Viajero Santa Marta Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel in Santa Marta with a 24-hour front desk and a restaurant

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Terrace/patio
Bar (on property)
Reception
Lobby
Exterior

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar

Explore the area

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4-45 Calle 26, Santa Marta, Magdalena, 0000
  • Place, Santa Marta Bay
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Parque de los Novios
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Marina Santa Marta
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Santa Marta (SMR-Simon Bolivar)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Room options

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (3 Bunk Beds, 6 People)

  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 6 Twin Beds

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (4 Bunk Beds, 8 People)

  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 8 Twin Beds

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (5 Bunk Beds, 10 People)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 291 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 10 Twin Beds

Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Superior Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Superior Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Studio

  • 420 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Triple Studio

  • 140 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Habitación Grupal x4

  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

Habitación Grupal x6

  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

Superior Triple Room

  • 398 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

Female Dorm Bed (3 Bunk Beds, 6 People)

  • 226 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 6 Twin Beds

Standard Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Studio

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Superior Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Santa Marta

Located in Los Cocos, Viajero Santa Marta Hostel is adjacent to Clinic El Prado and within a 10-minute stroll of Parque de los Novios. This 40-room hostel welcomes guests with conveniences like a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

  • Santa Marta Bay - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Parque de los Novios - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Marina Santa Marta - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Santa Marta Cathedral - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Santa Marta Beach - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Santa Marta (SMR-Simon Bolivar) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Baguettina - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪La Sartén Dorada Restaurante y Parrilla - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Juan Valdez Las Olas - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Arepas Yiya - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪La Gran Muralla - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Viajero Santa Marta Hostel

Hostel in Santa Marta with a 24-hour front desk and a restaurant
Viajero Santa Marta Hostel features free WiFi in public areas, coffee in a common area, and a terrace. Airport transportation is made easy with an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) for COP 40000 per vehicle one-way. The 24-hour front desk has multilingual staff ready to assist with securing valuables, luggage storage, and tours or tickets. Additional amenities include laundry facilities, a garden, and a TV in a common area.
LCD TVs come with cable channels, and free WiFi keeps guests connected. Relax with a rainfall shower. Laptop-compatible safes are also standard.
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 roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; COP 25,000 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Casa Papau

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • Elevator (36 inch wide door)

More

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with cable channels

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED lighting
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

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
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 3:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from November 10 2025 to December 20 2025 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Swimming pool
During renovations, the hostel will make every effort to minimize noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for COP 35000 per pet, per stay
  • Dogs and cats only
  • 2 total (37 lbs is the maximum weight per pet)
  • Pets may not be left unsupervised
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • Guests can request a pet-friendly room by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • This property doesn't allow children 17 and younger (only guests older than 17 are allowed)

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • You may be required to pay the following charge at the property: Colombia Value-Added Tax (VAT) at 19%. A VAT exemption is available to travelers who present a valid passport and tourist visa showing they are not a resident of Colombia and who pay using a foreign card or via a bank transfer from outside Colombia. This exemption applies only to tourist package bookings (accommodation plus other travel services).

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 buffet breakfast: approximately COP 25000 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: COP 40000 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Pet fee: COP 35000 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Towels fee: COP 5000 per person, per stay (or guests may bring their own)

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, debit cards, and cash
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM—-10:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available 24 hours), which is offered for a fee.

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, debit cards, and cash.
  • This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector.

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.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

El Viajero Santa Marta Hostel Santa Marta
El Viajero Santa Marta Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
El Viajero Santa Marta Hostel
Viajero Santa Marta Hostel Santa Marta
Viajero Santa Marta Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at Viajero Santa Marta Hostel?

Viajero Santa Marta Hostel provides free cancellation on certain room rates. If you'd like to learn more, review the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What can I see within easy reach of Viajero Santa Marta Hostel?

This hostel is situated in Los Cocos within a 10-minute walk of Parque de los Novios and Santa Marta Cathedral. You'll also find Santa Marta Bay and Marina Santa Marta less than a mile away.

Is there parking available at Viajero Santa Marta Hostel?

Bicycle parking is also available for guests.

Does Viajero Santa Marta Hostel feature a casino on the premises?

No, Viajero Santa Marta Hostel doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Viajero Santa Marta Hostel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hostel.

Is Viajero Santa Marta Hostel a good place to stay for couples?

Couples staying at this hostel will appreciate amenities like a rainfall showerhead as well as a bar and a restaurant.

Are there hot tubs at Viajero Santa Marta Hostel?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hostel.

Does Viajero Santa Marta Hostel have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, Viajero Santa Marta Hostel serves buffet breakfast for a surcharge each morning at Casa Papau.

Will Viajero Santa Marta Hostel allow pets to stay for free?

Although they can't stay for free, cats and dogs are welcome at Viajero Santa Marta Hostel for a fee of COP 35000 per pet, per stay.

Does Viajero Santa Marta Hostel have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hostel.

How far is the airport from Viajero Santa Marta Hostel?

The closest major airport to Viajero Santa Marta Hostel is Santa Marta (SMR-Simon Bolivar), which is 10.9 mi away (28 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Viajero Santa Marta Hostel?

No, there aren't any rooms with balconies at Viajero Santa Marta Hostel.

Viajero Santa Marta Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 50 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 50 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 50 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 50 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 50 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

ivan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
NIce property
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ana María

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooftop pool was nice. Layout was good. Room was nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Ronak

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

Decent

6 bed dorm 111, shower door not closing, hot water takes a long time to come through, blanket was like a light bed sheet, quite a social place with events going on
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juan

Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s a beautiful property with art and plants and a nice rooftop. The place is clean and worth the money!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Diana

Disliked: Amenities
El lugar no esta mal, por ser un cuarto compartido pues no esta tan limpio. En la cocina compartida se comieron algo mio. No importa al final. Cuando llegue al lugar no fue tan grato la interaccion con el resepcionista. El chico me pidio mis documentos y le di mi pasaporte, me paso un papel para que firmara acerca de los datos personales. Le dije que no lo firmaria y el me respondió de una forma agresiva " Pues si no quieres firmar, no te puedes quedar aqui. Cancela tu reservacion en la plataforma de Expedia" le comente que eso debe ser opcional no como el dise, y el de mala gana respondio y yo viajando desde lejos y para ese recibimiento pues no es justo. Al final no firme y tampoco cancele. Para ser recepcionista ese chico tiene muy mala actitud y no tiene nada de carisma. En fin, no creo que sea necesario firmar algo que no quiero. Para mi en su respuesta fue como decir que no nesecitan a un tipo de cliente que no hace lo que el quiere. Creó que se le olvida que por los clientes tenemos trabajo y por ellos vestimos y comemos. Tambien trabajo con clientes todo el tiempo y por eso valoro el trabajo de todos pero ese niño se le olvida el motivo para quien el trabaja. Los clientes en un hospedaje lo son todo.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like that it had activities, restaurant, and amenities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Excellent

Excellent stay, clean and basic room for an incredible price. View out of the window was stunning. Perfect for a quick night, no frills. Very friendly staff and good coffee in the morning.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super friendly receptionist
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Harry

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

brigitte

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very Nice
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Best hostel experience ever. The community, the vibe, the staff, experiences really just all of it. From the front desk, maids, hostess and bartenders everyone was awesome! Tatiana gira above and beyond for the experiences and is awesome to hang out with. Then Sharon at the bar up top is the best bartender you can get. Try this place out and you’ll only want Viajeros!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Christopher

Traveled with group
Disliked: Staff & service
I booked a private room and was told I was.being upgraded to a superior room but the tv and the ac remote didnt work they screwed.me. I was also harrassed and searched.by.local police. I came.down.one night at 3.am and the.police who harrased.me were sleeping on the.sofas inside the.hostel. It was a nightmare and I.will.never return
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice hostel! Staff very good! Good food, rooftop bar and pool. Good value.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Bar and rooftop pool.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hostel it self is incredible and staff especially were so so nice and welcoming. I took the cheapest room, a dorm of 10. It was a level above any other hostel I’ve been to. Big room, shower and bathroom inside the room! Rare to find
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Best hostel I’ve ever stayed in around the world
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Bradley

Traveled with group
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort

Better places to stay

The staff was very rude. They overcharged for the room and then made a big deal about it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bradley

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

Great place

We are always treated well when we visit that’s the reason we keep coming back here.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric

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

Great Hostel

Friendly staff, clean and comfortable. Lots of activities and helpful front desk staff. We had a private and would definitely suggest paying the extra for superior room because they are in their own little hallway area and much quieter then rest of the hotel/hostel
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bofang

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Danny

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Oscar

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023