Bogotá
South of most hostels, this lovely whitewashed and turquoise-trimmed colonial home has very well-furnished rooms with wood-beam ceilings, plenty of wool…
Must-see hotels in Colombia
Riohacha
An excellent hostel with an international feel (look at those flags!) and a large – if rather concrete – back garden perfect for hanging out, cooking and…
Zona Cafetera
Some 3km from the Valle de Cocora trailhead, this glamping hotel sits in the midst of glorious countryside. The spacious tents have rooms with comfortable…
Leticia
Operated by the owners of Selvaventura across the street (whose offices also function as the hostel's bar and hangout), La Casa del Kurupira is very clean…
Minca
Located on a remote mountain ridge with stunning views in all directions, Oscar's offers a pleasant compromise: unlike other out-of-town hostels in Minca,…
Cartagena
Run by a French movie producer and his Colombian partner, this republican-style home dating to the early 17th century features eight uniquely decorated…
Bogotá
This immensely pleasant 12-room hotel has well-appointed rooms with colorful Italian down comforters, floor heaters and TVs, plus a palpable sense of…
Minca
On a steep hillside with views toward the Caribbean and Santa Marta, this long-standing hotel was recently taken over by a Santa Marta hotelier who has…
Islas del Rosario
This place, despite its high price, is actually very rustic, located inside the national park and constructed to blend in with the surroundings. The…
Cartagena
An excellent choice if you want somewhere in the Old Town with more than a whiff of history about it, but can't afford the truly sumptuous boutique-luxury…
Cartagena
Luxury without absurd cost can be found at this Getsemaní bolthole where sleek design combines with old-world care from attentive staff. Beautiful,…
Medellín
Well located on the edge of El Poblado, this hostel get the thumbs up for the wonderfully warm welcome from staff, the comfy bunks in the fan-cooled dorms…
Providencia
The island's cheapest option is also one of its friendliest, where host Laudina warmly welcomes guests. The green-painted timber house is over the water,…
Capurganá & Sapzurro
This Spanish-owned guesthouse, recently under new management, occupies a gorgeous timber chalet set back a short distance from the beach. Two of the fan…
Pereira
Owner Frankie is quite a character and the hostel itself is cozy and well equipped, with hammocks in the common area, a guest kitchen and nice terrace…
Around Medellín
Right on the central plaza, this colorfully painted hotel has rooms and apartments with kitchens, all set around a lovely courtyard. There is a wonderful…
Parque Nacional Natural Tayrona
Of the three places to stay and eat in Arrecifes, this is the best. It's reached via a 600m split off the main trail just before Arrecifes. The spacious…
Salento
Just across the yellow bridge from the center of Salento, you'll find this laid-back, locally owned hostel. It's a merry jumble of cozy rooms and…
Santa Marta
Lovely Aluna has nicely proportioned dorms, cozy private rooms and spacious, breezy communal areas. The well-equipped kitchen has lockers, and the best…
Bogotá
Looking like a colonial home brought over from Villa de Leyva, this upscale guesthouse is an ideal flashpacker choice right in the heart of Bogotá. The…
Villa de Leyva
Run by delightful Leyva couple Julio and Julia, La Cajita is a secure little homestay a block from the main square. The good-size rooms, decorated in…
Puerto Nariño
This tin-roofed 22-room hotel is a reliable choice and has quite a bit of rough charm. Some bathrooms are almost as big as the fan-cooled rooms, the walls…
Salento
Just on the outskirts of town, this delightful B&B is a short walk from everything, but benefits from countryside tranquility, with hummingbirds flitting…
Medellín
Right by the bars and restaurants of La 70, this dynamic hostel is a great choice for those wanting to find a middle ground between the bright lights of…
Minca
This delightfully situated boutique hotel enjoys gorgeous mountain views and the rushing river at the end of the garden. Sweet Harmony is a touch of Santa…
Riohacha
Branded a 'Wayuu lifestyle hotel,' this modern tower on the seafront is by far the smartest place to bed down in Riohacha. An all-Wayuu staff welcomes you…
Medellín
A neat and homely little hostel close to the Poblado metro run by a team of enthusiastic young Colombians. It's quiet, clean and comfortable, the private…
Zona Cafetera
A block and a half away from the main square – handy if you're looking to hit the thermal pools early – this hostel offers sweeping views of the green…
Cali & Southwest Colombia
A solid midrange choice near the entrance to the Fin del Mundo waterfall. While the rooms in the main house are basic, the wood-floored cabañas out the…
Santa Marta
If you're what the relaxed and attentive live-in owner calls 'a retired backpacker,' then this cute nine-room spot – with pebble-lined walls and floors,…
Medellín
This elegant place in the historic Prado neighborhood is a great base from which to explore the sights around the center. The spacious renovated rooms…
Popayán
Climb 200-year-old stone stairs to your spacious room in this regal 18th-century abode. The place has an almost-medieval feel, with antique furniture,…
Pereira
On a bustling traffic-free street in the heart of downtown, this mid-sized hotel offers excellent value. Bright, modern rooms have work desks and even a…
Armenia
A short walk north of the Parque de la Vida and particularly convenient for catching buses (though the proximity of the main road means street noise),…
Providencia
Run by Parisienne Marie (known as 'Frenchy'), this charmingly rustic, wood-crafted apartment is perhaps the most characterful place to stay on the island…
Caribbean Coast
This impressive riverside building is one of Mompós' finest, and the conversion to a hotel has been quite stunning, not least in the gorgeous public areas…
Barranquilla
This charming Italian-run hostel is probably the best value and certainly the most sociable place to stay on Barranquilla's otherwise lackluster…
Cali
For an old-school, no-frills backpacking experience head to this cafe-bar, which rents good-value dorm beds and private rooms on the 2nd floor of its…
Leticia
With its rather modernist two-story blocks at the back of a large courtyard that boasts a very welcome pool to cool off in after a day in Leticia's…
Caribbean Coast
The smartest hotel in the archipelago makes liberal use of mangrove wood in its beautiful lobby and bedroom furniture, and caters to wealthy Colombians…
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