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The Valley Tayrona hostel- A unique social jungle hostel features an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a terrace and bar in El Zaino. The hostel also provides free WiFi as well as a paid airport shuttle service.

Every room is fitted with a safety deposit box, while some rooms will provide you with a balcony. At the hostel, each room has a seating area.

Everything was clean. The whole place is perfectly designed for the customer in the middle of the nature. As its name states, this is a unique nature experience.

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9
Wonderful
923 reviews
Price from
GEL 35
per night

At the hostel, each room comes with a wardrobe, bed linen and a balcony with a mountain view. At La Finca Lorena Tayrona every room is equipped with a private bathroom with a shower.

Quinta de San Pedro Alejandrino is 47 km from the hostel. The nearest airport is Simón Bolívar International Airport, 45 km from La Finca Lorena Tayrona.

Everything. The place is beautiful, it’s super clean, new and very very cosy. The common area is amazing, with hammocks and the nice garden. The kitchen is very well equipped with all you need to cook. And the lady Ruth at the reception was really lovely with me during my stay. Even if you have to walk 10 min from the main road, it worth is as the place is really quiet at night and you don’t hear the noise from the road. Unfortunately I could stayed only one night but I would have loved to stay longer.

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9.2
Wonderful
151 reviews
Price from
GEL 54
per night

Origen Hostel has an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a terrace and restaurant in El Zaino. Featuring a bar, the property is located within 48 km of Quinta de San Pedro Alejandrino. The accommodation features evening entertainment and free WiFi throughout the property.

The fantastic tropical garden, the swimming pool. The friendliness of the staff. The area to eat with the hammocks. Healthy food .

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9
Wonderful
450 reviews
Price from
GEL 25
per night

Located in El Zaino, 47 km from Quinta de San Pedro Alejandrino, Sierra Tayrona hostel provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. The property features a bar, as well as a restaurant serving American cuisine. The accommodation offers room service and free WiFi throughout the property.

15 mins to the El Zaino entrance Very good food served for breakfast and dinner Nice location in the middle of the forest just in front of a river

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9
Wonderful
62 reviews
Price from
GEL 18
per night

Featuring a garden with an outdoor swimming pool, and a restaurant, Eco Hostal Yuluka offers eco-friendly accommodation with plasma TVs in Santa Marta. Breakfast and free parking are provided. Santa Marta’s historic centre is 30 km away. The property is 3.2 km Cañaveral Beach.

The dorm room and bathroom were so clean, considering people are coming from beaches and still. The restaurant had delicious food. The location is the best to hail buses to Tayrona, Santa Marta and other beaches in the area right at the doorstep. Want to thank the friendly staff who suggested me to go to Cocos beach which was so much fun.

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8.8
Excellent
1,018 reviews
Price from
GEL 43
per night

Set in El Zaino, 600 metres from Castilletes Beach, Hostal Zirumake Dentro del Parque Tayrona offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. Offering a bar, the property is located within 36 km of Quinta de San Pedro Alejandrino. The accommodation features room service, a concierge service and currency exchange for guests.

Guests at the hostel will be able to enjoy activities in and around El Zaino, like hiking.

Everything The location is a paradise , the staff are just beautiful welcoming people who we loved! Very nice rooms and toilets, super clean. We could not recommend it more and we thank you for how you made us feel during our stay. We will be back !

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8.9
Excellent
358 reviews
Price from
GEL 94
per night

Located in El Zaino, 32 km from Quinta de San Pedro Alejandrino, Restaurante, Hostal y Spa Mama Neyumun provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace. The property features a bar, as well as a restaurant serving Caribbean cuisine. The hostel also offers free WiFi as well as a paid airport shuttle service.

It was great the only problem is that the hostelk is far from the beach but it is near from tayrona hostel and buritaca-guarichaca river and beachs if you take a bus

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8.7
Excellent
320 reviews
Price from
GEL 111
per night

Situated in El Zaino and with Castilletes Beach reachable within 3 km, Eco Hostal La Perla Tayrona features concierge services, allergy-free rooms, a garden, free WiFi throughout the property and a terrace. The property is around 33 km from Quinta de San Pedro Alejandrino, 36 km from Santa Marta Gold Museum and 36 km from Santa Marta Cathedral. The hostel has an indoor pool and a shared kitchen.

Accommodations were as advertised. However, the establishment was prettier in person. The staff was welcoming, helpful, and very gracious. Especially Vivian & Ferne The food was outstanding! Gracias Chef.

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8.2
Very Good
563 reviews
Price from
GEL 21
per night

Offering an outdoor pool and a restaurant, Monte Verde Hostal is located just 2 km away from Tayrona National Park, in Santa Marta. Free WiFi access and parking are available.

Each room here will provide you with a pool view and garden view from the room. Extras include bed linen.

the atmosphere, the location, very kind staff, pool

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8.4
Very Good
337 reviews
Price from
GEL 53
per night

Situated in Los Naranjos, 1.5 km from Los Naranjos Beach, The Journey Hostel features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. Featuring a bar, the property is located within 1.7 km of Playa Los Angeles. The hostel also provides free WiFi as well as a paid airport shuttle service.

Everything perfect! Amazing place!

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8.7
Excellent
904 reviews
Price from
GEL 57
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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  • Avg. price/night: GEL 82.21
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 923 reviews
    The atmosphere in this place is amazing, really relaxed and chill staff and guests. The food and the drinks delicious and affordable! The pool clean and refreshing. Sleeping in a cabin basically outside was such a cool experience, felt safe and exciting, would recommend! Definitely the best hostel we have been out of all 10 during one month in Colombia.
    Lara
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: GEL 82.21
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 923 reviews
    Apart from the road to get there everything is AMAZING about this hostel! Couldn’t recommend it more. One of the, if not thé, best hostel I’ve stayed in. Beautiful (outdoor!!) rooms, a big area to wander around and get lost in and such a good place to meet people. The vibe was completely right!
    Eveline
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: GEL 82.21
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 923 reviews
    The location is amazing!! So beautiful, with views of the jungle and the hills. There is múltiple places to chill, including pool, bath, net, swing and chairs. The food is amazing, definitely best hostel food I've ever had!! Its close enough to tayrona, el zaino entrance to walk (about 35 mins) plus some of it through the jungle which is beautiful. The staff were great, lots of volunteers who also speak English. We stayed in the hobbit room, outside shower and comfortable space.
    Catherine
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: GEL 197.63
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 450 reviews
    I'm into everything, it is the best hostel in Colombia and the world, the arrival is idyllic, it is a place with immense serenity and beauty, which allows you to appreciate nature at its best, the food is an ambrosia and the family that owns this paradise on earth is really charming. Thank you Origen for a night full of Colombia Guajira Magic.
    ADLA ZAMIRA
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: GEL 197.63
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 450 reviews
    Helpful and welcoming staff with delicious food. Finally a dormitory without bunk beds and in a spacious area.
    Martha
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: GEL 85.19
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 62 reviews
    Calm and refreshing place to chill near the jungle, early in the morning you can even see some monkeys ! The hosts are so nice, and will help you with everything. The bed was comfy, the sound of the rivier and the nature to fall a sleep. The food from the host is really good, and cheap. The rivier down the hostel is really good for swimming or chilling on the rock. There are some waterfall to visit and Tayrona entrance (El Zaino) is really close
    SAHM
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: GEL 82.21
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 923 reviews
    Best hostel I have visited in Colombia ! Outstanding location, in the middle of the jungle ! Spectacular views, staying in a tree house. Great food, amazing staff, good vibes.
    Ava
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: GEL 82.21
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 923 reviews
    The view from the room was beautiful, we could see some animals during the day and night, the hostel is good for meeting new people from around the world as they propose a variety of common areas, the food they sell is pretty tasty as well. In general it has a good location if you plan to visit the Tayrona Park.
    A
    Anonymous
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: GEL 156.17
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,129 reviews
    In itself being close to the beach (20 min walk) it’s a bonus, the actual tent was really spacious and we left our bags and phones charging there and nothing went missing which we felt safe for. Shower and toilets were working. There was plenty of security and staff to watch over your things. The restaurant was not cheap but really good quality food and drinks. Breakfast was delicious.
    Lina
    Young couple
  • 7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 419 reviews
    Really great location for entry into the park and the garden around the hostel is stunning. The host was very nice too. The room was nice overall.
    LeoN24
    Young couple
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