About

Welcome to Lake View Hostel, the first backpackers' hostel located an hour and a half from Medellin along the shores of La Represa de Guatape (Lake Guatape). Only a few minutes walk from the plaza mayor of the pueblo of Guatape, we are ideally situated to enjoy both the quaint town itself as well as all the outdoor activities in the area.

We would like to inform our clients and guests that currently, due to the meteorological phenomenon known as "El Niño," we do not have a direct view of the lake, despite our name, as the water level has dropped in recent months. We still offer a very beautiful view from our establishment and continue to provide all our water activities since the lake is quite large and there is still plenty of water; it's just that the level has decreased in our area. This situation will soon be resolved with the rains in September and the arrival of "La Niña," the opposite phenomenon of El Niño, which will bring a lot of rain in the coming months. We apologize in advance and want to clarify that we will not be changing the name of the hostel due to a temporary phenomenon that has occurred only about three times in the last 15 years. We appreciate your understanding!


Whether you are into kayaking,paragliding, waterfall rappelling, mountain biking,moto/scooter, hiking, fishing,boat tour, swimming, or just want to chill out in a hammock and enjoy the fresh breeze blowing off the lake, Lake View Hostel has everything covered.

Dorms, private rooms, hot water and spectacular views.

Check in: 13:00
Check out: 12:00
Credit cards accepted
(Any payment made at our reception with credit or debit cards from foreign banks will have an additional charge of 5%. Only national bank cards will be exempt from that charge.)
Dogs not accepted

House Rules

Check In

13:00 - 23:00

Check Out

until 12:00

  • Taxes Included
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Facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Free Internet Access
  • Airport Transfers
  • Luggage Storage
  • 24 Hour Reception
  • Cable TV
  • Wi-Fi
  • Self-Catering Facilities
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Reviews

9.1Superb(1600)
  • Value for Money
    9.1
  • Security
    9.5
  • Atmosphere
    7.4
  • Cleanliness
    8.9
  • Staff
    9.4
  • Location
    9.3
  • Facilities
    9.1
Summary of traveller reviews

Lake View Hostel in Guatape offers a peaceful retreat with friendly and helpful staff. Guests appreciate the clean rooms, comfortable beds with curtains, and the great location near the lake and town centre. It's ideal for solo travellers seeking a relaxed atmosphere.

Stayed in Sept 2026
8.3
F
Frida
Female, 18-24, Germany
Ist was nice for one night in Guatape. It was not social at all, but if that is not your main point in deciding which hostel you choose, it’s a nice hostel. The staff is friendly and the kitchen well equipped and it has also a very practicable free section for food.
Stayed in Sept 2026
10
E
Elizabeth
Female, 18-24, New Zealand
Beautiful and easy stay. Great location, super clean and beds were very comfy. The upstairs common area is perfect for relaxing, meeting people and we even had a free salsa lesson up there
Stayed in Aug 2026
9.4
A
Anonymous
Male, 25-30, England
Amazing value hostel a 5 min walk from the main waterfront in Guatapé! Staff are super friendly and helpful, good sized kitchen and a cute little rooftop terrace. There wasn't much going on socially when I was there, but I was only there for one night (it was a Sunday too). Nice warm shower, clean and plenty of space.
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Location

CRA 22 #29B-29, Guatape, Colombia
0.5km from city centre