City | Hostel | Price at Time of Stay | Rating | Pros | Cons | Date of Visit | Booking Site |
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Arusi | Casa Colibri | Double Room - 34.00 CAD | 8.5/10 | Lovely Host and Delicious Meals | Simple room and very simple bathroom | October 21st, 2014 | Not on internet |
Bogota | Lima Limon Candalaria Hostel | 6 Bed Dorm - 8.75 CAD | 8/10 | Warm atmosphere, Friendly Cat, Full Kitchen and decent Wifi. | Everything is a little crowded | September 29th, 2014 | Lima Limon |
Cartagena | Mama Waldy's | 6 Bed Dorm- 16.00 CAD | 7.5/10 | Great friendly Local family, Fantastic Location Free fruit Juice Some days. | Rooms are a little run down. | August 28th, 2014 | Mama Waldy's |
El Valle/Bahia Solano | The Humpback Turtle | 8 Bed Dorm- 12 CAD | 9/10 | - Great Food, friendly staff, incredible location with a waterfall and huge beach. Friendly Guides for hire. | Mosquito nets are a little claustrophobic but low in dorm beds. | October 17th, 2014 | The Humpback Turtle |
Guatape | Hostal El Encuentro | 4 Bed Dorm- 12.00 CAD | 9/10 | Great staff, Full kitchen, Incredible views, and wonderful activities on offer. | A little small and crowded at times. | October 7th, 2014 | El Encuentro |
Medellin | The Black Sheep | 10 Bed Dorm- 11.00 CAD | 8/10 | Great facilities. Great Tv Room and Internet. Fantastic Sunday BBQ | Located in Poblado away from sights. Big hostel so occasionally parties get out of hand. | October 3rd, 2014 | Black Sheep |
Minca | Casa Elemento | 6 Bed Dorm- 12.00 CAD | 9/10 | Fantastic Communal home up in the mountains. Great food. Incredible views. Hikes and Waterfalls to explore. | Beds are not super comfortable. It can get cold. | September 9th, 2014 | Casa Elemento |
Palomino | The Dreamer Palomino | 10 Bed Dorm - 12.00 CAD | 9/10 | Great Location. Friendly Staff. Good bar and restaurant. Great Social atmosphere. | Very Gringo Centric and not an authentic Colombian feel. | September 5th, 2014 | The Dreamer Palomino |
Salento | La Floresta | 6 bed Dorm - 10 CAD | 8/10 | Great Location. Big Comfy beds. Great hammocks and social areas. Full kitchen. Camping available. | Staff is fine but sometimes not around. | November 9th 2014 | La Floresta |
San Gil | El Dorado | 4 Bed dorm- 8.75 CAD | 8.5/10 | Great Friendly owners. Some big beds. Great Location. They also own a farm outside of town! | Not the most social atmosphere. | September 23rd, 2014 | El Dorado |
Santa Marta | The Dreamer | 10 Bed Dorm- 11.00 CAD | 8.5/10 | Super comfortable. More like a resort. Great Pool/ restaurant and Bar. Great Staff and location to explore the surroundings of Santa Marta | A little too party centric for me. | September 4th, 2014 | The Dreamer |
South American Hostels
A list of recommended hostels in Colombia. If it's on the list you will most likely have a good time there.