Must-see hotels in Colombia

  • Mar y Monte

    Minca

    On one of the highest points in the town itself, this hostel offers views of both sea and mountains. It also has three dormitories (all bunks have…

  • Hotel Los Andes

    Cali & Southwest Colombia

    Once one of the flashest places in town, Los Andes is no longer top-shelf but it's still a reliable option. It has 33 acceptable rooms set around an…

  • Casa Viena

    Cartagena

    Earplugs are your friend at this old-school joint on a rowdy street in Getsemaní. The busy dorm is cramped, but there's free coffee and internet access…

  • Casa Familiar Turística

    Popayán

    The cheapest place to stay in the historic center, Popayán's original budget digs are a good option for those looking to immerse themselves in local…

  • Hotel de la Selva

    Leticia

    The plant-filled entrance corridor and courtyard make this place redolent of its name. There are 14 rooms, all with private bath, some even shaken up a…

  • Posada Henry 2

    San Andrés

    This centrally located guesthouse is part of the posada nativa program, which allows travellers to stay with locals on the island. The fan-cooled, tile…

  • Grand Hostel

    Medellín

    A quiet option close to the Poblado metro, this friendly place is popular with mellow travelers looking for a homely base. The rooms in the main part of…

  • Hotel Casa Real

    Armenia

    Located above some shops in a busy commercial street, this friendly hotel is nothing fancy, but it offers amenities not usually found at this price,…

  • Hotel Solaris

    Caribbean Coast

    Unspectacular hotel with a clean, uncluttered interior and bright rooms equipped with air-con and flat-screen TVs. This is as good as it gets in Turbo and…

  • Hotel Portobelo

    San Andrés

    This unassuming beachside hotel is one of four properties run by the same management along the beachfront. The simple rooms, some with sea views, have…

  • Balcones del Parque

    Around Medellín

    On a corner opposite Jardín's central plaza, this good-value hotel offers neat, comfortable rooms with high wood ceilings, although the bathrooms are a…

  • Hotel Casa Victoria

    Medellín

    Located on a hillside below El Tesoro mall, this fine hotel offers spacious rooms with wooden floors and huge windows offering great views over the city…

  • Sierra's Sound

    Minca

    With its prime location practically on top of the Rio Gaira and its well-appointed rooms full of the Italian-Colombian owners’ art, Sierra’s Sound is a…

  • La Maison Violette

    Cali

    This colorful hostel on the edge of San Antonio has tastefully decorated rooms, spacious suites and a rooftop terrace with panoramic views of the city. It…

  • Cabaña El Portal

    Zona Cafetera

    These cheap accommodations close to Termales Balneario have hot water and satellite TV, and serve filling budget meals. Ask the staff about horseback…

  • Hotel Colonial

    Popayán

    This efficient small hotel in a colonial house in the center is decent value. The rooms have comfortable beds, flat-screen TVs and small bathrooms,…

  • Posada San Antonio

    Cali

    Occupying an old colonial building in San Antonio, this peaceful hotel has spacious rooms with private bath and cable TV, set around a pleasant courtyard…

  • Gran Hotel

    Cali & Southwest Colombia

    Located in a commercial neighborhood a short walk from Ipiales' center, this friendly hotel has comfortable, tidy rooms with plasma TV screens and hot…

  • Visitor Center

    Zona Cafetera

    The visitor center in La Suiza collects the admission fee to Santuario Otún Quimbaya and offers dormitory and private accommodations as well as budget…

  • Hotel Principe

    Bucaramanga

    This moderately priced hotel in the heart of downtown is popular with tourists and business guests alike. The large rooms have cable TV and super-comfy…

  • Casa Relax

    Cartagena

    A good place to soak up some restored colonial atmosphere without taking out a second mortgage, Casa Relax is recommended mainly for its large swimming…

  • Hotel Cumanday

    Pereira

    A step up from the rest of the downtown budget options, this small, neat hotel is great value with hot water, cable TV and a laundry service. Go for a…

  • La Estrella

    Cartagena & Around

    If you want to stay close to the water, friendly local José offers appealing tents under thatched roofs that sleep three to four, hammocks (with mosquito…

  • Red Cay Hotel

    San Andrés

    Despite its unattractive exterior, the rooms here are decent, clean and well-equipped – and have Arctic-level air-con – in the center of town. There's a…

  • Palm Tree Hostal

    Medellín

    In a middle-class neighborhood close to the metro and plenty of cheap eating spots, Medellín's original backpacker hostel has simple but comfortable rooms…

  • Hospedaje Alexandra

    La Guajira Peninsula

    In a wonderful position right on the bay, Hospedaje Alexandra offers views of wild flamingos and thick mangrove forests below. It has basic but charming…

  • Arte Hostel

    Popayán

    A neat, low-key hostel in the historic center run by a young local couple. Rooms surround a social area in the central courtyard: request one at the front…

  • Voláre Hotel

    Armenia

    A reliable small hotel just north of the center offering fairly generic but clean and comfortable rooms with air-conditioning and all the mod cons.

  • Hospedaje Luzmila

    La Guajira Peninsula

    Luzmilla offers jaw-dropping bay views, and accommodations that, while modern, are still fairly basic.

  • Mansion Hostel

    San Gil

    Set in a colonial mansion on the corner of the central plaza, this 2nd-floor guesthouse has comfortable but fairly small rooms with private bathrooms…

  • Hotel Conquistadores

    Medellín

    On a noisy, unattractive street downtown, this family owned hotel is fairly basic but is good value for those just looking for a safe place to crash in…

  • Samán Hostel

    Medellín

    A small, homely hostel with comfortable accommodations just a block from Parque Lleras. It's on a busy road – go for the rooms at the rear. Prices include…

  • Hospedaje Franco

    Around Medellín

    This basic place has acceptable rooms around a tidy courtyard.

  • Hotel David

    Pacific Coast

    Several hundred meters after you pay your admission fee you'll find this friendly place. It has simple rooms on the 2nd floor with bare concrete floors…

  • Yubartas

    Pacific Coast

    Offering elegant wooden cabañas with private bathrooms set in a large garden, this lodge in Juanchaco is one of the most comfortable accommodation options…

  • Hotel Tequendama Estación

    Pacific Coast

    The best hotel in town is a flashback to Colombia's flapper days. Built in the 1920s and since refurbished, this white neoclassical confection boasts…

  • Hotel Ivankar

    Pacific Coast

    The most comfortable hotel in town offers clean concrete rooms with private bathrooms and cable TV. Most only have a tiny window onto the corridor which…

  • Hotel Titanic

    Pacific Coast

    One block from the entrance to the tourist wharf is this five-story hotel that offers comfortable-enough rooms, although the small windows onto the…

  • Aguamarina Cabañas

    Pacific Coast

    This friendly, well-run place set on the ocean bluff has attractive two-story cabins and more modern air-conditioned hotel accommodations, along with a…

  • Hotel La Cooperativa

    Pacific Coast

    The standout option among the cheapies, La Cooperativa catches the breeze up on the bluff and has clean rooms with private bathrooms and solid walls (not…

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