Name: Life is Good Cartagena Hostel
Address: Calle Larga Calle 25 # 9A - 05, Getsemani, 130003 Cartagena de Indias, Colombia, Calle Larga Calle 25 # 9A - 05, Bolivar, 130003, Colombia
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at $20 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 9.3

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Hostel Life is Good Cartagena Hostel

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This neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in nightlife, culture and architecture – Check location Calle Larga Calle 25 # 9A - 05, Getsemani, 130003 Cartagena de Indias, Colombia – This neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in nightlife, culture and architecture – Check location Excellent location – show map

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*8.9* Cartagena's Pegasos's Wharf: only 5 minutes away! (1,150 feet by foot)

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Everything was great, especially the staff. Rooftop great. Fellow guests very cool and nice.

Mike

United States of America

Hands down the best hostel I have ever stayed in, ever! The staff is so amazing and always wanting to help! Cannot be topped! And it is so clean- ran like a nice hotel! I kept extending my stay

Brit

United States of America

awesome central location and delicious breakfast provided. very friendly staff

Jessica

United States of America

The place is clean and spacious; so you can share places but still very comfortable. Bathrooms are always clean and food is amazing. However, the best of this place is the service and kindness of the people who work there.

Sebastian

Colombia

Diana (front desk staff) was very helpful, good location, comfortable hostel. Also serving lunch and dinner.

Ramon

Netherlands

Great staff, were very helpful and always available at reception. Super quiet, chill hostel. Excellent location near the old city and Getsemani, but on a very quiet street.

Esther

United States of America

Matthews at the front desk was wonderful ~ and makes a good caipirinha ! And other young man was always smiling and helpful. The young lady at front desk we encountered wasn't very friendly, but maybe we caught her on a bad day (or 2). Breakfast was OK. Our room didn't have a window, which was OK, since it kept it much quieter from street noise. Great location for us.

Robert

United States of America

Great location in Getsemani. I enjoyed walking around the area, seeing the street art, international flag street and bars. I felt very safe. I loved the refillable water station as it was so hot so the cold water was amazing and free! Free breakfast was also great. It was just enough to get me through the day. I liked the beds had a pull sheet for privacy and each bed had plug-in's and a lamp. It made it very easy to not bother the other roommates. Also, we had a our own bathroom which was really great.

Danielle

United States of America

The staff! They were all SO friendly and happy And always eager to help! The dorms were very spacious and had privacy curtains, large lockers and excellent air conditioning. Breakfast has lots of options and the staff were super accomodation for me as a vegetarian and were happy to alter my meals (of course ask politely!) Security and location is excellent! Roof top and jacuzzi’s are lovely place to chill. Internet is excellent all over the building including roof.

Genevieve

Bolivia

Everything. The bedroom was perfect, not that bid for 5 but very comfortable. The breakfast was great! Also, the terrace with the jacuzzi nice to chill a bit. Also, the food (different than breakfast) was really nice. The staff was super friendly all the time

Daniela

Czech Republic

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9.7

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What guests loved the most:
“Everything was great, especially the staff. Rooftop great. Fellow guests very cool and nice.”

Mike United States of America
“Hands down the best hostel I have ever stayed in, ever! The staff is so amazing and always wanting to help! Cannot be topped! And it is so clean- ran like a nice hotel! I kept extending my stay”

Brit United States of America
“awesome central location and delicious breakfast provided. very friendly staff”

Jessica United States of America
“The place is clean and spacious; so you can share places but still very comfortable. Bathrooms are always clean and food is amazing.”

Sebastian Colombia
“Diana (front desk staff) was very helpful, good location, comfortable hostel. Also serving lunch and dinner.”

Ramon Netherlands
“Great staff, were very helpful and always available at reception. Super quiet, chill hostel. Excellent location near the old city and Getsemani, but on a very quiet street.”

Esther United States of America
“Matthews at the front desk was wonderful ~ and makes a good caipirinha ! And other young man was always smiling and helpful.”

Robert United States of America
“Great location in Getsemani. I enjoyed walking around the area, seeing the street art, international flag street and bars. I felt very safe.”

Danielle United States of America
“The staff! They were all SO friendly and happy And always eager to help! The dorms were very spacious and had privacy curtains, large lockers and excellent air conditioning.”

Genevieve Bolivia
“Everything. The bedroom was perfect, not that bid for 5 but very comfortable. The breakfast was great! Also, the terrace with the jacuzzi nice to chill a bit.”

Daniela Czech Republic

One of our top picks in Cartagena de Indias.Life is Good Cartagena Hostel has a restaurant, bar, a shared lounge and garden in Cartagena de Indias. Featuring family rooms, this property also provides guests with a terrace. The property has a 24-hour front desk, airport transportation, room service and free WiFi throughout the property.

Guests at the hostel can enjoy a continental breakfast.

Life is Good Cartagena Hostel offers a hot tub. Guests at the accommodation will be able to enjoy activities in and around Cartagena de Indias, like cycling.

Popular points of interest near Life is Good Cartagena Hostel include Bocagrande Beach, Marbella Beach and San Felipe de Barajas Castle. The nearest airport is Rafael Núñez International Airport, 4.3 miles from the hostel.

Getsemani is a great choice for travelers interested in nightlife, culture and architecture.

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

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Free WiFi

Parking

Airport shuttle

Family rooms

Restaurant

Non-smoking rooms

Bar

Good for couples – they rated the facilities 9.1 for two-person stays.

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Breakfast Info

Continental, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, American

Free WiFi
Guests consistently rate the WiFi as excellent

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Max adults: 4	Family Suite 1 twin bed and 1 full bed and 1 bunk bed
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Max adults: 2	Superior Double or Twin Room 2 twin beds and 1 queen bed
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Max adults: 2	Double or Twin Room 2 twin beds and 1 full bed
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Max adults: 1	Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room 1 bunk bed
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Max adults: 1	Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room 1 bunk bed
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Max adults: 2	Double Room with Extra Bed 2 bunk beds or 1 full bed
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Area Info

– Excellent location – show map

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

What's nearby *

Trinidad Square
0.1 miles
San Francisco Church
0.1 miles
Santisima Trinidad Church
0.1 miles
Centenary Park
0.2 miles
Cartagena's Pegasos's Wharf
0.2 miles
San Roque Church
0.3 miles
Cartagena's city hall
0.3 miles
Cartagena's Modern Art Museum
0.3 miles
Cartagena's Clock Tower
0.3 miles
Plaza de la Aduana
0.3 miles

Restaurants & Markets *

Las Bovedas Market
1.2 miles
Getsemani Ceviches & Pastas Restaurant
0 miles
Juan Valdez Cafe/Bar
0.1 miles
Centro Comercial Getsemani Market
0.2 miles
Exito Supermarket
0.4 miles

Natural Beauty *

Bahia de las animas Ocean/Sea
0.1 miles
Muelle de los pegasos Ocean/Sea
0.3 miles

Beaches in the Neighborhood

Bocagrande Beach
Swimming, Food & Drink, Watching the Sunset

3,000 feet
Marbella Beach
Swimming, Food & Drink

4,600 feet

Closest Airports *

Rafael Núñez International Airport
2.8 miles
Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport
61.5 miles

House rules Life is Good Cartagena Hostel takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

3:00 PM - 12:00 AM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

7:00 AM - 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

Children not allowed.

Adult
(18+ years)

Can use an extra bed

COP 70,000 per person, per night

Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

There's no capacity for cribs at this property.

The maximum number of extra beds allowed depends on the room you choose. Double-check the maximum capacity for the room you selected.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

American Express Visa Mastercard Diners Club Maestro UnionPay credit card Life is Good Cartagena Hostel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

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This property features hot water in their bathrooms.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

“Hands down the best hostel I have ever stayed in, ever! The staff is so amazing and always wanting to help! Cannot be topped! And it is so clean- ran like a nice hotel! I kept extending my stay ”

“The place is clean and spacious; so you can share places but still very comfortable. Bathrooms are always clean and food is amazing. However, the best of this place is the service and kindness of the people who work there.”

“Great staff, were very helpful and always available at reception. Super quiet, chill hostel. Excellent location near the old city and Getsemani, but on a very quiet street.”

“Matthews at the front desk was wonderful ~ and makes a good caipirinha ! And other young man was always smiling and helpful. The young lady at front desk we encountered wasn't very friendly, but maybe we caught her on a bad day (or 2). Breakfast was OK. Our room didn't have a window, which was OK, since it kept it much quieter from street noise. Great location for us.”

“Great location in Getsemani. I enjoyed walking around the area, seeing the street art, international flag street and bars. I felt very safe. I loved the refillable water station as it was so hot so the cold water was amazing and free! Free breakfast was also great. It was just enough to get me through the day. I liked the beds had a pull sheet for privacy and each bed had plug-in's and a lamp. It made it very easy to not bother the other roommates. Also, we had a our own bathroom which was really great.”

“The staff! They were all SO friendly and happy And always eager to help! The dorms were very spacious and had privacy curtains, large lockers and excellent air conditioning. Breakfast has lots of options and the staff were super accomodation for me as a vegetarian and were happy to alter my meals (of course ask politely!) Security and location is excellent! Roof top and jacuzzi’s are lovely place to chill. Internet is excellent all over the building including roof.”

“Everything. The bedroom was perfect, not that bid for 5 but very comfortable. The breakfast was great! Also, the terrace with the jacuzzi nice to chill a bit. Also, the food (different than breakfast) was really nice. The staff was super friendly all the time”

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Reviewed: February 19, 2020

Emily
United Kingdom
9.0

“Really great place to stay!”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
No window in the room but it didn't matter with ac.
The building is pretty and very clean. The staff were exceptional. I was ill overnight and they helped me get medical assistance and went out of their way to make sure I was OK. Thanks life is good!

Stayed in January 2020
Reviewed: February 18, 2020

Nadine
Germany
7.0

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
unfortunately it was not really socialite
the stuff is really helpful and friendly! the dorms are big and comfortable!

Stayed in January 2020
Reviewed: February 17, 2020

Kmbe11
Canada

1 helpful vote
9.0

“I had an amazing time here and would highly recommend it!”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 3 nights
I wish the rooftop jacuzzi would have been open later (it closed at 7pm)! It would have been so nice to come back after walking around all day and just relax in the jacuzzi, but it was always closed before I got back so I never got to enjoy it. I also had a really bad experience with a tour that I booked through their tour desk, not to mention the fact that the tour desk was closed in the evenings when I often had questions or wanted to book something for the next day. They also seemed to be quite limited in the tours that they offered, or the options were just not well advertised or clearly presented. Not impressed with the tour desk at all, but thankful for the helpful hostel staff at the front desk.
THE BEST free breakest EVER!! Amazing food, and the girl who served us (I forget her name) was the nicest girl you'll ever meet! All of the staff were really great, very friendly, spoke English very well, and always remembered my name, but I especially loved hanging out with Jose in the evenings! He was super fun and helpful with all of my questions :) And the rooftop patio was a great place to relax, meet new friends, and have a beer at night. The dorm rooms were spacious and clean, and the hostel location couldn't be better!! Close to restaurants, night life, tour meeting points, landmarks, airport, etc. Very happy with my stay here!

Stayed in January 2020
Reviewed: February 17, 2020

Anonymous
Poland

7 helpful votes
7.0

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Stayed 2 nights
Really small room. This was the most expensive room during our trip to Colombia but the size was the smallest. Quite limited breakfast regarding variety and size of the portions. Intensive smell from the kitchen in the afternoon.
Good location in Getsemani. Nice roof (open until 23) with jacuzzi (open until 19). Helpful staff speaking good english.

Stayed in February 2020
Reviewed: February 17, 2020

Alice
France
10

“The perfect place to stay in Cartagena”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Everything was perfect
Everything was perfect: from the localisation in Cartagena, the comfort of the room, to the breakfast, the kindness of the staff, the beautiful terrace ! Many thanks for everything

Stayed in February 2020
Reviewed: February 16, 2020

Celine
Isle of Man
9.0

Awesome
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Very clean, great value for money, free tea/coffee/water 24/7. You even get complimentary home made biscuits. Staff our great. The place probably is more suitable for couples but I'm a solo traveller and I met some great people there so my experience was very good

Stayed in February 2020
Reviewed: February 13, 2020

Mike
United States of America
9.0

“Loved it. Would definitely stay again1”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 2 nights
Nothing!
Everything was great, especially the staff. Rooftop great. Fellow guests very cool and nice.

Stayed in February 2020
Reviewed: February 12, 2020

Celine
Isle of Man
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
All good nothing to complain about

Stayed in February 2020
Reviewed: February 11, 2020

Alana
Costa Rica
9.2

Awesome
- • Leisure trip
- • Travelers with friends
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Good a/c

Stayed in February 2020
Reviewed: February 10, 2020

Anonymous
Germany
10

Exceptional
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The staff is super friendly and creates a great atmosphere. I enjoied my stay a lot and would come back any time.

Stayed in February 2020
Reviewed: February 8, 2020

Brit
United States of America
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Hands down the best hostel I have ever stayed in, ever! The staff is so amazing and always wanting to help! Cannot be topped! And it is so clean- ran like a nice hotel! I kept extending my stay

Stayed in February 2020
Reviewed: February 5, 2020

Anthony
Germany

2 helpful votes
8.0

Very Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
It's not a good place to meet other people if you are a solo traveller.
The personal / staff was really friendly and helpful. The bed was comfortable and has curtains. The location is also good.

Stayed in February 2020
Reviewed: February 1, 2020

Jessica
United States of America

1 helpful vote
8.8

Excellent
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
warning that towels aren't provided but they offer towel rental!
awesome central location and delicious breakfast provided. very friendly staff

Stayed in February 2020
Reviewed: January 29, 2020

Anonymous
Switzerland

1 helpful vote
8.8

Excellent
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Super nice and helpful staff, good breakfast and cooking class, nice rooftop

Stayed in January 2020
Reviewed: January 20, 2020

Valeria
Germany

4 helpful votes
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The rooms are super small but very very clean!
Very nice staff! The girl at frontdesk made a difference. Very warm welcome.

Stayed in January 2020

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