Tayrona Colors Hostel is situated in Taganga, just a short walk from Playa de Taganga and 1.9 kilometres from Playaca Beach, offering easy access to the area's beautiful beaches. This hostel has received very good ratings for its location, cleanliness, and overall experience. The hostel features a shared kitchen, a restaurant, and a bar, making it easy to socialise with fellow travellers. Guests can enjoy the outdoor swimming pool, play table tennis, or rent a bike to explore the surrounding area.
9.5 60 reviews
Taganga
24/06 – 30/06
NZ$172/nighttotal: NZ$1032 (6 )
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.
8.8 2118 reviews
Taganga
02/07 – 07/07
NZ$96/nighttotal: NZ$480 (5 )
La Guaca Hostel Santa Marta
1 3
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.
Taganga
21/06 – 22/06
NZ$130/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.
8.9 166 reviews
Taganga
27/06 – 29/06
NZ$44/nighttotal: NZ$88 (2 )
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.
9.2 732 reviews
Taganga
27/07 – 31/07
NZ$53/nighttotal: NZ$212 (4 )
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.
8.3 23 reviews
Taganga
06/01 – 10/01
NZ$68/nighttotal: NZ$272 (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.
9.6 86 reviews
Taganga
13/08 – 16/08
NZ$74/nighttotal: NZ$222 (3 )
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
12/09 – 16/09
NZ$162/nighttotal: NZ$648 (4 )
Santa Marta Historical Center Hostel
1 8
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.
8.2 762 reviews
Taganga
21/06 – 22/06
NZ$182/nightfor 1 night
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.
8.3 22 reviews
Taganga
21/06 – 22/06
NZ$79/nightfor 1 night
Sierraventura Hostel
1 4
hostel , Taganga
Sierraventura Hostel in Taganga enjoys a prime location, just 0.16 kilometres from the beach and close to the police station, ATMs, shops, and restaurants. This hostel offers a range of rooms, from private suites with sea views to budget-friendly dormitories, featuring amenities such as a swimming pool, bar, and kitchen with fridge and microwave, plus free Wi-Fi.
Taganga
12/09 – 16/09
NZ$863/nighttotal: NZ$3452 (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.
Best Taganga hostels with breakfast
Among the 90 accommodations in Taganga, here are the 4 best hostels with breakfast
9.1 265 reviews
Taganga
21/06 – 22/06
NZ$113/nightfor 1 night
Hostal Casa Horizonte
1 5
hostel , Taganga
Hostal Casa Horizonte is located in Taganga, just a short distance from the beach and a 30-minute drive (48km) from Simon Bolivar Airport. The guest house has received very good ratings for location, cleanliness, and overall experience. The guest house offers a comfortable stay with one bedroom and one bathroom. Guests can enjoy a shared kitchen, terrace, garden, and swimming pool. There's also a restaurant, bar, fitness centre, and a range of activities such as table tennis and darts.
Taganga
06/01 – 10/01
NZ$133/nighttotal: NZ$532 (4 )
Hostal Techos Azules - Hostel
1 2
hostel , Santa Marta
Hostal Techos Azules is situated in Santa Marta, Colombia, 3 kilometres from the city centre and near Taganga Beach. This pet-friendly lodging boasts a swimming pool, water park, restaurant, fitness centre, and various activities including a games room and barbecue facilities, alongside free Wi-Fi and airport transfers.
9.1 3231 reviews
Taganga
27/07 – 31/07
NZ$43/nighttotal: NZ$172 (4 )
Casa Avelina Boutique Hostel
1 2
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.
9.2 4115 reviews
Taganga
06/01 – 10/01
NZ$145/nighttotal: NZ$580 (4 )
Viajero Santa Marta Hostel
1 2
hostel , Santa Marta
Viajero Santa Marta Hostel is located in Santa Marta, just under a kilometre from the Santa Marta Cathedral and a 1.5 kilometre walk from the Santa Marta Marina. The hostel has excellent user ratings for cleanliness and location, with guests praising its friendly atmosphere and convenient location. The hostel features a rooftop bar with city views, a swimming pool with a terrace, and a garden. Guests can enjoy free daily activities, play table tennis, and make use of the on-site restaurant and bar.
Best Taganga hostels with a locker
9.2 35 reviews
Taganga
21/06 – 22/06
NZ$78/nightfor 1 night
Republika Divanga Homestel
1 5
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.
8.5 1155 reviews
Taganga
27/06 – 29/06
NZ$150/nighttotal: NZ$300 (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.
9.4 20 reviews
Taganga
13/08 – 16/08
NZ$109/nighttotal: NZ$327 (3 )
Ocean Lovers Taganga - Padi Dive Center & Hostel
1 3
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.
8.6 3 reviews
Taganga
02/07 – 07/07
NZ$83/nighttotal: NZ$415 (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.
Frequently asked questions about hostels in Taganga
What should every traveler visit at least once in and around Taganga?
Tayrona National Park is a must-visit for any traveler to the region. It's home to stunning beaches, diverse wildlife, and ancient ruins. You can spend a day hiking through the park, swimming in the ocean, or simply relaxing on the beach. Alternatively, you could take a boat trip to the nearby island of Isla Grande, where you can explore the pristine beaches and enjoy the peace and quiet.
What essentials should travelers pack for visiting Taganga?
Pack light clothing, swimwear, and comfortable walking shoes as you'll be doing a lot of exploring. Don't forget your sunscreen, insect repellent, and a hat for protection from the sun. A waterproof bag is also a good idea for carrying your belongings on boat trips or when swimming.
What should you know before renting a hostel in Taganga?
Taganga is known for its laid-back atmosphere and budget-friendly hostels, but be aware that some hostels can be quite basic. It's always a good idea to check reviews online before booking and consider factors like location, amenities, and security. If you're looking for a more luxurious stay, there are also a few boutique hotels and guesthouses in the area.
What are the best hostels with a jacuzzi in Taganga?
Santa Marta is a must-visit, a vibrant city with a rich history and a bustling centre. You can explore the historic centre, visit the Quinta de San Pedro Alejandrino, or take a cable car up to the top of Cerro de la Popa for panoramic views. For a beach getaway, head to Palomino, a charming village with a bohemian vibe, known for its beautiful beaches and opportunities for surfing.
What are the best hostels for families and kids in 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
06/01 – 10/01
NZ$106/nighttotal: NZ$424 (4 )
Fatima Hostel 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.
10 10 reviews
Taganga
21/06 – 22/06
NZ$148/nightfor 1 night
Casa Babel - Limones
1 5
hostel , Santa Marta
Casa Babel - Limones hostel is located in Taganga, a short distance from Santa Marta's historic centre, accessible via approximately 110 stairs offering stunning panoramic sea and mountain views. This family-friendly guesthouse boasts a swimming pool, jacuzzi, and terrace, sleeping up to six guests in one bedroom with a private bathroom and air conditioning; challenging uphill access is noted.
8.8 206 reviews
Taganga
13/08 – 16/08
NZ$178/nighttotal: NZ$534 (3 )
Casana Rosa Hotel
1 3
hotel , 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.
Best Taganga hostels with laundry available
9.5 795 reviews
Taganga
02/07 – 07/07
NZ$81/nighttotal: NZ$405 (5 )
Hostal Palohe Taganga
1 3
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.
Taganga
13/08 – 16/08
NZ$267/nighttotal: NZ$801 (3 )
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.
Taganga
13/08 – 16/08
NZ$50/nighttotal: NZ$150 (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.