Hostels in Santa Marta

Hostels are a great way to stay for a good value, so you can save your budget for going out. You can enjoy activities like hiking trails, and the beaches create an appealing natural setting.

No two hostels look exactly the same, but these dorm-style accommodations all have shared rooms (though many have private options too), low prices and a social atmosphere.

Ready to book a hostel in town? These options get the highest reviews from our guests and might be a good place to look first: The Blue House Hostel - Santa Marta - Property features include free breakfast, free WiFi and an outdoor pool. Rooms come with towels, showers and linens. Viajero Santa Marta Hostel - You can take advantage of free WiFi and an outdoor pool, as well as a restaurant. You’ll find towels, showers and linens in all rooms. Masaya Santa Marta - Hostel - Property features include free breakfast, free WiFi and 2 outdoor pools. Rooms come with towels, showers and free toiletries. Yachay Tayrona Ecohotel - Hostel - Located within a 20-minute walk of Tayrona National Natural Park. You can take advantage of free breakfast and free WiFi, as well as free parking. You’ll find towels, showers and free toiletries in all rooms. Origen Hostel - Property features include free breakfast, free WiFi and free parking. Rooms come with towels, showers and linens.

If you’re searching for an affordable place to stay in Santa Marta, one of Expedia’s 85 hostels could be a great option for you.

Good weather’s always better when you want to venture out and explore, so here’s some information about the local climate: The hottest months are usually September and May, with an average temperature of 28°C, while the coldest months are January and February, with an average of 27°C. The rainiest months in Santa Marta are October, November, September and June, with each month seeing an average of 292 mm of rainfall.

In general, Santa Marta is known for its beaches, cafes and diving. Major attractions include Tayrona National Natural Park. Get out into nature with places such as Parque de Los Novios, Santa Marta Beach and Taganga Beach. Cultural attractions include Quinta de San Pedro Alejandrino, Santa Marta Theater and Old San Juan de Dios Hospital Museum.

Keep this information about transit options in Santa Marta on hand to make the most of your stay: You can search for flights to the nearest airport, which is Santa Marta (SMR-Simon Bolivar), 8.6 mi (13.8 km) from the city centre.