Hostel
 El Barrio Hostal

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Calle 36 N 5-60 2do Piso, Centro, 130001 Cartagena de Indias, Colombia – Excellent location – show map

Excellent location – rated 9.9/10! (score from 672 reviews)

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9.1
Wonderful
672 reviews

The ladys running the place are very friendly, welcoming and helpful. Both me and my girlfriend were unwell while visiting and they were helpful with allowing a Dr to come and visit. they seem to have a good contact for tours, we did not use in the end due to illness.

Dawei Germany

Very good location, decent breakfast included, wery good AV and wifi, friendly and helpfull english speaking staff. Shared fridge and water fountain.

Filip Czech Republic

The hosts are really nice, the location is very good, nice breakfast is worth the extra pay (of 12,000 COP).

Inbar Israel

The staff was amazing! They helped practice Spanish with me and were very friendly.

Ryan United States of America

Everything is basically ok - but don't book room number 6! It's tiny, MINUSCULE, just the space for one bed - and you can hardly squeeze through the narrow door into the bathroom.  But otherwise: all's fine! Nice friendly staff! :)

Peter Switzerland

Very confomy bed and it had about 6 pillows which I love!

Andy Ecuador

The staff was very kind and willing to give advice and help. Location is good. The atmosphere is charming. I liked the balcony with a nice view on old city streets.

Jaroslava Serbia

ladies who run this joint are lovely and proactive. theyll go the extra mile for you.

Drago5 United Kingdom

Everything was amazing, especially the staff. Yuli reached out to me immediately after I made the booking to give me all of the details I needed. WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: - HOT water!!! (Especially useful after going to Totumo Volcano) - Great breakfast + coffee - Location!

Seble Ethiopia

The whole place has a/c which is great in 30C heat. We had a twin room but got upgraded to the balcony room for the second night. The staff is extremely accommodating and the brekky was very filling. We had coffee, fruits, eggs and toasts. The shower has hot water which was a surprise. And the views from the balcony are superb, specially in the morning with the sun shinning on the old building. It's smacked right in the middle of the old town, with many cool eateries around. We would definitely come back

Katerina France
9.1
Wonderful
672 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “The ladys running the place are very friendly, welcoming and helpful. Both me and my girlfriend were unwell while visiting and they were helpful with allowing a Dr to come and visit.”
    Dawei Dawei Germany Germany
  • “Very good location, decent breakfast included, wery good AV and wifi, friendly and helpfull english speaking staff. Shared fridge and water fountain.”
    Filip Filip Czech Republic Czech Republic
  • “The hosts are really nice, the location is very good, nice breakfast is worth the extra pay (of 12,000 COP).”
    Inbar Inbar Israel Israel
  • “The staff was amazing! They helped practice Spanish with me and were very friendly.”
    Ryan Ryan United States of America United States of America
  • “Everything is basically ok - but don't book room number 6! It's tiny, MINUSCULE, just the space for one bed - and you can hardly squeeze through the narrow door into the bathroom.”
    Peter Peter Switzerland Switzerland
  • “Very confomy bed and it had about 6 pillows which I love!”
    Andy Andy Ecuador Ecuador
  • “The staff was very kind and willing to give advice and help. Location is good. The atmosphere is charming. I liked the balcony with a nice view on old city streets.”
    Jaroslava Jaroslava Serbia Serbia
  • “ladies who run this joint are lovely and proactive. theyll go the extra mile for you.”
    Drago5 Drago5 United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Everything was amazing, especially the staff. Yuli reached out to me immediately after I made the booking to give me all of the details I needed. WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: - HOT water!!!”
    Seble Seble Ethiopia Ethiopia
  • “The whole place has a/c which is great in 30C heat. We had a twin room but got upgraded to the balcony room for the second night. The staff is extremely accommodating and the brekky was very filling.”
    Katerina Katerina France France

Categories:

  • Staff9.6
  • Facilities9.0
  • Cleanliness9.2
  • Comfort8.9
  • Value for money9.2
  • Location 9.9
  • Free WiFi9.2
High score for Cartagena de Indias

Stay in the heart of Cartagena de Indias – Excellent location – show map

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Attractively set in the Centro district of Cartagena de Indias, El Barrio Hostal is located an 11-minute walk from Marbella Beach, 0.9 miles from Bocagrande Beach and 1.8 miles from Crespo. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and a shared lounge, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The property is close to popular attractions like Cartagena's Walls, San Felipe de Barajas Castle and Cartagena's Modern Art Museum.

Complete with a private bathroom, the rooms at the hostel come with air conditioning, and certain rooms contain a balcony. At El Barrio Hostal rooms include bed linen and towels.

Guests at the accommodation can enjoy a continental or a vegetarian breakfast.

Popular points of interest near El Barrio Hostal include Bolivar Park, Cartagena's Gold Museum and Palace of the Inquisition. The nearest airport is Rafael Núñez International Airport, 3.8 miles from the hostel.

This is our guests' favorite part of Cartagena de Indias, according to independent reviews.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.9 for a two-person trip.

El Barrio Hostal has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Aug 16, 2018

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

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Most popular amenities

Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms

Property Highlights

Located in the real heart of Cartagena de Indias, this property has an excellent location score of 9.9!

Breakfast Info

Continental, Vegetarian

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Closest beaches

  • Marbella Beach

    7.9 Good beach
    3,050 feet from property

  • Bocagrande Beach

    7.6 Good beach
    4,650 feet from property

  • Crespo Beach

    7.8 Good beach
    1.8 miles from property

Guest reviews

9.1
Wonderful · 672 reviews
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Categories:
  • Staff9.6
  • Facilities9.0
  • Cleanliness9.2
  • Comfort8.9
  • Value for money9.2
  • Location 9.9
  • Free WiFi9.2
High score for Cartagena de Indias

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  • Dawei
    GermanyGermany
    “The ladys running the place are very friendly, welcoming and helpful. Both me and my girlfriend were unwell while visiting and they were helpful with allowing a Dr to come and visit. they seem to have a good contact for tours, we did not use in...”
  • Filip
    Czech RepublicCzech Republic
    “Very good location, decent breakfast included, wery good AV and wifi, friendly and helpfull english speaking staff. Shared fridge and water fountain.”
  • Inbar
    IsraelIsrael
    “The hosts are really nice, the location is very good, nice breakfast is worth the extra pay (of 12,000 COP).”
  • Ryan
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “The staff was amazing! They helped practice Spanish with me and were very friendly.”
  • Peter
    SwitzerlandSwitzerland
    “Everything is basically ok - but don't book room number 6! It's tiny, MINUSCULE, just the space for one bed - and you can hardly squeeze through the narrow door into the bathroom.  But otherwise: all's fine! Nice friendly staff! :)”
  • Andy
    EcuadorEcuador
    “Very confomy bed and it had about 6 pillows which I love!”
  • Jaroslava
    SerbiaSerbia
    “The staff was very kind and willing to give advice and help. Location is good. The atmosphere is charming. I liked the balcony with a nice view on old city streets.”
  • Drago5
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “ladies who run this joint are lovely and proactive. theyll go the extra mile for you.”
  • Seble
    EthiopiaEthiopia
    “Everything was amazing, especially the staff. Yuli reached out to me immediately after I made the booking to give me all of the details I needed. WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: - HOT water!!! (Especially useful after going to Totumo Volcano) - Great...”
  • Katerina
    FranceFrance
    “The whole place has a/c which is great in 30C heat. We had a twin room but got upgraded to the balcony room for the second night. The staff is extremely accommodating and the brekky was very filling. We had coffee, fruits, eggs and toasts. The...”
Property questions and answers
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  • Do you offer luggage storage?
    We offer luggage storage. Our guest find this services very useful since most of them travel to the islands and the majority of the boats have weight restrictions per person.
    Answered on October 12, 2019
  • Please confirm if it is a private room and has private restroom and air-conditioning. Thank you!
    Hello! It is a private room with private bathroom
    Asked about: Small Twin Room #3 • Answered on August 11, 2021
  • Do you have planned events or activities?
    We offered as a courtesy to our guest a "coffee experience" every Wednesday at 9:00 am and 3:00 pm. The experience is about different coffee filtering methods to enjoy and lear how to make our delicious Colombian coffee.
    Answered on October 12, 2019
  • Is it possible to check in later? I plan to arrive to Cartagena by plane at around 22:30, so be in the place by midnight, thanks.
    Hello! We have keypads for the main door and each room. We would send you the access information one day before your arrival.
    Answered on January 3, 2022
  • Hello! Sonhou have a single room with a couple bed ?! Thanks Att Graziele
    Hola! We have rooms with double beds, bunk beds and single beds
    Answered on September 21, 2020

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Area Info *
Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!
Excellent location – show map
Located in the historic old town

Tropical breezes waft through Cartagena's pastel-hued colonial buildings, just steps from the sparkling waters of the Caribbean.

What's nearby
  • San Agustin Convent
    0 miles
  • Bolivar House
    0.1 miles
  • Museum of the Colombian Emerald
    0.1 miles
  • Casa Cultural Colombo Alemana
    0.1 miles
  • Heredia's Theatre
    0.1 miles
  • Cartagena's Cathedral
    0.1 miles
  • Santo Toribio Church
    0.1 miles
  • La Merced Square
    0.1 miles
  • The Coches Square
    0.1 miles
  • Marqués Valdehoyos House
    0.1 miles
Restaurants & cafes
  • Restaurant Alma Restaurant
    0 miles
  • Restaurant Mila Vargas
    0.1 miles
  • Restaurant Zaitun
    0.2 miles
  • Cafe/Bar Epoca Espresso Bar
    0.3 miles
Top attractions
  • Cartagena's Gold Museum
    0.2 miles
  • Bolivar Park
    0.2 miles
  • Palace of the Inquisition
    0.2 miles
  • Cartagena's Pegasos's Wharf
    0.2 miles
  • Cartagena's Modern Art Museum
    0.3 miles
  • Cartagena's Walls
    0.5 miles
  • Rafael Nunez House
    0.6 miles
  • San Felipe de Barajas Castle
    0.8 miles
  • Steps of La Popa Mount
    1.7 miles
  • Cartagena's Port
    1.7 miles
Beaches in the Neighborhood
  • Marbella Beach
    3,050 feet
  • Bocagrande Beach
    4,650 feet
  • Crespo Beach
    1.8 miles
  • Castillogrande Beach
    2.1 miles
  • Laguito Beach
    2.1 miles
Closest Airports
  • Rafael Núñez International Airport
    2.8 miles
  • Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport
    61.5 miles
* All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Amenities of El Barrio Hostal

Most popular amenities

Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Baggage storage
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Spanish
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House rules El Barrio Hostal takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

3:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Check-out

Until 12:00 PM

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

There's no capacity for cribs at this property.

This property doesn't offer extra beds.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Mastercard Visa Discover American Express El Barrio Hostal accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print

FAQs about El Barrio Hostal

  • El Barrio Hostal is 1,150 feet from the center of Cartagena de Indias.

  • El Barrio Hostal offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Guests staying at El Barrio Hostal can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.8).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Continental
      • Vegetarian

    • From the nearest airport, you can get to El Barrio Hostal by:

      • Taxi 15min

    • The prices at El Barrio Hostal may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Check-in at El Barrio Hostal is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.