Villa de Leyva
Natural light permeates all the nooks and crannies of this antique-packed, charismatic 1860 colonial home, one of Villa's most discerning choices. Rooms…
Must-see hotels in Colombia
Popayán
A Franciscan monastery turned hotel offering elegant but not particularly luxurious rooms set around a vast arcaded courtyard. It's an impressive building…
Cali & Southwest Colombia
Hands down the best choice for travelers in the area, La Fonda is a relaxing spot with comfortable modern rooms, mountain views and a huge garden divided…
Cartagena
One of Getsemaní's best midrange deals, this charming place is like an urban hacienda, with a large, rustic wooden courtyard hidden behind the walls of a…
Zona Cafetera
Located between Armenia and Pereira, this coffee, avocado and guava farm offers comfortable accommodations in a beautiful old white-and-red-trimmed…
Boyacá
In a prime position on the main square, the Mongui Plaza is housed a colonial mansion decked out in the town's characteristic green, red and gold trim…
Salento
In a brightly renovated colonial house, this small, well-run hostel was clearly created by someone who knows exactly what travelers want. Facilities…
Chocó
One of the best deals on this stretch of the Pacific coast, this small house sits alone on a hill across the river at the end of the beach. It sleeps up…
Santander
Set in a renovated colonial home that was once a stopover for mule drivers traveling around the country, Guane's best hotel offers plenty of rest at a…
Cartagena
At this adults-only, made-for-romance hotel in a restored colonial building where old and new features seamlessly meld, guests can enjoy both opulence and…
Armenia
The best hotel in town, the Armenia has nine floors built around a vaulted interior atrium with a glass ceiling. The rooms are spacious, decked out with…
Armenia
A friendly hostel with top facilities and excellent service from English-speaking staff. Dorms are bright and comfortable with high-quality bedding, but…
Around Medellín
Decked out with splendid psychedelic murals inspired by the vision-inducing jungle vine, this is the sort of bohemian retreat that keeps travelers…
Cauca & Huila
The original San Agustín hostel has a range of comfortable accommodations (including dorm with beds not bunks) set around the prettiest gardens in town…
Salento
Perched high on a hilltop overlooking Salento, this fantastic hotel has elegant rooms with polished wood floors and private balconies. It feels far…
Medellín
The owners of this delightful little hostel have decided to run with a garden theme. There's an Edenesque, greenery-festooned courtyard for chilling out,…
Guatapé
An established local hostel featuring neat, modern rooms. The dorms downstairs open onto the common area and can be noisy, but the private rooms on the…
Cali & Southwest Colombia
A 10-minute stroll from the main plaza, this family-run hostel has a home-away-from-home vibe, with a clutch of spacious, colorful dorms and private rooms…
Zona Cafetera
Set in a lovingly restored colonial mansion surrounding an elegant internal garden, this tranquil hotel offers real value. The views from the back porch…
Chocó
A peaceful family-run affair, Mar y Río is on a quiet corner of beach with a stream flowing by and feels far removed from the tightly packed hotels around…
Popayán
Owner Santiago has put a lot of love and care into this hostel, and it shows. The rooms sparkle, the beds are comfy and covered with colorful comforters,…
Chocó
This delightful hotel owned by two paisas (people from Antioquia) has four secluded cabins with hammocks and chairs on the deck from which to watch the…
Cali & Southwest Colombia
The best hotel on the lake, Los Veleros is part of the Comfandi complex, and prices include two meals and admission to the recreation center and pools…
Boyacá
Set in a lovely colonial house, this welcoming little hotel has large rooms surrounding a pleasant courtyard complete with tables and umbrellas for…
Chocó
Set among lush gardens, the three duplex cabins of Pijibá are constructed entirely of natural materials and let in plenty of fresh air. A tranquil low-key…
Medellín
This slick, professionally run hotel is a cut above the rest with quality accommodations and plenty of extra touches including elegant flower displays in…
Boyacá, Santander & Norte de Santander
The coziest spot in the village, with six super-comfortable rooms decked out in dark hardwood furniture surrounding a tiny brick courtyard. The stylish…
Boyacá
A charming little guesthouse on a narrow street, San Gabriel has just six warm and inviting rooms with polished wood floors, perfect paint jobs and modern…
Cali
This ultraluxurious hotel offers elegant rooms with king-sized beds, spacious bathrooms and French windows that open onto small balconies on a lovely,…
Capurganá & Sapzurro
Built beside a reef at the edge of the village, this wonderful place is set in an alluringly unkempt garden and presided over by Rubén and Myriam, two…
Color de Hormiga Posada Campestre
Barichara
Set on a gorgeous 29-hectare nature reserve a short walk from town, this wonderful guesthouse features four rustic, character-filled rooms in the main…
Barranquilla
You can’t beat a grande-dame hotel, and El Prado is so storied it’s virtually a cliché. Polite bellboys dash out to carry your bags, copious palm trees …
Zona Cafetera
This hotel on a coffee farm near Jardín Botánico del Quindío has fantastic mountain views and top-notch facilities, including an infinity pool and spa. It…
Minca
This extraordinary place is perfect for isolating yourself in the mountains above Minca. It has a self-contained hippyish feeling, with a spectacular…
Santa Marta
Although it's housed in the former mansion of a drug cartel family, there couldn't be anything less shady about this bright and breezy hostel. Ask for a…
Palomino
Matuy is the quintessential 'anti-resort' resort, where the 'disconnect' is taken literally: there's no electricity in its 10 inconspicuous cabins shaded…
La Guajira Peninsula
On the far side of the village, within walking distance of El Faro lighthouse, is the best ranchería in town. The adjoining rooms, fashioned from the…
Barichara
With a name referencing Barichara’s ant obsession, this well-run place has recently moved into new ‘olde’ digs in a handsome colonial home in the town…
Zona Cafetera
On the site of Termales de Santa Rosa, Hotel Termales offers accommodations in a sprawling mansion with one old, renovated wing and two newer wings…
Bogotá
Shoehorned into hippy-dippy Callejón de Embudo, this small hostel in a historic house has plenty of antiquated character. Creaky hardwood floors lead to…
