Must-see hotels in Colombia

  • Casas Viejas

    Minca

    This extraordinary place is perfect for isolating yourself in the mountains above Minca. It has a self-contained hippyish feeling, with a spectacular…

  • Drop Bear Hostel

    Santa Marta

    Although it's housed in the former mansion of a drug cartel family, there couldn't be anything less shady about this bright and breezy hostel. Ask for a…

  • Ranchería Utta

    La Guajira Peninsula

    On the far side of the village, within walking distance of El Faro lighthouse, is the best ranchería in town. The adjoining rooms, fashioned from the…

  • Hotel Termales

    Zona Cafetera

    On the site of Termales de Santa Rosa, Hotel Termales offers accommodations in a sprawling mansion with one old, renovated wing and two newer wings…

  • Casa Bellavista

    Bogotá

    Shoehorned into hippy-dippy Callejón de Embudo, this small hostel in a historic house has plenty of antiquated character. Creaky hardwood floors lead to…

  • Four Seasons Casa Medina

    Bogotá

    Easily the most interesting of Bogotá's two new Four Seasons hotels (the other is in Zona Rosa, both converted from previous hotels), this Zona G hotel…

  • Hostería del Molino La Mesopotamia

    Villa de Leyva

    Built in 1568, this old flour mill is four years older than Villa itself and one of the most beautiful buildings in town. It has not gone without…

  • Cayena Beach Villa

    Parque Nacional Natural Tayrona

    Located a few kilometers east of PNN Tayrona, this recently constructed beach villa with its gabled thatched roof and exquisite tropical garden is a self…

  • Dreamer

    Santa Marta

    A very high-end, self-contained and intelligently designed hostel, the Dreamer has rooms clustered around one of Santa Marta's best swimming pools. Even…

  • Huaca Huaca Hostel

    Cali & Southwest Colombia

    The last place to stay on the path up to the Fin del Mundo, this tranquil hostel is a fine base for hiking to the waterfall and swimming holes. Basic…

  • Chalet Guamuez

    Cali & Southwest Colombia

    This faux-Swiss resort has tidy rooms overlooking a flower-filled garden that runs down to the lake. The basic rooms are fine but the pricier options are…

  • Sam's VIP

    San Gil

    There aren’t many hostels that claim VIP status, but Sam’s does, at least, make you feel like a VIB (very important backpacker). The dark garage entry off…

  • Media Luna Hostel

    Cartagena

    Cartagena's ultimate party hostel is paradise for some and rather too much noise for others. Etched with a grand colonial feel, it's undoubtedly the hub…

  • Hostal Isla Múcura

    Caribbean Coast

    This excellent option offers you the chance to stay on the islands at an affordable price. Right on the beach, this place has a laid-back vibe and…

  • Hotel Deep Blue

    Providencia

    Providencia's smartest hotel by some distance, the Deep Blue offers 12 spacious rooms complete with marble floors, rain showers, flat-screen TVs and smart…

  • Waira Selva Hotel

    Puerto Nariño

    Smart but somewhat overpriced, the Waira Selva allows you to do the jungle in some comfort, with 13 spacious and comfortable rooms that feature lots of…

  • Hostel Casa Rome

    San Gil

    In a small colonial-style building, Casa Rome has inviting rooms with wood-beamed ceilings, bright tiled floors and exposed stone walls. Private rooms…

  • El Viajero

    Salento

    This sociable hostel has a buzzing open-air bar area set in an inviting garden, and offers salsa classes and Spanish lessons. The dorms and rooms in the…

  • Zona de Camping San Jorge

    Villa de Leyva

    Located approximately 2km northeast of town, this huge grassy field has lovely views of the surrounding mountains and space for 120 tents. Amenities…

  • La Brisa Loca

    Santa Marta

    The 'Crazy Breeze' is the choice of a young, festive crowd, who pack out the 100 or so beds. Dorms sleep four to 10, and there's an array of private rooms…

  • Mundo Nuevo

    Minca

    This fantastic place is all about creating an environmentally friendly project that gives back to its community. Housed on a former cattle farm, Mundo…

  • Botanico Hostel

    Bogotá

    In a rambling, creaky wooden-floored house once called home by notable Colombian painter Gonzalo Ariza, this new-in-2017 Candelaria offering oozes…

  • Omshanty Jungle Lodge

    Leticia

    In a thick jungle setting and not strictly in Leticia itself, Omshanty is a clutch of simple cabins with kitchens and mosquito nets, with the restaurant…

  • Black Sheep

    Medellín

    One of Medellín's original hostels and still one of its best, this well-run and welcoming place is conveniently located and has a pleasant social vibe…

  • Camping Cabo San Juan del Guía

    Parque Nacional Natural Tayrona

    Most backpackers end up at this campground, which has the air of a music festival in high season. There are two gorgeous swimming beaches as well as a…

  • Sofitel

    Bogotá

    The Sofitel was gutted and reshined not too long ago (new beds, new TVs, new carpeting); unfortunately, though, soundproof rooms now draped in…

  • Galeria Hostel

    Guatapé

    Perched on a peninsula right below Piedra del Peñol, this hip little hostel is a popular choice among backpackers looking for majestic views on a budget …

  • La Serrana

    Salento

    On a peaceful hilltop dairy farm with stunning valley views, this hostel/ecofarm has top-notch facilities and a fantastic atmosphere. The restaurant…

  • Ecohabs

    Parque Nacional Natural Tayrona

    This group of 14 rustic-chic cabañas is a five-minute walk from the car park that marks the end of the drivable road into Tayrona national park. Each two…

  • La Posada Familiar

    San Gil

    Señora Esperanza dotes on her guests at this most Colombian of choices, a lovely six-room guesthouse wrapped around a plant-jammed courtyard with a…

  • Fulano Backpackers

    Bogotá

    An Italian-Colombian affair inside a historic Quinta Camacho mansion, this boutique hostel is easy on the eyes. It calls on juxtapositions of hardwoods,…

  • Niddo

    Bogotá Region

    This six-tent glamping option high above Suesca's massive rock wall is easily the area's most cinematic sleep. Luxurious teepee-like accommodations…

  • Hostal Capurganá

    Capurganá & Sapzurro

    On the main street, just back from the dock, this excellent option has six private rooms and a couple of six-berth family rooms, each with fan, private…

  • Hotel Caserón del Parque

    Around Medellín

    On the town's main square, this inn was once home to a member of the local gentry. Rooms are arranged around an attractive courtyard, and there's a nice…

  • Zíngara Hospedaje

    Capurganá & Sapzurro

    Owner Clemencia will make you feel instantly welcome at this rustic wooden guesthouse. The two rooms are on the jungle-covered mountainside and have…

  • Zacambú Rainforest Lodge

    Amazon Basin

    Despite being technically in Peru, this excellent reserve offers one of the easiest ways to get into the rainforest from Leticia. Run by Amazon Jungle…

  • Mountain Hostels

    Manizales

    A short walk from the zona rosa, this fine choice spread over two buildings is one of the few hostels where backpackers and Colombian travelers mix…

  • El Viajero

    Cali

    In a renovated colonial house, El Viajero is a popular choice among young travelers looking to hang out on the fairy-light-strung poolside patio or to…

  • Cité

    Bogotá

    Part of a small Bogotá chain, this 56-room business-hip boutique hotel located between Zona Rosa and Parque 93 boasts rarely seen advantages such as a…

  • Ayahuasca Amazonas Hotel

    Leticia

    Despite being named for the hallucinogenic indigenous brew, this is no retreat for self-discovery, just an immaculately clean and friendly family-run…

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