Los Llanos
Though there's little sign of the titular garden beyond a row of plants along a paved corridor, this is San José's best budget option. The rooms are clean…
Must-see hotels in Colombia
Zona Cafetera
These cheap accommodations close to Termales Balneario have hot water and satellite TV, and serve filling budget meals. Ask the staff about horseback…
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,…
Cali
Occupying an old colonial building in San Antonio, this peaceful hotel has spacious rooms with private bath and cable TV, set around a pleasant courtyard…
Cali & Southwest Colombia
Located in a commercial neighborhood a short walk from Ipiales' center, this friendly hotel has comfortable, tidy rooms with plasma TV screens and hot…
Los Llanos
You're right on the Parque Central here at this simple but clean place where some of the rooms even have natural light (quite a rarity here!). There's no…
Zona Cafetera
The visitor center in La Suiza collects the admission fee to Santuario Otún Quimbaya and offers dormitory and private accommodations as well as budget…
Bucaramanga
This moderately priced hotel in the heart of downtown is popular with tourists and business guests alike. The large rooms have cable TV and super-comfy…
Cartagena
A good place to soak up some restored colonial atmosphere without taking out a second mortgage, Casa Relax is recommended mainly for its large swimming…
Pereira
A step up from the rest of the downtown budget options, this small, neat hotel is great value with hot water, cable TV and a laundry service. Go for a…
Cartagena & Around
If you want to stay close to the water, friendly local José offers appealing tents under thatched roofs that sleep three to four, hammocks (with mosquito…
San Andrés
Despite its unattractive exterior, the rooms here are decent, clean and well-equipped – and have Arctic-level air-con – in the center of town. There's a…
Medellín
In a middle-class neighborhood close to the metro and plenty of cheap eating spots, Medellín's original backpacker hostel has simple but comfortable rooms…
La Guajira Peninsula
In a wonderful position right on the bay, Hospedaje Alexandra offers views of wild flamingos and thick mangrove forests below. It has basic but charming…
Tolú
The 'sailboat' is right on the seafront and has the waves at its door. The welcome is warm and the rooms are very comfortable; all boast TVs, fridges and…
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…
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…
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.
Armenia
A reliable small hotel just north of the center offering fairly generic but clean and comfortable rooms with air-conditioning and all the mod cons.
Chocó
A clean and cheap place to stay in town, the welcoming Dasma has small neat wooden rooms and a balcony out the back with hammocks.
Chocó
Located right on the beach, this simple thatched-roof hut is set apart from town and catches a fresh breeze.
La Guajira Peninsula
Luzmilla offers jaw-dropping bay views, and accommodations that, while modern, are still fairly basic.
Boyacá, Santander & Norte de Santander
An acceptable budget option in the center of town with simple fan-cooled rooms and private bathrooms.
Cauca & Huila
A low-cost option right across the road from the Observatorio Astronómico Astrosur, with basic accommodations (without mosquito nets – bring your own),…
San Gil
Set in a colonial mansion on the corner of the central plaza, this 2nd-floor guesthouse has comfortable but fairly small rooms with private bathrooms…
Medellín
On a noisy, unattractive street downtown, this family owned hotel is fairly basic but is good value for those just looking for a safe place to crash in…
Nuquí
This simple guesthouse close to the dock is run by the grandmother of tourism in the Nuquí area. She is getting on a bit now but is a real character and a…
Chocó
Located in the center of town, this simple guesthouse offers a couple of rooms above the family home. There is a breezy porch and the owner makes…
Boyacá
Offers four rooms with private bath and a camping zone near the southern end of PNN El Cocuy. Run by the local municipal government, it was closed when we…
Medellín
A small, homely hostel with comfortable accommodations just a block from Parque Lleras. It's on a busy road – go for the rooms at the rear. Prices include…
Boyacá
Iza's most traditional guesthouse is a little run-down but will do for a night. Rooms are a bit musty but it's in a good location and the price is right.
Pacific Coast
Several hundred meters after you pay your admission fee you'll find this friendly place. It has simple rooms on the 2nd floor with bare concrete floors…
Pacific Coast
Offering elegant wooden cabañas with private bathrooms set in a large garden, this lodge in Juanchaco is one of the most comfortable accommodation options…
Pacific Coast
The best hotel in town is a flashback to Colombia's flapper days. Built in the 1920s and since refurbished, this white neoclassical confection boasts…
Pacific Coast
The most comfortable hotel in town offers clean concrete rooms with private bathrooms and cable TV. Most only have a tiny window onto the corridor which…
Pacific Coast
One block from the entrance to the tourist wharf is this five-story hotel that offers comfortable-enough rooms, although the small windows onto the…
Pacific Coast
This friendly, well-run place set on the ocean bluff has attractive two-story cabins and more modern air-conditioned hotel accommodations, along with a…
Pacific Coast
The standout option among the cheapies, La Cooperativa catches the breeze up on the bluff and has clean rooms with private bathrooms and solid walls (not…
