casas Viejas, but thankfully the food here is really delicious! From here, you can easily spend a day exploring the beautiful spots around Minca.
Low Season
Room starting from $64 | Dorm starting from $16
High Season
Room starting from $64 | Dorm starting from $16
Finca Carpe Diem
Finca Carpe Diem is nestled in the pristine jungle and boasts three swimming pools, one of which offers stunning mountain views. While located in the Minca region, it’s not near the village of Minca; it’s actually on the other side of the mountains. Consequently, you can’t easily visit the well-known spots around Minca from here, but there are plenty of similar sights to see. The advantage is that it’s much quieter here, allowing you to enjoy the beautiful spots more peacefully.
Low Season
Room starting from $61 | Dorm starting from $19
High Season
Room starting from $61 | Dorm starting from $19
Minca Ecohabs
Minca Ecohabs is located in the village of Minca. The advantage of this is that you can easily dine elsewhere, but the downside is that the view is slightly less spectacular. At Minca Ecohabs, you stay in an idyllic bungalow with a still beautiful view over the jungle. The bungalow is partially open as there are no windows but mesh, so you wake up to singing birds and roaring howler monkeys. The bungalows are all quite far apart, giving you a lot of privacy.
Low Season
Room starting from $85
High Season
Room starting from $85
Costeño River Minca
Costeño River Minca is a small, cozy hostel located directly on the river, about a 10-minute walk from the village. Here, you’re surrounded by jungle, and hummingbirds abound. You can choose to stay in a dorm, a bungalow with a shared bathroom, a bungalow with a private bathroom, or a double room with air conditioning. The bungalows are basic but also very idyllic, and the bathroom is outdoors. A lovely spot at a lovely price!
Low Season
Room from $41 | Dorm from $15
High Season
Room from $41 | Dorm from $15
Cool Hotels & Hostels in Santa Marta
Viajero Hostel
Viajero Hostel is one of the coziest places to stay in Santa Marta. The large rooftop terrace with the amazing infinity pool is the highlight of this hostel. There’s a super friendly atmosphere, and the staff is very accommodating. Plus, you don’t have to leave the premises for good food since there’s a great restaurant in the hostel. Viajero Hostel is located slightly outside the historic center. Make sure to always take a taxi in the dark.
Low Season
Room starting from $44 | Dorm starting from $11
High Season
Room starting from $65 | Dorm starting from $17
Hotel Boutique Casa Carolina
Looking to treat yourself to luxury before embarking on the Lost City Trek? Then book a few nights at Hotel Boutique Casa Carolina. This hotel is all about pure relaxation. The rooftop terrace features comfortable lounge chairs and a delightful jacuzzi, there’s a large swimming pool, and you can indulge in a massage for an additional fee. You’ll stay in a spacious double room with a cozy bed, located in a great spot in the historic center of Santa Marta.
Low Season
Room starting from $88
High Season
Room starting from $131
Cool Hotels & Hostels in Palomino
Tiki Hut Hostel
This hostel is perfect for you if you like to meet other travelers. It has a relaxed atmosphere and two large swimming pools. You’ll stay in an idyllic hut with a large bed and a mosquito net. If you want to keep it low budget, there are also dorms available. Tiki Hut is a three-minute walk from the beach.
Low Season
Room starting from $47 | Dorm starting from $15
High Season
Room starting from $83 | Dorm starting from $22
The Dreamer
The Dreamer is also a social hostel located about a half a mile from the beach. The hostel organizes many activities such as yoga and salsa classes, and occasionally there’s a party. There’s also a large swimming pool, a nice bar, and a restaurant serving delicious pizzas.
Low Season
Room starting from $54 | Dorm starting from $27
High Season
Room starting from $67 | Dorm starting from $18
Casa del Pavo Real
Looking for something more intimate? Then Casa del Pavo Real is just perfect. Here, you’ll stay in a lovely room with a balcony and hammock, and you can enjoy a refreshing pool set in a tropical garden. Breakfast is included, and you can also indulge in lunch and dinner. They serve delicious food!
Low season
Room starting from $88
High season
Room starting from $121
Aite Eco Resort
Looking to capture that ultimate paradise feeling in Palomino? Then Aite Eco Resort is the place to be. This is one of the few hotels in Palomino with a great beach right on its doorstep. Opt for a beachfront bungalow and fall asleep to the sound of the sea in the background. Blissful! There’s also a nice pool for when the sea gets too rough. This hotel is a bit further from the center, but its beautiful location more than makes up for it.
Low season
Room starting from $110
High season
Room starting from $129
Great Hotels & Hostels in Cartagena
Republica Cartagena
This is a perfect hostel if you’re looking for a lively place where there’s always something going on. Located in the historic center, they offer both beautiful private rooms and good dorms, plus there’s a nice pool, which is essential in hot Cartagena! Keep in mind that there’s music played in the evenings, which you may hear in your room.
Low season
Room starting from $153 | Dorm starting from $22
High season
Room starting from $153 | Dorm starting from $22
Casa Relax
Casa Relax is a nice spot with a pool and pool table. As the name suggests, it’s super relaxed here. Located in the Getsemani neighborhood, just one minute walk from the lively Plaza de la Trinidad, it’s in a perfect location. Once inside the hotel, you’ll experience an oasis of calm. The rooms are quite simple, but Cartagena can be quite expensive, and the location and pool make up for a lot.
Low season
Room starting from $76
High season
Room starting from $98
Casa Pizarro Hotel Boutique
If you have a slightly bigger budget, Casa Pizarro Hotel Boutique is the best choice. This charming boutique hotel is located in Getsemani, and it’s hard to imagine you won’t have a wonderful time here. There’s a pool, a jacuzzi, a rooftop, and a delicious extensive breakfast awaits you every morning. Enjoy!
Low season
Room starting from $104
High season
Room starting from $115
Viajero Hostel Cartagena
Cartagena is an expensive city, especially if you want to stay in the old town. Viajero Hostel is one of the few places where you can get a private room for around $55 while staying right in the center. There’s a lively atmosphere here, and it’s easy to meet other travelers. Note: They often organize parties with music here. If you prefer to go to bed early, you might want to book one of the hotels mentioned above.
Low season
Room starting from $55 | Dorm starting from $18
High season
Room starting from $76 | Dorm starting from $26
Great hotels and hostels in Guatapé
Oak Tree House
Located a 10-minute walk from the center of Guatapé is Oak Tree House. You’ll receive a warm welcome from the owner who is happy to provide you with plenty of tips during your stay. Don’t expect luxury here, but still a very comfortable place to spend one or two nights.
Low Season
Room starting from $29
High Season
Room starting from $29
Viajero Guatapé
Stay at Viajero Guatapé if you’re looking for a lively atmosphere! This hostel is located right by the water, 13 kilometers (8 miles) from the center of Guatapé. It features an infinity pool with a view of the lake, and you can enjoy fun water activities like stand-up paddleboarding and wakesurfing. In addition, lively nights and parties are regularly organized. However, be aware that there is often loud music. If you prefer peace and quiet, this hostel might not be the best fit for you.
Low Season
Room starting from $44 | Dorm starting from $12
High Season
Room starting from $62 | Dorm starting from $19
Serendipity Hospedaje Boutique
This small-scale B&B is situated by the lake, offering a beautiful view. They provide kayaks, so don’t miss out on paddling around the lake. There’s also a hot tub for some relaxing time. Although this B&B isn’t in the village, it’s close to the La Piedra del Peñol rock.
Low Season
Room starting from $91 (€83)
High Season
Room starting from $91 (€83)
BubbleSky Glamping Guatapé
Close to the famous rock La Piedra del Peñol is the unique accommodation BubbleSky Glamping Guatapé. Here, you sleep in a transparent bubble that stays inflated with the help of a quiet air pump. Since the bubble is completely see-through, you can enjoy a stunning view of the surroundings. As night falls, you can admire the most beautiful starry sky, and in the morning, you’ll wake up to the soft morning light. The bubble is also stylishly decorated, and each bubble has its own hot tub and hammock. It’s the perfect place to relax while you only hear the birds chirping around you! If you’d rather not sleep in a bubble, there are also other unique cottages available.
Low Season
Room starting from $109
High Season
Room starting from $109