Minca
This extraordinary place is perfect for isolating yourself in the mountains above Minca. It has a self-contained hippyish feeling, with a spectacular…
Minca
This extraordinary place is perfect for isolating yourself in the mountains above Minca. It has a self-contained hippyish feeling, with a spectacular…
Santa Marta
Although it's housed in the former mansion of a drug cartel family, there couldn't be anything less shady about this bright and breezy hostel. Ask for a…
La Guajira Peninsula
On the far side of the village, within walking distance of El Faro lighthouse, is the best ranchería in town. The adjoining rooms, fashioned from the…
Zona Cafetera
On the site of Termales de Santa Rosa, Hotel Termales offers accommodations in a sprawling mansion with one old, renovated wing and two newer wings…
Bogotá
Shoehorned into hippy-dippy Callejón de Embudo, this small hostel in a historic house has plenty of antiquated character. Creaky hardwood floors lead to…
Bogotá
Easily the most interesting of Bogotá's two new Four Seasons hotels (the other is in Zona Rosa, both converted from previous hotels), this Zona G hotel…
Hostería del Molino La Mesopotamia
Villa de Leyva
Built in 1568, this old flour mill is four years older than Villa itself and one of the most beautiful buildings in town. It has not gone without…
Parque Nacional Natural Tayrona
Located a few kilometers east of PNN Tayrona, this recently constructed beach villa with its gabled thatched roof and exquisite tropical garden is a self…
Santa Marta
A very high-end, self-contained and intelligently designed hostel, the Dreamer has rooms clustered around one of Santa Marta's best swimming pools. Even…
Cali & Southwest Colombia
The last place to stay on the path up to the Fin del Mundo, this tranquil hostel is a fine base for hiking to the waterfall and swimming holes. Basic…
Cali & Southwest Colombia
This faux-Swiss resort has tidy rooms overlooking a flower-filled garden that runs down to the lake. The basic rooms are fine but the pricier options are…
San Gil
There aren’t many hostels that claim VIP status, but Sam’s does, at least, make you feel like a VIB (very important backpacker). The dark garage entry off…
Cartagena
Cartagena's ultimate party hostel is paradise for some and rather too much noise for others. Etched with a grand colonial feel, it's undoubtedly the hub…
Caribbean Coast
This excellent option offers you the chance to stay on the islands at an affordable price. Right on the beach, this place has a laid-back vibe and…
Providencia
Providencia's smartest hotel by some distance, the Deep Blue offers 12 spacious rooms complete with marble floors, rain showers, flat-screen TVs and smart…
Puerto Nariño
Smart but somewhat overpriced, the Waira Selva allows you to do the jungle in some comfort, with 13 spacious and comfortable rooms that feature lots of…
San Gil
In a small colonial-style building, Casa Rome has inviting rooms with wood-beamed ceilings, bright tiled floors and exposed stone walls. Private rooms…
Salento
This sociable hostel has a buzzing open-air bar area set in an inviting garden, and offers salsa classes and Spanish lessons. The dorms and rooms in the…
Villa de Leyva
Located approximately 2km northeast of town, this huge grassy field has lovely views of the surrounding mountains and space for 120 tents. Amenities…
Santa Marta
The 'Crazy Breeze' is the choice of a young, festive crowd, who pack out the 100 or so beds. Dorms sleep four to 10, and there's an array of private rooms…
Minca
This fantastic place is all about creating an environmentally friendly project that gives back to its community. Housed on a former cattle farm, Mundo…
Bogotá
In a rambling, creaky wooden-floored house once called home by notable Colombian painter Gonzalo Ariza, this new-in-2017 Candelaria offering oozes…
Leticia
In a thick jungle setting and not strictly in Leticia itself, Omshanty is a clutch of simple cabins with kitchens and mosquito nets, with the restaurant…
Medellín
One of Medellín's original hostels and still one of its best, this well-run and welcoming place is conveniently located and has a pleasant social vibe…
Camping Cabo San Juan del Guía
Parque Nacional Natural Tayrona
Most backpackers end up at this campground, which has the air of a music festival in high season. There are two gorgeous swimming beaches as well as a…
Bogotá
The Sofitel was gutted and reshined not too long ago (new beds, new TVs, new carpeting); unfortunately, though, soundproof rooms now draped in…
Guatapé
Perched on a peninsula right below Piedra del Peñol, this hip little hostel is a popular choice among backpackers looking for majestic views on a budget …
Salento
On a peaceful hilltop dairy farm with stunning valley views, this hostel/ecofarm has top-notch facilities and a fantastic atmosphere. The restaurant…
Parque Nacional Natural Tayrona
This group of 14 rustic-chic cabañas is a five-minute walk from the car park that marks the end of the drivable road into Tayrona national park. Each two…
San Gil
Señora Esperanza dotes on her guests at this most Colombian of choices, a lovely six-room guesthouse wrapped around a plant-jammed courtyard with a…
Bogotá
An Italian-Colombian affair inside a historic Quinta Camacho mansion, this boutique hostel is easy on the eyes. It calls on juxtapositions of hardwoods,…
Bogotá Region
This six-tent glamping option high above Suesca's massive rock wall is easily the area's most cinematic sleep. Luxurious teepee-like accommodations…
Capurganá & Sapzurro
On the main street, just back from the dock, this excellent option has six private rooms and a couple of six-berth family rooms, each with fan, private…
Around Medellín
On the town's main square, this inn was once home to a member of the local gentry. Rooms are arranged around an attractive courtyard, and there's a nice…
Capurganá & Sapzurro
Owner Clemencia will make you feel instantly welcome at this rustic wooden guesthouse. The two rooms are on the jungle-covered mountainside and have…
Amazon Basin
Despite being technically in Peru, this excellent reserve offers one of the easiest ways to get into the rainforest from Leticia. Run by Amazon Jungle…
Manizales
A short walk from the zona rosa, this fine choice spread over two buildings is one of the few hostels where backpackers and Colombian travelers mix…
Cali
In a renovated colonial house, El Viajero is a popular choice among young travelers looking to hang out on the fairy-light-strung poolside patio or to…
Bogotá
Part of a small Bogotá chain, this 56-room business-hip boutique hotel located between Zona Rosa and Parque 93 boasts rarely seen advantages such as a…
Leticia
Despite being named for the hallucinogenic indigenous brew, this is no retreat for self-discovery, just an immaculately clean and friendly family-run…