Hostal Centro Histórico Santa Marta offers budget-friendly lodgings in Santa Marta's historic centre, close to the bay, Santa Marta Cathedral, and BolÃvar 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 OlÃmpica) and nightlife options ensure convenience.
Santa Marta
02/07 – 06/07
SG$23/nighttotal: SG$92 (4 )
Casa Delia Rosa
1 1
hostel , Santa Marta
Casa Delia Rosa, a welcoming guesthouse in Santa Marta, is located on Calle 25, offering immediate access to the city's cultural sites and historical landmarks. This establishment provides guests with Wi-Fi, a communal kitchen, and air conditioning, serving as an ideal base for exploring the local area.
Santa Marta
01/09 – 04/09
SG$626/nighttotal: SG$1878 (3 )
Colonial House | Pool | Rooftop | Cathedral View
5 10
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.
9.1 666 reviews
Santa Marta
25/10 – 28/10
SG$44/nighttotal: SG$132 (3 )
Hostal Españolete
1 3
hostel , Santa Marta
Hostal Españolete is located in Santa Marta’s historic district, just a short walk from the bay and Plaza Simon Bolivar. The hostel has received very good ratings for cleanliness, location, and overall user experience. This charming colonial building offers a range of amenities, including a restaurant, terrace, and tour desk. Guests can enjoy a relaxing atmosphere, comfortable rooms with air conditioning, and breakfast included.
Santa Marta
28/07 – 02/08
SG$54/nighttotal: SG$270 (5 )
Hostal Nomadas
1 4
hostel , Santa Marta
Hostal Nomadas offers accommodation in Santa Marta's Historic and Cultural Centre, located between Carrera 2 and Calle 18, providing easy access to the city's beaches and colonial architecture. This hostel provides internet, a kitchen, and air conditioning, with common areas designed for social interaction and cultural exchange, making it a convenient base for exploring local cuisine and the city's attractions.
9.0 36 reviews
Santa Marta
27/08 – 31/08
SG$27/nighttotal: SG$108 (4 )
Hostal Nomadas
1 2
hostel , Santa Marta
Hostel Nomadas is located in Santa Marta, just a 3-minute walk from BahÃa de Santa Marta Beach and 400 metres from Santa Marta Cathedral, offering convenient access to the Santa Marta Gold Museum, Simon Bolivar Park and Santa Marta Marina. This pet-friendly accommodation provides air-conditioned rooms with private bathrooms, complimentary WiFi, a restaurant, shared kitchen, and room service, with entertainment staff and a tour desk available to assist guests.
9.5 60 reviews
Santa Marta
05/07 – 09/07
SG$121/nighttotal: SG$484 (4 )
Sierraventura Hostel
1 5
hostel , Taganga
Sierraventura Hostel in Taganga is less than 0.4km from Taganga Beach and Playa de Taganga, and a 1.7km walk from Playa Grande. This family-friendly guesthouse offers a swimming pool, garden, terrace, bar, parking, and Wi-Fi; it features one bedroom, one bathroom, and a shared kitchen, accommodating guests seeking a convenient base for exploring Taganga.
Santa Marta
30/06 – 03/07
SG$77/nighttotal: SG$231 (3 )
Hostal Casamart, El Rodadero
2 4
hostel , Santa Marta
Hostal Casamart Rodadero is located in Santa Marta's Rodadero district, approximately 5 kilometres from the city centre and a short walk from Rodadero Beach. This guesthouse offers a swimming pool (indoor and outdoor), a bar, room service, and free Wi-Fi; guests can also enjoy a BBQ area and benefit from tour assistance and transfer services.
Santa Marta
11/09 – 21/09
SG$29/nighttotal: SG$290 (10 )
Hostal Amanecer Costero A Few Minutes From The Most Beautiful Bay Of Santa Marta,
6 3
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.
8.6 34 reviews
Santa Marta
27/06 – 04/07
SG$203/nighttotal: SG$1421 (7 )
Hostal Las Guaduas
3 8
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.
Santa Marta
30/12 – 04/01
SG$425/nighttotal: SG$2125 (5 )
Muchosur Santa Marta
4 8
hostel , Santa Marta
The Muchosur Santa Marta hotel is situated approximately 1 kilometre from Santa Marta's city centre, offering convenient access to the city's attractions. This 2-star establishment provides guests with a spa, free Wi-Fi, and pet-friendly accommodation, alongside concierge services and assistance with tours and transfers.
Santa Marta
14/08 – 17/08
SG$118/nighttotal: SG$354 (3 )
Sgh Hotel Rodadero Suites
2 4
hostel , Santa Marta
Sgh Hotel Rodadero Suites is situated in the Rodadero Beach district, 4 kilometres from Santa Marta's city centre, offering direct access to Rodadero Beach. This hostel provides air conditioning, a garden, an on-site restaurant serving local cuisine, and tour assistance, with laundry services also available for guests.
Best Santa Marta hostels with breakfast included
Among the 182 accommodations in Santa Marta, here are the 4 best hostels with breakfast included
Santa Marta
26/06 – 27/06
SG$337/nightfor 1 night
Viña Del Mar Hostal
3 6
hostel , Santa Marta
Viña Del Mar Hostal in Santa Marta is conveniently located 3km from the city centre and near Taganga Beach, offering easy access to both urban amenities and coastal attractions. This guesthouse provides guests with a shared kitchen, free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities, a safe, a terrace, air conditioning, room service, and a tour assistance desk, plus picnic and barbeque areas.
8.6 116 reviews
Santa Marta
22/09 – 24/09
SG$37/nighttotal: SG$74 (2 )
Bio Coliving Tayrona, Eco Retreat For You Or Your Group With Fast, Reliable Wifi & Power In Nature
1 3
hostel , Santa Marta
Glamping Bio Coliving Tayrona in Santa Marta is located approximately 9 km from the Quinta de San Pedro Alejandrino and 12.4 km from the Gold Museum of Santa Marta. This family-friendly guesthouse offers an outdoor pool, garden, bar, and free bikes, plus on-site playground, table tennis, and darts; it also features one bedroom, one bathroom, free Wi-Fi, and private parking.
8.2 671 reviews
Santa Marta
02/09 – 04/09
SG$36/nighttotal: SG$72 (2 )
Hostel Musa Paradisiaca
1 3
hostel , Santa Marta
Hostel Boutique Musa Paradisiaca is located in Santa Marta, just a short walk from BahÃa 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.
8.3 1285 reviews
Santa Marta
27/12 – 03/01
SG$505/nighttotal: SG$3535 (7 )
Minca Chunuu - Glamping - Coworking Minca
5 10
hostel , Minca
Minca Chunuu - Glamping - Coworking Minca is situated in the village of Minca, just 11 miles from Quinta de San Pedro Alejandrino and 13 miles from Santa Marta Gold Museum, making it a convenient base for exploring the region. This 4-star property enjoys very good user ratings for its location, cleanliness, and overall experience. The glamping retreat offers a unique blend of outdoor living and modern comforts. Guests can enjoy a range of amenities including a swimming pool, jacuzzi, spa, restaurant, bar, and a dedicated coworking space, along with free bike rentals, an American breakfast, and 24-hour front desk service.
Best Santa Marta hostels with a locker
8.5 1155 reviews
Santa Marta
02/08 – 03/08
SG$112/nightfor 1 night
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.
8.9 166 reviews
Santa Marta
14/07 – 15/07
SG$63/nighttotal: SG$23058 (366 )
Casa Italia Guest House
1 5
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.
9.2 204 reviews
Santa Marta
16/10 – 20/10
SG$97/nighttotal: SG$388 (4 )
Ocean Lovers Taganga - Padi Dive Center & Hostel
1 2
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.
8.0 1206 reviews
Santa Marta
04/07 – 05/07
SG$213/nightfor 1 night
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 BolÃvar 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.
Frequently asked questions about hostels in Santa Marta
What affordable attractions should backpackers visit in Santa Marta?
Santa Marta is full of budget-friendly attractions! You can visit the Quinta de San Pedro Alejandrino, Simon Bolivar's last home, or explore the historic centre, including the Catedral de Santa Marta. For a beach day, head to the nearby Playa Blanca, a gorgeous stretch of sand accessible by boat.
What nightlife options are popular among hostel guests in Santa Marta?
The El Rodadero area is where you'll find most of the nightlife action. Many hostels organise pub crawls, and bars like La Cueva and The Horse are popular spots for travellers. You can also find live music and dancing at places like the Mamallena bar.
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 several festivals throughout the year. The Festival de la Leyenda Vallenata in April is a big one, celebrating Vallenato music. You can also find local events and markets happening in the historic centre and El Rodadero.
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?
Most hostels in Santa Marta have common areas and organise activities to encourage socialising. The hostel bars are a great place to meet people, and you can also head to places like the Mamallena bar or the bars in the El Rodadero area.
What are the best hostels for families and kids in Santa Marta?
What’s the best budget-friendly way to reach Santa Marta?
The cheapest way to get to Santa Marta is by bus. You can catch a direct bus from cities like Bogota, Medellin, or Cartagena. The journey from Bogota takes around 14 hours and costs around 100,000 COP.
What are the best pet friendly hostels in Santa Marta?
What should you know before renting a hostel in Santa Marta?
When choosing a hostel, consider the location, the amenities offered, and the reviews. Hostels in the El Rodadero area are close to the beach and nightlife, while those in the historic centre offer a more authentic experience. It's a good idea to book in advance, especially during peak season.
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. You can also expect fewer crowds during this time.
Where in Santa Marta can you find the best areas to stay in a hostel?
El Rodadero is a popular choice for backpackers, offering easy access to beaches, nightlife, and restaurants. The historic centre is another great option, providing a more authentic experience and proximity to the city's main attractions.
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Best Santa Marta hostels with air conditioning
8.2 3 reviews
Santa Marta
28/06 – 02/07
SG$457/nighttotal: SG$1828 (4 )
Hotel Tamacá Beach Resort
1 4
hostel , Santa Marta
Hotel Tamacá Beach Resort in Santa Marta offers 3-star accommodation, with its precise location within the city unspecified. This lodging boasts amenities including a fitness centre, pool, business facilities, conference space, and airport shuttle service (surcharge applies), alongside free parking and babysitting (surcharge applies).
Santa Marta
30/12 – 02/01
SG$63/nighttotal: SG$189 (3 )
La Guaca Hostel
1 3
hostel , Santa Marta
La Guaca Hostel in Santa Marta offers convenient access to the city centre, its precise location unspecified but described as being nearby. This guesthouse features a swimming pool (both indoor and outdoor), a jacuzzi, a restaurant, a bar, and a shared kitchen, alongside laundry facilities and free Wi-Fi; tour assistance is also available.
8.6 3 reviews
Santa Marta
18/10 – 23/10
SG$20/nighttotal: SG$100 (5 )
Tayrona Colors
1 1
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.
Santa Marta
02/07 – 06/07
SG$71/nighttotal: SG$284 (4 )
Room In Colonial Home | Pool + Breakfast | Center
1 1
hostel , Santa Marta
This private room in a colonial home is located in Santa Marta's Historic Centre, a short walk from Parque de los Novios and the Cathedral. The 20 square meter room sleeps two guests and includes air conditioning, Wi-Fi, an en-suite bathroom, and access to a shared swimming pool and rooftop terrace.
Dunarinka is a country house located in Minca, 18 kilometres from Quinta de San Pedro Alejandrino and 21 kilometres from the Santa Marta Gold Museum. This pet-friendly house offers a private entrance, a terrace, a garden, a bar, parking, and a kitchen with a fridge, freezer, and dishwasher, perfect for families and groups looking for a relaxing stay in the Colombian countryside.
Santa Marta
05/09 – 08/09
SG$96/nighttotal: SG$288 (3 )
Musa Paradisaca Lodging
1 6
hostel
Musa Paradisaca Lodging offers a convenient base for exploring Santa Marta, situated within 2 kilometres of Clinic El Prado, Santa Marta Bay, and Parque de los Novios, and within walking distance of the Old San Juan de Dios Hospital Museum and Marina Santa Marta. This accommodation provides an outdoor swimming pool, complimentary breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and a 24-hour front desk, with a kitchen also available for guest use.
8.3 10 reviews
Santa Marta
29/07 – 01/08
SG$84/nighttotal: SG$252 (3 )
Hostal Las Guaduas
1 4
hostel , Santa Marta
Hostal Las Guaduas enjoys a prime location near Santa Marta's public market, a 0.4km walk from the bay and city centre, and a 0.3km walk from the transport station for day trips to Minca, Palomino, Guachaca, and Tayrona National Park. This Santa Marta lodging offers private and shared rooms, a common area with kitchen facilities, a bar, parking, and includes breakfast and maid service; security features include CCTV, smoke detectors, and on-site security personnel.
