Bogotá
Easily the most interesting of Bogotá's two new Four Seasons hotels (the other is in Zona Rosa, both converted from previous hotels), this Zona G hotel…
Must-see hotels in Colombia
Hostería del Molino La Mesopotamia
Villa de Leyva
Built in 1568, this old flour mill is four years older than Villa itself and one of the most beautiful buildings in town. It has not gone without…
Parque Nacional Natural Tayrona
Located a few kilometers east of PNN Tayrona, this recently constructed beach villa with its gabled thatched roof and exquisite tropical garden is a self…
Santa Marta
A very high-end, self-contained and intelligently designed hostel, the Dreamer has rooms clustered around one of Santa Marta's best swimming pools. Even…
Cali & Southwest Colombia
The last place to stay on the path up to the Fin del Mundo, this tranquil hostel is a fine base for hiking to the waterfall and swimming holes. Basic…
Cali & Southwest Colombia
This faux-Swiss resort has tidy rooms overlooking a flower-filled garden that runs down to the lake. The basic rooms are fine but the pricier options are…
Palomino
Compared to Palomino's other backpacker-oriented places, Aité is a bit more grown up and manicured. Set on a secluded hillside with closely cropped grass…
Palomino
Aiming for the romantic crowd, La Sirena is a collection of beachfront eco-cabins with a healthy, holistic vibe. Employing the local building materials …
Palomino
The football pitch, outdoor gym, yoga classes and surf school suggest that this large beachfront complex is run by a bunch of fitness fanatics, but it…
Palomino
Like a resort for backpackers, the Dreamer has a kidney-shaped pool, a large, florid garden and a restaurant that knocks out good pizzas. The supersocial…
San Gil
There aren’t many hostels that claim VIP status, but Sam’s does, at least, make you feel like a VIB (very important backpacker). The dark garage entry off…
Cartagena
Cartagena's ultimate party hostel is paradise for some and rather too much noise for others. Etched with a grand colonial feel, it's undoubtedly the hub…
Barichara
Set on a hillside on the town's periphery with outstanding views of the countryside, this unusually designed hotel looks like four joined-up colonial…
Boyacá
Just off the highway to Güicán set among spectacular mountains, this spacious rural hotel is a great place to relax before or after a trip to the park…
Boyacá
Run by the local guide association, this five-room lodge in the southern region at 3980m is the closest accommodations to the park boundaries. It's a good…
Providencia
Providencia's smartest hotel by some distance, the Deep Blue offers 12 spacious rooms complete with marble floors, rain showers, flat-screen TVs and smart…
Caribbean Coast
This excellent option offers you the chance to stay on the islands at an affordable price. Right on the beach, this place has a laid-back vibe and…
Salento
This sociable hostel has a buzzing open-air bar area set in an inviting garden, and offers salsa classes and Spanish lessons. The dorms and rooms in the…
San Gil
In a small colonial-style building, Casa Rome has inviting rooms with wood-beamed ceilings, bright tiled floors and exposed stone walls. Private rooms…
Puerto Nariño
Smart but somewhat overpriced, the Waira Selva allows you to do the jungle in some comfort, with 13 spacious and comfortable rooms that feature lots of…
Chocó
One of the most remote hostels in Colombia, this hip place at the end of Playa Almejal is right on the beach beside a pair of waterfalls. Accommodations…
Taganga
Run by French resident Lucie, who has spent 20 years in Taganga and is a passionate campaigner for the town, this charming and colorful place has 13 rooms…
Villa de Leyva
Located approximately 2km northeast of town, this huge grassy field has lovely views of the surrounding mountains and space for 120 tents. Amenities…
Minca
This fantastic place is all about creating an environmentally friendly project that gives back to its community. Housed on a former cattle farm, Mundo…
Santa Marta
The 'Crazy Breeze' is the choice of a young, festive crowd, who pack out the 100 or so beds. Dorms sleep four to 10, and there's an array of private rooms…
Bogotá
In a rambling, creaky wooden-floored house once called home by notable Colombian painter Gonzalo Ariza, this new-in-2017 Candelaria offering oozes…
Leticia
In a thick jungle setting and not strictly in Leticia itself, Omshanty is a clutch of simple cabins with kitchens and mosquito nets, with the restaurant…
Medellín
One of Medellín's original hostels and still one of its best, this well-run and welcoming place is conveniently located and has a pleasant social vibe…
Boyacá, Santander & Norte de Santander
One of Pamplona's most discerning options, this friendly 10-room boutique guesthouse is set in a colonial home on a pleasant side street with a good,…
Camping Cabo San Juan del Guía
Parque Nacional Natural Tayrona
Most backpackers end up at this campground, which has the air of a music festival in high season. There are two gorgeous swimming beaches as well as a…
Bogotá
The Sofitel was gutted and reshined not too long ago (new beds, new TVs, new carpeting); unfortunately, though, soundproof rooms now draped in…
Guatapé
Perched on a peninsula right below Piedra del Peñol, this hip little hostel is a popular choice among backpackers looking for majestic views on a budget …
Salento
On a peaceful hilltop dairy farm with stunning valley views, this hostel/ecofarm has top-notch facilities and a fantastic atmosphere. The restaurant…
Parque Nacional Natural Tayrona
This group of 14 rustic-chic cabañas is a five-minute walk from the car park that marks the end of the drivable road into Tayrona national park. Each two…
San Gil
Señora Esperanza dotes on her guests at this most Colombian of choices, a lovely six-room guesthouse wrapped around a plant-jammed courtyard with a…
Bogotá
An Italian-Colombian affair inside a historic Quinta Camacho mansion, this boutique hostel is easy on the eyes. It calls on juxtapositions of hardwoods,…
Bogotá Region
This six-tent glamping option high above Suesca's massive rock wall is easily the area's most cinematic sleep. Luxurious teepee-like accommodations…
Capurganá & Sapzurro
On the main street, just back from the dock, this excellent option has six private rooms and a couple of six-berth family rooms, each with fan, private…
Around Medellín
On the town's main square, this inn was once home to a member of the local gentry. Rooms are arranged around an attractive courtyard, and there's a nice…
Capurganá & Sapzurro
Owner Clemencia will make you feel instantly welcome at this rustic wooden guesthouse. The two rooms are on the jungle-covered mountainside and have…
