Casa MITA Taganga is located in Taganga, just 0.8km from Playa de Taganga and 0.8km from Taganga Beach, offering easy access to the area's main attractions. The property has received excellent ratings for cleanliness and location, making it a popular choice for travellers. The guesthouse features a shared lounge and terrace, perfect for relaxing and socialising. Guests can also enjoy a shared kitchen, a snack bar, free Wi-Fi and private parking. Casa MITA Taganga also offers a tour desk, allowing guests to easily plan excursions and activities in the area.
10 2 reviews
Santa Marta
22/12 – 29/12
151 ﺩ.ﺇ/nightTotal: 1057 ﺩ.ﺇ (7 )
Hugo's Place
1 3
hostel , Taganga
Hugo's Place, a guesthouse in Taganga, is situated 5.3km from Simón Bolívar Park, offering a peaceful retreat with mountain views. This self-catering unit features a bedroom, bathroom, kitchen with fridge, jacuzzi, terrace, garden, parking, and sleeps two guests, providing free Wi-Fi and proximity to Santa Marta's attractions.
Santa Marta
30/12 – 02/01
701 ﺩ.ﺇ/nightTotal: 2103 ﺩ.ﺇ (3 )
Hostal Casa Yoya
5 11
hostel , Santa Marta
Hostal Casa Yoya in Santa Marta's historic centre is less than 0.8 kilometres from the Tairona Gold Museum, the Customs House, and Simón Bolívar Park. This budget-friendly lodging offers air conditioning, an on-site restaurant serving local and international cuisine, free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities, and 24-hour reception with tour assistance.
8.9 1455 reviews
Santa Marta
23/07 – 01/08
168 ﺩ.ﺇ/nightTotal: 1512 ﺩ.ﺇ (9 )
Distrito Hostel
1 5
hostel , Santa Marta
Distrito Hostel in central Santa Marta offers easy access to the Gold Museum (a short walk away), Simón Bolívar Park (1km), and Lipe Beach (2.7km). This one-bedroom, one-bathroom lodging boasts air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, a bar, a shared kitchen with a fridge, and a terrace; a 24-hour reception and currency exchange add further convenience.
9.0 332 reviews
Santa Marta
08/07 – 11/07
96 ﺩ.ﺇ/nightTotal: 288 ﺩ.ﺇ (3 )
Comfort House
1 2
hostel , Santa Marta
Comfort House is located in Santa Marta, just 0.2 km from Bahía de Santa Marta Beach and within 0.5 km of the city centre, making it a convenient base for exploring the city's attractions. The B&B has received very good ratings for location, cleanliness and overall experience. The guesthouse offers comfortable rooms with private bathrooms and a shared lounge. Guests can enjoy amenities such as a terrace, air conditioning, kitchen access, room service and free Wi-Fi.
Santa Marta
02/07 – 06/07
244 ﺩ.ﺇ/nightTotal: 976 ﺩ.ﺇ (4 )
Room In Colonial House With Pool & Rooftop
1 1
hostel , Santa Marta
This accommodation, named "Room In Colonial House With Pool & Rooftop", is located in Santa Marta's Historic Centre, a short walk from Parque de los Novios, the Malecón, and the Cathedral. This 15 square meter private room offers accommodation for two guests, featuring air conditioning, WiFi, a Smart TV, and independent access, with shared amenities including a central swimming pool and a rooftop terrace with barbecue facilities.
8.9 166 reviews
Santa Marta
29/12 – 02/01
161 ﺩ.ﺇ/nightTotal: 644 ﺩ.ﺇ (4 )
Casa Italia Guest House
1 3
hostel , Taganga
Casa Italia Guest House is located in Taganga, a short distance from the beach and a 10-minute drive (1.6 km) from Santa Marta's historic centre. The property has received very good user ratings, with excellent cleanliness ratings and a good location rating. This guest house features a shared terrace offering panoramic views of the Caribbean Sea and surrounding mountains, as well as a garden, a fitness centre, and a lounge with barbecue facilities. Guests can enjoy room service, airport shuttle services, massage services, and a tour desk to help plan excursions.
8.8 2118 reviews
Santa Marta
30/12 – 02/01
662 ﺩ.ﺇ/nightTotal: 1986 ﺩ.ﺇ (3 )
La Guaca Hostel Santa Marta
3 11
hostel , Santa Marta
La Guaca Hostel Santa Marta is situated in Santa Marta, a short distance from the beach and a 20-minute drive from Simon Bolivar International Airport. It has consistently received very good ratings for its location, cleanliness, and overall user experience. The hostel offers a range of shared and private rooms, catering to both solo travellers and families. Guests can enjoy a relaxing outdoor space with a swimming pool, terrace, and garden, as well as a fully equipped kitchen, a restaurant, a bar, a fitness centre, and a hot tub.
8.6 34 reviews
Santa Marta
27/12 – 29/12
64 ﺩ.ﺇ/nightTotal: 128 ﺩ.ﺇ (2 )
Hostal Las Guaduas
1 1
hostel , Santa Marta
Hostal Las Guaduas is located in Santa Marta, just 2.1 kilometres from Playaca Beach and 2.6 kilometres from the Santa Marta Gold Museum. The hostel is highly rated, receiving excellent reviews for cleanliness and location, and a very good rating overall. The accommodation offers a shared kitchen and lounge, perfect for socialising with fellow travellers. Guests can enjoy air-conditioned rooms, free Wi-Fi, and a daily American breakfast, as well as a concierge service and tour desk to help plan their Santa Marta adventures.
9.0 6943 reviews
Santa Marta
09/10 – 12/10
181 ﺩ.ﺇ/nightTotal: 543 ﺩ.ﺇ (3 )
Masaya Santa Marta
1 3
hostel , Santa Marta
Masaya Santa Marta is a modern hostel located in central Santa Marta, just a short walk from the bay, the Gold Museum, and the historic cathedral. It has excellent user ratings for cleanliness and a very good location rating. The hostel has a minimalist décor with wooden beams and offers privacy curtains in dormitories. It features two swimming pools, a terrace with city views, free Wi-Fi, air-conditioned rooms, a fully equipped communal kitchen, hammocks, a pool table, and cultural activities such as salsa dancing classes and local art exhibitions.
8.2 671 reviews
Santa Marta
06/09 – 10/09
103 ﺩ.ﺇ/nightTotal: 412 ﺩ.ﺇ (4 )
Hostel Musa Paradisiaca
1 3
hostel , Santa Marta
Hostel Boutique Musa Paradisiaca is located in Santa Marta, just a short walk from Bahía de Santa Marta Beach and within 2.4 kilometres of Lipe Beach and the Santa Marta Cathedral. The hostel has received very good ratings for its cleanliness, location, and overall experience. The accommodation offers a range of amenities, including a shared lounge, a terrace, and a garden, providing ample space for relaxation and socialising. Guests can enjoy a variety of activities on-site, such as swimming in the pool, dining in the restaurant, and enjoying drinks at the bar.
9.0 4 reviews
Santa Marta
11/07 – 13/07
248 ﺩ.ﺇ/nightTotal: 496 ﺩ.ﺇ (2 )
Hostal La Minita De Oro
2 4
hostel , Santa Marta
Hostal La Minita De Oro enjoys a prime location in Santa Marta's historic centre, just steps from the Santa Marta Theatre and Cathedral, and within 0.8 km of Simón Bolívar Park and the San Juan Cultural Centre. This lodging offers free breakfast, on-site laundry facilities, free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour reception, tour assistance, a restaurant, bar, parking, and air conditioning; plus, uniquely, ten beach bars are located within the complex.
Best Santa Marta hostels with breakfast
Among the 182 hostels in Santa Marta, here are the 4 best hostels with breakfast
Santa Marta
03/07 – 06/07
1065 ﺩ.ﺇ/nightTotal: 3195 ﺩ.ﺇ (3 )
Ac Hotel By Marriott Santa Marta
2 6
hostel , Santa Marta
The AC Hotel by Marriott Santa Marta is conveniently located in Santa Marta, within walking distance of the city centre. This 3-star hotel offers guests a range of amenities including a swimming pool, restaurant, bar, and free Wi-Fi, plus connecting rooms for families.
9.0 5899 reviews
Santa Marta
14/07 – 16/07
159 ﺩ.ﺇ/nightTotal: 318 ﺩ.ﺇ (2 )
Casa Imagine
1 2
hostel , Santa Marta
Imagine Hostel is a short walk from Bahía de Santa Marta Beach and close to the Santa Marta Gold Museum, Santa Marta Cathedral, and Simon Bolivar Park, offering easy access to both the beach and the city's cultural attractions. The hostel has received very good ratings for cleanliness and overall experience, and an excellent rating for its location. The hostel has a shared kitchen where guests can cook their own meals, as well as a bar, a swimming pool, a hot tub, and a garden. Guests can also enjoy air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, and bicycle rentals for exploring the area.
9.0 443 reviews
Santa Marta
24/07 – 27/07
266 ﺩ.ﺇ/nightTotal: 798 ﺩ.ﺇ (3 )
Hostal La Casa De Felipe
2 3
hostel , Taganga
Hostal La Casa de Felipe is located in Taganga, a short walk from the beach and close to the town's shops and restaurants, with Tayrona National Park just 11 miles away. The hostel has excellent user ratings for cleanliness and location, and guests consistently praise the welcoming atmosphere. The accommodation offers a range of rooms and studios, all with private bathrooms, and some with sea views and kitchenettes. Guests can enjoy a variety of amenities, including a swimming pool, restaurant, bar, fitness centre, and a panoramic terrace with hammocks for relaxing and enjoying the views.
8.5 173 reviews
Santa Marta
18/09 – 20/09
81 ﺩ.ﺇ/nightTotal: 162 ﺩ.ﺇ (2 )
Hotel Wanderlust
1 2
hostel , Santa Marta
Hotel Wanderlust in Santa Marta offers a convenient location outside the city centre, approximately 2.2 kilometres from the Quinta de San Pedro Alejandrino and 3.5 kilometres from Santa Marta Cathedral. This family-friendly establishment features an on-site restaurant and bar, free WiFi, and select rooms with kitchenettes; pets are welcome.
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8.0 51 reviews
Santa Marta
30/06 – 03/07
139 ﺩ.ﺇ/nightTotal: 417 ﺩ.ﺇ (3 )
Musa Paradisiaca Hostal
1 4
hostel , Santa Marta
Musa Paradisiaca Hostal in Santa Marta is located a short 0.5km walk from Ziruma mountain, offering easy access to Santa Marta Marina, the Cathedral, and Simón Bolívar Park. This guesthouse boasts an outdoor swimming pool, a restaurant and bar, family rooms, and evening entertainment, alongside comfortable rooms with air conditioning and a 24-hour reception.
9.2 204 reviews
Santa Marta
02/09 – 07/09
288 ﺩ.ﺇ/nightTotal: 1440 ﺩ.ﺇ (5 )
Ocean Lovers Taganga - Padi Dive Center & Hostel
1 3
hostel , Taganga
Ocean Lovers Apartamentos is situated in Taganga, just 20 metres from the beach, a 10-minute drive from Santa Marta's historic centre and a 40-minute drive from Santa Marta Airport. The aparthotel offers self-catering apartments with king-size beds, kitchens, dining areas, air conditioning, balconies, and a rooftop terrace with panoramic views of Taganga Bay.
8.1 248 reviews
Santa Marta
22/12 – 27/12
302 ﺩ.ﺇ/nightTotal: 1510 ﺩ.ﺇ (5 )
Hostal Casa Lulú Santa Marta
2 4
hostel , Santa Marta
Fatima Hostel Santa Marta offers a centrally located guest house, a short walk from Bahía de Santa Marta beach and Santa Marta Cathedral, and within 5km of Quinta de San Pedro Alejandrino. This one-bedroom, one-bathroom guesthouse features air conditioning, a terrace, a bar, and free Wi-Fi; guests can enjoy easy access to the Santa Marta Gold Museum and Simón Bolívar Park.
8.7 750 reviews
Santa Marta
12/07 – 16/07
115 ﺩ.ﺇ/nightTotal: 460 ﺩ.ﺇ (4 )
Gagaka Rua Hostel
1 2
hostel , Santa Marta
Gagaka Rua Hostel is conveniently located in the centre of Santa Marta, just a short walk from Bahía de Santa Marta Beach and Santa Marta Gold Museum. The hostel enjoys a very good user rating and is highly praised for its cleanliness and location. The hostel offers a range of facilities for guests to enjoy, including a shared kitchen, a bar, a swimming pool, and a terrace. Guests can also take advantage of organised tours, a fitness centre, and a paid airport shuttle service.
Frequently Asked Questions about hostels in Santa Marta
What affordable attractions should backpackers visit in Santa Marta?
For a budget-friendly experience, head to the Quinta de San Pedro Alejandrino, the former estate of Simón Bolívar, for a glimpse of history. You can also explore the vibrant markets of Mercado Público, where you'll find local crafts and fresh produce. For a relaxing day, visit the Playa Blanca, a beautiful beach with calm waters, accessible by a short boat ride.
What nightlife options are popular among hostel guests in Santa Marta?
The backpacker scene in Santa Marta is lively. For a casual night out, check out the bars and restaurants in the El Rodadero area, particularly those along Calle 17. If you're looking for a more energetic vibe, head to the bars and clubs in the historic centre, especially around Parque de los Novios.
What are the best hostels with a pool in Santa Marta?
What budget-friendly events or festivals are taking place in and around Santa Marta?
Santa Marta hosts a variety of events throughout the year. In July, the city celebrates the Festival de la Salsa, a vibrant celebration of Colombian music and dance. If you're interested in indigenous culture, the Festival de la Cumbia in December is a great option.
What are the best hostels with a jacuzzi in Santa Marta?
What are the top social spots in Santa Marta for hostel guests to meet other travelers?
The hostels themselves are often great places to meet fellow travellers, but for a more social atmosphere, head to The Dreamer Hostel in the historic centre or Selina Santa Marta, which has a lively common area and rooftop bar. The bars and restaurants in El Rodadero are also popular meeting points.
What are the best hostels for families and kids in Santa Marta?
What’s the best budget-friendly way to reach Santa Marta?
The most affordable way to get to Santa Marta is by bus. There are frequent services from major cities like Bogotá and Medellín, with fares starting from around 50,000 Colombian pesos.
What are the best pet friendly hostels in Santa Marta?
What should you know before renting a hostel in Santa Marta?
When booking a hostel in Santa Marta, consider the location. The historic centre offers a more authentic experience but can be a bit noisy. El Rodadero is more touristy but has easy access to beaches and nightlife. Check the hostel's reviews and make sure it has good security measures.
What are the best hostels with parking in Santa Marta?
What's the best time of the year to visit Santa Marta?
The best time to visit Santa Marta is during the dry season, from December to April. The weather is sunny and warm, perfect for enjoying the beaches and exploring the city. Keep in mind that this is also the peak tourist season, so prices may be higher.
Where in Santa Marta can you find the best areas to stay in a hostel?
The most popular areas for hostels are the historic centre, close to the main attractions, and El Rodadero, which offers a more lively atmosphere with easy access to beaches. The Centro Histórico is a great choice for backpackers seeking a more authentic experience, while El Rodadero is ideal for those who prefer a more touristy setting.
Hostal Meraki Habitacion Doble (Desayuno Incluido) is situated in the El Rodadero district of Santa Marta, placing guests within 1 kilometre of the Old San Juan de Dios Hospital Museum and the Santa Marta Theatre, and 5 kilometres from Zazue shopping centre. This guesthouse offers air-conditioned double rooms with a private bathroom, accommodating two guests, and provides internet access and allows pets.
Santa Marta
28/06 – 02/07
296 ﺩ.ﺇ/nightTotal: 1184 ﺩ.ﺇ (4 )
Cacao Hostel Santa Marta
2 4
hostel , Santa Marta
Cacao Hostel offers a central Santa Marta location with city views, providing easy access to the city. This accommodation provides guests with Wi-Fi, air conditioning, a swimming pool, a terrace, a garden, a restaurant, a bar, and room service, with a capacity for two people and a 11:00 check-out.
Santa Marta
30/09 – 04/10
1470 ﺩ.ﺇ/nightTotal: 5880 ﺩ.ﺇ (4 )
Colonial House | Pool | Rooftop | Cathedral View
5 8
hostel , Santa Marta
This colonial residence offers prime accommodation in Santa Marta's Historic Centre, just steps from Parque de los Novios and the Malecón, with convenient access to tours of Tayrona National Park and Minca, and situated 20 kilometres from the airport. Spanning 400 square metres, this five-bedroom, six-bathroom property accommodates up to ten guests and features a private colonial home with a central courtyard swimming pool, a spectacular rooftop with BBQ facilities and Cathedral views, and a fully equipped kitchen.
8.0 1206 reviews
Santa Marta
27/06 – 03/07
417 ﺩ.ﺇ/nightTotal: 2502 ﺩ.ﺇ (6 )
Techos Azules
1 4
hostel , Taganga
Techos Azules Hostel, a guesthouse in Taganga, is situated in a safe area a 3-minute walk from the beach, 4 km from Santa Marta, and 16 km from Simón Bolívar Airport. This one-bedroom, one-bathroom establishment offers a swimming pool, a shared kitchen, free Wi-Fi, private parking, and room service, plus a chill-out area with hammocks and sea views; it accommodates families and pets.
Best Santa Marta hostels with laundry available
Santa Marta
06/09 – 10/09
96 ﺩ.ﺇ/nightTotal: 384 ﺩ.ﺇ (4 )
Hostal Amanecer Costero A Few Minutes From The Most Beautiful Bay Of Santa Marta,
6 7
hostel , Santa Marta
This aparthotel is located in Santa Marta's Historic Centre, offering convenient access to Rodadero Beach, approximately 4 kilometres away, and Tayrona National Natural Park. This six-bedroom, six-bathroom aparthotel can accommodate up to thirteen guests and features air conditioning, on-site laundry, and in-apartment washing machines, with bathrooms offering both bathtub and shower options.
9.1 388 reviews
Santa Marta
29/08 – 01/09
139 ﺩ.ﺇ/nightTotal: 417 ﺩ.ﺇ (3 )
Sana Mar Hostel & Eco-café
1 3
hostel , Santa Marta
Sana Mar Hostel & Eco-café in central Santa Marta offers easy access to Bahía de Santa Marta Beach (8 minutes' walk) and Simón Bolívar Park (9 minutes' walk), with Quinta de San Pedro Alejandrino (4.5km) and Rodadero Sea Aquarium and Museum (7km) also readily accessible by taxi or bus. This eco-conscious guesthouse features a garden, shared lounge, and private bathrooms with showers, serving a vegetarian breakfast and offering some rooms with balconies; the hostel is centrally located in Santa Marta, Colombia.
8.2 762 reviews
Santa Marta
10/08 – 15/08
384 ﺩ.ﺇ/nightTotal: 1920 ﺩ.ﺇ (5 )
Villana's Hostal Santa Marta
1 5
hostel , Santa Marta
Aroha Villana Hostel is located in the historic centre of Santa Marta, just a short walk from Santa Marta Cathedral and Santa Marta Beach. It has been rated very good for its overall quality, excellent for its location and good for its cleanliness. The hostel features a shared lounge and games room, a garden and terrace, and a swimming pool. Guests can enjoy a range of amenities, including free Wi-Fi, air-conditioned rooms, a restaurant and bar, and a fitness centre.
Santa Marta
27/06 – 30/06
63 ﺩ.ﺇ/nightTotal: 189 ﺩ.ﺇ (3 )
Casa Kayros
1 2
hostel , Santa Marta
Casa Kayros, a budget-friendly guesthouse, is located on Calle 17 in Santa Marta, providing straightforward access to the city's cultural sites, restaurants, and beaches. This accommodation offers internet, a kitchen, and air conditioning, with shared and private rooms available, and includes breakfast, allowing pets and children.