Manizales
Département : Caldas
Hostal, Hotel
Hostel Golden Frog
A hotel right in the heart of Manizales, perfectly located to enjoy the city, and a peaceful place to stay where warm hospitality and comfort await!
Murillo
Département : Tolima
Hostal
Hostal Paramo Trek Murillo
The best budget option in Murillo! A hostel located just outside the village (a 5-minute walk from the main square) in a beautiful setting. It’s basic but clean, with hot showers and a caring, attentive team. They also run a great restaurant in the village.
El Valle
Département : Choco
Hostal
The Pelican House Hostel
The Pelican House Hostal is one of the best accommodation options in El Valle and has the great merit of partnering with the Madre Agua team in Bahia Solano, who do great work with the whales.
Filandia
Département : Quindio
Hostal
Bidea Backpackers Hostel
We chose to stay in this beautiful cabin in Filandia and can’t recommend it highly enough. Gloria is a great host! You’ll find yourself in a peaceful setting, just 15 minutes from Filandia’s main square.
Département :
Hostal, Hotel
Caño Nevera Hostal
The budget option for accommodation in La Macarena, the hostal offers comfortable rooms at a relatively affordable price.
Tintinpan, the best hotels
Département : Bolivar & Sucre
Hostal, Hotel
Tintipan Ashram Hostel & Glamping
Small hotel and Glamping well located to enjoy Tintipan. People appreciate the service, food and atmosphere. It’s also well rated.
Tintinpan, the best hotels
Département : Bolivar & Sucre
Hostal
Santa lova hostel
A hostel with every comfort, located in a beautiful spot to enjoy the idyllic setting of the islands. Very good reviews. They offer several activities on the island.
Minca
Département : Magdalena
Hostal, Hotel
Casas Viejas Masaya
Like all Masaya hostels, it’s in a superb location for enjoying the beauty of the Sierra. A mix between hotel and hostal, with good service and every comfort.
Cienaga
Département : Magdalena
Hostal
El Habitante Casa Cultural Hostal
A lovely hostal in the historic center of Cienaga run by the Tiempo de Juego foundation, which works with local communities on social empowerment projects. Worth supporting!
San Agustin
Département : Huila
Hostal
Casa de François
As the name suggests, this is a hotel run by a Frenchman, and I hear it’s very nice. The hotel is located at the top of a hill from where you can enjoy a beautiful panoramic view. It’s a property surrounded by gardens, with every comfort and a range of accommodation to suit all budgets. From dormitories to small cabins.
Cali, Miraflores
Département : Valle del Cauca
Hostal
Oasis Cali Hostel
L’Oasis is a classic budget hostal with an established reputation. You’ll find the good atmosphere of a hostal in the Miraflores district
Santa fé de Antioquia
Département : Antioquia
Hostal
Hotel casa de verano
If you’re looking for a cool atmosphere and beautiful surroundings at a fair price, Casa de verano Santa fe will be perfect for you.
Comfortable rooms, friendly hosts, swimming pool, bar and buffet-style breakfast included
Mompox
Département : Bolivar & Sucre
Hostal
La casa del viajero hostal
A welcoming and comfortable hostal in Mompox to get the most out of the city at a low price. Dormitory beds are very affordable, and the hostal also offers double rooms.
Necocli
Département : Uraba & Cordoba
Hostal
La Mariapolis hostal
A relaxed atmosphere by the water, a young manager totally involved in Necocli’s local life, basic and clean services for those looking for budget accommodation.
Airport, Bogota
Département : Cundinamarca
Hostal
Mr. Huesped
Mr Huesped is a new hostal located about 10 minutes from the airport by cab. For a very reasonable price, it offers comfortable rooms and a great breakfast included!
San Gil
Département : Santander
Hostal
La Provincia Lodging House
La Provincia in San Gil is one of the least expensive hostels. Nevertheless, many budget travelers will find it to their liking: well located in the center of San Gil in a beautiful, bright house, with friendly staff… Although the rooms are basic and the decor classic, it’s still excellent value for money.
San Gil
Département : Santander
Hostal
Traveler Hostel
The Traveler hosterl in San Gil has been recommended to us by blog readers. But we’ve noticed that it’s also been recommended by the Traveler community! Large rooms, a great atmosphere, and a beautiful terrace overlooking the city, all located right in the center of San Gil.
, Cartagena, Islas del Rosario
Département : Bolivar & Sucre
Hostal
Media Luna Hostel
A hostal recommended by our readers on the Baru peninsula in the Rosario archipelago. Far from Playa Blanca, you’ll find the peace and quiet of a small private beach and pretty bungalows!
Cartagena, Islas del Rosario
Département : Bolivar & Sucre
Hostal
Secreto Hostel
A charming hostal located on Isla Grande, offering double rooms and dormitory beds in a green setting with access to a small beach. Highly recommended by our friends in Cartagena!
Rincon del mar
Département : Bolivar & Sucre
Hostal
Hostel Blue sea
Recommended by one of our readers, the Blue Sea Hostel also offers a range of services, from inexpensive dormitories to double rooms with balcony. Restaurant on site too.
Isla Mucura
Département : Bolivar & Sucre, Isla Mucura
Hostal
Mucura Island Hostel
Hostal Isla Mucura offers all types of accommodation at all prices, from hammocks and dormitory beds to bungallow beds with sea views. Possibly festive atmosphere, private beach access and activities.
El Cocuy
Département : Boyaca
Hostal
El caminante Hostal
A hostal recommended by one of our readers, low prices and like almost all the accommodations on site have guides available to accompany you on the various hikes in El Cocuy.
Salento
Département : Quindio
Hostal
El Viajero Hostel Salento
A chain of hostals found in Cartagena, Cali and San Andres. Newly installed in Salento, El viajero offers a wide variety of rooms to suit all budgets, and can accommodate up to 90 people. Having said that, we have to admit that the location they have chosen has everything to seduce!
Salento
Département : Quindio
Hostal
Segrobe City Hostel
Somewhere between a hotel and a hostal, here’s a place where the decor is particularly meticulous! We love the ambiance of this superb colonial house. The location is central, just a few steps from Salento’s main square. But beware: almost all rooms face the street.
Salento
Département : Quindio
Hostal
Yambolombia Hostal
This is the hostal where we stayed on our first visit to Salento. It’s a house on the outskirts of the village, about 20mn from the village on foot, 5mn by Jeep. Gabriel is an endearing character and the atmosphere is cool. Everything is meticulously maintained.
Medellin, Poblado
Département : Antioquia
Hostal
Garden of Blues Hostel
Located in the El Poblado district, the Garden of Blues hostel is everything we love: a green space in the middle of the city. The whole place is dedicated to plants, and the atmosphere is just great!
Medellin, Poblado
Département : Antioquia
Hostal
Yolo Hostal
Located in the El Poblado district, it’s one of Medellin’s best-selling hostals, but still gets rave reviews. Bonus: you can eat well on site.
Bogota, Usaquen
Département : Cundinamarca
Hostal
Usaquen Station Hostal
A superbly located hostal a stone’s throw from Parque Usaquen, the nicest spot in the neighborhood. A hostal. cheap, simple, but where the warmth of the welcome makes all the difference.
Bogota, Candelaria
Département : Cundinamarca
Hostal
Masaya Hostal
Masaya is the success story of 3 Frenchmen who opened this renowned hostal in Bogotá. Since then, smaller ones have sprung up in Santa Marta and San Agustin, the sign of a job well done!
Bogota, Candelaria
Département : Cundinamarca
Hostal
Explora Hostel
A tastefully decorated hostal in the heart of Candelaria, with helpful staff and impeccable cleanliness, offering good value for money.
Bogota, Candelaria
Département : Cundinamarca
Hostal
Botanico Hostal
Located in the Candelaria district, Le Botanico Hostal is renowned for its warm welcome and friendly staff. Its highlight: its garden and terrace overlooking the Monserrate!
Palomino
Département : La Guajira
Hostal
Hostal Media Luna
A hostal recommended by a reader located on the Sierra Nevada side, on the other side of the road so a little far from the beach, but nothing to worry about. The advantage of its location: peace and quiet! Enjoy the hummingbirds dancing in the garden 😉 By the way, it’s the ideal starting point for exploring Seydukwa.
Palomino
Département : La Guajira
Hostal
Finca Escondida
A well-known hotel for those who want to wake up with their feet in the sand and their eyes in the turquoise waters of the Caribbean Sea… a relaxing, surfing atmosphere and a meeting place for a drink or a bite to eat!
Palomino
Département : La Guajira
Hostal
Coco Sankala Hostel
A hostal in the heart of the village of Palomino, so not far from the beach either, in a bamboo and thatch-roofed atmosphere. Dormitories and double rooms.
Costeño Beach
Département : Magdalena
Hostal
Costeño Beach Hostal
Costeño Beach is one of Colombia’s top surfing spots, and this hostal is totally dedicated to this activity in a heavenly setting… Please book for 2 nights minimum!
Buritaca
Département : Magdalena
Eco Lodge, Hostal
Playa Bonita
Still on the outskirts of Buritaca, still in the hostel / ecolodge concept with private beach, here’s another heavenly place offering double rooms, villas and a dormitory option, just a few meters from the beach..
Buritaca
Département : Magdalena
Eco Lodge, Hostal
Viajero Hostel Tayrona
A hostal on the outskirts of Buritaca that’s a little unusual in that it offers both dormitory beds and luxury ecolodges, all right on the beach… lots of activities on offer, and an atmosphere that’s both festive and relaxing, your choice!
Close to entrance, Tayrona Park
Département : Magdalena
Hostal
Yuluka Hostel
Located around 5 minutes by bus from the main “El Zaino” entrance to Tayrona Park (bus every 15 minutes), Eco hostal Yukula is a green setting with swimming pool, hammocks, dormitories or rooms in lodge-style cabins.
Close to entrance, Tayrona Park
Département : Magdalena
Hostal
Hostal Manigua
At the Calabazo entrance, a superb hostal, a little more expensive than the campsite but still relatively accessible. Accommodation ranges from dormitories to lovely double rooms, with a jungle atmosphere and swimming pool.
Inside, Tayrona Park
Département : Magdalena
Hostal
Hostal Wachakyta
Please note that the hostel is only accessible by boat. Camping and dormitory-style services at rather high prices, due to the idyllic and isolated setting. You can eat on site, of course.
Taganga
Département : Magdalena
Hostal
Casa de Felipe Hostal
A great hostal in Taganga, really. The people at reception are super friendly and super helpful, the rooms are clean and pleasant, the atmosphere is cool, the terrace is great and there’s a “French” restaurant inside that’s really good.
Minca
Département : Magdalena
Hostal
Mundo nuevo
You’ve certainly heard of this Belgian and his permaculture project in Minca, and here it is! Another of the trendiest accommodations in the heights of Minca. For the peace and quiet, the view of the Sierra, the discovery of an alternative project and the vegetarian food.
Minca
Département : Magdalena
Hostal
Casa Blanca Hostal
A small hostal recommended by our friend Sarah. Located just a few steps from the Minca church, you can stay in the heart of the village. You don’t have a view of the mountains, but you’re in a family atmosphere and the hostal is very inexpensive!
Santa Marta
Département : Magdalena
Hostal
La Guaca Hostel
A hostal recommended by our readers, super welcoming, great atmosphere and with a lovely patio for cooling off. A little out of the way, it’s a 20-minute walk from the historic center and the Mercado Publico, but it’s not too bad and the price is right.
Santa Marta
Département : Magdalena
Hostal
Republica Hostel
A new concept in the center of Santa Marta, all new and beautiful, with a particularly well-appointed decor and, of course, the swimming pool to match. Dormitories and double rooms.
Santa Marta
Département : Magdalena
Hostal
Masaya Hostal
Opened in Bogotá by a group of French friends, Masaya’s success is such that they have opened the same concept in San Agustin and Santa Marta. The setting is ideal, a magnificent colonial house with swimming pool and rooftop.
Riohacha
Département : La Guajira
Hostal
Bona Vida
A Riohacha success story, Bona Vida now has 4 or 5 (we don’t know) different locations in the city. Always in a colorful atmosphere and with the famous “pancake” breakfast for which it is famous.
Cartagena, Historic center
Département : Bolivar & Sucre
Hostal
El Barrio Hostel
A well-located, clean and welcoming hostal. A hostal yes, but without dormitories, a somewhat hybrid concept offering only private rooms with either a double bed, a single bed or two bunk beds.
Bruselas, Cartagena
Département : Bolivar & Sucre
Hostal
Hotel La terraza de Estella
A large house in the Bruselas district with a roof terrace offering an unusual view of Cartagena. It’s a great deal for those looking for cheap accommodation! The Bruselas neighborhood is safe and 20 minutes by bus from Cartagena’s historic center.
Cartagena, Historic center
Département : Bolivar & Sucre
Hostal
Maloka Hostel
A hotel / hostal that offers really great facilities and one of the best value for money in Cartagena’s historic center. The small roof terrace can make all the difference in the evening!
Cartagena, Historic center
Département : Bolivar & Sucre
Hostal
El Viajero Hostel Cartagena
This well-known hostal, which has made a name for itself elsewhere in Colombia, was tested by Sam during his trip in 2016. A word of advice: ask to stay in the “annex” if you want to be quieter.
Cartagena, Getsemani
Département : Bolivar & Sucre
Hostal
One Day Hostel
The One Day hostal in the south of Getsemani was recommended to us by a blog reader. Beyond the colorful facade, the interior is quite sober and modern, with beautiful double rooms.
Cartagena, Getsemani
Département : Bolivar & Sucre
Hostal
La Antigua capsula Hostel
A low-budget hostal in the Getsemani district, a favorite with travelers.
Cartagena, Getsemani
Département : Bolivar & Sucre
Hostal
Mama Waldy Hostel
This hostal in the Getsemani district was tested by Sam in 2013. Since then, a roof terrace with jacuzzi has been added. But don’t expect luxury: this hostal offers rooms with very basic comforts. But it’s perfectly located, right on Calle 9.
Juanchaco
Département : Valle del Cauca
Hostal
Hostal Liliana
Liliana’s hostal in Juanchaco is an explosion of color! The walls of this clean and welcoming hostal in the center of the village are filled with joy.
Juanchaco
Département : Valle del Cauca
Hostal
Pacifico Hostel
Pacifico Hostal has made a name for itself among travelers. An inexpensive option in Juanchaco, on a huge plot in the jungle, wooden cabins, a relaxed atmosphere, a great classic that everyone comes back delighted with!
Ladrilleros
Département : Valle del Cauca
Hostal
Surf House Estilo Libre
A hostal where surfing is at the heart of the activity on the beaches of Ladrilleros and the surrounding area! We offer lessons, good advice and a warm welcome.
Ladrilleros
Département : Valle del Cauca
Hostal
Blue House
A waterfront hostal right on the beach, offering a variety of accommodations to suit all comforts, a Ladrilleros classic where many travelers gather. A two-night minimum reservation is required.
Département : Valle del Cauca
Hostal
Pacheco Guesthouse
Typical accommodation on the Colombian Pacific coast, a wooden shack open to the 4 winds, a bed, basic, simple, but what counts is the warmth of the welcome and… the location: feet in the sand facing the Pacific Ocean!
Pance
Département : Valle del Cauca
Hostal
Hostal Casa Batara
Here’s the perfect place to spend a night at Pueblito Pance before climbing Pico de Loro! Recommended by our friend Victoria, the owner is an avid hiker and knows the Los Farallones NP by heart, so you can go there with your eyes closed.
Popayan
Département : Cauca
Hostal
Caracol Hostel
Here’s a hostal where you’ll feel like you’re in for a treat… Perfectly located, quiet, calm, clean and welcoming – just what the traveler in search of rest is looking for in a hostal in Popayan, isn’t it?
Popayan
Département : Cauca
Hostal
Araracuara Hostel
The decor of the Araracuara Hostel leaves no one indifferent: it’s lively, colorful and festive, just like the atmosphere of this hostal in the heart of Popayan. That said, if you’re looking for a place to rest, this may not be the best place 😉
Buga
Département : Valle del Cauca
Hostal
Buga Hostel
An inexpensive, well-located hostal with a great terrace and… a bar that brews its own craft beers! Si Si !! Bunk beds only.
Cali, San Antonio
Département : Valle del Cauca
Hostal
Hostal Ruta Sur
A hostel recommended by our readers, located near San Antonio Park in a superb colonial house. Friendly staff, cleanliness, comfort and above all peace and quiet! Lots of private rooms available, and a dormitory area too. No restaurants on site, but the neighborhood is full of them!
Punta de los remedios
Département : La Guajira
Hostal
Guajira Beach HoStel
Here’s the low-budget option, a hostal set up in the village by the beach, a mix between a classic hostal with dormitories in a house and bungalows overlooking the sea, a little rootsy but certainly very nice!
Villa de Leyva
Département : Boyaca
Hostal
Nibiru Hostal
A well-decorated hostel with great facilities at a great price. The house is modern, clean, the breakfast is top-notch and the owners are very friendly!
Villa de Leyva
Département : Boyaca
Hostal
Hostal Casa Beija Flor
Communal areas that make you want to chill out, clean rooms and bathrooms, a friendly welcome… that’s what you’d expect from a good hostal!
Capurgana
Département : Uraba & Cordoba
Hostal
Dive and Green Hostal
We didn’t stay at Dive and Green, but we did try scuba diving with them, and it was great! The reviews of the accommodation suggest that this is also a good option for accommodation in Capurgana.
Guadalupe
Département : Santander
Hostal
Atrapasuenos Hostal
A clean, functional hostal, also a little outside the village but within 5 minutes’ walk of the center. The owners have a bakery where you can have breakfast. A mirador near the hostal offers a beautiful view of the surrounding area.
Guadalupe
Département : Santander
Camping, Hostal
Portal de Don Luis Hotel
El Portal de Don Luis is a finca ideally located just a stone’s throw from Guadalupe’s central square, yet right in the middle of nature. The view over the valley is sublime and Rafael, the owner, is a darling! The facilities are simple, everything is very clean and it was perfect for us! You can pitch your own tent or rent one.
Jardin
Département : Antioquia
Hostal
Casa Ayahuasca
A hostal for backpackers looking for an arty, alternative atmosphere just 3km from the center of Jardin. The atmosphere, the terrace overlooking nature and the breakfast: top-notch!
Jardin
Département : Antioquia
Hostal
Hostal Romana
A hostal recommended by one of our readers. Simple and inexpensive, it’s ideally located a stone’s throw from the main square, and offers pizzas in the evenings in high season.
Jerico
Département : Antioquia
Hostal
Las cometas Hostel
A hostal recommended by Cristobal himself for those seeking a different atmosphere to El Despertar. Located just outside the Santa Laura Sanctuary on the outskirts of the village.
Guatape
Département : Antioquia
Hostal
Casa Kayam
Looking for an arty, backpacker vibe? This is the place for you! Just a 20-minute walk from the village of Guatape, you’ll find a laid-back, backpacker atmosphere
Guatape
Département : Antioquia
Hostal
Oak Tree House
Looking for a pretty double room close to the lake? Just a 10-minute walk from the village of Guatape, Oak Tree House offers great value for money.
Guatape
Département : Antioquia
Hostal
Casa de Mama Hostal
As the name suggests, it’s like being at home! Just a 10-minute walk from the village of Guatape, one of the cheapest and best-rated options
Guatape
Département : Antioquia
Hostal
Galeria Guatape Hostel
A place sublimely placed on the lake with a breathtaking view of the Piedra del Peñol! What else…
Sapzurro
Département : Uraba & Cordoba
Hostal
Casa Mola Hotel
Perhaps the best hostal in Sapzurro, an economical price and a top-notch atmosphere right in the middle of nature, on the heights of Sapzurro.