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Guakmaya Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel near Cartagena de Indias Convention Center in Cartagena

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Exterior
Terrace/patio
City Double Room, Courtyard View | Down comforters, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets
Comfort Suite, Courtyard View | Room amenity
Terrace/patio

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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carrera 23, 29a 35, Cartagena, 130001
  • Place, Port, Fortresses and Group of Monuments
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Port of Cartagena
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, San Felipe de Barajas Castle
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Airport, Cartagena (CTG-Rafael Núñez Intl.)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

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City Double Room, Courtyard View | Down comforters, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

City Double Room, Courtyard View

  • 151 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Comfort Quadruple Room, Courtyard View | Down comforters, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Comfort Quadruple Room, Courtyard View

  • 205 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Comfort Suite, Courtyard View | Down comforters, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Comfort Suite, Courtyard View

  • 388 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Cartagena

Manga stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Manga hostel, you'll find Port, Fortresses and Group of Monuments and Caribe Plaza. Technological University of Bolívar and Santa Cruz Marina are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Port, Fortresses and Group of Monuments - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Port of Cartagena - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Cartagena de Indias Cruise Terminal - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • San Felipe de Barajas Castle - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Cartagena de Indias Convention Center - 6 min drive - 1.3 miles

Getting around

  • Rafael Nunez Intl. Airport (CTG) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Koi Koi Sushi - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Nativos - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Crepes & Waffles - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Guakmaya Hostel

Hostel near Cartagena de Indias Convention Center in Cartagena
A free manager's reception is offered daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. Guakmaya Hostel also features a terrace, a garden, and coffee/tea in a common area.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Cartagena hostel.

  • 8 guestrooms or units
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
Guakmaya Hostel offers 8 air-conditioned accommodations with shared/communal kitchens and ceiling fans. Beds feature down comforters. Full-sized refrigerators/freezers and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Smart televisions come with digital channels. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room microwave

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Street parking available

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • 1 step to reach entrance
  • No elevator
  • Tile flooring in room

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with digital channels
  • Streaming services

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Griddle
  • Microwave
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime

Express check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property

Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance

To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link

A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests

Guests are recommended to download the property's whatsapp mobile app before check-in

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Guakmaya Hostel

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following 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).
  • A damage deposit of COP 49999 will be collected before check-in.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number 189950

We should mention

  • 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.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

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Guakmaya Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Guakmaya Hostel to the airport?

Guakmaya Hostel is 3.4 mi (17-min drive) away from the Rafael Nunez Intl. Airport (CTG) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Guakmaya Hostel?

As of May 22, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Guakmaya Hostel on May 24, 2026 start from $44, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Guakmaya Hostel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Guakmaya Hostel.

How close is Guakmaya Hostel to the beach?

This hostel is 2.5 mi (12-min drive) from Bocagrande Beach and 3.4 mi (15-min drive) from Marbella Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Guakmaya Hostel offer free breakfast?

Guakmaya Hostel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Guakmaya Hostel?

No, there is no casino at this hostel, but Rio Cartagena Casino (10-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Guakmaya Hostel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Guakmaya Hostel?

Free parking is not available at this hostel.

Does Guakmaya Hostel have a pool?

Guakmaya Hostel does not have a pool.

Does Guakmaya Hostel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is Guakmaya Hostel to downtown Cartagena?

Guakmaya Hostel is 1.3 mi away from Cartagena.

Guakmaya Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 7 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 7 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 7 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 7 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jorge

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Shirley

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Esa fue mi experiencia lo siento

El lugar seguro, el baño sucio , lo más fastidioso fue no poder dormir porque a partir de la 1:am se eschuchan unos gallos que eran muchos muy serca cantar toda esas horas eso fue terrible no poder dormir 😫
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Patrice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A place with good potential ! May stay there again

For some unknown reason this place was already rated "excellent" whereas there was no previous reviews. So I felt a little bit manipulated as this place without being bad was way overrated. Although the place is generally clean, it nis not maintained properly. Some stuffs need some fixing. The room I stayed in for almost 10 days had suffered water leakage in the wall which resulted in traces on the wall which has not been redone or even painted. The mattress is definitely not comfortable & kitchen area where cooking is not possible still has the old cooking appliance, a very old blender nobody uses that could easily be replaced with a toaster. The fridge with a little tray for each room is a good thing so you can store your stuff. The main living area deserves at least a fan as the heat is just unbearable. As there is a TV (very good point) with Netflix & Youtube in each room, the one in this area stop other people from using this place when someone is watching tv. A glass door could also be useful for some AC as this is an open air area otherwise that prevents the use of air conditioning. One can feel that an effort is made to make this place a good one, but with (too) limited human presence. The potential is there but more time and consideration should be invested to make this place an excellent place to stay by adding, for instance laundry service. Breakfast included for a little extra would not be stupid & would add value to this place where the cleaning staff is AWSOME.
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amilcar

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amilcar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jhon

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

Excelente.

Se debe hacer el chek-in online, antes de llegar al hostel, dado que el ingreso es automatizado con claves de seguridad en las puertas. El lugar es ideal para descansar y querer disfrutar de la ciudad. Está en un buen sector; seguro y cercano al Castillo San Felipe.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Ed

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Un lugar tranquilo, para descansar . Entrada principal con código. Las piezas si cerradura sencilla facil de abrir pero nada paso. Hay un gallo en el vecindario q canta desde el amanecer y no para.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025