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Reviews of CASA MOVIDA HOSTEL

Calle del Tablon No. 7-28A, Centro. , San Diego, 130001 Cartagena de Indias, Colombia

#110 of 306 hotels in Cartagena de Indias

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Review score

Based on 437 hostel reviews

8.5

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.7

  • Comfort

    8.7

  • Location

    9.5

  • Facilities

    8.7

  • Staff

    8.4

  • Value for money

    8.6

  • Free WiFi

    8.4

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  • Reviewed: 26 June 2024

    8.0
    All good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 12-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    A little overpriced

    Is organized

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 June 2024

    10
    Stylish, great location and comfy beds!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The dormitories smelt a bit damp, I think that is due to the showers being hot and no window ventilation.

    What can I say?! Absolutely stunning building with so much character! The roof terrace was fabulous at night with great views of the city. The kitchen is handy and there is a pool, which I didn't use- but what a lovely feature. The rooms were spacious and well equipped and well thought out for a traveller (I stayed in two different dormitories). Nice hot showers and stylish bathrooms. The pizza restaurant downstairs is yummy and the breakfast is also fabulous! Would highly recommend staying here!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 June 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Did not feel the hostel vibe

    Dorms were clean, and conftable

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 May 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Exceptional

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 April 2024

    7.0
    Nice place with great pool, super well located
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No hot shower 🥲 and I missed some hanger things to hang a few clothes and towels inside the cabins

    The pool is great and help you refresh from the hot sun. The bed was very comfortable too and good breakfast. I forgot my jacket there and when I was taking it back they had washed it for me 🤩

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 April 2024

    7.0
    happy with the experience
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    could use a couple more bathrooms in the dorms.

    free breakfast was great. staff was friendly and helpful. AC was solid. would stay again.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 April 2024

    8.0
    Great location, good vibe
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not the most social hostel. Despite the rooftop bar being quite cool it never seemed busy? I also didn’t appreciate the lack of quiet hours: one night a group of boys came into the dorm and turned all the lights on at half one in the morning, and were laughing and shouting for ages. As a solo female traveler I didn’t feel comfortable asking them to be quiet. I appreciate late nights are a thing! And I often go out myself but for those needing to catch early flights or get up early this wasn’t great.

    Location was perfect. Super clean and tidy, and the rooftop was great. Rooms felt cool despite the heat. And the building itself was beautiful.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The lockers are cheap cheap .. if someone wanted your stuff, it would be super easy to get it. This wasn't a problem, but it's more of a comment. Breakfast is small it's basically an egg and juice and not buffet or anything like that. The facilities are nice but not as nice as photos.

    It's a good location and the staff are friendly. It's also comfortable. Good beds for a hostel and bathrooms are clean and easy to use.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Although the hostel itself was great, the mixed dorm became too noisy late at night (2am). There should be clear rules about this

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The clogged drain is hard to ignore because it makes the whole bathroom floor totally soaked. I don't understand why this issue is not addressed. Impossible to ignore by cleaning staff. Other guest had to use paper towels to try to keep the feet dry. The automatic movement sensored light that open even at night for the whole room, not necessary after 10pm...

    Nice space provided for the bed. Comfortable bed. Clean. Lovely decoration of the hostel. wifi is decent. Nice équipement for the bed (drying rack, 2 lamps, electric outlets, safe). Hot water and good water pressure appreciated 👍🏻

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 March 2024

    9.0
    Accommodation in Centro Histórico
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 12-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Really nice place to stay in a great location.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 March 2024

    9.0
    Lovely little hostel in the historic part of Cartagena.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The only downside was it was quite noisy at night. I’m not sure if all rooms would be like this, however my dorm was backed onto the main street and of course noise can be expected with the night life from Cartagena.

    Great location in the historical centre of Cartagena. The dorm beds are great, big pod style beds with lights, plug sockets and a curtain to close over. Rooms have AC through the night and a fan during the day. There is also a great little pool which is perfect to cool down in after exploring the city throughout the day.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 March 2024

    8.0
    perfect place near to the downtown
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 12-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Great and fresh breakfast

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 March 2024

    7.0
    Great location with Miami vibes decor
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I thought the music came from the rooftop bar but actually it comes from a speaker around the pool which is totally illogical late at night as the pool is closed. Went on quite late. Also our bathroom flooded if there were a couple of people back-to-back who used it. Although I think this had more to do with the users 😉

    The location is great with a maze of small colonial streets, filled with bars, shops, banks & restaurants on the doorstep. The beach & fort walls are close too. I liked the funky decor. The small pool was nice to chill in after the heat of Cartagena. Nice rooftop bar. Very secure room with key card access. Breakfast was & nice inclusion, if a little small.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 March 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It is located in the middle of party scene of the old town so the music of the surrounding pubs and bars go until midnight at least

    The beds are very large and comfortable. It has a safe within and lamp

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 March 2024

    10
    All good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    They didn’t change that much the menu for the breakfast even though is was good always

    The location and facilities, and the crew is very gentle

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 March 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The kitchen is not well equipped. One knife, pans that can't stand straight on the stove, no chopping board.. a quick fix really! Also the dorm we had had no lock for main door while all the other rooms did, was a bit uncomfortable at the start especially since the restaurant and top floor are open to the general public.

    The pool was great and clean, perfect for cooling down during the hot hours of the day. The cube concept for the dorm beds was comfortable as it was an 18 bed dorm, so it made it feel more private. The AC in the dorms was fab. The staff are friendly and answered any queries we had.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 March 2024

    10
    Best hostel I've ever stayed in. Comfortable bed no screeching stairs to the top bunk.clean bathroom
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 12-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was on time and enough

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 March 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 12-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Picture little bit better than reality.

    Good place to stay, with friendly personnel and good breakfast. It's clean and the beds are comfortable.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 February 2024

    9.0
    Great value for your money, fantastic location and very friendly staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location and friendly staff

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 February 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 12-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    For the breakfast they seemed under prepped, there wasn’t enougu seating for everyone and they ran out of cutlery

    Great location, very comfortable beds love the pod style dorms! and lots of locker space

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 February 2024

    7.0
    Good facilities, but pricey and doesn't vibe like a hostel to me
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Casa Movida didn't really have the 'hostel vibe' to me: the common areas are designed to sell food, drinks or services rather than for travellers to meet and socialise. Everything is very expensive too: e.g. I have been asked 35,000 COP for 1x bag of laundry... which I ended up paying 8,000 COP at the local laundry which was 5 min walk away (4 times cheaper!!). Few maintenance issues to raise: light sensors not programmed properly (you might find yourself taking a shower in the dark), dorm door not closing properly and therefore door alarm ringing until someone get out of their bed to shut it properly... am not too sensitive to noise, but everything was very noisy at Casa Movida overall

    Pretty building, facilities are quite functional (aside from few maintenance issues), good co-working area and reliable wifi.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 February 2024

    9.0
    Amazing but not at all social
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 12-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Keep in mind that If you are looking for a place to meet new people, this is the wrong place. The staff was ok but not always extremely kind.

    The equipment of the dormitories is really amazing, much better than any Hostel I have seen so far.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 February 2024

    9.0
    Great
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Kitchen could be better. Stove was not strong enough, needed 30mins to make just boiling water. And my food got stolen twice from the fridge. I liked their co-working space but there were a lot of mosquitoes and too noisy with musics and restaurant staffs(that space is also for staffs too) so but hard to had video chat No soap, hair dryer, seasonings except salt, and towel is additional charge Dorm has air conditioning which works well but they turns off during the day Idk why but only the dorm at the next to the stairs doesn’t have room key(the other dorms has), and people are visiting randomly for the rooftop bar, I don’t think that’s the best for security

    Clean. Have privacy with this pod type of bed. They have co-working space, wifi works perfectly

    Stayed in January 2024

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