Hostal El Bando has an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a shared lounge and terrace in Cartagena de Indias. Popular points of interest near Hostal El Bando include Crespo Beach, Marbella Beach and La Boquilla Beach. The nearest airport is Rafael Núñez International Airport, 200 meters from the hostel. The property is around 4.2 km from Steps of La Popa Mount, 4.7 km from Cartagena's Walls and 5.6 km from Palace of the Inquisition. The accommodation features a shared kitchen, a 24-hour front desk and currency exchange for guests. With a private bathroom fitted with a shower, rooms at the hostel also boast free WiFi, while certain rooms come with pool view. The rooms have bed linen. Hostal El Bando offers a continental or vegetarian breakfast. At the accommodation you will find a restaurant serving American, Caribbean and Texmex cuisine. A vegetarian option can also be requested.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

Breakfast info

Continental, Vegetarian


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
and
1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.3
Facilities
8.8
Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
8.9
Value for money
8.9
Location
9.3
Free WiFi
9.1
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Virginia
    Canada Canada
    The owner/manager, Jimena, was really amazing!! She is the best in making you feel very welcomed. She even brought us a delightful dinner at the side of the pool. Her mango Smoothies were harvested from her own tree in the patio. She is an angel!!
  • Roshan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We spent 1 night here before our flight out of Cartagena and enjoyed it. Huge bed, AC & fan, decent shower and Smart TV. Allowed an early check-in, and when leaving we walked 2 mins to be at the airport. Swimming pool and kitchen are nice too!
  • Gabriele
    Germany Germany
    Great place. Neat pool and outdoor area. Friendly staff. Clean.
  • Pascal
    Switzerland Switzerland
    Restaurant in the hostel available Breakfast included in the price 3min walk to the airport Kitchen with drinkable tap water
  • Hayley
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    I stayed here for a night before a flight out of Cartagena and it was perfect. Less than 2 mins walk from the airport. Dorm was a good size with AC and a fan. I arrived a little late at night and Manon on reception couldn’t have been more helpful,...
  • Nicole
    Germany Germany
    It was clean, it's right next to the airport. Since my flight was early in the morning, breakfast was prepared extra earlier for me. I can Just recommend this place.
  • Latoch
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Atmosphere is great! Staff is amazing, makes you feel like at home. Alfredo and my roommates saved my life offering help when I had to wait for my baggage to arrive. You get to know a lot of nice people and their travel stories. Pool area is...
  • Thatguyfromrotterdam
    Netherlands Netherlands
    THis place is amazing if you have an early morning flight to catch or when you arrive in the middle of the night. It's a 1 minute walk away from the airport terminal an it's unbelievable that it is so quiet there, even with flights during the...
  • Christos
    Luxembourg Luxembourg
    Best hotel staff I have met. Super friendly and helpful.
  • Vaibhav
    United States United States
    Super close to the airport. Literally a 2 minute walk. Very convenient if arriving late in the night or for an early flight. Staff is excellent. Breakfast was simple and decent. Not a fancy party hostel, but a quiet one

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • El Bando
    • Cuisine
      American • Caribbean • Tex-Mex • Local
    • Open for
      Brunch • Lunch • Dinner
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian

Facilities of Hostal El Bando
Great facilities! Review score, 8.8

Most popular facilities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Terrace
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
  • Washing machine
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Activities
  • Live sport events (broadcast)
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Temporary art galleries
  • Snorkelling
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Diving
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Windsurfing
    Additional chargeOff-site
Food & Drink
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Lockers
  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Board games/puzzles
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Adult only
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
    Additional charge
  • Wake-up service
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Soundproofing
  • Car hire
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Open all year
  • Adult only
  • Shallow end
  • Pool/beach towels
Wellness
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French

House rules
Hostal El Bando takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 15:00 to 00:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
Check-out
From 00:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Adult (18+ years)
Extra bed upon request
COP 40,000 per person, per night

Prices for extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no cots available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Accepted payment methods
American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners ClubMaestroCash

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

License number: 90797

FAQs about Hostal El Bando

  • Hostal El Bando has 1 restaurant:

    • El Bando

  • The nearest beach is just 650 yards from Hostal El Bando. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Hostal El Bando is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • Hostal El Bando is 2.5 miles from the centre of Cartagena de Indias. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Guests staying at Hostal El Bando can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.5).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Vegetarian

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • The prices at Hostal El Bando may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Hostal El Bando offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Snorkelling
    • Diving
    • Windsurfing
    • Temporary art galleries
    • Live sport events (broadcast)
    • Bike tours
    • Swimming Pool