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La Villana Hostel

2.0 star property
Adults-only hostel near Santa Marta Cathedral

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Shared Dormitory, Multiple Bedrooms, Shared Bathroom | In-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets
Lounge
Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Reception
Point of interest

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Pet friendly

Explore the area

Map
Calle 17 # 3-70, Centro Historico, Santa Marta, Magdalena, 470001
  • Parque de los Novios
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Santa Marta Cathedral
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Santa Marta Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Santa Marta (SMR-Simon Bolivar)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Shared Dormitory, Women only, Shared Bathroom

Standard Shared Dormitory, Women only, Shared Bathroom | In-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Shared Dormitory, Women only, Shared Bathroom

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Family Room, Private Bathroom | In-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room, Private Bathroom

  • 646 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 4 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Triple Room, Private Bathroom | In-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Triple Room, Private Bathroom

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

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Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Private Bathroom | Room amenity

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Private Bathroom

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Shared Dormitory, Multiple Bedrooms, Shared Bathroom | In-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Multiple Bedrooms, Shared Bathroom

  • 430 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Standard Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom

In-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Standard Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom

In-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Luxury Room, Private Bathroom

Luxury Room, Private Bathroom | In-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Luxury Room, Private Bathroom

  • 291 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Santa Marta

Seaside stay .With a stay at this Historic Center hostel, you'll be steps from Santa Marta Cathedral and Parque de los Novios. Simón Bolivar Park and Santa Marta Beach are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Parque de los Novios - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Santa Marta Cathedral - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Santa Marta Beach - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Bahia de Santa Marta - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Rodadero Sea Aquarium and Museum - 15 min drive - 4.9 miles

Getting around

  • Santa Marta (SMR-Simon Bolivar) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪El Mexican - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Lulo Café - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪La Muzzería - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Charlie's Bar And Grill - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Porthos Pub - ‬3 min walk

About this property

La Villana Hostel

Adults-only hostel near Santa Marta Cathedral
La Villana Hostel offers its guests an outdoor pool and a hot tub. Along with a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

Event space at this hostel measures 431 square feet (40 square meters) and includes a conference center. A nightclub, a library, and a terrace are also featured at La Villana Hostel. A shuttle from the hotel to the airport (available 24 hours) and an area shuttle are available for a fee.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Colonial Santa Marta hostel.

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • 8 guestrooms or units
  • 431 sq ft of conference space
  • 40 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 1720
  • Nightclub
  • Deli
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Conference center
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Game room or arcade
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Computer for guest use
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
La Villana Hostel offers 8 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and ceiling fans. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Accommodations all include kitchenettes. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English, Spanish

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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
  • Offsite parking; discounts available
  • 24-hour airport drop-off shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: COP 8,500 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Hot tub
  • Library
  • Nightclub
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Kitchenette

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 7 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Express 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
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free
  • Maximum 1 pets
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

  • This property welcomes adults only.
  • 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 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'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 full breakfast: approximately COP 8500 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: COP 30000 per vehicle

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards
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. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Diners Club.

We should mention

  • There is no hot water on site.
  • 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 are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Alcohol isn't allowed at La Villana Hostel.

Property is also known as

Villana Hostel Santa Marta
Villana Hostel
Villana Santa Marta
La Villana Hostel Santa Marta
La Villana Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
La Villana Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Santa Marta

Frequently asked questions

How close is La Villana Hostel to the airport?

La Villana Hostel is 11.4 mi (15-min drive) away from the Santa Marta (SMR-Simon Bolivar) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does La Villana Hostel have an airport shuttle?

La Villana Hostel offers a shuttle from the hotel to the airport 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of COP 30000 per vehicle.

How close is La Villana Hostel to the beach?

This hostel is a short 6-minute walk from Santa Marta Beach and 3 mi (14-min drive) from Taganga Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does La Villana Hostel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at La Villana Hostel, but full breakfast is offered for a fee of COP 8500 per person. It's available every day from 7:30 AM to 11 AM.

Is there a casino at La Villana Hostel?

No, there is no casino at this hostel.

What time is check-in at La Villana Hostel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 7 PM.

Is there free parking at La Villana Hostel?

Free parking is not available at this hostel.

Does La Villana Hostel have a pool?

La Villana Hostel features an outdoor pool.

Does La Villana Hostel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does La Villana Hostel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is La Villana Hostel to downtown Santa Marta?

La Villana Hostel is 0.4 mi away from Comuna 2.

La Villana Hostel Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 9 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 9 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 9 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 9 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 9 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Esteban

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

Villana Hostel Review

It was awesome. No complaints. Would stay here again in future trips.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2018

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

ok

The receptionists are so rude and changed my original booking from a 4 people dorm to 16 people dorm, when I asked them they asked me to pay more if I want to stay in my original room. Not so friendly and making things very difficult.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Located in a great spot in the city and all of the staff members were excellent. They have pretty good ac. Showers are cold but it didn't really matter because it's super hot and humid!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2017

8/10 Good

Ana

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice area close to everything in town center

8/10 Good

Not Provided, Cambridge UK

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

Great hostel in the best part of Santa Marta!

This is a great hostel! I booked a triple room for a two night stay prior to a Ciudad Perdida trek and a one night stay upon our return. Instead of the triple room (which looked nice on their website) they put us in this great room called Kinky, which is a huge lofted room with it's own entrance next to the hostel with space for 6 guests. We loved it! The pool is a bit on the small side, but it's surrounded by lovely huge palm trees and it's certainly big enough to cool down when needed. There were good things on offer to guests - playstation, big screen TV in a common space for films, board games, rental bikes. Initially I had tried to book a different hostel that seemed to have a nicer pool but in the end I am so glad we ended up at Villana because it is definitely in the best part of the city - very close to cute restaurants and bars. This is very important, because Santa Marta on the whole did not feel overly safe, and we felt a bit vulnerable at the idea of walking around most of the streets after dark. The one problem we had at Villana was with the laundry service. Our clothes weren't ready when they were supposed to be our last morning, and so we had to delay our transfer to Tayrona. When we sorted through our stuff after leaving Santa Marta we found that a lot of it was still dirty and some of our things were missing. Apart from that our experience with Villana was very positive.

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

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

leider Bettwanzen

Frühzeitig gegangen wegen Bettwanzen. Ansonsten scheinen die Zimmer sauber zu sein, die Betten sind bequem.

10/10 Excellent

Luis

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

excelente atencion

Excelente ubicacion, atencion y todo a la mano

6/10 Okay

NICOLAS, Bucaramanga

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Bueno

Tuve algunos problemas con el baño pues no funcionaba bn, y para un plan de pareja es algo complicado, pero en general fueron buenas condiciones y cerca a al sector central de ciudad y turistico.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Lovely place

This was my first stay at a hostel and I loved everything about the stay. The staff was so Nice and relaxed and the people I meet there was lovely. As you can read in other reviews it is only cold water but it is not so bad when you are in this climate. The hostel is located in the heart of the historical part with lots of resturants and bars just around the corner. As an overall it was a pretty good stay and I am glad I stayed at Hostel Villiana.