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Santuario Getsemaní Hostel

Property class: 1.5
Adults-only hostel near Cartagena de Indias Convention Center

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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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Av. El Pedregal # 29 - 225, Cartagena, 130001
  • Place, Cartagena de Indias Convention Center
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Clock Tower
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Walls of Cartagena
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Cartagena (CTG-Rafael Núñez Intl.)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Shared Dormitory, 1 Twin Bed, Non Smoking

A compact, circular room with a bunk bed, a small wooden cabinet, and a single shelf.

Standard Shared Dormitory, 1 Twin Bed, Non Smoking

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Standard Shared Dormitory, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

A small, single-bed room with a wooden floor, a white bedspread, and a wooden nightstand.

Standard Shared Dormitory, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Comfort Shared Dormitory, Non Smoking

A bunk bed room with a ladder, a wooden nightstand, and a small shelf.

Comfort Shared Dormitory, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Comfort Shared Dormitory, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

A small, single-bed room with a wooden floor, a white bedspread, and a wooden nightstand.

Comfort Shared Dormitory, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Superior Shared Dormitory, 1 Twin Bed, Non Smoking

A bunk bed room with a ladder, a wooden nightstand, and a small shelf.

Superior Shared Dormitory, 1 Twin Bed, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Superior Shared Dormitory, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

A small, single-bed room with a wooden floor, a white bedspread, and a wooden nightstand.

Superior Shared Dormitory, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Dormitorio Compartido Femenino, 1 Cama Individual, No Fumar

A compact, circular room with a bunk bed, a small wooden cabinet, and a single shelf.

Dormitorio Compartido Femenino, 1 Cama Individual, No Fumar

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Dormitorio Compartido Femenino, 1 Cama Doble, No Fumar

A room with a bed, a wooden nightstand, a wall-mounted shelf, and a sliding door with bamboo panels.

Dormitorio Compartido Femenino, 1 Cama Doble, No Fumar

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Cartagena

Cartagena Walled City stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this Cartagena Walled City hostel, you'll find Cartagena de Indias Convention Center and Clock Tower. Also, San Felipe de Barajas Castle is within half a mile (1 km) and Walls of Cartagena is within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Plaza de la Trinidad - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Cartagena de Indias Convention Center - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • San Felipe de Barajas Castle - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Clock Tower - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Walls of Cartagena - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Rafael Nunez Intl. Airport (CTG) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Di Silvio Trattoria - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Celele - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Doña Lola - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Rebelion - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Salon Tropical - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Santuario Getsemaní Hostel

Adults-only hostel near Cartagena de Indias Convention Center
You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A terrace, barbecue grills, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Santuario Getsemaní Hostel.

This Cartagena hostel is smoke free.

  • 56 guestrooms or units
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
Santuario Getsemaní Hostel offers 56 shared accommodations with air conditioning and blackout drapes/curtains. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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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

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Tile flooring in room

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Toilet paper

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Shared accommodations

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children younger than 18 are not allowed at this adults-only property. All guests 18 and older are welcome.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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.

  • Towels fee: COP 6000 per person, per stay (or guests may bring their own)

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
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, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

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.
  • This is an adults-only property and guests under 18 years old aren't allowed.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

Santuario Hostel
Santuario Getsemaní
Santuario Hostel Cartagena
Santuario Getsemaní Hostel Cartagena
Santuario Getsemaní Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

How close is Santuario Getsemaní Hostel to the airport?

Santuario Getsemaní Hostel is 3.1 mi (14-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 Santuario Getsemaní Hostel?

As of Oct 21, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Santuario Getsemaní Hostel on Oct 22, 2026 start from $38, 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 Santuario Getsemaní Hostel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Santuario Getsemaní Hostel.

How close is Santuario Getsemaní Hostel to the beach?

This hostel is 2.6 mi (11-min drive) from Bocagrande Beach and 5.3 mi (12-min drive) from La Boquilla Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Santuario Getsemaní Hostel offer free breakfast?

Santuario Getsemaní Hostel offers free continental breakfast every day from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Santuario Getsemaní Hostel?

No, there is no casino at this hostel, but Rio Cartagena Casino (7-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Santuario Getsemaní Hostel?

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

Is there free parking at Santuario Getsemaní Hostel?

Free parking is not available at this hostel.

Does Santuario Getsemaní Hostel have a pool?

Santuario Getsemaní Hostel does not have a pool.

Does Santuario Getsemaní Hostel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is Santuario Getsemaní Hostel to downtown Cartagena?

Santuario Getsemaní Hostel is 0.4 mi away from Cartagena.

Santuario Getsemaní Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 42 out of 82 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 26 out of 82 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 82 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 82 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 82 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The staff was courteous and responsive.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice stay
Stayed 13 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great set up also group chats and variety of group activities were offered. Perfect location.
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A nice place to stay at. The bunk beds are cubicles with a curtain. Gives a pit of privacy.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
the staff, especially
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
location was great. at night on weekends it was occasionally a little loud with party buses going by. other than that muy bien
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
No complaints
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice neighbourhood and good atmosphere

I really enjoyed my stay at Santuario! I stayed in a female dorm. The dorm was nice and big, good locker-option, bathroom was good and clean. I liked the small “room” you’d get, not a tiny capsule as you could’ve feared. AC works well, breakfast is a good way to sit down with fellow travellers, and the Getsemaní-neighbourhood is such a good spot to stay with restaurants and bars close by, and an easy walk to the Walled City.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Cheap place to stay, but can be noisy

People that came in and out of the room had no regard for others with their loud talking and laughing even though signs were posted to be quiet in the sleeping area. The in room bathroom/shower was out of service for a day. The ones outside of the room had no functioning locks. I found another place to stay and left.
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The hostal needs to do something about mosquitoes. You can’t stay still for a minute, they are everywhere!! I arrived at night and the following morning I wanted to go jogging along the muralla but as soon as I step outside the hostal I suffer harassment by men on the street. The area around the hostel is dirty and smells really bad.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Pros: kitchen was well-equipped, the salsa class on Thursday was so fun (!!), hostel felt secure and people (both staff and travellers) were warm and friendly, felt completely fine walking to and from the hostel at night even though it’s right on the edge of Getsemaní & the more tourist friendly historic centre. The one con: we got bedbugs from there. It happens when you travel, what can ya do! If that is something that is a big no for you, keep that in mind. If not, wash your clothes & shoes and throw them in the dryer at your next spot and you’ll be good :)
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dirty place, found a cockroach in my locker, looks nothing like the picture, no hot water and staff was a bit grumpy, sleeping on the floor would feel the same. Hotel area feels like a sauna inside and you need to bring your own towels because they charge for that too. Only good thing was the breakfast… The tour recommended by the hostel was TERRIBLE, bad food and confusing information, it was supposed to be a safe option but we got charged extra in every tour when we got there. It was very disappointing…if you can find somewhere else to go, do yourself a favor and go somewhere else
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was literally the best location ever. Not only was it the cheapest accommodation in the area, it was also walking distance to every attraction and tour centers. Every single one of the tours you book will most likely have pick up in Getsemani centro which is a 12 min walk away from the hostel. You are also 14 min walking distance away from the ocean (has rough waves at this sight so I would not recommend swimming in it). It is a 35 min walk (or 10 min drive) to Bocagrande beach which is swimmable. The breakfast was good, but it was the same everyday. It was really good tho. A full bowl of fresh fruit, eggs, toast, Butter and jelly. The bathroom was always clean, the rooms were well air conditioned and spacey. I really liked my own private space for my bed as it has curtains. And the staff were always soooo sweet, welcoming and helpful. I would definitely do it again. And the right across the street there’s a great spot to watch the sunset admist the large river. It’s absolutely gorgeous!! Overall this location is truly a gem.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love the how clean they keep the rooms and bathrooms, the property has a small open area but is very relaxing. The "pod beds" are nice a private if you only need a place to sleep as you can't stand if you want to change clothes in there but it definitely works. The only downside is if you need to take an early flight (3 am for example) and want to shower, you need to keep in mind it is going to be a cold shower. Other than that the hostel is great, the personnel is friendly, the location is great as is one block away from main restaurants and clubs in the Getsemani area and around 10-15 mins walking distance from the clock tower which gives you access to the old city.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really enjoyed my stay at Santuario Getsemaní Hostel. The mixed dorms were the most private I have experiances yet with walls on behind you and to either side and an adjustable blind at the front. Each bed has a small lock box inside for valuables, shelves and your own plug socket and light, it felt more like a room than being in a mixed dorm honestly. The room had an AC and fan as well which made my nights very comfortable. Lucia, Mir, Cat and William were very friendly and helped me out with getting involved in activities, organize future transport and make the most of my time in Cartagena. The hostel is also a short walk from cafes, resteraunts and bars/clubs for those looking to enjoy the amazing nightlife, street food or vibrant colours inside the walls. I would highly recommend this hostel.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Rooms have very limited space and the washrooms are not kept clean… Some of the staff has terrible customer service. Air conditioning drains so much water that the room is flooded at some point and they don’t take care of it. They turn it on at 6 pm and off at 6 am. I think it’s todo Chili’s because the heat there can be so overwhelming due to the quantity of people that are fitted in the same room (aprox 10 ppl). Breakfast is very basic but it’s okay. Noisy area with so many chivas driving around with loud music. Ok for a couple of nights but would not stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Bedbugs

I would stay away if you wanna avoid having bed bugs. The Bed / Pod was not very clean on the first sight and after I had a bad experience I felt like I need to check the bed and there where some black spots and when I tried to get one removed some blood stain left. That was the sign for me that they have bed bugs there which I later also read in some reviews at another portal. I told the lady at the reception about and that I wont stay there. She was very nice but told me if I wanna have my money back I need to get it back from Hotels.com because I paid in advance. Not sure if that will work out.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hostel Cons: the hostel shuttle driver is a scammer, too hot/humid not to have a freezer to keep ice (workers have ice not guests) and a refrigerator that actually cool (2 would be ideal), small sitting pool need a covering, run the A/C consistently (not everyone will sleep at night on a vacation), the bar is poorly managed & guest tabs are incorrectly and poorly managed, no way to warm food or cook food-knives are locked, an electric kettle and toaster would be great, no basic/seasoning or condiments, no towels given or offered as advertised, need covering for outdoor patio to protect from falling coconuts, rain etc, only place to hangout/socialize, 2 tvs & nothing playing on them, sitting pool needs a covering bc its hot & refreshing, hostel is not soundproof like advertised, 1 refrigerator shared by workers & guests, cant bring your own alcohol of personal liking, no prices for drinks, breakfast, & activities offered posted, no effective mosquitoes treatment for the only place to sit & socialize, inadequate COP for making change when needed... Hostel Pros: 1 WhatsApp, privacy (blinds), Plenty of staff, friendly and hard working, Clean, WiFi is excellent, daily activities for fee, ping pong table & games, workstation table, Good music, Bar & happy hour (inflated prices), Small sitting Pool, Breakfast for a fee, multiple toilets/showers,sizable outside sink, cool outdoor vibe, plenty electrical outlets & lighting, fruit/mink water,,,
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Se duerme muy bien cada uno se respeta el espacio personal
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
ok, porém não havia instrução. Tinha que colocar nome na lista para comer, se não fosse os hóspedes mais antigos os recem chegados ia ficar só esperando e ponto.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
O café da manhã è simples, mas bem feito. Os funcionários são maravilhosos, sempre dispostos a ajudar!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Limpio
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Buena atención, todos muy amables. El lugar tal cual las fotos
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ótimo café da manhã, com frutas nativas e opções saborosas.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
La ubicación está súper bien tienes las atracciones turísticas a menos de 10-20 min caminando depende de lo que quieras ver. Lo único que le agregaría es mejor comunicación al cliente, el desayuno te lo preparan y uno mismo lava sus platos lo cual no hay problema pero nadie te lo dice y es un poco confuso. Imagínense para todos aquellos que no hablan español es aún más confuso si pudieran poner avisos y así saber qué hacer. Gracias a William por su recibimiento.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

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