The 10 best hostels in Santa Marta, Colombia

The best hostels in Santa Marta

Some of the best backpacker spots in Santa Marta

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Playa del Ritmo Beach Hostel & Bar - Adults Only

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. El Rodadero beach is 2 km from the...

Mateusz

From

Switzerland

Location, beach, bar, restaurant, dogs. All good!

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0

Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,078 reviews

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US$53.72

1 night, 2 adults

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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 centre of Santa Marta, 700 metres from Bahía de Santa Marta Beach.

Gibran

From

United Kingdom

Justin and his team are like a family, Justin will tell you about anything you need to know for your stay. I loved the free breakfast and caters for vegans. The rooms are clean and beds comfortable, the fans for me are better than aircon, keeps away mosquitos and is less wasteful. I really love the sustainability and mindfully travel experience Justin and his team are creating.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1

Superb - What previous guests thought, 245 reviews

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US$33.53

1 night, 2 adults

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Imagine hostel

Centro Historico, Santa Marta

Located in Santa Marta, less than 1 km from Bahía de Santa Marta Beach, Imagine hostel features air-conditioned rooms and a bar. A hot tub and a bicycle rental service are available for guests.

John

From

Sweden

Staff was great! Very helpful with everything from checking in, recommendations, breakfast, ordering taxis etc. very easy going and friendly environment overall. Room was also super, had a loft with comfy bed and aircon. Nice small pool in the back which was perfect to end or start the day in. Also a friendly cat running around the place. Would definitely recommend staying here if you’re in Santa marta!

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3

Superb - What previous guests thought, 360 reviews

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US$29.28

1 night, 2 adults

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Hostal velero relax

Santa Marta

Hostal velero relax is situated on the beachfront in Santa Marta, a few steps from Guachaca Beach and 42 km from Quinta de San Pedro Alejandrino.

Michael

From

France

This was an absolute surprise and perfect from start to finish. The family hosting this place is so loving and the place and the location just breathtaking! I started by reserving a room and then ended up sleeping on the last floor on just a mattress - so basic but the nature there is just incredible. steady waves and a bit of wind make it the perfect ambiance to sleep outside. No noise at all for cars as the place is located directly in front of the beach. I highly recommend you go there !

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0

Superb - What previous guests thought, 159 reviews

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US$35.77

1 night, 2 adults

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Cacao Hostel Santa Marta

Santa Marta

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

lai

From

Hong Kong

Good price, location, spacious, clean, many bathrooms and quiet. Nice breakfast. A lot common area. Big kitchen with enough utensils. Five minutes walking to the market and bus to Tayrona park. Around 1.5 kilometres to beach. One kilometres to old city centre.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0

Superb - What previous guests thought, 731 reviews

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US$37.26

1 night, 2 adults

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Hostal Españolete

Centro Historico, Santa Marta

Offering a restaurant, Hostal Españolete is located 50 meters from the bay, behind of Plaza Simon Bolivar. Free WiFi access is available in all rooms. The property is set in a colonial building.

Jean-baptiste Emmanuel Eric

From

Czech Republic

Daniel is really helpful, friendly, flexible and real chill. Like the dog. jaja. It was a pleasure to meet a person with such nice vibes. We kept in contact through the whole stay via WhatsApp in case something happened. Water is free, Wi-Fi strong. Excellent location, good value for money. they even lend towel and locker for free. so please be respectful and conserve this place.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1

Superb - What previous guests thought, 416 reviews

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US$39.82

1 night, 2 adults

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La Guaca Hostel Santa Marta

Santa Marta

Offering an outdoor pool and a terrace with hammocks, La Guaca Hostel is located 1 km from the beach in Santa Marta. Free WiFi access is available.

Hugo

From

Portugal

Great value for the money, amazing staff and perfect environment for solo travelers. I will definitely come back.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1

Superb - What previous guests thought, 601 reviews

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US$25.28

1 night, 2 adults

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Casa de Mony

Pozo Colorado, Santa Marta

Set in Santa Marta, less than 1 km from Bello Horizonte, Casa de Mony offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7

Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 13 reviews

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US$87.83

1 night, 2 adults

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Distrito Hostel

Centro Historico, Santa Marta

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

Splitt

From

Colombia

Everything was very clean, the staff was really friendly and welcoming and the breakfast was good.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4

Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,049 reviews

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US$18.10

1 night, 2 adults

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La Brisa Loca Hostel

Centro Historico, Santa Marta

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

Elizabeth

From

Canada

this hostel is so much fun, the rooftop party’s are amazing, especially on Saturdays ;) facilities and bedrooms are of high standard. they really look after their residents and make time for them it’s in a great location but being a solo female traveller I was nervous walking home late at night and they sent security to walk me back! really loved my stay here. 100% recommend

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7

Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 2,479 reviews

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US$34.71

1 night, 2 adults

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Budget travellers know that there is 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 bit more.

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