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Life is Good Cartagena Hostel

Property class: 3
3-star hostel near Cartagena de Indias Convention Center

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An outdoor pool area with a wooden pergola, bar, seating, and potted plants.
A hotel room with a large bed, wooden beams on the ceiling, a painting on the wall, and bedside lamps.
A cozy interior with a bar area, a seating bench, and a staircase.
A kitchen with exposed brick walls, wooden beams, a chandelier, and a wooden countertop.
A building with a tiled roof, a balcony with white balustrades, and a sign indicating it is a restaurant.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
  • Bar

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
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Walls of Cartagena
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Cartagena (CTG-Rafael Núñez Intl.)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Family Suite

A bedroom with a bunk bed, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a painting on the wall.

Family Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Classic Shared Dormitory, Multiple Beds, Ensuite

A dormitory room with bunk beds, a red floor, a door, and a sign on the wall.

Classic Shared Dormitory, Multiple Beds, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Double Room

A hotel room with a large bed, wooden beams on the ceiling, a painting on the wall, and bedside lamps.

Standard Double Room

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

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A bedroom with a large bed, wooden ceiling beams, a desk with a chair, and artwork on the walls.

Family Studio Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Cartagena

Cartagena Walled City stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Cartagena Walled City hostel, you'll find Cartagena de Indias Convention Center and Clock Tower. Plaza de la Trinidad and Santisima Trinidad Church are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Cartagena de Indias Convention Center - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Plaza de la Trinidad - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Clock Tower - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Bolivar Square - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Walls of Cartagena - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Di Silvio Trattoria - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Colombitalia - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Beer Lovers Tap Room - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Café Morena - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Libertario Coffee Co. & Roasters - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Life is Good Cartagena Hostel

3-star hostel near Cartagena de Indias Convention Center
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Meeting rooms and coworking spaces are available.

WiFi is free in public spaces. A hot tub, a rooftop terrace, and a vending machine are also featured at Life is Good Cartagena Hostel. A shuttle from the hotel to the airport (available 24 hours) is available for a fee.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Cartagena hostel.

  • 1 building
  • 9 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • Built in 2017
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Life is Good Cartagena Hostel offers 9 accommodations with safes. Beds feature down comforters. 52-inch Smart televisions come with Netflix. This Cartagena hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Irons/ironing boards and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

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

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 52-inch smart TV
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Down comforter

Bathroom

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

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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for COP 100000.0 per day.
  • 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).

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

Optional extras

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

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

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
Cashless transactions are available
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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination.

Property Registration Number 203439

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.

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

How close is Life is Good Cartagena Hostel to the airport?

Life is Good Cartagena Hostel is 4 mi (8-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 Life is Good Cartagena Hostel?

As of Aug 15, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Life is Good Cartagena Hostel on Aug 16, 2026 start from $104, 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 Life is Good Cartagena Hostel have an airport shuttle?

Life is Good Cartagena Hostel offers a shuttle from the hotel to the airport 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of COP 60000 per vehicle.

How close is Life is Good Cartagena Hostel to the beach?

This hostel is 1.2 mi (6-min drive) from Bocagrande Beach and 2.6 mi (13-min drive) from El Laguito Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Life is Good Cartagena Hostel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Life is Good Cartagena Hostel, but cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for a fee of COP 5000 per person. It's available every day from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Life is Good Cartagena Hostel?

No, there is no casino at this hostel, but Rio Cartagena Casino (6-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Life is Good Cartagena Hostel?

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

Is there free parking at Life is Good Cartagena Hostel?

Free parking is not available at this hostel.

Does Life is Good Cartagena Hostel have a pool?

Life is Good Cartagena Hostel does not have a pool.

Does Life is Good Cartagena Hostel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Life is Good Cartagena Hostel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is Life is Good Cartagena Hostel to downtown Cartagena?

Life is Good Cartagena Hostel is 0.3 mi away from Cartagena.

Life is Good Cartagena Hostel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 77 out of 97 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 97 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 97 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 97 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 97 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Julio

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place and staff. The location is amazing, and the cooking classes were so much fun.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kenyatta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was great everyone was so nice . Food was also great .
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Latoya

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The entire staff / Team was amazing very helpful friendly made the stay a ease love it will recommend and come back
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

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

10/10 Excellent

Ariana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Private room was great. Courtyard looking window but room was great, staff excellent, loved the location.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

MARIA

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

10/10 Excellent

jessica

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

10/10 Excellent

Geraldine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Small but clean room and very quaint. Staff were all super friendly and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nathaniel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great, friendly staff members! The rooms were tidy and there wasn't anything they didn't have concerning toiletries. The hot tub is cool, and that is needed for the hot, sticky weather.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joel

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

dennis

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

gregory

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!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

HIROAKI

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

Strongly recommended place to stay!

All staff members were very very kind and wonderful :-) I enjoyed this place a lot and I appreciate all services that were provided. Room was great as well. Restaurant was nice. Breakfast is FREE. Also FREE coffee, water, and tea for 24 hours. WOW! I'll definitely come back here! Thank you so much for your hospitality :-) Your hero
Pasta@restaurant
Restaurant
Restaurant
Breakfast (FREE)
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Terrance

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
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Paola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
No me gustó la habitación que me asignaron (arriba de la cocina). El check out es muy temprano. El desayuno está bueno, pero muy poco variado
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Roberto Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
La atención es buena, te dejan guardar el equipaje despues de tu checkout
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

LESLY RUBÍ

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
No tengo ningún comentario negativo. Todo super limpio, ordenado y la cama cómoda. Desayuno rico. Trato super amable por parte de todo el personal. El aire acondicionado super bien. El baño me gustó bastante. El Jacuzzi super a gusto. Está mega cerca del Barrio de Getsemaní (a dos minutos caminando). Sin duda, si vuelvo, sería ahí, me faltó la experiencia de la cocina con la Cheff. De ahí todo excelente 🇲🇽
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Fint hostel, superrent och god frukost! Personalen var utan dess like, supertrevliga och snabba med tips och rekommendationer. Hade kunnat bo här igen!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Heloisa

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

Excelente estadia

O atendimento da equipe de funcionários é sensacional. A estadia foi incrível, ficar hospedada no Life is Good fez toda a diferença. Vale muito a pena, com certeza voltaria. Quarto limpo e espaçoso com chuveiro com água quente. Café da manhã maravilhoso com opções variadas. A melhor limonada de coco de Cartagena foi no restaurante do hostel.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Aluminios Sajima

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excelente
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

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