About

Welcome to SamS VIP Hostel San Gil
We’re the only hostel located right on San Gil’s main square, offering the best location to experience the town at its fullest.

With 16 years of experience, we’ve welcomed travelers from all over the world, combining local hospitality with everything you need for a great stay.

Relax on our rooftop terrace overlooking the park, enjoy our small pool and sauna, and take advantage of our free private parking.
We offer two fully equipped kitchens, spacious and comfortable areas, and a laid-back, social atmosphere hosted by friendly locals from San Gil. We’ll help you organize all your adventure activities – rafting, paragliding, canyoning, and more.

More than just a hostel – a local and authentic experience in the heart of San Gil.

Trips:

1. Paragliding at the chicamocha canyon (best experience in your San Gil trip)

2. Rafting grade 5 at the river suarez

3. Tubing at the river Fonce

4. Canyoning

5. Bungee jumping

To visit:

1. Barichara, (The most beautiful town in Colombia, just 30 min from San Gil) stay at Tinto Hostel the charmiest and pritiest hostel you might ever seen

2. Juan Cury Waterfalls

To eat

1. Try all kind of fruits at the food market (just one block from the hostel) Breakfast, or go to Cafe la Polita

2. For lunch have something light as you might be involved in many activities.

3. For dinner, get ready for one of the best Pizza, sangria, margaritas and wines at Penelope Pizzeria..


Hope you enjoy your visit and ask reception girls for anything you need. Remember we just recommend the best options and the best value for money, you can buy bus tickets and even make reservation to your next destination.

We provide a luggage holding rooms for longer periods of time.


Check in: 15:00
Check out: 11:00
Free coffee


Payment at the hostel with cash, can be as well Euros or Dollars, or if you prefer paypal.

Children are not allowed to stay in dorms. If travelling with children please book a private room.

If you need a space (for a car) in the parking area, please let us know in advance. Those depend on the availability. Motorbikes are ok without notice.

House Rules

Check In

15:00 - 24:00

Check Out

until 11:00

  • Taxes Included
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Facilities

  • Free Parking
  • Free City Maps
  • Free WiFi
  • Free Internet Access
  • Free Luggage Storage
  • Bicycle Parking
  • Luggage Storage
  • 24 Hour Reception
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Reviews

9.2Superb(1076)
  • Value for Money
    9.4
  • Security
    9.8
  • Atmosphere
    7.8
  • Cleanliness
    9.1
  • Staff
    9.5
  • Location
    9.4
  • Facilities
    9.2
Stayed in Oct 2025
5.4
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Carter
Male, 25-30, Australia
The best next to mine hadn’t been cleaned the whole time I was there even though there was no one sleeping there. Had a dirty towel on it the whole time
Stayed in Aug 2025
10
E
Emma
Female, 25-30, Norway
Loved my stay here! Very chill. Not too many people to meet, but I was lucky to meet some good people to hang out with
Stayed in Aug 2025
10
R
Ridge
Male, 25-30, Colombia
I stayed at Sam’s VIP hostel for 1 night and decided to extend it because everyone was so friendly and there’s so much to do in San Gil!! Sam himself is extremely kind and helpful along with his receptionists. The recommended all kinds of activities and even booked me a moto taxi when I was in a rush. The hostel itself is huge and has beautiful views of both the city and the mountains from the pool. It also has a great classical guitar that I played every night. I can’t recommend here enough!
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Location

Cr 10 12-33 Top Floor, San Gil, Colombia
0.6km from city centre