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Viajero Santa Marta

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2km from city centre - Show on Map
9.2
Superb 112
  • Wonderful Location
  • Superb Staff
  • Fantastic Cleanliness
Free WiFi
US$9.09

Welcome to Santa Marta, only a few block away from the heart of the historic center, discover the city in a hostel inspired by the local culture and artisans of the area!... More...

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Hostel Masaya Santa Marta

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1.3km from city centre - Show on Map
8.9
Fabulous 1525
  • Perfect Location
  • Superb Staff
  • Excellent Cleanliness
Free WiFi
US$10.53

Come and visit us in our Hostal Masaya Santa Marta.... More...

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Dreamer Santa Marta

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3.9km from city centre - Show on Map
9.2
Superb 5198
  • Wonderful Location
  • Superb Staff
  • Fantastic Cleanliness
Free WiFi
US$9.63

VOTED MOST POPULAR HOSTEL 2019 and BEST HOSTEL COLOMBIA 2014, we are the closest to famous Tayrona Park, Minca, the best beach of S.Marta "Concha" and just 3 minutes from Quinta de San Pedro... More...

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Cacao Hostel

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1km from city centre - Show on Map
9.2
Superb 860
  • Wonderful Location
  • Superb Staff
  • Fantastic Cleanliness
Free WiFi
US$7.52

Cacao Hostel is located in the Caribbean Coast of Colombia.... More...

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Calle 11 Hostel Santa Marta Rodadero

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6km from city centre - Show on Map
9.1
Superb 1163
  • Wonderful Location
  • Superb Staff
  • Excellent Cleanliness
Free WiFi
US$8.42

Come stay in our magnificent converted ex-cartel Villa in El Rodadero the safest neighborhood of Santa Marta and only minutes walk to 3 of Santa Marta's best beaches.... More...

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La Guaca Hostel

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1.9km from city centre - Show on Map
9.2
Superb 745
  • Superb Staff
  • Fantastic Cleanliness
Free WiFi
Free Breakfast
US$9.63

La Guaca is a unique backpackers hub which offers great deals for travelers in Santa Marta.... More...

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The Pelican Larry Hostel & Dance School

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1.5km from city centre - Show on Map
9.0
Superb 201
  • Perfect Location
  • Superb Staff
  • Fantastic Cleanliness
Free WiFi
Free Breakfast
US$7.52

La Sierra Hostel, an Eighteenth century colonial house carefully renovated into a modern boutique hostel, located right in the heart of the oldest city in South America, Santa Marta.... More...

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Drop Bear Hostel

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1.8km from city centre - Show on Map
8.1
Fabulous 933
  • Marvellous Staff
Free WiFi
Free Breakfast
US$9.63

We are an Australian owned party hostel for the experienced partier. We offer free breakfast, 24hr bar, weekly pool parties, 200mb fiber optic internet, giant pool, on-site restaurant (All Day Menu 7a... More...

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Fatima Hostel Santa Marta

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1.4km from city centre - Show on Map
8.8
Fabulous 571
  • Perfect Location
  • Superb Staff
  • Excellent Cleanliness
Free WiFi
Free Breakfast
US$9.02

Welcome to Fatima Beach Hostel in Santa Marta, Colombia.... More...

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Yulucky Hostel

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1.7km from city centre - Show on Map
8.6
Fabulous 553
  • Perfect Location
  • Marvellous Staff
  • Excellent Cleanliness
Free WiFi
Free Breakfast
US$9.02

We have all you´ve been looking for, so join us to visit and explore Santa Marta! We combine good vibes, low prices, safety, clean spaces, comfort and the best location to create it.... More...

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Hostal KAIA

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2km from city centre - Show on Map
8.7
Fabulous 264
  • Marvellous Staff
  • Excellent Cleanliness
Free WiFi
US$6.62

"Hostal KAIA is a tropical paradise inside the city of Santa Marta, only 100 meters from bus stop to Palomino, Tayrona Park, Taganga or Airport. This Property offers an outdoor pool and features... More...

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Casa Avelina

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0.7km from city centre - Show on Map
9.1
Superb 21
  • Superb Staff
  • Fantastic Cleanliness
Free WiFi
Free Breakfast
US$9.63

If you’re looking for a comfortable, clean and fun place, with pool, games and a awesome pool table, you will find in Casa Avelina!... More...

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The Cantamar Beach Hostel

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7.2km from city centre - Show on Map
9.1
Superb 75
  • Wonderful Location
  • Superb Staff
  • Fantastic Cleanliness
Free WiFi
US$7.82

The Cantamar Beach Hostel is a backpacker's resort located right on the beach in Santa Marta's safest neighbourhood.... More...

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Rerserva Biologica Caoba

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12.4km from city centre - Show on Map
10.0
Superb 14
  • Perfect Location
  • Superb Staff
  • Fantastic Cleanliness
Free WiFi
US$7.52

Caoba, the secret jungle... More...

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Faro de Alejandria Hostel

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1.5km from city centre - Show on Map
8.4
Fabulous 62
  • Wonderful Location
  • Marvellous Staff
  • Excellent Cleanliness
Free WiFi
Free Breakfast
US$6.90

Faro de Alejandria Hostel the best choice for travellers in Santa Marta!... More...

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La Villana Hostel

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1.6km from city centre - Show on Map
8.6
Fabulous 657
  • Perfect Location
  • Marvellous Staff
  • Excellent Cleanliness
Free WiFi
US$9.02

Meet new people. Share amazing experiences. Come to La Villana Hostel.... More...

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El Rio Hostel

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47.6km from city centre - Show on Map
9.1
Superb 1118
  • Perfect Location
  • Superb Staff
  • Fantastic Cleanliness
US$7.52

Welcome to El Rio Hostel, the best place where to relax in outdoor chill spaces , music to suit all tastes.... More...

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Origen Hostel

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29.5km from city centre - Show on Map
9.8
Superb 19
  • Perfect Location
  • Superb Staff
  • Fantastic Cleanliness
Free WiFi
Free Breakfast
US$15.04

Origen Hostel offers private and shared accommodations surrounded by stunning Caribbean jungle.... More...

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Ulucaho Tayrona

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30.5km from city centre - Show on Map
9.7
Superb 5
  • Perfect Location
  • Superb Staff
  • Fantastic Cleanliness
Free WiFi
Free Breakfast
US$10.53

Ulucaho Tayrona offer everything from lodging in rooms in a cabin to lodging in the style of tipi’s, where we wish for you to connect with nature.... More...

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Juancho's House

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35.2km from city centre - Show on Map
9.7
Superb 10
  • Perfect Location
  • Superb Staff
  • Fantastic Cleanliness
Free WiFi
US$9.93

Juancho's House is a quiet beach hostel, located near Tayrona Park, We are facing a beautiful, quiet beach with typical food.... More...

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Playa del Ritmo

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9.4km from city centre - Show on Map
9.1
Superb 440
  • Perfect Location
  • Superb Staff
  • Excellent Cleanliness
Free WiFi
US$9.63

Playa del Ritmo is the ONLY BEACHFRONT hostel of Santa Marta, located in the most exclusive beach of the city, specially designed for travellers to experience the real Caribbean life style!... More...

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La Brisa Loca

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1.4km from city centre - Show on Map
8.8
Fabulous 2446
  • Perfect Location
  • Marvellous Staff
  • Excellent Cleanliness
Free WiFi
US$9.02

La Brisa Loca Hostel is located in between Parque Bolivar and Plaza San Fransisco, 3 blocks away from the beach on 14th street... More...

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Hostel La Bella Samaria

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1.3km from city centre - Show on Map
8.3
Fabulous 61
  • Perfect Location
  • Superb Staff
  • Excellent Cleanliness
Free WiFi
US$6.50

Hostel La Bella Samaria is a very nice hostel that offers free city map and free internet access.... More...

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Mama Tayrona Jungle Hostel

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22.7km from city centre - Show on Map
9.2
Superb 75
  • Perfect Location
  • Superb Staff
  • Excellent Cleanliness
Free WiFi
Free Breakfast
US$7.52

Welcome to Mama Tayrona! A hostel for nature-lovers, sun-seekers and free-spirited adventurers. Nestled within the tropical rainforest of the Sierra Nevada, Mama Tayrona is the ideal place to relax.... More...

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Playa Bonita Ecohotel

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44.4km from city centre - Show on Map
8.3
Fabulous 10
  • Wonderful Location
  • Superb Staff
  • Excellent Cleanliness
Free WiFi
Free Breakfast
US$21.06

Playa Bonita Ecohotel will allow you to be in contact with nature 24 hours per day.... More...

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Republica Hostel Santa Marta

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1.6km from city centre - Show on Map
8.7
Fabulous 585
  • Perfect Location
  • Marvellous Staff
  • Excellent Cleanliness
Free WiFi
US$6.92

We are located in a beautiful colonial house right in the historic center in Santa Marta.... More...

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The Journey Hostel

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33.1km from city centre - Show on Map
8.8
Fabulous 604
  • Wonderful Location
  • Superb Staff
  • Excellent Cleanliness
Free WiFi
Free Breakfast
US$10.00

The Journey Hostel offers a unique experience! If you are a nature lover, this is the place! The dorms have an amazing view over Tayrona Park and comfortable beds.... More...

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Los Hermanos Beach Hostal

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38.9km from city centre - Show on Map
8.7
Fabulous 97
  • Perfect Location
  • Marvellous Staff
  • Excellent Cleanliness
Free WiFi
US$13.84

Los Hermanos Beach Hostal is located in Santa Marta.... More...

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Hostal El Exito

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1.5km from city centre - Show on Map
0.0
No rating
0
Free WiFi
US$7.52

Hostal El Exito is a minute walk from Bahia Beach.... More...

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La Brisa Tranquila

Hostel
38.8km from city centre - Show on Map
8.1
Fabulous 729
  • Perfect Location
  • Marvellous Staff
Free WiFi
US$9.02

La Brisa Tranquila is the perfect place for those that want to escape from the city, looking to relax at the beach.... More...

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Santa Marta is a colourful, vibrant city on Colombia's Caribbean coastline. Still filled with colonial buildings left over from its past, nowadays it attracts travellers who use it as a base for trips to places like the protected shoreline of Tayrona National Natural Park. The popular trek through the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta mountains leads to the awe-inspiring Ciudad Perdida (Lost City) archaeological site. Here, for a taste of history, and a grounding reality check, you can see 1,200-year-old relics of the area's former inhabitants.

Santa Marta hostels have their own pools for a refreshing dip. You can stay in a 1920s Spanish villa with a leafy courtyard, a 100-year-old house with a brightly coloured facade or a hacienda-style mansion. There are also chic boutique-style hostels in Santa Marta with free breakfasts and laid-back wood-fronted places with gardens growing tropical fruits such as mangoes. Free Wi-Fi is widely available for organising meet-ups with new travel friends at lively Rodadero Beach. 

Parque de los Novios is the most central hangout spot in Santa Marta, with outdoor seating at the relaxed bars and restaurants encircling the plaza. Visit the waterfront neighbourhood of El Rodadero for action-packed summer nights, with dancing from dusk till dawn and live music at the bars along the beach. Foodies can head to Avenida Bastidas to browse the market stalls selling seafood like lobster and ceviche as well as fresh local fruit. 

Santa Marta has activities for everyone, from chill-seeking to thrill-seeking. There's high-octane scuba diving in Taganga (20 minutes out of the city) or a 45-minute drive will take you to relaxed tours of coffee plantations in the mountains surrounding the town of Minca. In the city, you can learn about local history ranging from the indigenous to the colonial era. For a deeper dive into the city's past, dip into the Museo del Oro (Gold Museum) to see gleaming jewels and intricate ceramic artefacts. 

Simón Bolívar International Airport is about 45 minutes south of the city by bus. If you're leaving Santa Marta for another Colombian destination, take a local bus from Carrera 1C to the south eastern Terminal de Transportes de Santa Marta for onward travel. Taxis are also available in the city and you can get around easily by foot once you're in the central area. For trips to Tayrona National Natural Park or the beach town of Palomino, grab a seat on one of the local buses from beside the main market. 

Top rated hostels in Santa Marta

We have 95 hostels in Santa Marta with an average rating of 8.5 based on 5,093 reviews 95 of 95 properties available in Santa Marta

About Santa Marta

Santa Marta is a colourful, vibrant city on Colombia's Caribbean coastline. Still filled with colonial buildings left over from its past, nowadays it attracts travellers who use it as a base for trips to places like the protected shoreline of Tayrona National Natural Park. The popular trek through the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta mountains leads to the awe-inspiring Ciudad Perdida (Lost City) archaeological site. Here, for a taste of history, and a grounding reality check, you can see 1,200-year-old relics of the area's former inhabitants.

Santa Marta hostels have their own pools for a refreshing dip. You can stay in a 1920s Spanish villa with a leafy courtyard, a 100-year-old house with a brightly coloured facade or a hacienda-style mansion. There are also chic boutique-style hostels in Santa Marta with free breakfasts and laid-back wood-fronted places with gardens growing tropical fruits such as mangoes. Free Wi-Fi is widely available for organising meet-ups with new travel friends at lively Rodadero Beach. 

Parque de los Novios is the most central hangout spot in Santa Marta, with outdoor seating at the relaxed bars and restaurants encircling the plaza. Visit the waterfront neighbourhood of El Rodadero for action-packed summer nights, with dancing from dusk till dawn and live music at the bars along the beach. Foodies can head to Avenida Bastidas to browse the market stalls selling seafood like lobster and ceviche as well as fresh local fruit. 

Santa Marta has activities for everyone, from chill-seeking to thrill-seeking. There's high-octane scuba diving in Taganga (20 minutes out of the city) or a 45-minute drive will take you to relaxed tours of coffee plantations in the mountains surrounding the town of Minca. In the city, you can learn about local history ranging from the indigenous to the colonial era. For a deeper dive into the city's past, dip into the Museo del Oro (Gold Museum) to see gleaming jewels and intricate ceramic artefacts. 

Simón Bolívar International Airport is about 45 minutes south of the city by bus. If you're leaving Santa Marta for another Colombian destination, take a local bus from Carrera 1C to the south eastern Terminal de Transportes de Santa Marta for onward travel. Taxis are also available in the city and you can get around easily by foot once you're in the central area. For trips to Tayrona National Natural Park or the beach town of Palomino, grab a seat on one of the local buses from beside the main market. 

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