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Life is Good Cartagena Hostel

3.0 star property
Hostal with a rooftop terrace, 9-minute walk to Clock Tower

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Outdoor spa tub
Food and drink
Reception
Superior Double Room | Down comforters, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Staircase

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Hot Tub
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Calle Larga, 9A-05, Getsemaní, Cartagena, 130001
  • Place, Cartagena de Indias Convention Center
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Clock Tower
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Walls of Cartagena
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Cartagena (CTG-Rafael Núñez Intl.)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

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Family Suite | Down comforters, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

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Classic Shared Dormitory, Multiple Beds, Ensuite | Down comforters, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Classic Shared Dormitory, Multiple Beds, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Standard Double Room | Down comforters, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Studio Suite | Down comforters, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Studio Suite

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Cartagena

Located in Cartagena Walled City within a short walk of Clock Tower, Life is Good Cartagena Hostel is within a mile (2 km) of other popular sights such as Bocagrande Beach. This 3-star hostal has 9 guestrooms and offers conveniences like a restaurant, free in-room WiFi, and a hot tub.

What's nearby

  • Cartagena de Indias Convention Center - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Clock Tower - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • San Pedro Claver Church and Convent - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Bolivar Square - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Walls of Cartagena - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Rafael Nunez Intl. Airport (CTG) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪San Nicolás - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Di Silvio Trattoria - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Taboo - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Terraza Municipal - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Juan Valdez Centro de Convenciones - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Life is Good Cartagena Hostel

Hostal with a rooftop terrace, 9-minute walk to Clock Tower
Life is Good Cartagena Hostel features a rooftop terrace, free WiFi in public areas, and a hot tub. Airport transportation is made easy with a shuttle from the hotel to the airport (available 24 hours) for COP 60000 per vehicle. The 24-hour front desk has staff standing by to help with tours or tickets, dry cleaning/laundry, and securing valuables. Additional amenities include meeting rooms, a terrace, and laundry facilities.
Guests can expect free WiFi and 52-inch Smart TVs with Netflix. Beds sport down comforters. Safes are also standard.
Recreational amenities at the hostal include a hot tub.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • 24-hour airport drop-off shuttle on request for a surcharge

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: COP 5,000 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Hot tub

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Coworking space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Built in 2017
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Down comforter

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 52-inch smart TV
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Room service

More

  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for COP 100000.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • You may be required to pay VAT (19%) at the property. Nonresident travelers who pay using a foreign card or bank transfer and present a valid passport and tourist visa may be exempt from value-added tax (19%) on tourist package bookings (accommodation plus other travel service).

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately COP 5000 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: COP 60000 per vehicle (maximum occupancy 4)
  • Rollaway bed fee: COP 100000.0 per day

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. For convenient departures, you can take advantage of the airport drop-off service (fees apply).
Property Registration Number 203439

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • No parking is available onsite.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
  • At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Visitors traveling with a child may be required by the property to present the following documents: At check-in, parents traveling into Colombia with a child under 18 may be obligated to present the child's birth certificate and photo ID (passport for non-Columbian citizens). If a relative or legal guardian is traveling into Colombia with the child, that relative or legal guardian may be obligated to present a notarized consent of travel signed by both parents, along with a copy of both parents' ID. If only one parent is traveling into Colombia with the child, that parent may be required to present a notarized consent of travel signed by the other parent. Visitors planning to travel with children should consult a Colombian consulate office in advance of travel for additional guidance.
  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.

Property is also known as

Life is Good Hostel
Life is Good Cartagena
Life is Good Cartagena Hostel Hostal
Life is Good Cartagena Hostel Cartagena
Life is Good Cartagena Hostel Hostal Cartagena

Frequently asked questions

What is there to do around Life is Good Cartagena Hostel?

This hostal is situated in Cartagena Walled City, just steps from Plaza de la Trinidad and Colon Theater, and within a short walk of Clock Tower. You'll also find Bodeguita Dock and Bolivar Square less than a mile away.

Is there parking available at Life is Good Cartagena Hostel?

No, there isn't parking at this hostal.

Does Life is Good Cartagena Hostel include a casino on the premises?

No, Life is Good Cartagena Hostel doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Life is Good Cartagena Hostel?

No, this hostal doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is a hot tub.

What do couples enjoy most about Life is Good Cartagena Hostel?

Couples staying at this hostal will appreciate amenities like a down comforter and Netflix as well as a bar.

Are there hot tubs at Life is Good Cartagena Hostel?

Yes, this hostal has a spa tub.

Does Life is Good Cartagena Hostel have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, Life is Good Cartagena Hostel serves a cooked-to-order breakfast each morning for a surcharge from its restaurant.

Will Life is Good Cartagena Hostel allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Life is Good Cartagena Hostel.

Are there connecting rooms at Life is Good Cartagena Hostel?

No, this hostal doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

What is the closest airport to Life is Good Cartagena Hostel?

The closest major airport to Life is Good Cartagena Hostel is Rafael Nunez Intl. Airport (CTG), which is 4 mi away (8 minutes by car).

Can I book a room with a balcony at Life is Good Cartagena Hostel?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Life is Good Cartagena Hostel.

Reviews

Life is Good Cartagena Hostel Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 64 out of 83 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 83 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 83 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 83 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 83 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

MARIA

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay! Friendly staff and convenient location.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

dennis

Liked: Cleanliness
For the price it was more than can be expected
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joel

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is incredibly friendly and supportive. The location is nice, you are in 2min in the middle of Getsemaní and in 10min in the city centre. Everything was clean and fully functioning. The breakfast is lovely!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mario, Moravia

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Definitivamente este lugar es la mejor opción. El elemento diferenciador es el trato tan amable, pero las habitaciones, la terraza, los desayunos, la ubicación (cerca de restaurantes muy muy buenos) hacen que sea un hospedaje distinto! Totalmente recomendado!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dain

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like that this place, unlike other hotels actually has a kitchen where they cook authentic breakfast, lunch and dinner. The hotel also has a cooking class on rooftop. This location was very convenient
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cody

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My stay here was fantastic. The staff members were so hospitable, kind, helpful and friendly in every moment, and also gave great recommendations. I particularly enjoyed the cooking class and the restaurant. Don’t hesitate to stay here!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anisio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was impressed with the Colombian friendliness and hospitality. Life is Good is at a great location, spotless clean, great breakfast, and has the best staff that I ever encountered in a Hostel. I highly recommend this place to anyone.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Terrance

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This group is so amazing 👏... I was so sad leaving... They made me feel right at home... Can't wait to come back here... Thank You all... Your friend T.... 😉
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

gregory

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely fantastic place. Comfortable room, friendly helpful staff, great location, good food, great towels. Close to everything. Walking distance to everything. Rooftop hangout is lovely. Secure 24 hour access. Highly recommend!

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location on a street with several bars and restaurants. Room was comfortable. Breakfast was simple and tasty. Only negative is related to the hot tubs on the rooftop deck—the water is cold and they close at 7pm. They should be open later.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Francynela

Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

jessica

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff and wonderful breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Eduardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place really close to all the action. It's on a main street so really convinient to transportation, restaurants and main places from Cartagena. The place is really calmed and staff is friendly, although they could have more information on what to do. Overall clean and with good amenities.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Josh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing service and hospitality
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I absolutely loved this hostel. Beds are comfy, privacy screen and adjustable AC. Staff are so nice and helpful, any time of the day. The breakfast was delicious, fresh and varied daily. The Italian food cooked at dinner was really good too. They have a really nice rooftop and everyone hostel was so nice, met some amazing people.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Super nice place and great staff.

Super nice people at this place. Can't say enough about that. Comfortable with made-to-order breakfast. We wished our room had a window, but you can't have everything!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kenn, Calgary, Canada

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great walkable location. Friendly and helpful staff with good English. Feels more like a small hotel than a hostel.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Didem

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This is a lovely Hostel in a central location in Cartagena. Service is top-notch and the room was very nice for a hostel (albeit small, but that is to be expected). Everyone who worked there made us feel welcome, and the breakfast service was great. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous Hostel! perfect location - just a 2 minute walk to the walls. The restaurants and streets near this property are very lively and it's a fun area. They stored our luggage for us when we went on a Island for a couple days and could only take a backpack (for a fee). The breakfast options are great, location is perfect, dinner menu looked awesome (we never tried it) and the rooftop hottub and suntan area is an added bonus! HIGHLY RECOMMEND
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019