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La Palmera Hostel in Cali provides adults-only accommodation with a garden, a terrace and a bar. The property is around 3 km from Saint's Peter Cathedral, 3 km from Jorge Isaacs Theater and 3.4 km from La Ermita Church. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, a shuttle service, a shared kitchen and free WiFi throughout the property.

Cool place with a good vibe. Free dance lessons. A group of people are going to salsa club every night, it's easy to join them. Definitely recommend

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9.4
Wonderful
317 reviews
Price from
AUD 18
per night

Every room has a wardrobe and a flat-screen TV, and some rooms at the hostel have a balcony. At Hospedaje Casa Aurora rooms are fitted with bed linen and towels.

National Natural Park Farallones de Cali is 26 km from Hospedaje Casa Aurora, while Jorge Garcés Borrero Library is 10 km from the property. The nearest airport is Alfonso Bonilla Aragón International Airport, 27 km from the hostel.

-great kitchen -friendly staff -clean rooms

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9
Wonderful
128 reviews
Price from
AUD 32
per night

At the hostel, rooms are fitted with a wardrobe. All rooms are equipped with a safety deposit box, while selected rooms will provide you with a balcony. At Ding-Dong Hostel all rooms come with bed linen and towels.

Location is everything. Close to calle 5, downtown and parque del perro. Very very peaceful. Birds sang to me in the morning

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9
Wonderful
222 reviews
Price from
AUD 21
per night

At the hostel, rooms are equipped with a wardrobe. Every room comes with a private bathroom with a shower, while some rooms here will provide you with a terrace and others also provide guests with city views. At Moonshine Boutique Hostal every room includes bed linen and towels.

great studio. super value for money. comfy bed, quiet, stylish, great shower

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9.2
Wonderful
447 reviews
Price from
AUD 31
per night

Boasting a shared lounge and a terrace, Hostal Encuentro is set in Cali, 1.4 km from Jorge Isaacs Theater and 1.6 km from Saint's Peter Cathedral. This property is situated a short distance from attractions such as Cali's city Theatre, Jorge Garcés Borrero Library, and Caycedo's Square. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, a shared kitchen and free WiFi.

All guest rooms at the hostel come with a private bathroom fitted with a shower.

Everything! I’ve been traveling South America for the last 5 months and this was definitely my favorite hostal. Adolfo and Ana (the owners) welcomed everyone like one of the family. I felt so much at home that I ended up staying a week instead of the 3 days initially planned. The breakfast was always nice. The location is perfect. The hostal has a huge terrace with a view over Cali. Great value for money. I could not recommend it more :)

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9.4
Wonderful
104 reviews
Price from
AUD 22
per night

Sandalio Hostal Cali in Cali provides adults-only accommodation with a garden and a terrace. The property is close to The Poet's Park, Cali's city Theatre and Jorge Garcés Borrero Library. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, luggage storage space and free WiFi throughout the property.

At the hostel the rooms are equipped with bed linen and towels.

Cristina the receptionist was truly amazing!

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9.2
Wonderful
30 reviews
Price from
AUD 17
per night

Featuring a shared lounge and a terrace, Helena Hostel is set in Cali, 1.7 km from Jorge Isaacs Theater and 1.6 km from Pan-American Park. This property is situated a short distance from attractions such as The Poet's Park, Modern Art Museum La Tertulia, and Caycedo's Square. The hostel features family rooms.

Helena is wonderful she even took my laundry to her house to wash it for me. She also has a super hot shower and great water pressure that I loved!

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9.1
Wonderful
72 reviews
Price from
AUD 11
per night

The hostel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a desk, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a shower. Certain rooms are equipped with a kitchen with a fridge, an oven and a microwave. At The Place Hotel Boutique rooms come with bed linen and towels.

The owners and staff were very accomodating. We had to travel on a moments notice and when we arrived we were cared for as if we were family. They truly made a stressful time much easier to bear.

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9.3
Wonderful
32 reviews
Price from
AUD 74
per night

Havana Hostel Cali & Dance School is located in Cali, 33 km from National Natural Park Farallones de Cali and 2.7 km from Cali's city Theatre. The property is around 3.4 km from Saint's Peter Cathedral, 3.5 km from Jorge Isaacs Theater and 3.8 km from La Ermita Church. The hostel provides a terrace, a 24-hour front desk, and free WiFi is available.

This place is huge with insane views from the roof top. I would absolutely recommend this hostel.

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8.7
Excellent
1,002 reviews
Price from
AUD 9
per night

An outdoor swimming pool and salsa lessons can be enjoyed in Cali, a 10-minute walk from the historical district. Wi-Fi is free and Chipichape Shopping Centre is a 15-minute drive.

El Viajero Hostel Cali & Salsa School has rooms with shared bathroom facilities and work desks. Some rooms may feature TVs.

The vibes are immaculate Gorge

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8.5
Very Good
1,483 reviews
Price from
AUD 22
per night

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Budget travelers know there's no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: Save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a little more.
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  • Moonshine Boutique Hostal
    Budget options available
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 447 reviews

    Located in Cali and within a 16-minute walk of Jorge Isaacs Theater, Moonshine Boutique Hostal features a garden, allergy-free rooms, and free WiFi.

    beautiful Design, welcoming and friendly staff, nice atmosphere

  • Hostal Encuentro
    Budget options available
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 104 reviews

    Featuring a shared lounge and a terrace, Hostal Encuentro is located in Cali, a 16-minute walk from Jorge Isaacs Theater and one mile from Saint Peter Cathedral.

    Conveniently located. Feels like staying with your family.

  • The Place Hotel Boutique
    Budget options available
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 32 reviews

    Located in Cali and with Pan-American Park reachable within 4.3 miles, The Place Hotel Boutique has concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a garden, free WiFi throughout the property and a shared...

    I liked how immaculate, modern and clean it looked.

  • Viajero Hostel Cali & Salsa School
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,483 reviews

    An outdoor swimming pool and salsa lessons can be enjoyed in Cali, a 10-minute walk from the historical district. Wi-Fi is free and Chipichape Shopping Center is a 15-minute drive.

    S/O to PIPE AND MARIA, CLEANING LADIES HELPED WITH EVERYTHING!

  • Finca Medicina Natural
    Budget options available
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 2 reviews

    Located in Cali, 11 miles from Jorge Isaacs Theater, Finca Medicina Natural has accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace.

  • Havana Hostel Cali & Dance School
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 1,002 reviews

    Havana Hostel Cali & Dance School is located in Cali, 20 miles from National Natural Park Farallones de Cali and 1.7 miles from Cali's City Theater.

    ita a central place to stay in Cali, good location and everything was clean, thanks

  • Casa Olimpico
    Budget options available

    Casa Olimpico is offering accommodations in Cali. The property is around 2.3 miles from Saint Peter Cathedral, 2.8 miles from La Ermita Church and 3.1 miles from Jorge Isaacs Theater.

Great access to the city center! Check these hostels in Cali

  • La Palmera Hostel
    Central location
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 317 reviews

    La Palmera Hostel in Cali provides adults only accommodations with a garden, a terrace and a bar.

    The staff is extremely friendly and everything was amazing.

  • Sandalio Hostal Cali
    Central location
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 30 reviews

    Sandalio Hostal Cali in Cali provides adults only accommodations with a garden and a terrace. The property is close to The Poet's Park, Cali's City Theater and Jorge Garcés Borrero Library.

    Lugar acogedor, limpio y tranquilo y con un personal muy amble y atento

  • Helena Hostel
    Central location
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 72 reviews

    Featuring a shared lounge and a terrace, Helena Hostel is located in Cali, 1.1 miles from Jorge Isaacs Theater and a 18-minute walk from Pan-American Park.

    Helena and the staff are super kind and helpful. Very well located

  • Ding-Dong Hostel
    Central location
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 222 reviews

    Located in Cali, Ding-Dong Hostel features a garden, shared lounge, terrace, and free WiFi throughout the property.

    El servicio, limpieza y comodidad de la habitación.

  • Hospedaje Casa Aurora
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 128 reviews

    Located in Cali and within 5.7 miles of Pan-American Park, Hospedaje Casa Aurora has a garden, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi throughout the property.

    Muy central además de la atención del personal es exelente

  • Oasis Cali Hostel
    Central location
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 222 reviews

    Oasis Cali Hostel has a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and bar in Cali.

    Excellent attention and public spaces quiet comfortable

  • The Pelican Larry Hostel
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 276 reviews

    Set in a charming house featuring a garden and common kitchen facilities, Hostel Pelican Larry offers rooms with free Wi-Fi in Cali. Free parking is provided, only for motorcycles.

    super social, loved the vibe, great chilling and kitchen facilities

  • Casablanca Hostel Cali B&B
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 329 reviews

    Offering free WiFi and a shared kitchen, Casablanca Hostel Cali is located on 7N avenue in Santa Monica Residential only 3.7 mi away from Cali city center. A 24-hour front desk is available.

    Nahe Zentrum und Busbahnhof, Supermarkt um die Ecke

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Hostels that guests love in Cali

  • 8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 94 reviews
    Great location, easy check in. VERY good value for money, apartment worked out cheaper than shared dormitory in a hostel.
    will
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: AUD 36.28
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 252 reviews
    Very safe area, great location to walk everywhere and close to restaurants. Hostel was very cool, with nice murals and decoration, holding private dance classes in their lobby / dance space. Staff was excellent, very friendly helping you with anything you need. Stylish restaurant above the hostel and, of course, comfortable rooms with fan.
    Pia
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: AUD 21.84
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 71 reviews
    La clave hostel is all about Monica the host. She is the best host I have met in my backpackers life. Always smiling, helpful, and available at all time even in the night to open the door to party people. She prepare a very good breakfast till 12 and she is a shining beautiful heart. The hostel is also very nice with nice rooftop, kitchen it’s very clean and in a very safe and good neighbourhood. You have to go there just meet monica and enjoy a beer on the rooftop.
    Mickael
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: AUD 51.09
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 1,388 reviews
    Very friendly and professional stuff, very clean (the rooms got cleaned every day), good and cheap breakfast, they offer free salsa lessons and night activities, but it's not a party hostel. The atmosphere was always very chilled. For us, it was the best hostel we stayed so far during our trip in Colombia.
    Miranda
    Travelers with friends
  • 8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 1,002 reviews
    Loved my stay here. Such a nice hostel- really good vibe. Great location in Cali, felt safe. Really helpful staff. Couldn’t recommend it more!
    Tola
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: AUD 75.97
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,483 reviews
    Very social hostel with great staff who encourage guests to join in activities. Long happy hour at the bar. Privacy curtains on the beds are a plus. Great location in what felt like a safe area. Good quality food served but decent size kitchen to cook for yourself. Nice, clean pool.
    Hayley
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: AUD 18.51
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 707 reviews
    It's the best hostel you can stay in Cali. Great location, super cheap, very clean, good Wi-Fi, hot shower, very familiar vibe where is easy to meet people, free dance classes almost every day of the week.
    Alice
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: AUD 54.05
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 222 reviews
    Best hostel I've ever stayed in! Such nice people, staff and guest, very clean and well organised, cheap, exceptionally great salsa lessons. Everything was perfect - felt like home as soon as we arrived. Not a party hostel, but a sociable and relaxed vibe.
    Daniel
    Travelers with friends
  • Avg. price/night: AUD 77.01
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 427 reviews
    Lovely hostel in a great location - area felt very safe, loads of nice little cafes/bars/restaurants In walking distance. Room was a good size, very clean and GREAT shower! Great communal spaces and shared kitchen. Lovely friendly staff. Highly recommended all round!
    Lisa
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: AUD 48.13
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 317 reviews
    This is really the best hostel I've stayed at in Colombia. I booked for three nights and ended up staying two weeks. Don't hesitate to stay here, it's clean, social, safe, and Jose and Martina are the most fantastic hosts you could ask for. The volunteers also do an incredible job at keeping the place running. It really does feel like you're part of a family. Can't wait to return!
    Tanya
    Solo traveler
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