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Rooftop & pool
Casa Movida Hostel - Cartagena
Cartagena
Social hostel with a rooftop bar, private pool, and privacy-curtained dorms in the old walled city.
Hostels · Bolivar · Colombia
We reviewed the full range of hostels in Cartagena and selected the very best across the walled city, Getsemaní, and the beaches.
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Rooftop & pool
Cartagena
Social hostel with a rooftop bar, private pool, and privacy-curtained dorms in the old walled city.
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Rooftop pool
Cartagena
A rooftop pool, live music, and a prime spot in the old town make this adults-only hostel a social hub.
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Adults-only, top-rated
Cartagena
A high-rated, adults-only hostel with a rooftop pool, spa, and made-to-order breakfast in the heart of Getsemani.
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Central & Social
Cartagena
Design-forward hostel with private pods, AC, and a superb historic-center location.
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Party Hostel
Cartagena
A social hostel with a pool, rooftop bar, and nightly events in the heart of Getsemaní.
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Guest favorite
Cartagena
A top-rated hostel in Getsemaní with rooftop jacuzzis, a cooked breakfast, and staff praised for going the extra mile.
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Adults-only
An adults-only hostal with free Wi-Fi, 24-hour reception, and pet-friendly policy, a 25-minute walk from Holy Trinity Square.
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Getsemani Base
Simple, well-rated rooms in Cartagena's Getsemani district, a short walk from the sea and the Zapatos Viejos sculpture.
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Budget Stay
Cartagena
Budget-friendly rooms with air conditioning and shared kitchen in Cartagena.
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Social & central
A 225-room hostel in Getsemani, 6 minutes' walk from the Clock Tower, with air-conditioned dorms, private rooms, a car park, and a lively social scene.
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Pod-style & social
Cartagena
A modern, pod-style hostel in Getsemani with AC, a jacuzzi, and free breakfast — a social base close to Cartagena's sights.
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Pet-friendly
Cartagena
A straightforward stay in Cartagena's Marbella district, with air conditioning and a pet-friendly policy.
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Pool & breakfast
Pool, free breakfast, and a 9.2 staff rating in a quiet Cartagena neighborhood — a short walk to Getsemani.
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Airport proximity
Cartagena
A friendly hostel steps from the airport, with a pool, garden, and rave reviews for its staff and breakfast.
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Adults only
Adults-only hostal in Cartagena's historic center with air-conditioned rooms, free breakfast, and a shared kitchen.
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Beachfront Hostel
Cartagena
A laid-back beachfront hostel with private beach access, hammocks, and a lively social scene.
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Colonial Stay
Cartagena
Colonial charm with soundproofed rooms and a central location near the historical museum.
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Social Stay
Cartagena
A well-rated hostel in Cartagena's lively Getsemani district, with a shared lounge, terrace, and a strong staff score.
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Budget Beach Pad
Cartagena
A budget stay steps from Bocagrande Beach with Wi-Fi and air conditioning.
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Good value
Cartagena
A compact, well-rated guest house with easy access to both the beach and the old city.
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Rooftop & Nightlife
Cartagena
A vibrant hostel with a rooftop restaurant, live music, and easy access to Cartagena's sights.
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Getsemani gem
Cartagena
Family-run hostel in Getsemani with a standout breakfast, comfy capsule beds, and a lively yet chilled vibe — steps from the Walled City.
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Beachfront
Cartagena
Wake up steps from the sand at this beachfront hostel with a private beach, free Wi-Fi, and snorkeling—all from £47.
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Beachside stay
Cartagena
Beachfront rooms with sea views, plus on-site parking, near Playa Blanca.
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Bohemian hostel
Cartagena
A sociable hostel in Cartagena's bohemian Getsemani with a sun terrace, bar, and a short walk to the Zapatos Viejos sculpture.
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Budget Stay
Cartagena
A no-frills, budget-friendly hostal in Cartagena with free Wi-Fi, parking, and a late check-in window.
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Central & Social
Cartagena
Spacious, air-conditioned rooms and a rooftop bar in the middle of Cartagena's historic buzz.
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Historic Center
Cartagena
A budget-friendly hostal with air conditioning and a social vibe, right in the historic center.
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Value Stay
Cartagena
A welcoming hostel in Cartagena with free Wi-Fi in rooms, parking, and pet-friendly policies.
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Budget Stay
Cartagena
Affordable air-conditioned rooms with garden views in Cartagena.
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Old Town Base
Cartagena
A homely colonial guesthouse in the heart of the Walled City, steps from Las Bovedas and San Diego square, with a social terrace and genuinely helpful staff.
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Beachfront Hostel
Beachfront hostel near Playa Blanca with sea views and parking.
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Budget Stay
Cartagena
A budget-friendly hostel in the heart of Getsemani, a short walk from The Coches Square and Las Bovedas.
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Rooftop Pool
Cartagena
An adults-only hostel with a rooftop pool, a 12-minute walk from San Roque Church.
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Boutique Hostel
Cartagena
A sociable, budget-friendly hostel in Cartagena's historic centre, with dorms and a beach just 0.8 km away.
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Getsemani stay
Cartagena
Boutique hostel in Getsemani with sea-view rooms, dorms, and a 10-minute walk to San Felipe fortress.
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Old Town budget
Cartagena
Stay in the heart of Cartagena's Old Town with air-conditioned rooms, a shared balcony, and a guest-rated 9.0 score.
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Clean & Welcoming
Cartagena
A spotlessly clean, six-room guesthouse with a host who goes out of his way to make your stay special — and one of the best value stays in Cartagena.
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Local & Lively
Cartagena
A local-feel Cartagena hostel with standout service, daily housekeeping, and a pool—all at a budget price.
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Historic Center
Cartagena
A no-frills base in Cartagena's historic center, within walking distance of the Convention Center and the Museo Historico.
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Budget & Central
Cartagena
A compact hostel in central Cartagena, just a 5-minute walk from Custom's Square, with simple family-friendly rooms.
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Central & Air-Conditioned
A central hostel with air-conditioned dorms and private rooms, a 10-minute walk from San Roque Church.
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Pet-Friendly
Cartagena
A friendly, pet-accepted hostel in Cartagena with a leafy patio and a prime spot near the beach and old town.
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Beachfront
A beachfront hostel with a pool, rooftop terrace, and free breakfast — a relaxed base in Manzanillo Del Mar.
Map & live prices by our partner
The best-rated hostels here combine a prime location with genuine atmosphere. Life Is Good Cartagena Hostel holds a 9.2 rating with over a thousand reviews, thanks to its Getsemaní rooftop jacuzzis and staff praised for going the extra mile. Bourbon St Hostal Boutique also excels with a 9.3 score and a price from 47,064 COP, while Los Patios Hostel, an adults-only spot with a rooftop pool, sits at 9.0. Expect to pay more for the top-rated stays in the old town, but the social payoff is immediate.
Getsemaní is the heart of Cartagena’s hostel scene, packed with social spots like Life Is Good and Los Patios. It’s a short walk to the walled city and the Clock Tower, and you’ll find street art, bars, and a bohemian vibe. The historic center also has some high-rated hostels like Bourbon St, but it tends to be pricier and quieter at night.
Budget beds start around 31,376 COP, such as at The Clock Hostel & Suites or Hostal Casa Torres Centro Historico. Mid-range hostels like Life Is Good sit around 90,990 COP, while boutique or beachfront options like Casa Noa Colonial Rooms can exceed 225,906 COP. Prices vary by location and season, with Getsemaní generally cheaper than the old town.
It depends on the hostel. Many in Getsemaní and the old town have rooftop bars, pools, and nightly events – Media Luna Hostel and Casa Movida are known for their party vibe. For a quieter stay, look for adults-only or boutique hostels like Los Patios or Hostal Casa Torres Centro Historico, which still have common areas and breakfast, but with less noise.
Yes, there are several beachfront options. Zion Beach House offers private beach access and hammocks, while A Orilla Del Mar En Baru is near Playa Blanca. These tend to be pricier and further from the historic center, so you’ll trade nightlife for sea breezes.
Cartagena’s hostel scene splits neatly in two: the historic walled city and Getsemaní on one side, where you’ll find rooftop pools, colonial courtyards, and a relentlessly social vibe, and the beachfront strip on the other, where the emphasis shifts to hammocks, sea views, and easy access to the water. Prices vary widely, from budget dorms under 35,000 COP to boutique stays over 200,000 COP, so there’s a bed for every traveler’s wallet.
The heart of the hostel action is Getsemaní, a once-bohemian barrio that has become the go-to district for backpackers and digital nomads. Expect street art, salsa bars, and hostels like Life Is Good and Los Patios competing for your attention. A few properties sit further out, near the airport or on the beaches of Manzanillo and Barú, offering a quieter, more resort-like base. Most hostels here are adults-only or at least party-friendly, so families should look to the hotel category instead.
These hostels are the pick of Cartagena’s social and budget stays – ideal for solo travellers and backpackers who want to be in the action. If you’re after more privacy, a quieter setting, or are travelling with kids, skip the hostel category and look at family-friendly hotels or beach hotels instead. For a splash-out stay, the spa and 4-star hotel pages offer more comfort, while the cheap and budget page has the most economical rooms in the city.