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Playa del Ritmo Beach Hostel & Bar - Adults Only

Santa Marta

Boasting a beachfront location, Playa del Ritmo Beach Hostel &Bar offers free Wi-Fi and 24-hour front desk assistance in Pozos Colorados beach, Santa Marta.

R
Randal
From
United States
The hostel is ideally located right next to the beach. Easy access and the food was great!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,102 reviews
Price from
$70.22
1 night, 2 adults

Sana Mar Hostel & Eco-Café

Centro Historico, Santa Marta

Featuring a garden, a shared lounge as well as a terrace, Sana Mar Hostel & Eco-Café is located in the center of Santa Marta, a 8-minute walk from Bahía de Santa Marta Beach.

P
Pavol
From
Slovakia
Amazing vibe. Amazing staff. Everything amazing😊🙏.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 233 reviews
Price from
$32.30
1 night, 2 adults

Imagine hostel

Centro Historico, Santa Marta

Located conveniently in the center of Santa Marta, Imagine hostel is within a 10-minute walk of Bahía de Santa Marta Beach and 0.4 miles of Santa Marta Gold Museum.

D
Dennis
From
United States
Imagine Hostel and staff are wonderful. The hostel is very clean, quiet, and convenient. the staff are friendly and knowledgeable. The fan and air conditioning in the room made it very comfortable. We highly recommend staying here.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 363 reviews
Price from
$24.51
1 night, 2 adults

Hostal velero relax

Santa Marta

Hostal velero relax is located on the beachfront in Santa Marta, a few steps from Guachaca Beach and 26 miles from Quinta de San Pedro Alejandrino.

J
Joe
From
United States
quiet. friendly. well priced.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 162 reviews
Price from
$34.45
1 night, 2 adults

Cacao Hostel Santa Marta

Santa Marta

Cacao Hostel Santa Marta has an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a terrace and bar in Santa Marta.

H
Heidi
From
Switzerland
Super friendly staff at reception, Alicia and Melissa were very patient, helpful and flexible. The hostel is in a quiet location, a few minutes from the buses for Tayrona and Minca, as well as the airport. I was able to store my luggage for several days. If you book the trek to the lost city through the hostel, you get the connecting night for free! Good breakfast included. Highly recommended!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 730 reviews
Price from
$35.89
1 night, 2 adults

Hostal Españolete

Centro Historico, Santa Marta

Offering a restaurant, Hostal Españolete is located 164 feet from the bay, behind of Plaza Simon Bolivar. Free WiFi access is available in all rooms. The property is set in a colonial building.

C
Cait
From
Ireland
We loved our stay at Hostal Españolete. The staff were lovely and kind people and helped us to organise tours, plan our trip and accommodated us in doing clothes washing etc. Thank you for making us feel very welcome in Santa Marta :)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 426 reviews
Price from
$38.36
1 night, 2 adults

La Guaca Hostel Santa Marta

Santa Marta

Offering an outdoor pool and a terrace with hammocks, La Guaca Hostel is located 0.6 mi from the beach in Santa Marta. Free WiFi access is available.

K
Kevin
From
Ireland
Perfect place to stay in Santa Marta. Good location, nice rooms with good AC, and lovely staff who provide a nice breakfast.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 607 reviews
Price from
$24.35
1 night, 2 adults

Casa de Mony

Pozo Colorado, Santa Marta

Located in Santa Marta, a 10-minute walk from Bello Horizonte, Casa de Mony has accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace.

G
Gerardo
From
Colombia
How warm is Yesenia. She was open to solve everything we needed and made special arrangements for us
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 14 reviews
Price from
$84.59
1 night, 2 adults

Distrito Hostel

Centro Historico, Santa Marta

Ideally located in Santa Marta, Distrito Hostel has air-conditioned rooms, a terrace, free WiFi and a bar.

F
Fabiola
From
Panama
Awesome hostel, close to center,bus stops and supermarket... The kitchen was really good and had everything you need.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,089 reviews
Price from
$17.30
1 night, 2 adults

La Brisa Loca Hostel

Centro Historico, Santa Marta

Conveniently set in the center of Santa Marta, La Brisa Loca Hostel provides air-conditioned rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi and a terrace.

G
George
From
Brazil
The place is simply perfect. Everything clean and has a kot of infrastructure. Comfy beds and noce vibe. Just be warned: it's a party hostel so lots of noise when there's party (which is kinda always haha)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 2,479 reviews
Price from
$34.30
1 night, 2 adults
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Budget travelers know there's no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: Save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a little more.

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 488 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 844 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 730 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,578 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 2,694 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 4,301 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 2,478 reviews

Great access to the city center. Check these hostels in Santa Marta and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 2,478 reviews

Conveniently set in the center of Santa Marta, La Brisa Loca Hostel provides air-conditioned rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi and a terrace.

From $53.24 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 4,301 reviews

Conveniently located in the middle of Santa Marta, Republica Hostel Santa Marta is 3.7 mi from El Rodadero Beach.

From $26.53 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 2,694 reviews

This modern hostel is located in the heart of Santa Marta, just 1312 feet from the bay. It features free Wi-Fi, 2 swimming pools and a terrace with excellent views of the city.

From $64.21 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0
Good - What previous guests thought, 938 reviews

Located in Santa Marta, 2625 feet from the historical center, La Bella Samaria Hostel Boutique features a sun terrace and views of the city. Taganga is 3 mi from the property.

From $14.61 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 752 reviews

Well located in Santa Marta, Gagaka Rua hostel provides air-conditioned rooms, an outdoor swimming pool, free WiFi and a garden.

From $42.30 per night

Baboon Hostel

Santa Marta
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 285 reviews

Attractively located in the center of Santa Marta, Baboon Hostel has air-conditioned rooms, an outdoor swimming pool, free WiFi and a shared lounge.

From $34.61 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 844 reviews

Offering an outdoor swimming pool, Aroha Villana Boutique is located 328 feet from Santa Marta cathedral and 984 feet from Santa Marta Beach. Free Wi-Fi access is available in all areas.

From $31.12 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 651 reviews

Located in Santa Marta, Panamerican Hostel provides air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi.

From $26.15 per night

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La Quinta INN

Santa Marta
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 58 reviews

Located in Santa Marta, La Quinta INN has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi.

From $31.57 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1
Good - What previous guests thought, 55 reviews

Featuring free bikes, shared lounge, terrace and free WiFi, Hostal Santa Maria City is located in Santa Marta, a 12-minute walk from Bahía de Santa Marta Beach and 600 yards from Santa Marta Cathedral...

From $25.63 per night

Villa Mary Hostel

Taganga
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 20 reviews

Featuring a shared lounge, Villa Mary Hostel is located in Taganga in the Magdalena region, a 2-minute walk from Playa de Taganga and 3.1 miles from Simon Bolivar Park.

From $21.53 per night

Located within a 5-minute walk of El Rodadero Beach and 2 miles of Rodadero Sea Aquarium and Museum, Habitacion 201 Casa Luz El Rodadero provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in...

From $115.35 per night

Located within a 5-minute walk of El Rodadero Beach and 1.7 miles of Rodadero Sea Aquarium and Museum, Habitación 101 en Casa Luz El Rodadero has rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in...

From $71.78 per night

Casa Tunido

Santa Marta
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 240 reviews

In a prime location in Santa Marta, Casa Tunido provides air-conditioned rooms, a garden, free WiFi and a terrace.

hospedaje luna azul

Santa Marta
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 57 reviews

Attractively located in the center of Santa Marta, hospedaje luna azul is within a 2-minute walk of Bahía de Santa Marta Beach and 600 yards of Santa Marta Cathedral.

La Tortuga Hostel

Taganga
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
Good - What previous guests thought, 120 reviews

La Tortuga Hostel features an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a shared lounge and terrace in Taganga. Providing a bar, the property is located within a 5-minute walk of Playa de Taganga.

Save money on hostels in Santa Marta and nearby – budget options available

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 488 reviews

Casa Avelina Boutique Hostel has an outdoor swimming pool, shared lounge, a terrace and bar in Santa Marta.

From $51.91 per night

Hostel Musa Paradisiaca

Santa Marta
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 703 reviews

Hostel Musa Paradisiaca has a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and bar in Santa Marta.

From $27.69 per night

Hotel TNT Mirador

Taganga
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 437 reviews

Located in Taganga, a 7-minute walk from Playa de Taganga, Hotel TNT Mirador provides accommodations with a shared lounge, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

From $60.45 per night

Techos Azules

Taganga
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 743 reviews

Located on Taganga bay, Hostal Techos Azules offers rooms with panoramic sea views and free Wi-Fi. Guests have direct access to the beach and hammocks to enjoy the views. A common kitchen is featured.

From $43.83 per night

Tayrona Colors Hostel

Taganga
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 449 reviews

Located in Taganga, a few steps from Playa de Taganga, Tayrona Colors Hostel has accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

From $41.18 per night

Ayenda Hotel Muleke

Santa Marta
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 58 reviews

Located within one mile of Quinta de San Pedro Alejandrino and 2.3 miles of Santa Marta Cathedral, Ayenda Hotel Muleke provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Santa Marta.

From $38.33 per night

Hostel Nirvana Taganga

Taganga
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 153 reviews

Featuring an outdoor swimming pool and a restaurant, Hostel Nirvana Taganga offers free Wi-Fi and 24-hour front desk assistance in Taganga. The main square and the bay are 656 feet away.

From $64.60 per night

Hostal La Casa de Felipe

Taganga
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 104 reviews

Located in Taganga, a 9-minute walk from Taganga Beach, Hostal La Casa de Felipe provides accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness center and a garden.

From $32.22 per night

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Hostels that guests love in Santa Marta

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Avg. price/night: $64.21
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 2,694 reviews
10/10, for sure the best hostel we had in a 10 month trip! Amazing friendly staff, great rooftop with good food and drink options, but still peaceful at night. Small pool is great to cool off!
Guest review by
Ellen
Young couple
Avg. price/night: $25.63
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 363 reviews
The nicest hostel I stayed in Colombia 🇨🇴. Staff were lovely ✔️ Safe ✔️ Great air-conditioning ✔️ Larger than expected room ✔️ Comfy bed ✔️ Quiet ✔️
Guest review by
nicholas
Solo traveler
Avg. price/night: $26.53
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 4,301 reviews
Great location, walking distance everywhere through busy streets - it felt safe around the hostel even at night. Rooms have AC and beds are comfy. Pool area is very cool, the vibes in general are great and quiet from evening time. It also has breakfast inc wich is great for the price!
Guest review by
Claudia
Solo traveler
Avg. price/night: $53.24
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 2,478 reviews
Great location,great staff and roof top bar on top of hostel with cheap beer...the best hostel where l stay in Colombia
Guest review by
Marko Košturić
Solo traveler
Avg. price/night: $25.63
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 363 reviews
Owner run hostel in a safe area close to the city center/beaches and Minca/Taganga/Tayrona buses; great attention and service by the staff; calm and relaxing atmosphere. Best hostel for me in 4 months in South America, felt like home.
Guest review by
Benjamin
Solo traveler