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The Valley Tayrona hostel- A unique social jungle hostel, hotel in El Zaino

The Valley Tayrona hostel- A unique social jungle hostel features an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a terrace and bar in El Zaino.

Very cool concept, you could hear birds all around, and it had very easy access to Tayrona Park
Scored 9.0
9.0
Rated wonderful
Wonderful
1,004 reviews
Price from
$19.66
per night
La Finca Lorena Tayrona, hotel in El Zaino

Located in El Zaino, La Finca Lorena Tayrona features a garden, terrace, bar, and free WiFi throughout the property. The property provides a shared kitchen, room service and luggage storage for...

Great attention to the details, very clean, nice rooms, staff was very helpful and kind, if you want to feel peace and quiet without lose internet this place it's nice.
Scored 9.2
9.2
Rated wonderful
Wonderful
155 reviews
Price from
$50.63
per night
Eco Hostal Yuluka, hotel in El Zaino

Featuring a garden with an outdoor swimming pool, and a restaurant, Eco Hostal Yuluka offers eco-friendly accommodations with plasma TVs in Santa Marta. Breakfast and free parking are provided.

Staff was amazing, very thoughtful, let us shower after Tayrona hike. Definetly go there if you go to Tayrona or are in the vicinity!
Scored 8.8
8.8
Rated excellent
Excellent
1,004 reviews
Price from
$41.93
per night
Monte Verde Hostal, hotel in El Zaino

Offering an outdoor pool and a restaurant, Monte Verde Hostal is located just 1.2 mi away from Tayrona National Park, in Santa Marta. Free WiFi access and parking are available.

The photos don't do this Hostel justice, the gardens around the huts and the surrounding mountain are amazing. The staff are friendly and welcoming, the pool is decent, and the food is great. Getting the bus to Tayrona National Park was super easy too, wait on the main road for next bus (blue, white, and green, running every 10/15 minutes) and be at the main park entrance in 7 minutes. Would also recommend going to Mendihuaca beach (pronounced mendy-whacker), use the same bus as Tayrona, just a few stops further down.
Scored 8.3
8.3
Rated very good
Very Good
328 reviews
Price from
$34.59
per night
Origen Hostel, hotel in El Zaino

Origen Hostel has an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a terrace and restaurant in El Zaino. Offering a bar, the property is located within 30 miles of Quinta de San Pedro Alejandrino.

Gorgeous property, well located for a walk or mototaxi to the tayrona entrance, good value, good food. The walk from the road to Origen is a short, fun mini-adventure. Perhaps not enjoyable if you have bulky suitcases.
Scored 8.9
8.9
Rated excellent
Excellent
481 reviews
Price from
$17.02
per night
Eco Hostal La Perla Tayrona, hotel in El Zaino

Located in El Zaino and with Castilletes Beach reachable within 1.8 miles, Eco Hostal La Perla Tayrona has concierge services, allergy-free rooms, a garden, free WiFi throughout the property and a...

The owner was very cooperative he also upgraded our room
Scored 8.1
8.1
Rated very good
Very Good
588 reviews
Price from
$13.51
per night
Restaurante, Hostal y Spa Mama Neyumun, hotel in El Zaino

Located in El Zaino, 20 miles from Quinta de San Pedro Alejandrino, Restaurante, Hostal y Spa Mama Neyumun provides accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a...

I loved the service here. The staff were diligent and attentive. Everything exceeded my expectations, especially for the amazing cost.
Scored 8.7
8.7
Rated excellent
Excellent
335 reviews
Price from
$33.54
per night
Hostal Zirumake Dentro del Parque Tayrona, hotel in El Zaino

Located in El Zaino, a 7-minute walk from Castilletes Beach, Hostal Zirumake Dentro del Parque Tayrona provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

Staff super friendly and helpful
Scored 8.9
8.9
Rated excellent
Excellent
419 reviews
Price from
$29.40
per night
Sierra Tayrona hostel, hotel in El Zaino

Located in El Zaino, 29 miles from Quinta de San Pedro Alejandrino, Sierra Tayrona hostel provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

stayed here for two nights, in order to visit Tayrona National Park for a full day. if you come here by public bus i recommend to get off at "Plaza Tayrona" and walk 10min to the hostel. it is a quiet, peaceful little hostel next to the river (swimming is possible). good wifi, good mosquito net, hammock, common areas, cold water shower. a tienda is nearby. more food options are walking distance along the mainstreet. we did a big hike in Tayrona NP (about 17km / 10.5miles): left the hostel around 8AM, went by short bus-ride to Calabazo entrance (Bus around 3K / community fee 5K / entrance fee depends on your nationality). walked all the way to Cabo beach, then exit in the afternoon at Cañaveral gate (shuttle to Zaino 5K) and walked back to the hostel. saw different types of monkeys along the way (including red howler).
Scored 8.9
8.9
Rated excellent
Excellent
78 reviews
Price from
$8.39
per night
EcoHostal Palmares Del Rio, hotel in El Zaino

Posada Ecoturistica Palmares Del Rio is located in Guachaca, 25 mi from Santa Marta and 24 mi from Taganga. Guests can enjoy the on-site bar. Free private parking is available on site.

The family was very hospitable and the food was good. The river was beautiful and so was a nearby hike to a waterfall.
Scored 9.0
9.0
Rated wonderful
Wonderful
149 reviews
Price from
$23.29
per night
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Budget travelers know there's no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: Save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a little more.
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  • Avg. price/night: $18.56
    Scored 9.0
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    Rated wonderful
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     · 1,004 reviews
    The atmosphere in this place is amazing, really relaxed and chill staff and guests. The food and the drinks delicious and affordable! The pool clean and refreshing. Sleeping in a cabin basically outside was such a cool experience, felt safe and exciting, would recommend! Definitely the best hostel we have been out of all 10 during one month in Colombia.
    Lara
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $18.56
    Scored 9.0
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     · 1,004 reviews
    Apart from the road to get there everything is AMAZING about this hostel! Couldn’t recommend it more. One of the, if not thé, best hostel I’ve stayed in. Beautiful (outdoor!!) rooms, a big area to wander around and get lost in and such a good place to meet people. The vibe was completely right!
    Eveline
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $18.56
    Scored 9.0
    9.0
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 1,004 reviews
    The location is amazing!! So beautiful, with views of the jungle and the hills. There is múltiple places to chill, including pool, bath, net, swing and chairs. The food is amazing, definitely best hostel food I've ever had!! Its close enough to tayrona, el zaino entrance to walk (about 35 mins) plus some of it through the jungle which is beautiful. The staff were great, lots of volunteers who also speak English. We stayed in the hobbit room, outside shower and comfortable space.
    Catherine
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $62.15
    Scored 8.9
    8.9
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 481 reviews
    I'm into everything, it is the best hostel in Colombia and the world, the arrival is idyllic, it is a place with immense serenity and beauty, which allows you to appreciate nature at its best, the food is an ambrosia and the family that owns this paradise on earth is really charming. Thank you Origen for a night full of Colombia Guajira Magic.
    ADLA ZAMIRA
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $62.15
    Scored 8.9
    8.9
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 481 reviews
    Helpful and welcoming staff with delicious food. Finally a dormitory without bunk beds and in a spacious area.
    Martha
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $18.64
    Scored 8.9
    8.9
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 78 reviews
    Calm and refreshing place to chill near the jungle, early in the morning you can even see some monkeys ! The hosts are so nice, and will help you with everything. The bed was comfy, the sound of the rivier and the nature to fall a sleep. The food from the host is really good, and cheap. The rivier down the hostel is really good for swimming or chilling on the rock. There are some waterfall to visit and Tayrona entrance (El Zaino) is really close
    SAHM
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: $18.56
    Scored 9.0
    9.0
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 1,004 reviews
    Best hostel I have visited in Colombia ! Outstanding location, in the middle of the jungle ! Spectacular views, staying in a tree house. Great food, amazing staff, good vibes.
    Ava
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $18.56
    Scored 9.0
    9.0
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 1,004 reviews
    The view from the room was beautiful, we could see some animals during the day and night, the hostel is good for meeting new people from around the world as they propose a variety of common areas, the food they sell is pretty tasty as well. In general it has a good location if you plan to visit the Tayrona Park.
    A
    Anonymous
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $41.93
    Scored 8.1
    8.1
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 1,263 reviews
    In itself being close to the beach (20 min walk) it’s a bonus, the actual tent was really spacious and we left our bags and phones charging there and nothing went missing which we felt safe for. Shower and toilets were working. There was plenty of security and staff to watch over your things. The restaurant was not cheap but really good quality food and drinks. Breakfast was delicious.
    Lina
    Young couple
  • Scored 7.7
    7.7
    Rated good
    Good
     · 398 reviews
    Really great location for entry into the park and the garden around the hostel is stunning. The host was very nice too. The room was nice overall.
    LeoN24
    Young couple