Hostal Santa Maria City is conveniently located in the centre of Santa Marta, just a short walk from Simon Bolivar Park and the Santa Marta Marina, making it easy to explore the city's attractions. The hostel has received very good ratings for location, cleanliness and overall experience. The hostel offers a shared lounge and terrace, perfect for socialising with other travellers. Guests can enjoy air-conditioned rooms, free Wi-Fi, a shared kitchen and a tour desk, as well as luggage storage and balconies with city views.
8.3 23 reviews
Taganga
30/12 – 03/01
₹5549/nighttotal: ₹22196 (4 )
La Samaria Casa Linda
1 3
hostel , Santa Marta
La Samaria Casa Linda guest house in Santa Marta offers convenient access to attractions such as the Gold Museum (2.9km), Santa Marta Cathedral (3km), and Simón Bolívar Park (3.2km). This recently renovated property features a 12-square-metre room with one bedroom, one bathroom, air conditioning, a kitchenette (fridge, microwave), free Wi-Fi, and access to a garden and bar; shuttle services are available.
9.2 2916 reviews
Taganga
02/07 – 07/07
₹2356/nighttotal: ₹11780 (5 )
Divanga Hostel And Diving
1 2
hostel , Taganga
Divanga Hostel is located in the heart of Taganga, a short walk from both Playa de Taganga and Taganga Beach, making it an ideal base for exploring this vibrant coastal town. The hostel has received excellent ratings for its location, cleanliness, and overall experience. Divanga Hostel offers a range of facilities, including a swimming pool, terrace, restaurant, and bar. Guests can also enjoy a shared kitchen, air-conditioned rooms, private bathrooms, and a pool table.
8.7 1610 reviews
Taganga
24/06 – 30/06
₹10817/nighttotal: ₹64902 (6 )
Color House Santa Marta
2 5
hostel , Santa Marta
Color House Santa Marta is located in the heart of Santa Marta, just a short walk from the historic city centre and a mere 6 minutes from the beach, making it ideal for exploring both the bustling city and the beautiful coastline. The hostel enjoys very good ratings for location, cleanliness and overall experience. The hostel offers a range of facilities including a swimming pool, restaurant, bar and fitness centre, providing ample opportunities for relaxation and socialising. Guests can also enjoy the garden, terrace and shared lounge, as well as benefit from free Wi-Fi, parking and room service.
9.0 6943 reviews
Taganga
17/07 – 19/07
₹3541/nighttotal: ₹7082 (2 )
Masaya Santa Marta
1 2
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.
9.5 292 reviews
Taganga
02/07 – 07/07
₹3191/nighttotal: ₹15955 (5 )
Casa Mita Taganga
1 3
hostel , Taganga
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.
8.2 671 reviews
Taganga
27/06 – 29/06
₹1137/nighttotal: ₹2274 (2 )
Hostel Musa Paradisiaca
1 2
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.
8.5 173 reviews
Taganga
27/06 – 04/07
₹2072/nighttotal: ₹14504 (7 )
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.
9.2 204 reviews
Taganga
24/06 – 30/06
₹15263/nighttotal: ₹91578 (6 )
Ocean Lovers Taganga - Padi Dive Center & Hostel
1 5
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.
9.2 35 reviews
Taganga
27/06 – 29/06
₹3981/nighttotal: ₹7962 (2 )
Republika Divanga Homestel
1 4
hostel , Taganga
Republika Divanga Homestel in Taganga is located a short walk from the beach and the bus to Santa Marta. This hostel offers air-conditioned dorms and private rooms, a guest kitchen, high-speed Wi-Fi, access to a swimming pool and a diving school, plus an on-site travel agency arranging trips to Tayrona National Park, Minca, and Ciudad Perdida.
8.9 1455 reviews
Taganga
27/06 – 04/07
₹1825/nighttotal: ₹12775 (7 )
Distrito Hostel
1 2
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.
9.2 732 reviews
Taganga
27/06 – 29/06
₹3245/nighttotal: ₹6490 (2 )
Casa Tunido
1 2
hostel , Santa Marta
Casa Tunido is located in the centre of Santa Marta, just 0.6km from the Santa Marta Cathedral and 1.1km from the Santa Marta Marina, making it a great base for exploring the city. The hostel receives excellent ratings for cleanliness and user experience, while the location is rated very good. The hostel offers a range of facilities for guests, including a shared kitchen, a terrace and garden, a bar and a fitness centre. Guests can also enjoy a delicious breakfast, organise tours, rent bikes and take advantage of the airport shuttle service.
Best Taganga hostels with breakfast
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8.7 15 reviews
Taganga
27/06 – 29/06
₹3436/nighttotal: ₹6872 (2 )
La Masia Hostal
1 2
hostel , Taganga
La Masia Hostal in Taganga, Colombia is ideally located less than 1.5km from Playa de Taganga and within 8km of Playa Grande and Santa Marta's main attractions. This 12-square-metre guesthouse offers a private room with air conditioning, a private bathroom, free Wi-Fi, and access to a garden; pets are welcome.
8.6 3 reviews
Taganga
02/07 – 07/07
₹6136/nighttotal: ₹30680 (5 )
Tayrona Colors
1 3
hostel , Taganga
Tayrona Colors Hostel is situated near Taganga, less than 0.8 km from Taganga Beach and 1.6 km from Santa Marta city centre, offering easy access to Tayrona National Park and Ciudad Perdida tours. This hostel in Taganga provides various rooms and dorm beds, boasting a swimming pool, restaurant, bar, free parking, and private kitchens in some apartments, alongside ocean views from communal areas.
9.0 5899 reviews
Taganga
03/07 – 05/07
₹7377/nighttotal: ₹14754 (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.
8.8 206 reviews
Taganga
17/07 – 19/07
₹2590/nighttotal: ₹5180 (2 )
Casana Rosa Hotel
1 2
hostel , Santa Marta
Casana Rosa Hotel in Santa Marta offers a convenient base, situated a short walk from Bahía de Santa Marta beach and approximately 2.6km from Simón Bolívar Park. This pet-friendly guesthouse features one bedroom, one bathroom, a terrace, free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, and a flat-screen TV, perfect for a peaceful stay near Santa Marta's attractions.
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8.0 1206 reviews
Taganga
27/06 – 29/06
₹16371/nighttotal: ₹32742 (2 )
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.
8.2 762 reviews
Taganga
24/06 – 30/06
₹10125/nighttotal: ₹60750 (6 )
Villana's Hostal Santa Marta
2 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.
9.4 2163 reviews
Taganga
03/07 – 05/07
₹3148/nighttotal: ₹6296 (2 )
Baboon Hostel
1 2
hostel , Santa Marta
Baboon Hostel is conveniently located in Santa Marta, just a short walk from the beach, the cathedral, and the Gold Museum. It has received excellent ratings for its location, cleanliness, and overall experience. The hostel offers a range of facilities including a swimming pool, terrace, bar, and shared kitchen. Guests can enjoy a comfortable stay with air-conditioned rooms, free Wi-Fi, and a 24-hour front desk.
8.5 1155 reviews
Taganga
17/07 – 19/07
₹7589/nighttotal: ₹15178 (2 )
Hostal Viña Del Mar
1 2
hostel , Taganga
Hostal Viña del Mar is located in Santa Marta, about 5 miles from El Rodadero Beach and a short distance from the city centre, offering easy access to local attractions. The guesthouse has received very good ratings for cleanliness and overall user experience, with excellent reviews for its location. The guesthouse offers a range of amenities, including air conditioning, a terrace, a garden, a bar, and room service, providing guests with everything they need for a comfortable stay. You can also enjoy free Wi-Fi, a mini-market, a tour desk, and luggage storage.
Frequently asked questions about hostels in Taganga
What are the most affordable attractions for backpackers to visit in and around Taganga?
Taganga itself is a budget-friendly destination. You can enjoy the beach, go for a swim, or simply relax and soak up the sun for free. If you want to explore further, take a boat trip to the nearby Playa Grande for a day of sunbathing and swimming, or visit the Tayrona National Park, a beautiful natural reserve with stunning beaches and lush jungle.
What should every traveler visit at least once in and around Taganga?
The Tayrona National Park is a must-visit for any traveler to Taganga. It's a stunning natural reserve with beautiful beaches like Cabo San Juan del Guía and La Piscina, perfect for swimming, sunbathing, and exploring the diverse flora and fauna. You can also hike through the jungle and enjoy the breathtaking views.
How can travelers reach Taganga, and what transportation options are available?
The easiest way to get to Taganga is by bus from Santa Marta, which is a major city with an airport. The bus ride takes about 45 minutes and costs around 10,000 Colombian pesos. You can also take a taxi from Santa Marta, but it will be more expensive. Once in Taganga, you can get around on foot, by taxi, or by motorbike.
What are the best hostels with a jacuzzi in Taganga?
What essentials should travelers pack for visiting Taganga?
Pack light clothing, swimwear, sunscreen, insect repellent, and a hat. You'll also want to bring a water bottle, as it's important to stay hydrated in the tropical climate. Comfortable walking shoes are essential for exploring the town and surrounding areas.
What are the best hostels for families and kids in Taganga?
What should you know before renting a hostel in Taganga?
Taganga is known for its backpacker scene, so there are plenty of hostels to choose from. Most hostels offer basic amenities like Wi-Fi, shared bathrooms, and kitchens. Some hostels also have swimming pools or rooftop terraces. It's a good idea to book in advance, especially during peak season.
What are the best pet friendly hostels in Taganga?
Santa Marta is the closest major city and is worth a visit for its historic centre, museums, and vibrant nightlife. You can also take a day trip to Palomino, a laid-back beach town with a bohemian vibe, or visit the nearby Minca, a charming village nestled in the mountains, known for its coffee plantations and hiking trails.
What are the best hostels with parking in Taganga?
Hostal Amanecer Costero A Few Minutes From The Most Beautiful Bay Of Santa Marta,
6 8
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.
8.8 186 reviews
Taganga
17/07 – 19/07
₹1645/nighttotal: ₹3290 (2 )
Squid Hostel
1 2
hostel , Santa Marta
Squid Hostel is located in central Santa Marta, just 1.8 km from Playaca Beach and a short 11-minute walk from Bahía de Santa Marta Beach. This guesthouse has received very good ratings for cleanliness and overall user experience, while its location has been rated excellent. The hostel has a shared kitchen and lounge area for guests to enjoy, as well as private check-in and check-out. You can also take advantage of the bike rental, tour desk, and free Wi-Fi available throughout the property.
9.7 15 reviews
Taganga
27/06 – 29/06
₹2582/nighttotal: ₹5164 (2 )
Taganga Blue
1 4
hostel , Taganga
Taganga Blue offers accommodation in Taganga, a mere 2-minute walk from Playa de Taganga and a short distance from Santa Marta's historical sites, including Simon Bolivar Park (5.3 kilometres), Santa Marta Gold Museum (5.6 kilometres), and Santa Marta Cathedral (5.8 kilometres). This establishment provides a 24 square metre studio with air conditioning, a private terrace with sea views, and parking, serving an American breakfast and located 19.3 kilometres from Simón Bolívar International Airport.
8.1 248 reviews
Taganga
18/07 – 20/07
₹2929/nighttotal: ₹5858 (2 )
Hostal Casa Lulú Santa Marta
1 2
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.
Best Taganga hostels with laundry available
9.6 86 reviews
Taganga
02/07 – 07/07
₹5103/nighttotal: ₹25515 (5 )
Taganga Macabi Hostel
1 3
hostel , Santa Marta
Taganga Macabi Hostel, a family-friendly guesthouse in Taganga, Santa Marta, is situated approximately 5.5km from Simón Bolívar Park and 5.8km from the Gold Museum. This recently renovated (2022) one-bedroom property offers a garden, terrace, air conditioning, Wi-Fi, a shared lounge, and a continental or à la carte breakfast; nearby activities include swimming and water sports at Playa de Taganga, Taganga Beach, and Playa Grande.
Taganga
02/07 – 07/07
₹12997/nighttotal: ₹64985 (5 )
Designer Apartment With Pool And Private Balcony
2 2
hostel , Santa Marta
This designer apartment, named "Designer Apartment With Pool And Private Balcony", is situated in Santa Marta's Historic Centre, a short walk from Parque de los Novios, offering convenient access to the ocean, airport, beaches, Minca, and Tayrona National Park. This 69 square metre accommodation sleeps four guests across two bedrooms and two bathrooms, featuring air conditioning, a kitchen with a microwave oven and wine fridge, a capsule coffee machine, a vintage vinyl record player, and access to four building swimming pools, including rooftop pools with city and sea views.
Taganga
17/07 – 19/07
₹8879/nighttotal: ₹17758 (2 )
Santa Marta Historical Center Hostel
1 2
hostel , Santa Marta
Hostal Centro Histórico Santa Marta offers budget-friendly lodgings in Santa Marta's historic centre, close to the bay, Santa Marta Cathedral, and Bolívar Park. This 300-square-metre property provides 32 beds across double rooms and apartments (some sleeping 6-8), all with private bathrooms, plus a shared kitchen with a fridge; nearby supermarkets (Éxito and Olímpica) and nightlife options ensure convenience.
9.5 795 reviews
Taganga
27/06 – 29/06
₹6564/nighttotal: ₹13128 (2 )
Hostal Palohe Taganga
1 4
hostel , Taganga
Hostal Palohe Taganga is located directly on the beachfront in Taganga, a short 3-minute walk from Playa de Taganga, offering easy access to the beautiful beach and the lively atmosphere of the town. The property has received excellent ratings for location, cleanliness and overall user experience. The B&B has a spacious layout featuring a swimming pool overlooking the ocean, a terrace, a garden and an indoor play area. Guests can enjoy a range of amenities including a fitness centre, a restaurant, a bar and room service, as well as packed lunches and a coffee shop.