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El Viajero Cartagena - Hostel

2.0 star property

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Outdoor pool
Terrace/patio
Free WiFi, bed sheets
Outdoor pool
Outdoor dining

Reviews

7.6 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Pet friendly
    Pet friendly
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk

Explore the area

Map
Calle 38 No 9-45, Cartagena
  • Plaza de San Diego
    2 min walk
  • Centro Comercial La Serrezuela
    3 min walk
  • Walls of Cartagena
    4 min walk
  • Cartagena (CTG-Rafael Núñez Intl.)
    10 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Group room x8 shared bathroom

Free WiFi, bed sheets

Group room x8 shared bathroom

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom (4 Beds)

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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Superior Double Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Double Room

  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Twin Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Twin Room

  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Group Room x6 shared bathroom

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

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 97 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Private Bathroom (6 beds)

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom (8 beds)

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom (10 beds) | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom (10 beds)

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Private Bathroom (8 beds)

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Deluxe Triple Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Triple Room

  • 216 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Double Room, Private Bathroom | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, Private Bathroom

  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Shared Dormitory, Shared Bathroom (12 beds) | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Shared Bathroom (12 beds)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Women only, Shared Bathroom (8 beds)

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Double Room

  • 216 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Twin Room

  • 216 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Cartagena

A stay at El Viajero Cartagena - Hostel places you in the heart of Cartagena, within a 15-minute walk of Clock Tower and Cartagena de Indias Convention Center. .This hostel is 2.3 mi (3.6 km) from Bocagrande Beach and 22.5 mi (36.2 km) from Blanca Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Walls of Cartagena - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Clock Tower - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Cartagena de Indias Convention Center - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • San Felipe de Barajas Castle - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Bocagrande Beach - 9 min drive - 2.3 miles

Getting around

  • Rafael Nunez Intl. Airport (CTG) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Juan Del Mar Pizzeria Goumert - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪La Juma Barr Cartagena - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Amasa - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Quero Arepa - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Carmen Cartagena - ‬1 min walk

About this property

El Viajero Cartagena - Hostel

Hostel with a 24-hour front desk, a short walk to Clock Tower
El Viajero Cartagena - Hostel offers 23 accommodations with air conditioning. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Recreational amenities at the hostel include an outdoor pool.

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

Make yourself at home in one of the 23 air-conditioned guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms feature showers with rainfall showerheads.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional features at this hostel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a communal living room.
Relax with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar. Local cuisine breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff, and luggage storage.
Local cuisine breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Local cuisine breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; COP 20,000 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

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

Guest services

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

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Communal living room
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of COP 35000 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 37 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • 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).

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for local cuisine breakfast: approximately COP 20000 per person
  • Pet fee: COP 35000 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Towels fee: COP 5000 per person, per night (or guests may bring their own)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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 only accepts cash
Property Registration Number 22078

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
If you are traveling with a child your property may require you to present the following documents: Parents traveling into Colombia with a child under 18 may be required to present the child's birth certificate and photo ID (passport for non-Columbian citizens) upon check-in. If a relative or legal guardian is traveling into Colombia with the child, that relative or legal guardian may be required to present a notarized consent of travel signed by both parents and 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 who plan to travel with children should consult with a Colombian consulate office prior to travel for further guidance.

Property is also known as

El Viajero Cartagena
El Viajero Cartagena - Hostel Cartagena
El Viajero Cartagena - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

El Viajero Cartagena - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 23 reviews" "

8.0/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Sofia

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Constance

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Rooms in the new house part of the property are spacious and quiet. In the main building quite noisy.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Constance

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was very noisy and they moved us to a quiet room at no extra cost.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

2/10 Terrible

Daniel

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Recommend this hostel! Great stay.
Amazing hostel - clean, friendly staff, and great location within the walled city. Will stay again next time I'm in Cartagena!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

2/10 Terrible

Djamel

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I do not recommend this place at all. Rude staffs.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Anand

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in a private room. The bathroom and shower are outside. There was a water problem but it maybe common in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

4/10 Poor

Cindy

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bad check in and unclean baths
When I arrived, I stood in front of the Afro-Caribbean working the desk and he ignored me until a female checked me in. He was basically doing nothing. The main area where people smoke and party all night is right outside the dorms so forget about sleeping. Bathrooms are always disgusting. Had booked 7 days but stayed only 3 long days before going somewhere else.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

walquiria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This hostel is the perfect place to stay. Not only is close to everything but the staff members make you feel at home. I was there for 4 days and believe i will be back soon ☺
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Issamar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hostel is located near restaurants and historical points. The staff is super nice and helpful. They help me order a taxi. I loved the hammocks and the environment. Breakfast was really good (you have to pay extra). Common restroom were often clean during they day but the bathroom in my share room was not. Recommendation maybe having a mop in the room that it can be used after showers. My room was next to the street and it was really noisy at night. The room had AC at night but during the day they turn it off and it gets super hot, having a fan during the day would be very helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was exceptional. They are staffed 24/7 and was able to provide excellent recommendations for any activity. You’ll especially enjoy the mango tree that drops mangos throughout the day and night. I ate 1-2 per day.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Cesar D.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service
We showed up to the property and were told that our reservation through Expedia was never received or could not be seen. They were unable to help us any further, did not show any recourse, did not suggest or help us find another accommodation. Very concerned and disappointed about the experience
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I don't really have anything bad to say. The hostel is very nice and secure. The hostel also secures your bags for you if you need (I needed for the day after I checked out). It is also a great place to meet other travelers if you are looking to make friends. All I did was talk to others in my dorm and make plans with them. The staff were really nice and friendly. Location is great - I went out every night and it was a short walk to the bar areas. It was great - I highly recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Monica María

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excelente atención, todo súper limpio y el personal súper amable
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Por el precio aceptable
El hostal tiene buen ambiente, la habitación es muy pequeña, las cajoneras son muy ruidosas al abrirse, se que es un lugar de mucho calor, pero no todos están acostumbrados a bañarse con agua fria. La repisa que tienen a lado de la cama es muy pequeña solo cabe él celular. Laura de recepción muy amable, me dio toda la información necesaria. Había otra chica un poco apática, los demás chicos súper lindos.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

6/10 Okay

Raul

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
La zona es fantástica, llegas andando a todos los sitios. Están remodelando el hostel, por lo que no había actividades y el desayuno lo cobran aparte (12,000 cop).
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Mathias

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sonia

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Encantada
Me encantó todo!! La atención de todo el staff, la limpieza, las clases de baile. El lugar es muuuy bonito y agradable.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excelente lugar para hospedarse! Muy buena seguridad! Y Tiene todos los accesos principales cercanos
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020