About

This is the best place that you could come across in Santa Marta with backpacker prices. La Guaca Hostel is found in a huge, remodeled mansion very close to the historic centre of Santa Marta. The hostel is located in a safe area of the city and is close to a variety of restaurants and shopping centres.

Public transport to other parts of the city and surrounding areas is easily accessible. La Guaca has a pool (jacuzzi included), an open-air Lounge room amongst other socializing areas, hammocks, boardgames, coworking area, TV Room, a well-equipped kitchen, free Wi-Fi and a variety of dorms and private rooms. These rooms are well-lit and extremely spacious and each one comes with personal plugs in each bed, private lockers, ceiling fans, Air/Con and ensuite bathroom.

Everyday we serve homemade typical continental and veggie breakfasts. We invite you to take refreshing dip in our pool and enjoy the Caribbean heat. We can also help you organize and book any trips you are interested in, whether to the incredible beaches of Parque Tayrona, the magnificent Sierra Nevada and her mythical Lost City or more hidden destinations. We offer free storage for your luggage meanwhile you discover all these destinations.

Finally, here at La Guaca we are all about backpackers looking after other backpackers and providing a social space to enjoy each others company!

House Rules

Check In

13:00 - 22:00

Check Out

until 11:00

  • Taxes Not Included
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Facilities

  • Free Breakfast
  • Free Parking
  • Free City Maps
  • Free WiFi
  • Free Internet Access
  • Free Security Lockers
  • Free Luggage Storage
  • Bicycle Parking
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Reviews

9.6Superb(997)
  • Value for Money
    9.7
  • Security
    9.7
  • Atmosphere
    9.3
  • Cleanliness
    9.7
  • Staff
    10.0
  • Location
    9.0
  • Facilities
    9.7
Stayed in Sept 2025
9.4
D
Daniel
Male, 25-30, England
Good spot to stay if you want to head out and explore Tayrona.
Stayed in Aug 2025
10
N
Nicola
Female, 18-24, Ireland
Super cute hostel with amazing staff!!! The free breakfast was great. Rooms were super comfy and felt very safe. So many nice areas to chill out, they have a TV with Netflix!! I’d definitely recommend to stay here when in Santa Marta
Stayed in Jul 2025
10
J
Joan
Male, 25-30, Colombia
I loved that place!
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Location

Cra. 8 No. 27-75 SANTA MARTA (Magdalena), Santa Marta, Colombia
1.9km from city centre