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.
8.7 15 reviews
Taganga
12/09 – 16/09
£90/nighttotal: £360 (4 )
La Masia Hostal
4 8
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.
9.1 388 reviews
Taganga
13/08 – 16/08
£24/nighttotal: £72 (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.
8.6 91 reviews
Taganga
13/08 – 16/08
£29/nighttotal: £87 (3 )
Playa Zen Rodadero
1 3
hostel , Rodadero
Playa Zen Rodadero, a beachfront guesthouse in Rodadero, Colombia, is located 0.75km from El Rodadero Beach and 2.4km from the Rodadero Sea Aquarium and Museum. This family-friendly establishment offers 12 square metre rooms with air conditioning, a private bathroom, and a terrace; amenities include a garden, 24-hour security, and a tour desk.
9.4 20 reviews
Taganga
27/07 – 31/07
£32/nighttotal: £128 (4 )
Ocean Lovers Taganga - Padi Dive Center & Hostel
1 2
hostel , Taganga
Ocean Lovers Hostel is located just 20 metres from the beach in a quiet, central part of Taganga, next door to the Ocean Lovers Dive Center. This hostel has received excellent reviews from previous guests. The hostel features a unique cube design for both the apartments and dormitories. Guests can enjoy a beautiful inner patio with BBQ facilities, a stunning rooftop terrace with ocean views, fully equipped kitchens in the apartments, and complimentary drinking water, daily cleaning service, luggage storage, tourism information, and assistance with transport booking.
9.2 2916 reviews
Taganga
21/06 – 22/06
£39/nightfor 1 night
Divanga Hostel And Diving
1 5
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.
8.5 1155 reviews
Taganga
21/06 – 22/06
£117/nightfor 1 night
Hostal Viña Del Mar
2 4
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.
Taganga
12/09 – 16/09
£375/nighttotal: £1500 (4 )
Hotel Abitti
4 8
hostel , Santa Marta
Hotel Abitti, a hostel located 4 kilometres from Santa Marta's city centre, offers convenient access to Taganga Beach. This pet-friendly accommodation provides guests with air conditioning, Wi-Fi, a swimming pool, a restaurant, a bar, and on-site parking, with check-out at 12:00.
9.0 6943 reviews
Taganga
02/07 – 07/07
£69/nighttotal: £345 (5 )
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.
8.9 166 reviews
Taganga
27/07 – 31/07
£19/nighttotal: £76 (4 )
Casa Italia Guest House
1 2
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
Taganga
21/06 – 22/06
£85/nightfor 1 night
Ocean Lovers Taganga - Padi Dive Center & Hostel
1 4
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.
8.6 3 reviews
Taganga
21/06 – 22/06
£56/nightfor 1 night
Tayrona Colors
1 5
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.
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9.5 292 reviews
Taganga
02/07 – 07/07
£25/nighttotal: £125 (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.
9.0 35 reviews
Taganga
06/01 – 10/01
£29/nighttotal: £116 (4 )
Hostel Nomadas
1 2
hostel , Santa Marta
Hostel Nomadas is located in Santa Marta, just a 3-minute walk from Bahía 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.
8.3 23 reviews
Taganga
06/01 – 10/01
£30/nighttotal: £120 (4 )
La Samaria Casa Linda
1 2
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.
9.1 666 reviews
Taganga
24/06 – 30/06
£54/nighttotal: £324 (6 )
Hostal Españolete
1 5
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.
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9.2 35 reviews
Taganga
13/08 – 16/08
£24/nighttotal: £72 (3 )
Republika Divanga Homestel
1 3
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.
9.2 732 reviews
Taganga
13/08 – 16/08
£27/nighttotal: £81 (3 )
Casa Tunido
1 3
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.
Taganga
21/06 – 22/06
£56/nightfor 1 night
Ocean Lovers Taganga Dive Center& Hostel
1 4
hostel , Santa Marta
Ocean Lovers Taganga Dive Center & Hostel is located in Taganga, a coastal district of Santa Marta, directly beside Taganga Beach and 3 kilometres from the city centre. This accommodation offers on-site diving, a shared kitchen with a fridge, air conditioning, and complimentary Wi-Fi, with tour assistance and laundry services also available.
9.1 3231 reviews
Taganga
21/06 – 22/06
£61/nightfor 1 night
Casa Avelina Boutique Hostel
1 4
hostel , Santa Marta
Casa Avelina Boutique Hostel is situated in Santa Marta, a short walk from the Santa Marta Gold Museum and about a mile from Simon Bolivar Park, making it a convenient base for exploring the city's historical and cultural attractions. This hostel has received excellent ratings for cleanliness and user experience, and a very good rating for its location. The hostel offers a range of amenities, including a swimming pool, a bar serving American, Caribbean, and Italian cuisine, and a shared lounge and terrace. Guests can enjoy a game of pool, relax in the garden, or take advantage of the air conditioning and bed linen provided in each room.
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 easily spend your days swimming, sunbathing and enjoying the laid-back vibe on the beach. For a change of scenery, take a cheap boat trip to the nearby Playa Grande or visit the local market for some fresh, affordable seafood.
What should every traveler visit at least once in and around Taganga?
A trip to the nearby Tayrona National Park is a must. It's a stunning natural reserve with beautiful beaches, lush rainforest and ancient archaeological sites. You can easily spend a day or two exploring the park and enjoying its beauty.
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 45-minute journey. You can also get there by taxi or colectivo, which are shared taxis. If you're arriving by plane, the nearest airport is Simon Bolivar International Airport in Santa Marta.
What are the best hostels with a jacuzzi in Taganga?
What essentials should travelers pack for visiting Taganga?
Pack light, comfortable clothes for the warm weather, swimwear, a hat, sunscreen, insect repellent and a waterproof bag for your belongings. Remember to bring a reusable water bottle as tap water is not drinkable.
What are the best hostels for families and kids in Taganga?
What should you know before renting a hostel in Taganga?
Taganga is a small town with a limited number of hostels, so it's best to book in advance, especially during peak season. Most hostels are basic but clean and offer shared dorms or private rooms. Some hostels also have kitchens and common areas where you can meet other travellers.
What are the best pet friendly hostels in Taganga?
Santa Marta is a charming city with a rich history and a vibrant culture. You can also visit Palomino, a small village known for its surfing and laid-back atmosphere. For a more adventurous experience, head to Minca, a mountain village with stunning waterfalls and hiking trails.
What are the best hostels with parking in Taganga?
Hostal Dumbira is located in Taganga, just steps from Taganga Beach and a short walk from Playa de Taganga, with Playaca Beach a mile away. The hostel has received very good ratings for cleanliness and user experience, and an excellent rating for its location. The hostel offers a 20 square metre room with one bedroom and one bathroom. You can enjoy a variety of amenities including a restaurant, bar, garden, terrace, free Wi-Fi, parking, and 24-hour front desk service.
8.6 416 reviews
Taganga
21/06 – 22/06
£26/nightfor 1 night
Rokadura Hotel
2 4
hostel , Santa Marta
RokaDura Hostel is situated in Santa Marta, just 1.4 kilometres from the Santa Marta Cathedral and a short 4.3 kilometre drive from El Rodadero Beach. The hostel has received very good ratings for location, cleanliness and overall experience. The hostel is family-friendly and pet-friendly, offering a shared lounge, a garden and a terrace. The rooms each have a private bathroom, air conditioning and a fridge, and guests can enjoy a swimming pool, free parking and free Wi-Fi.
9.7 15 reviews
Taganga
21/06 – 22/06
£29/nightfor 1 night
Taganga Blue
1 5
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.
8.8 186 reviews
Taganga
21/06 – 22/06
£33/nightfor 1 night
Squid Hostel
2 4
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.
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8.2 762 reviews
Taganga
02/07 – 07/07
£79/nighttotal: £395 (5 )
Villana's Hostal Santa Marta
2 3
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.
Taganga
02/07 – 07/07
£107/nighttotal: £535 (5 )
Designer Apartment With Pool And Private Balcony
2 3
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.
9.6 86 reviews
Taganga
06/01 – 10/01
£27/nighttotal: £108 (4 )
Taganga Macabi Hostel
1 2
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
13/08 – 16/08
£22/nighttotal: £66 (3 )
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.