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Tía Chela Hostel

8.9Fabulous(38)

Santa Marta, ColombiaView map0.32km from city centre

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Welcome to Tía Chela Hostel in Santa Marta, Colombia!

Our charming hostel is located in a traditional and quiet neighborhood of Santa Marta, which guarantees a relaxing stay away from the hustle and bustle of the center, we have pharmacies, supermarkets and ATMs very close by. Nearby public transportation takes you anywhere in the city, plus we are just 5 minutes by bus or 20 minutes walk from the Mercado which is the starting point for trips to popular destinations such as Parque Tayrona, Minca, Taganga, Palomino and further.

If you are a traveler looking to relax after a day full of adventures, Tía Chela Hostel is for you, our rooms have air conditioning and comfortable beds for a restful rest.

We offer a fully equipped kitchen for guests, free coffee, laundry service, bikes to explore, and luggage storage for days, so our guests can explore without worry, and for those who want to stay active during their stay, we have a mini gym available for use.

With an excellent internet connection and the best local recommendations (places, prices, travel times), we guarantee you an incredible stay in our cozy hostel!

We hope to see you soon!

Tía Chela Hostel Policy and Condition:

Cancellation Policy: 48h before arrival. In case of a late cancellation or No Show, you will be charged the first night of your stay.

Check in from 14.00 to 23.00
Check out before 11.00

Payment upon arrival by cash
Taxes included

General:
24 hours reception.
No curfew
Pet are not allowed

House Rules

Check In

14:00 - 24:00

Check Out

until 11:00

Taxes Included

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Facilities

Free Parking
Free WiFi
Free Internet Access
Bicycle Parking
Meeting Rooms
Luggage Storage
Fax Service
24 Hour Reception

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Reviews

8.9Fabulous(38)

Value for Money
9.0
Security
10.0
Atmosphere
8.0
Cleanliness
10.0
Staff
9.0
Location
7.0
Facilities
9.0

Stayed in Jul 2026

8.0

Janet

Couple, 41+, Canada

Lovely family and beautiful old house in a quiet neighborhood. Bed was super comfortable, air con worked great and cool shower worked well. Kitchen is usable but a bit rustic. It's at least a 30 minute walk to Centro though, which was interesting the first time but not conducive to spending time there so we changed hostels the next night to be closer to sights, restaurants and activities. Cabs are relatively affordable though so if you want a quiet spot to sleep this might suit you.

Stayed in Feb 2024

9.7

John

Male, 25-30, Ireland

Lovely hosts who are very helpful. Comfy bed!

Stayed in Nov 2023

9.1

Anonymous

Female, 31-40, France

I had a very beautiful stay at Tia chela hostel. The staff was very nice and helpful, the room impeccable clean, and quiet neighbourhood,a little bit out from the center. I highly recommend. Thank you.

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Location

Carrera 16 c # 7-14, Santa Marta, Colombia

0.3km from city centre

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About Santa Marta

7.7Very Good(111 Reviews)

Activities

8.6

Eating out

7.5

Shopping

6.8

Chilling out

8.3

Transport

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Sightseeing

7.5

Culture

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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.