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Santuario Getsemaní Hostel

1.5 star property
Adults-only hostel near Cartagena de Indias Convention Center

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Dining
Beach nearby
Outdoor spa tub
Private kitchen
Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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

Room options

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Shared Dormitory, 1 Twin Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Shared Dormitory, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Comfort Shared Dormitory, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Comfort Shared Dormitory, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

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

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Shared Dormitory, 1 Twin Bed, Non Smoking

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

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Shared Dormitory, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Dormitorio Compartido Femenino, 1 Cama Individual, No Fumar

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Dormitorio Compartido Femenino, 1 Cama Doble, No Fumar

  • 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
  • Walls of Cartagena - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • San Felipe de Barajas Castle - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Clock Tower - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Towels fee: COP 6000 per person, per stay
  • 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.

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
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.

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 Nov 30, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Santuario Getsemaní Hostel on Dec 4, 2025 start from $27.93, excluding 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. 34 out of 63 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 63 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 63 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 63 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 63 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Perla

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Joey

Traveled with partner
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

2/10 Terrible

Yasmin

Traveled with group
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

6/10 Okay

Susan

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

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Yenefy, Yautepec

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

10/10 Excellent

Calum

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

4/10 Poor

Valeria

Traveled with group
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

4/10 Poor

Hossein

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Syam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

mark

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

6/10 Okay

RICKEY, MIAMI

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

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Traveled with group
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

10/10 Excellent

Frederic

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

8/10 Good

Katerina

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice stay
Stayed 13 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karlos, San Joaquin de Flores

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

10/10 Excellent

Carmen

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

8/10 Good

Rachel

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rolled in late and left the next day. Appreciated the breakfast staff and the black out curtains!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

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

Best little spot in Town

If its about location this place got it 👍👍 would return ant time except in summer cubes are hot very HOT 😌 a kitchen thats stock with all one needs to prepare a meal , more showers and toilers one can use beds are comfertable small locker and shelfs make it feels like a room ! My thinking is the sealing of the huge doors at the end of each room this would keep nois and heat out while keeping the cool air in 😉 do not remove old doors they are charming and add to facad of the building . a delecious breakfas every morning at this price a shame to go anywhere else Thanks laides 👍 and one of the best postings in the washrooms inside rooms
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alessandro

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

Nice hostel

Good hostel
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2020

8/10 Good

Alessandro

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

Very good hostel

Very spacious common area, jacuzzi is nice. Staff is polite and friendly
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2020

6/10 Okay

Jesus, Castro valley

Business traveler
El problema fue la relacion comfort y precio. Encontre lugares en la ciudad con baño privado y tv, solo pagando 10 dolares mas cada dia. Pague 50 dolares mas en Santuario para cambiar a un espacio mas grande para comodidad y seguridad de mis pertenencias.Deberia haber una opcion de cambiar, si encuentro en la ciudad un lugar que me parece mas adecuado por el servicio y el precio. Despues de usar expedia varias veces en los ultimos años, esta ha sido la de mayor disparidad. Deberian incluir preguntas sobre el precio y recompensar al usuario, si la diferencia es significativa con otros lugares como en este caso. Gracias por considerar mi punto de vista para el futuro.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Manuel, Los Angeles USA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Strategic location to most of the attractions in the city are walking distance
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the privacy of having a personal bed cubby. Doesn't feel claustrophobic say all. Ample bathroom and shower facilities. Clean. Nice loungey area. Fully functional kitchen. Jacuzzi. Did not, however, have the welcoming feel if a hostel. Staff very impersonal. Helpful is you needed and asked, but certainly not what I would describe as friendly. No excursions offered or discussed. Very much come, sleep, eat, do your own thing and stick to yourself feel.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019