Must-see hotels in Colombia

  • El Mocambo Hostel

    Salento

    A 15-minute walk south of Salento, this peaceful place is run by hospitable Soledad, a mother figure who makes her guests feel really at home. It's hard…

  • Mirador Andino

    Manizales

    Perched on the side of the ridge on the edge of downtown, right next to the cable-car station, this hostel is a superb budget-traveler choice. Rooms are…

  • Coffee Tree Hostel

    Salento

    Coffee Tree well and truly earns its 'boutique hostel' label, with three floors of spacious, well-decorated rooms offering great mountain views alongside…

  • Hostel Casa de las Palmas

    Leticia

    Designed with the comfort of backpackers in mind, this friendly hostel consists of a clutch of snug, spotless rooms, with a wonderful pool and garden area…

  • Hostal Casa de Mamá

    Guatapé

    Painted in psychedelic colors and watched over by motherly Gloria, who makes the hostel live up to its name, this is a tranquil hideaway a 10- to 15…

  • Jardín Azul

    Cali

    In a converted house on a hill near the colonial sector east of the center, this spotless small hotel has spacious, bright rooms with big beds and…

  • Le Soleil Hostel

    Popayán

    A block and a half from the Parque del Morro, this supercozy hostel gets a lot of things right: comfortable beds, spotless, tiled rooms, funky common…

  • Cocoplum Hotel

    San Andrés

    On a gorgeous private white-sand beach shaded with palms, this multicolored, low-key beach resort sports Caribbean architecture. The restaurant, serving…

  • Alto de Aguila - Cabañas del Fraile

    Puerto Nariño

    In the jungle outside the village, friar Hector José Rivera and his delightful monkeys run this hilltop oasis overlooking the Amazon. The complex includes…

  • Maloca Napü

    Puerto Nariño

    Perhaps the most charming guesthouse in Puerto Nariño, Maloca Napü has the look and feel of a tree-house fort, surrounded as it is by a thickly forested…

  • Karibbik Haus Hostel

    San Andrés

    This relatively recent addition to the local budget scene comes with more than a dash of style. The dorms are spacious and feature quality bunks, while…

  • Casa Villa Colonial

    Cartagena

    Despite steadily rising prices in Getsemaní, rates here remain reasonable and you'll get personal, four-star service, beautiful communal areas with…

  • Ecohostal Yuluka

    Parque Nacional Natural Tayrona

    This gorgeous place very stylishly caters for discerning backpackers who want to explore the park without giving up all comforts. It's very rustic but…

  • Provincia Hostel

    Caribbean Coast

    Friendly, safe, clean and charming, this is the best place in town whatever your budget. The private rooms lack natural light, and can get some noise from…

  • El Patio Hostel

    Cali

    Smack bang in the middle of the San Antonio neighborhood, this hostel deserves every ounce of praise it gets for the warmth and hospitality of owners…

  • Kasa Guane Bucaramanga

    Bucaramanga

    Bucaramanga's best hostel has bright rooms with Guane-themed murals, cable TV and hot-water bathrooms alongside cheery dorms. Management is great for…

  • Nest

    Bucaramanga

    This fly-site hostel is perched on a hilltop with amazing views of the city; it's next to one of Bucaramanga's best paragliding launch pads, 20 minutes'…

  • Rango

    Medellín

    An industrial-chic hostel-hotel hybrid overlooking Parque La Presidenta, with polished concrete floors and wood features throughout. It offers comfortable…

  • Posada de San Antonio

    Villa de Leyva

    Natural light permeates all the nooks and crannies of this antique-packed, charismatic 1860 colonial home, one of Villa's most discerning choices. Rooms…

  • Hotel Dann Monasterio

    Popayán

    A Franciscan monastery turned hotel offering elegant but not particularly luxurious rooms set around a vast arcaded courtyard. It's an impressive building…

  • La Fonda Pance

    Cali & Southwest Colombia

    Hands down the best choice for travelers in the area, La Fonda is a relaxing spot with comfortable modern rooms, mountain views and a huge garden divided…

  • Friends to Be

    Cartagena

    One of Getsemaní's best midrange deals, this charming place is like an urban hacienda, with a large, rustic wooden courtyard hidden behind the walls of a…

  • Finca Villa Nora

    Zona Cafetera

    Located between Armenia and Pereira, this coffee, avocado and guava farm offers comfortable accommodations in a beautiful old white-and-red-trimmed…

  • Hostal Tralala

    Salento

    In a brightly renovated colonial house, this small, well-run hostel was clearly created by someone who knows exactly what travelers want. Facilities…

  • Casa Gastelbondo

    Cartagena

    At this adults-only, made-for-romance hotel in a restored colonial building where old and new features seamlessly meld, guests can enjoy both opulence and…

  • Armenia Hotel

    Armenia

    The best hotel in town, the Armenia has nine floors built around a vaulted interior atrium with a glass ceiling. The rooms are spacious, decked out with…

  • Wanderlust Hostel

    Armenia

    A friendly hostel with top facilities and excellent service from English-speaking staff. Dorms are bright and comfortable with high-quality bedding, but…

  • Ayahuasca Hostal

    Around Medellín

    Decked out with splendid psychedelic murals inspired by the vision-inducing jungle vine, this is the sort of bohemian retreat that keeps travelers…

  • Las Terrazas de Salento

    Salento

    Perched high on a hilltop overlooking Salento, this fantastic hotel has elegant rooms with polished wood floors and private balconies. It feels far…

  • Garden of Blues Hostel

    Medellín

    The owners of this delightful little hostel have decided to run with a garden theme. There's an Edenesque, greenery-festooned courtyard for chilling out,…

  • Lake View Hostel

    Guatapé

    An established local hostel featuring neat, modern rooms. The dorms downstairs open onto the common area and can be noisy, but the private rooms on the…

  • Casa Hospedaje La Bohemia

    Cali & Southwest Colombia

    A 10-minute stroll from the main plaza, this family-run hostel has a home-away-from-home vibe, with a clutch of spacious, colorful dorms and private rooms…

  • La Posada del Compadre

    Zona Cafetera

    Set in a lovingly restored colonial mansion surrounding an elegant internal garden, this tranquil hotel offers real value. The views from the back porch…

  • Hostal Casona Tulcán

    Popayán

    Owner Santiago has put a lot of love and care into this hostel, and it shows. The rooms sparkle, the beds are comfy and covered with colorful comforters,…

  • Hostería Los Veleros

    Cali & Southwest Colombia

    The best hotel on the lake, Los Veleros is part of the Comfandi complex, and prices include two meals and admission to the recreation center and pools…

  • Hotel Dann Carlton

    Medellín

    This slick, professionally run hotel is a cut above the rest with quality accommodations and plenty of extra touches including elegant flower displays in…

  • Casa de Alférez

    Cali

    This ultraluxurious hotel offers elegant rooms with king-sized beds, spacious bathrooms and French windows that open onto small balconies on a lovely,…

  • Eco Hotel Punta Arrecife

    Capurganá & Sapzurro

    Built beside a reef at the edge of the village, this wonderful place is set in an alluringly unkempt garden and presided over by Rubén and Myriam, two…

  • Hotel El Prado

    Barranquilla

    You can’t beat a grande-dame hotel, and El Prado is so storied it’s virtually a cliché. Polite bellboys dash out to carry your bags, copious palm trees …

  • Hacienda Combia

    Zona Cafetera

    This hotel on a coffee farm near Jardín Botánico del Quindío has fantastic mountain views and top-notch facilities, including an infinity pool and spa. It…

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