Must-see hotels in Cauca & Huila

  • Hotel Monasterio

    Cauca & Huila

    This German-owned monastery-themed boutique hotel outside town is San Agustín's plushest option. Rooms are characterful, with heavy wooden beams and…

  • Finca El Maco

    Cauca & Huila

    This tranquil hostel has comfortable cabins set amid a pretty garden – all with piping-hot water and comfortable beds – while the dorm is inside a…

  • Casa de François

    Cauca & Huila

    Set in a lovely garden just above town overlooking the hills, this creative, ecological hostel is constructed of natural materials, with wood, stone and…

  • Le Soleil Hostel

    Popayán

    A block and a half from the Parque del Morro, this supercozy hostel gets a lot of things right: comfortable beds, spotless, tiled rooms, funky common…

  • La Portada

    Cauca & Huila

    Right by where the bus stops in town, this simple, elegant lodge features plenty of bamboo and has spacious, clean rooms with hot-water bathrooms…

  • Dunas Tatacoa

    Cauca & Huila

    A kilometer out of Villavieja toward the Desierto de la Tatacoa, this compound of tiny, thatched-roofed cottages is so colorful that you can be forgiven…

  • Finca El Cielo

    Cauca & Huila

    This pretty posada built of guadua (bamboo) on the road to El Estrecho has tremendous views over misty green hills. Try to reserve one of the fantastic…

  • Hotel Dann Monasterio

    Popayán

    A Franciscan monastery turned hotel offering elegant but not particularly luxurious rooms set around a vast arcaded courtyard. It's an impressive building…

  • Casa de Nelly

    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…

  • Hostal Casona Tulcán

    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,…

  • Bethel Bioluxury Hotel

    Cauca & Huila

    The only high-end option in Desierto de la Tatacoa, Bethel is popular among wealthy bogotanos who come to enjoy its two decent pools, gourmet restaurant…

  • Hotel Los Balcones

    Popayán

    Climb 200-year-old stone stairs to your spacious room in this regal 18th-century abode. The place has an almost-medieval feel, with antique furniture,…

  • Hotel Boutique Yararaka

    Cauca & Huila

    A good alternative to the rather generic hotel rooms on offer elsewhere in Villavieja, this colonial-style place has well-equipped rooms under a large…

  • Akwanka Lodge

    Cauca & Huila

    Situated on a hill with sweeping views over town to the mountains beyond, this high-end hotel has plenty of character. Rooms are spacious with king-sized…

  • Hostel Caracol

    Popayán

    In a renovated colonial house, this homey hostel is popular with laid-back independent travelers. It has smallish but comfortable rooms set around a…

  • Hostel Trail

    Popayán

    This popular budget choice is a friendly, modern place on the edge of the colonial center with everything weary travelers need. There's fast internet,…

  • Hostal Bambu

    Cauca & Huila

    Offering excellent value, this popular hostel in a central location has colorful, snug rooms, a chilled-out cat who haunts the reception area, good social…

  • Hotel La Plazuela

    Popayán

    In a beautiful, whitewashed mansion complete with a lovely courtyard, this classy hotel has been fully refurbished but still retains much of the original…

  • Villa Paraiso

    Cauca & Huila

    One of the most comfortable choices in Villavieja, Villa Paraiso offers smallish, whitewashed rooms with bright splashes of color, private bathrooms, air…

  • Hacienda Anacaona

    Cauca & Huila

    This peaceful colonial-style hotel is a comfortable option set amid a well-maintained garden. Rooms are spacious and good value although bathrooms are a…

  • Parklife Hostel

    Popayán

    You'd be hard pressed to find a hostel with a better location than Parklife's – it's attached to the cathedral wall. The common areas are a blend of…

  • Hostal Noches de Saturno

    Cauca & Huila

    A short walk from the Observatorio Astronómico de la Tatacoa, this popular place has a small shady garden and a pool. The simple, clean rooms catch a bit…

  • Hostal Huaka-Yo

    Cauca & Huila

    Just a couple of hundred meters beyond the Parque Arqueológico, this large hotel is surrounded by forest and manicured lawns. Good-value rooms are modern,…

  • Campground Observatorio

    Cauca & Huila

    Behind the Observatorio Astronómico de la Tatacoa is this large campsite with room for 40 tents. You can also rent a musty tent or a hammock for COP$14…

  • Casa Familiar Turística

    Popayán

    The cheapest place to stay in the historic center, Popayán's original budget digs are a good option for those looking to immerse themselves in local…

  • Hotel El Refugio

    Cauca & Huila

    The most comfortable option right near the Tierradentro museums, this community-run hotel has a big pool and tidy, if slightly generic, rooms with…

  • Mi Casita

    Cauca & Huila

    One of the best options near the Museo Arqueológico, this basic but popular place has extremely friendly owners and a pleasant garden with mountain views…

  • Hotel Colonial

    Popayán

    This efficient small hotel in a colonial house in the center is decent value. The rooms have comfortable beds, flat-screen TVs and small bathrooms,…

  • Residencias y Restaurante Pisimbalá

    Cauca & Huila

    The rooms here are set inside a family house and most have private bathrooms. The restaurant serves good, cheap meals (COP$7500 to COP$16,000) including…

  • Arte Hostel

    Popayán

    A neat, low-key hostel in the historic center run by a young local couple. Rooms surround a social area in the central courtyard: request one at the front…

  • Hospedaje Tierradentro

    Cauca & Huila

    Offers clean, snug rooms located in a modern building at the back of the main house. It's a little more private than many of the other budget options here.

  • La Tranquilidad del Desierto

    Cauca & Huila

    A low-cost option right across the road from the Observatorio Astronómico Astrosur, with basic accommodations (without mosquito nets – bring your own),…

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