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La Villana Hostel

2.0 star property
Travelers find themselves steps away from vibrant nightlife and sunny days in Santa Marta, with parks nearby and plenty of ways to unwind after exploring

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La Villana Hostel sits close to both Parque de Los Novios and Simón Bolivar Park, creating an ideal base for exploring Santa Marta. Guests can experience the property's nightclub when evening falls, then recover in the spa tub or spend afternoons relaxing beside the outdoor pool.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning

Room options

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Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Private Bathroom | In-room safe, blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
LED TV
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Cable channels
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Deluxe Triple Room, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
LED TV
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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

Family Room, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
LED TV
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Desk
  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 4 Single Beds

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

Standard Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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

Luxury Room, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
LED TV
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Cable channels
In-room safe
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Single Bed

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

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

Standard Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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

Shared Dormitory, Multiple Bedrooms, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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

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

Standard Shared Dormitory, Women only, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
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About the area

Located near the beach, La Villana Hostel is in Historic Center, a neighbourhood in Santa Marta. Santa Marta Cathedral and Ciudad Perdida are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Simón Bolivar Park and Parque de los Novios. Santa Marta Beach and Taganga Beach are two other places to visit that come recommended. Scuba diving and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding nearby. Visit our Santa Marta travel guide
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Map
Calle 17 # 3-70, Centro Historico, Santa Marta, Magdalena, 470001

What's nearby

  • Parque de Los Novios showing a park and flowers
    Parque de los Novios
    1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Santa Marta Cathedral which includes heritage elements and a church or cathedral
    Santa Marta Cathedral
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Simón Bolivar Park
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Santa Marta Theater
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Santa Marta Beach
    5 min walk - 0.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • La Muzzería
    2 min walk
  • LamArt
    1 min walk
  • IKARO CAFE
    3 min walk
  • Pizzeria Italia Gourmet
    1 min walk
  • Porthos Pub
    3 min walk

About this property

La Villana Hostel

Hostel near Parque de los Novios
Located close to Santa Marta Cathedral and Simón Bolivar Park, La Villana Hostel provides a nightclub, a terrace and a coffee shop/cafe. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a garden and an arcade/games room.
Other perks at this hostel include:
  • An outdoor pool, along with sunloungers
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), bike hire and airport drop-off service (surcharge)
  • Express check-out, express check-in and a TV in reception
  • A 24-hour front desk, barbecues and tour/ticket information
Room features
All guest rooms at La Villana Hostel include thoughtful touches, such as air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and safes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Kitchenettes, ceiling fans and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • No on-site 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 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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Computer station
  • Conference centre (431 square foot of space)
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

More

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • Built in 1720
  • Colonial architecture
  • Designated smoking 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets stay for free
Service animals are welcome
1 total pets
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

This property welcomes adults only
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • 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 travellers who present a valid passport and tourist visa showing that they are not a resident of Colombia and who pay using a foreign card or via a bank transfer from outside Colombia. This exemption only applies to tourist package bookings (accommodation plus other travel services).

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately COP 8500 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: COP 30000 per vehicle

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

There is no hot water on site
If you are travelling with a child, your property may require you to present the following documents: parents travelling into Colombia with a child under 18 may be required to present the child's birth certificate and photo ID (passport for non-Colombian citizens) at check-in. If a relative or legal guardian is travelling into Colombia with the child, that relative or legal guardian may be required to present a notarised consent of travel signed by both parents and a copy of both parents' ID. If only one parent is travelling into Colombia with the child, that parent may be required to present a notarised consent of travel signed by the other parent. Visitors who plan to travel with children should consult with a Colombian consulate office prior to travel for further guidance.
Alcohol is not permitted at this property

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

Does La Villana Hostel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is La Villana Hostel pet-friendly?

Yes, La Villana Hostel allows pets (limit 1 total).

How much is parking at La Villana Hostel?

This hostel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at La Villana Hostel?

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

What time is check-out at La Villana Hostel?

Checkout is at noon.

Does La Villana Hostel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a shuttle from the hotel to the airport that runs on request. A fee of COP 30000 per vehicle applies.

Where is La Villana Hostel located?

Located in Historic Center, this hostel is steps away from Santa Marta Cathedral and Parque de los Novios. Simón Bolivar Park and Santa Marta Beach are also within 5 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

La Villana Hostel Reviews

7.6

Good

7.6

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

7.6

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
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

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 traveller

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 traveller

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

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

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.

8/10 Good

Ana

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

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.

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.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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.