Calle 24 # 10 B - 38 Av. Del Arsenal - Getsemani, Getsemani, 110231 Cartagena de Indias, Colombia
Based on 131 hostel reviews
7.9Cleanliness
8.1
Comfort
8.1
Location
9.3
Facilities
7.8
Staff
8.1
Value for money
8.3
Free Wifi
7.2
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End of dialog contentReviewed: March 5, 2024
Johanna
GermanyThe windows don't close properly, so it quickly gets hot and loud in the room, but the AC and fan work well.
The location is perfect. The room was good, with a window and great view. The room and bathroom have enough storage space and the bed is comfortable. There is also a fully equipped kitchen for use, although we didn't try it out.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 1, 2024
Haldis
NorwayThe room was moldy on one side and smelled a bit weird, no window.
Okay hostel very central in Getsemani. Friendly and helpful staff. We booked the wrong night but they let us change free of charge, which was very helpful. Clean
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: February 19, 2024
Alexandra
United KingdomThe room doesn't have any windows so can be quite dark/stuffy. We had a room with a shared bathroom and the shower ended up leaving water on the floor so the bathroom got dirty quite quickly between uses.
Room has air-conditioning which was great! Good location close to bars and restaurants.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: February 5, 2024
Patricia
SpainOur room specifically did not have any windows and because the area is very humid it smelled like humidity inside. I did see some of the other rooms that had windows and didn't seem to have that problem but ours did
The hostel is perfectly located in Getsemani neighborhood, near everything you will wanna visit in Cartagena. Very convenient.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: October 13, 2023
Odile
BelgiumNothing
It is well located in the neighbourhood of Getsemani so close by to the city centre and most things to see. Close by restaurants as well and very quiet.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: September 8, 2023
Marijana
BelgiumPerfect location in Getsemany to visit the old city centre of Cartagena, very good AC, good value, owner is very nice and helps you out with everything you need! We stayed there for a few nights and would recommend!
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: September 7, 2023
Gauthier
BelgiumHost is very friendly and helpful. Booked taxi for us twice and gave us a lot of good tips to travel elsewhere in colombia. Fair price and decent rooms.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: August 18, 2023
Domenic
United States of AmericaIt’s located on a Main Street, so there are loud party buses going by at night, there were two nightclubs right next door that were also quite loud on the weekends. I know Cartagena isn’t really a peace and quiet sort of destination, so it was fine and we were able to sleep using ear plugs.
Very good hostel with a full kitchen and everything you’d need. The balcony was lovely for coffee in the morning or drinks later in the day and the room was quite comfortable. Easy walking distance to el centro old town and getsemani as well. The staff was very kind and helpful too.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: August 16, 2023
Fiona
United KingdomNoisy. Could hear all conversations, doors banging, showers running. Also nightclub next door reverberated all night at weekend.
Good value - cheap and cheerful. Good location in Getsemani but away from the main drag. Shows premier league football and Nelson very friendly.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: May 30, 2023
Lalage
AustraliaEverything was great
Mi Llave is a great hostel in a great location. They have a wide variety of rooms so you can really find the right one for you. The shared kitchen downstairs is well equipped with utensils and clean.
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: May 27, 2023
Emelia
United KingdomBit annoying have to wait to be let in every time, but understood due to safety.
The hostels location was perfect, within walking distance to Getsemani and historical centre. The room was clean and tidy, basic, but fine for what we needed. The kitchen was well equipped and the bathroom was clean. The AC was a lifesaver.
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: May 7, 2023
Paulina
Polandthe fact that you need to bother the owner every time you are going in or out.
great location
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: April 30, 2023
Zuzana
Czech Republicrather a small room
a lovely host, nice location, great value for the price
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: April 26, 2023
Fabrice
NetherlandsThe host of the hostel was super kind and gave us great energy. He welcomed us with open arms and tried to make our stay as good as possible. He also got us a cab early in the morning on his own time.
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: March 6, 2023
Robert
United KingdomNothing, was all fine.
Perfect for what we needed - arrived late at airport and leaving early for Rosario islands the next morning: location is walkable to the dock for boat to Isla Grande and they had affordable luggage storage for 2 nights. Staff were friendly and really helpful. Room not glamorous but had bed, AC, bathrooms worked fine and all was clean. Wi-Fi worked fine.
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: March 1, 2023
Prohor
SwedenThe place was Rustik...
Rustik place... Stuff Verry nice...
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: February 27, 2023
Shannon
United KingdomHostel is in a great location, only a few mins walk to be in the heart of Getsemani. Room was a little dark due to only a small window into the corridor but was clean and had AC. Shared bathrooms and communal kitchen were always clean. Would recommend for the location!
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: February 23, 2023
Tim
Germanythe air conditioning in the room was a bit old
simple room but good for the price. the boss was a bit grim, but the other employee was very friendly and helpful. the location of the hostel was perfect.
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: February 20, 2023
Kaylee
United States of AmericaThe walls of the rooms are not sound proof at all. You can hear people using the bathroom, and hear people talking in their room as if you are in there with them. There are two night clubs next door that play music from around 11 pm to 4 am most nights, so hopefully you can sleep through that, I had a difficult time.
The location is superb. Everything in this neighborhood is within a short walking distance. The staff are friendly and helpful. The AC and dehumidifier were really nice to have.
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: February 10, 2023
Russell
Canadanothing
the room was ok for sleeping,it was basic and it worked for us
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: January 25, 2023
Pip
United KingdomThe hostel is in a great location, short walking distance from the old town, the colourful streets of Getsameni and also Castle San Felipe. The room was spacious and clean with Aircon and a fan, we didn't personally have any problem with noise from the clubs and we were on the street side. There is a kitchen and we felt very secure as the front door is always locked and the staff let you in when you ring the bell Nelson was so lovely when we arrived late at night, always happy to answer any questions you have
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: January 12, 2023
Maxime123456789
FranceThe common area on the ground floor is not air-conditioned, it gets hot quickly in the evening and there are a few mosquitoes. The host put pressure on us to be paid after 2 out of 5 nights. Not always friendly at first glance, but going beyond it we realize that he is very helpful. For a 5 day stay, one of the rooms was cleaned once, the other 0.
The hotel is extremely well located in Getsemani, our favorite district of Cartagena, and 5/10 minutes walk from the historic center. The common area on the ground floor is pleasant and a computer is available. Shared bathrooms are cleaned regularly. The door of the hotel is closed, like everywhere in Colombia, but the host opens quickly at all hours of the day. The host will be able to inform you and book you activities and buses.
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: December 27, 2022
Joris
NetherlandsMaybe we expected a window in the room, but we had the cheap option , in the end we didn't miss it, gave us a really quiet room.
The room which we had was simple, buy the Airco worked really good. The location is quiet, but really near beautiful and vibrant Getsemani, the old town is nearby. Around the corner a cheap bank and multiple coffee spots, but would recommend to walk to Getsemani for a lot of choice. Getsemani is vibrant in the evening, highly recommended. Kitchen available for own use.
Stayed in December 2022
Reviewed: November 17, 2022
Mark
AustraliaThe showers were cold only, though in the heat a cold shower was welcomed, but it's not for everyone
Location was great, close enough to everywhere you need tobe, but quiet. The air con was good and staff were helpful.
Stayed in November 2022
Reviewed: September 24, 2022
David
Colombiastaff service
location the value the view
Stayed in September 2022
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