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Life is Good Cartagena Hostel

Calle Larga Calle 25 # 9A - 05, Getsemani, 130003 Cartagena de Indias, Colombia – Excellent location – show map

Excellent location – rated 9.7/10! (score from 354 reviews)

Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions

9.2
Wonderful
354 reviews

- in getsamani, close to local bars, and the beauty of Cartagena. - breakfast was so good. it changes daily - staff were very kind and accommodating. - safe area. - the A/C!

Tatiana United States of America

comfortable bed, free filtered water and ice, very nice breakfast with options, Netflix

Cyril Canada

Kind staff, excellent breakfast and location. rooms were very clean, air conditioning was good.

Julia United States of America

very cute little hotel, staff is really nice, rooms are clean and cute, breakfast changes daily and was good

Aurelie Canada

The hostel is very nice, location is good. It was exactly what I was looking for.

Enrico United States of America

The breakfast was amazing and they change it daily, the stuff is very friendly, beds were very good for a good night sleep and they have an amazing pool upstairs. For more travel tips, follow @costinbotez on Instagram.

Costin United Kingdom

Great communication. Arranged a driver to pick me up at the airport. Location in the vibrant Getsemani neighbourhood was walking distance to Walled City and Walking and Bus Tours. Food prepared by chef was excellent. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Absolutely no complaints! I really enjoyed my stay 👍👍👍

Sarah Canada

Quiet unlike other places, get a good sleep at night Staff treats you like family, goes extra mile to make you feel at home! Varied, high quality breakfast and cooked to order High speed internet & good coffee, great for me as a digital nomad

Jfaison United States of America

Very Clean. nice rooms. privacy curtains. friendly staff.

Traveling United States of America

I was lucky that I was the only person occupying the 4-beds space most of the time, so I cannot comment on what other people said about the rooms being 'cramped'. The staff is amazing, everybody is very friendly and helpful. The bathrooms/showers were pretty small but okay overall. The AC in the rooms worked very well, the WiFi was great. The whole building including the rooftop area is very clean, nice and cozy. I definitely recommend staying here. It is pricey, but you can't get this quality at this location for less.

Dmitrii Netherlands
9.2
Wonderful
354 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “- in getsamani, close to local bars, and the beauty of Cartagena. - breakfast was so good. it changes daily - staff were very kind and accommodating. - safe area. - the A/C!”
    Tatiana Tatiana United States of America United States of America
  • “comfortable bed, free filtered water and ice, very nice breakfast with options, Netflix”
    Cyril Cyril Canada Canada
  • “Kind staff, excellent breakfast and location. rooms were very clean, air conditioning was good.”
    Julia Julia United States of America United States of America
  • “very cute little hotel, staff is really nice, rooms are clean and cute, breakfast changes daily and was good”
    Aurelie Aurelie Canada Canada
  • “The hostel is very nice, location is good. It was exactly what I was looking for.”
    Enrico Enrico United States of America United States of America
  • “The breakfast was amazing and they change it daily, the stuff is very friendly, beds were very good for a good night sleep and they have an amazing pool upstairs.”
    Costin Costin United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Great communication. Arranged a driver to pick me up at the airport. Location in the vibrant Getsemani neighbourhood was walking distance to Walled City and Walking and Bus Tours.”
    Sarah Sarah Canada Canada
  • “Quiet unlike other places, get a good sleep at night Staff treats you like family, goes extra mile to make you feel at home!”
    Jfaison Jfaison United States of America United States of America
  • “Very Clean. nice rooms. privacy curtains. friendly staff.”
    Traveling Traveling United States of America United States of America
  • “I was lucky that I was the only person occupying the 4-beds space most of the time, so I cannot comment on what other people said about the rooms being 'cramped'.”
    Dmitrii Dmitrii Netherlands Netherlands

Categories:

  • Staff 9.8
  • Facilities9.2
  • Cleanliness9.4
  • Comfort9.4
  • Value for money8.9
  • Location9.7
High score for Cartagena de Indias
9.2
Wonderful
354 reviews
Categories:
Staff
9.8
Facilities
9.2
Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.4
Value for money
8.9
Location
9.7
Free WiFi
9.3
High score for Cartagena de Indias
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Life is Good Cartagena Hostel has a garden, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Cartagena de Indias. The property is close to Cartagena's Walls, Palace of the Inquisition and Bolivar Park. The property has a 24-hour front desk, airport transportation, room service and free WiFi throughout the property.

The rooms at the hostel have air conditioning and a closet.

A continental, American or vegetarian breakfast is available each morning at the property.

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 Marbella Beach, Bocagrande Beach and San Felipe de Barajas Castle. The nearest airport is Rafael Núñez International Airport, 3.7 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 9.8 for a two-person trip.

Life is Good Cartagena Hostel has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Aug 22, 2017

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

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Most popular amenities
Free WiFi
Parking
Airport shuttle
Family rooms
Restaurant
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Room service
Bar

Property Highlights

Located in the top-rated area in Cartagena de Indias, this property has an excellent location score of 9.7!

Breakfast Info

Continental, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, American

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Room Type
Sleeps
 
1 twin bed
and
1 full bed
and
1 bunk bed
1 queen bed
1 bunk bed
1 bunk bed
1 queen bed
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Guest reviews
Categories:
Staff
9.8
Facilities
9.2
Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.4
Value for money
8.9
Location
9.7
Free WiFi
9.3
High score for Cartagena de Indias
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Tatiana
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “- in getsamani, close to local bars, and the beauty of Cartagena. - breakfast was so good. it changes daily - staff were very kind and accommodating. - safe area. - the A/C!”
  • Cyril
    CanadaCanada
    “comfortable bed, free filtered water and ice, very nice breakfast with options, Netflix”
  • Julia
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Kind staff, excellent breakfast and location. rooms were very clean, air conditioning was good.”
  • Aurelie
    CanadaCanada
    “very cute little hotel, staff is really nice, rooms are clean and cute, breakfast changes daily and was good”
  • Enrico
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “The hostel is very nice, location is good. It was exactly what I was looking for.”
  • Costin
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “The breakfast was amazing and they change it daily, the stuff is very friendly, beds were very good for a good night sleep and they have an amazing pool upstairs. For more travel tips, follow @costinbotez on Instagram.”
  • Sarah
    CanadaCanada
    “Great communication. Arranged a driver to pick me up at the airport. Location in the vibrant Getsemani neighbourhood was walking distance to Walled City and Walking and Bus Tours. Food prepared by chef was excellent. Staff were very friendly and...”
  • Jfaison
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Quiet unlike other places, get a good sleep at night Staff treats you like family, goes extra mile to make you feel at home! Varied, high quality breakfast and cooked to order High speed internet & good coffee, great for me as a digital nomad”
  • Traveling
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Very Clean. nice rooms. privacy curtains. friendly staff.”
  • Dmitrii
    NetherlandsNetherlands
    “I was lucky that I was the only person occupying the 4-beds space most of the time, so I cannot comment on what other people said about the rooms being 'cramped'. The staff is amazing, everybody is very friendly and helpful. The bathrooms/showers...”
Property questions and answers
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  • Do you offer luggage storage?
    yes
    Answered on 1 December 2019
  • Hi, I'm going to book a double room paying for 2 people. Questions: 1. Can I bring an overnight guest that was not originally checked in for free ? 2...
    We inform you that you can register 1 additional person. Because the accommodation is for 2 people. Showers with hot and cold water. Wifi is good so y..
    Answered on 15 January 2023
  • How much is the shuttle to the airport?
    Welcome to Life is good! The prices depend on the type of flight: Domestic: COP 35.000 International: COP 45.000 If the arrive time is at night/early..
    Answered on 26 July 2022
  • Hi there, do you have good WiFi for remote work in the rooms and common areas and areas for co- working?
    Hi! yes, we have good Wifi for remote work.
    Answered on 4 December 2021
  • Do you have planned events or activities?
    We have our tour agency and we can help you to organise activities.
    Answered on 1 December 2019
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Area info *
Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site
  • Local Typical Food
    • Cuisine
      Caribbean
    • Open for
      Lunch • Dinner • High tea • Cocktail hour
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Traditional
Amenities of Life is Good Cartagena Hostel
Great facilities! Review score, 9.2
Most popular amenities
Free WiFi
Parking
Airport shuttle
Family rooms
Restaurant
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Room service
Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
  • Toilet
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Live sports events (broadcast)
  • Cooking class
    Additional charge
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Happy hour
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
  • Bar crawls
    Additional charge
  • Temporary art galleries
    Additional charge
  • Snorkeling
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Diving
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Windsurfing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and costs COP 30,000 per day.
    Front Desk Services
    • Invoice provided
    • Private check-in/out
    • Concierge
    • Baggage storage
      Additional charge
    • Tour desk
    • 24-hour front desk
    Entertainment & Family Services
    • Board games/Puzzles
    Cleaning Services
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Laundry
      Additional charge
    Business Facilities
    • Fax/Photocopying
      Additional charge
    • Meeting/Banquet facilities
      Additional charge
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV outside property
    • CCTV in common areas
    • Security alarm
    • Key access
    • 24-hour security
    • Safe
    General
    • Shuttle service
      Additional charge
    • Grocery deliveries
    • Convenience store on site
    • Vending machine (drinks)
    • Designated smoking area
    • Air conditioning
    • Smoke-free property
    • Hypoallergenic room available
    • Wake-up service
    • Tile/Marble floor
    • Packed lunches
    • Family rooms
    • Airport shuttle
      Additional charge
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Room service
    Accessibility
    • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
    Spa
    • Beach chairs/Loungers
    • Public Bath
    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    • Massage
      Additional charge
    • Solarium
    Languages Spoken
    • English
    • Spanish

    House rules

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

    Check-in

    From 3:00 PM to 12:00 AM

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

    Check-out

    From 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM

     

    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

    Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

    Age restriction

    The minimum age for check-in is 18

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

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

    The fine print

    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.

    License number: 107020

    FAQs about Life is Good Cartagena Hostel

    • Life is Good Cartagena Hostel is 2,150 feet from the center of Cartagena de Indias.

    • Guests staying at Life is Good Cartagena Hostel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.2).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Continental
      • Vegetarian
      • Vegan
      • Gluten-free
      • American

    • Check-in at Life is Good Cartagena Hostel is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

    • Life is Good Cartagena Hostel has 1 restaurant:

      • Local Typical Food

    • Yes, there's a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Life is Good Cartagena Hostel on this page.

    • Life is Good Cartagena Hostel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
      • Massage
      • Cycling
      • Snorkeling
      • Diving
      • Fishing
      • Windsurfing
      • Solarium
      • Tour or class about local culture
      • Bike tours
      • Live sports events (broadcast)
      • Temporary art galleries
      • Cooking class
      • Happy hour
      • Public Bath
      • Bar crawls
      • Walking tours

    • The prices at Life is Good Cartagena Hostel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.