Cartagena hostels

Prós: Everything was very nice, relaxed and very clean. The staff are amazing and very helpful, the rooms are super cute and colorful, very comfortable with a beautiful garden and decorations! Dania is always there to help with anything and she really helped me out with many different things that I needed! <3

Prós: King size bed, good Wi-Fi connection, cheap restaurants around

Contras: There is almost never water coming out from the shower, it's so annoying. Female receptionist was very rude, didn't want to give information and seems to be very unmotivated. Kitchen needs more equipment.

Prós: torices, good prices, really big house, the owner is very cool, internet, kitchen, everything, 5 mins from the center :)

Contras: confort

Prós: Everything about the hostel was nice They even have a TV area with free Netflix for that chill time

Contras: Lovely hostel with very helpful staff but I didn't like the area the hostel was situated in... If you need a taxi though the staff will call you one so all good... We knew all this before going and was new year and everything else was expensive

Prós: Cheap. Friendly staff. Not a long walk to the old city or beach. I got a room with my own bathroom etc. So can't comment on the shared bathrooms. Kitchen was clean and tidy

Contras: Mosquitos in the outside living/dining area.

Prós: The people were very kind and accommodating. The chill-out areas were really nice, the kitchen was clean. The rooms were clean. They made an effort to keep up very comfortable. Good laundry service too.

Prós: Everything was just perfect. The Staff was amazing. The most friendly and warm people I have ever met. They were really helpfull. Rooms were clean and we also had a hammock. I'm so happy that I lived in this place ❤️ It's like a paradise

Prós: For the economy travels, this location was so user friendly- peacefully out of the hustle and bustle, nice outdoor space to cook that has the things you need, the rooms had nice fans that kept us cool and we slept well because their sound also blocks nose from outside, the management is very nice, lots of space, and, hammocks outside each room. We had a great time taking moto taxis from the hostel - they are refreshing and you stay cool, and only cost $1 to get to the places in the center. Plus they zip through all the traffic. There’s a little shop across the street and 2 supermarkets so close. Very easy place to stay.

Contras: We didn’t love the paint scheme, but it didn’t bother us either.

Prós: It’s on the beach so facilities are very basic but it’s nice enough. Playa Blanca is beautiful but it is expensive so be prepared to pay more for things when you get here. Rooms are basic but that was fine for me, you are literally right in the back and can sit in the balcony overlooking the sea. Would def recommend visiting playa Blanca, such a chill vibe!!

Contras: Expensive for what it is

Prós: Location. Two of the staff Carlos and Elena where always friendly and helpful if you needed anything or anything went wrong, but too much goes wrong here that’s the problem.

Contras: 1.Upon arrival we were greeted and sat down to arrange check in, as we sat down two women who were on the premises proceeded to give us massages, we said no twice but they persisted as we were occupied talking to the receptionist. By the end of it this the two women asked for 100,000cop each we said no which began the big debate that went on for an hour between us who do not speak much Spanish, the receptionist and another lady who translated for us. Eventually they settled for 60,000, we were not happy about this because we didn’t have much cash and we thought that the women were part of the Hostal. We were not told anything before arriving to the island either. At the end of the day it is the hostels responsibility not to allow these people on the premises, or to tell them to stop hassling us as we checked in. None of this was done. 2. There is sand everywhere all through the rooms. 3. On the sign it says breakfast starts at 7 and lunch starts at 12. Every day this was late from between 1 and 2 hours. We missed our midday boat because lunch was so late on the last day. 4. They always run out of water for the showers, and often had to ask half way through for them to top it up by hand. 5. The food is not good 6. The walls are paper thin you can here all the rooms around. The floors shake as people walk and even shake when someone decides to have sex in there room. Yes you can here and feel every thrust! Disgusting! Stay here if you would like a terrible experience!

Prós: Bed comfortable Right on the beach at the quiet end so less people selling to you Relaxed vibe

Contras: Staff seemed very confused when I showed up, almost unwelcoming at first. Not sure what was going on Because it’s and outdoor/indoor space there were rats running around the roof at night Some man (I didn’t open the door so not sure if it was a member of staff) was knocking on my door at 10pm for around 10-15 mins which was a little scary considering I’m a lone female traveller Windows have no locks so anyone can just crawl in the room About a 25 minute walk from the main restaurant area

Prós: The staff was amazing. Myriam and Lupe were incredible and really kind, and Myriam's passion fruit daiquiri is absolutely great!!! The tours are amazing, specially the bioluminiscent plankton!!

Contras: Everything was excellent

Prós: Great location, quiet on the beach Not overcrowded

Prós: Loved every minute at this hotel! The location was perfect! A little bit further down on the beach so it’s not as busy. The ocean is beautiful! Plenty of sun beds with covers. The staff were super friendly (especially mario!) the owner went above and beyond to make our stay as pleasurable as possible! We stupidly forgot money and he did everything he could so we didn’t have to go all the way back to Cartagena. We were super grateful for the 1st class customer service he provided us! We have a dog and they were so good with her which puts us at ease so much! It was amazing, we will be back (with more money haha)!!!!

Contras: Some of the toilets didn’t have seats- and it is a self flush system.. but so is a majority of the island!

Prós: The staff were amazing and so helpful, very kind. You could hear waves crashing all night. It was a dream.

Prós: The stuff is very friendly and helpful. Nice view to the sea out of your window. Very calm area. Games to play.

Contras: Wifi is super bad! You cant organize anything with it. Just a little bit water to shower once a day. No milk for the coffee. And a mouse was eating a hole to my bagpack.

Prós: Superb location (just by the beach). Great staff, Miriam is very nice with travelers and and food prices are reasonable. Bear in mind that electricity (and hence WiFi) is connected at 19:00. If you're planning to disconnect at a bargaing this is the place.