Name: Sam'S VIP Hostel San Gil
Address: Carrera 10 # 12 - 33, 684031 San Gil, Colombia, Carrera 10 # 12 - 33, Santander, 684031, Colombia
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at $9 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 8.8

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Hotel Sam'S VIP Hostel San Gil

Carrera 10 # 12 - 33, 684031 San Gil, Colombia –

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Good base for discovering San Gil. Helpful when asking for advise on what to do and activities without being pushy and trying to sell. Nice with the pool area to chill next to. Warm showers mostly.

Anna, Sweden

Lots of space in the room large bathroom. Staff friendly and helpful. English spoken here.

Barry, United States of America

Nice facilities and really nice vibe. Very communal :) good place to stay when you are traveling alone!

Maartje, Netherlands

Grate staff Grate location Good vibes in the hostel Clean Good wifi Let me do early check in after a night bus

Yarden, Israel

The perfect location with a cute balcony overlooking the town square. This hostel had a lot to offer (including a TON of bathrooms which I really appreciated), two kitchens, a pool, games, and fun places to lounge. The staff spoke good English and we were able to book all of our tours through them which made it super easy. Would definitely stay here again.

Carly, United States of America

The receptionist is very kind and very helpful in arranging tours and giving recommendations.

Sherye, United States of America

Best hot water shower! Everything about it is perfect. The location, the staff, the price, the accommodations. They will arrange activities. Fruit is offered in the early morning.

Renee, United States of America

Everything from the Beautiful balcony to the giant shower was awesome. I will definitely return.

Dominique, United States of America

Sam's is a great place to meet other adventurous travelers and an excellent base to do day trips like paragliding, rafting and canyoning. You can book the popular activities in San Gil staright through the hostel and it doesn't cost more than booking through a tour booth on the plaza. This makes it really easy to wake up and decide which fun thing to do. There are a lot of other great travelers that are attracted to Sam's and it is a good place to make friends. We made a lot of other travelers at Sam's because Sam's fosters an environment that is welcoming to everyone and they host group activities like Tejo night. The location is nice because it is on the plaza, but it is also really loud because it is on the plaza. The two private rooms that have balconies over the plaza are extremely loud all night long from plaza noise and car honking. However, if you can sleep through some noise it is worth staying here for a couple nights to enjoy the camaraderie of the place.

Esme, United States of America

The staff at Sam's are some of the sweetest people I have ever encountered.

Dana, Colombia

9.6

Excellent location!
Great check-in experience
Great check-in experience

What guests loved the most:
“Good base for discovering San Gil. Helpful when asking for advise on what to do and activities without being pushy and trying to sell. Nice with the pool area to chill next to. Warm showers mostly. ”

Anna Sweden
“Lots of space in the room large bathroom. Staff friendly and helpful. English spoken here.”

Barry United States of America
“Nice facilities and really nice vibe. Very communal :) good place to stay when you are traveling alone!”

Maartje Netherlands
“Grate staff Grate location Good vibes in the hostel Clean Good wifi Let me do early check in after a night bus”

Yarden Israel
“The perfect location with a cute balcony overlooking the town square. ”

Carly United States of America
“The receptionist is very kind and very helpful in arranging tours and giving recommendations.”

Sherye United States of America
“Best hot water shower! Everything about it is perfect. The location, the staff, the price, the accommodations. They will arrange activities. Fruit is offered in the early morning.”

Renee United States of America
“Everything from the Beautiful balcony to the giant shower was awesome. I will definitely return.”

Dominique United States of America
“Sam's is a great place to meet other adventurous travelers and an excellent base to do day trips like paragliding, rafting and canyoning. ”

Esme United States of America
“The staff at Sam's are some of the sweetest people I have ever encountered.”

Dana Colombia

One of our best sellers in San Gil! Sam´s VIP Hostel offers accommodations in San Gil, guests can enjoy a rooftop swimming pool with a sauna and a beautiful terrace overlooking the main square. Free Wi-Fi , two kitchens and a parking for motorbikes are available. The property can also help organize tours and extreme sports.

Rooms are equipped with safety deposit boxes, and shared or private bathrooms with showers.

Bike rental is available and guests can also make use of the hotel’s board games.

San Gil Bus station is 0.6 mi away.

This property also has one of the top-rated locations in San Gil! Guests are happier about it compared to other properties in the area.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Good for couples – they rated the facilities 8.5 for two-person stays.

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Best location in town, beautiful views to the main square and to the mountains, roof top swimming pool and the owner is local from San Gil but as well used to live in England for 5 years and now is back in town with all knowledge to share

Hotel surroundings – Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!

Closest Landmarks

Chicamocha Cable Car
18.4 miles

Restaurants & Markets

cafe la polita Cafe/Bar
0 miles
Supermercado Veracruz Supermarket
0 miles
Sam´S PUB Restaurant
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Plaza de Mercado Market
0 miles

Natural Beauty

rio fonce River
0.1 miles
cerro de la cruz Mountain
0.2 miles

Closest Airports

Palonegro International Airport
39.7 miles
Yariguies Airport
56.5 miles

What Travelers Love About This Location

“After all the paragliding and bungee jumping it’s really relaxed to jump in the pool on the roof terrace. The staff is amazingly friendly and helpful! If yo...”

Louisa

Netherlands

9.5

“In all my years of travelling I don't remember any other member of staff taking so much time and effort to help out their guests and make sure that everythi...”

Nath1991

United Kingdom

“Perfect location right on the square with a lovely balcony overlooking it. Social vibes (but not a loud party place) Two well equipped kitchens Board games and ...”

Alanna

United Kingdom

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From 3:00 PM

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Until 11:00 AM

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Children and Extra Beds

Children older than 18 years are welcome.

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Pets are not allowed.

“Good base for discovering San Gil. Helpful when asking for advise on what to do and activities without being pushy and trying to sell. Nice with the pool area to chill next to. Warm showers mostly. ”

Anna

Sweden

“The perfect location with a cute balcony overlooking the town square. This hostel had a lot to offer (including a TON of bathrooms which I really appreciated), two kitchens, a pool, games, and fun places to lounge. The staff spoke good English and we were able to book all of our tours through them which made it super easy. Would definitely stay here again.”

Carly

United States of America

“Best hot water shower! Everything about it is perfect. The location, the staff, the price, the accommodations. They will arrange activities. Fruit is offered in the early morning.”

Renee

“Sam's is a great place to meet other adventurous travelers and an excellent base to do day trips like paragliding, rafting and canyoning. You can book the popular activities in San Gil staright through the hostel and it doesn't cost more than booking through a tour booth on the plaza. This makes it really easy to wake up and decide which fun thing to do. There are a lot of other great travelers that are attracted to Sam's and it is a good place to make friends. We made a lot of other travelers at Sam's because Sam's fosters an environment that is welcoming to everyone and they host group activities like Tejo night. The location is nice because it is on the plaza, but it is also really loud because it is on the plaza. The two private rooms that have balconies over the plaza are extremely loud all night long from plaza noise and car honking. However, if you can sleep through some noise it is worth staying here for a couple nights to enjoy the camaraderie of the place.”

Esme

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Newest Reviews for Sam'S VIP Hostel San Gil

Reviewed: January 17, 2019

Marie-eve
Canada
7.1

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Smoking is allowed on the restaurant and balcony so there is a constant smell of ashtray in the hotel and even in our room. This was very unpleasant.
Very friendly and efficient staff

Stayed in January 2019
Reviewed: December 21, 2018

Louisa
Netherlands

1 helpful vote
9.6

“Perfect”
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
It can be a bit noisy. But bring earplugs, because you really want to stay here!
After all the paragliding and bungee jumping it’s really relaxed to jump in the pool on the roof terrace. The staff is amazingly friendly and helpful! If you don’t want to leave te hostel, you can order food and they bring it. And the location is perfect! Close to the small bus station if you want to go to Barichara or the pools. There are grocery stores and you can buy your own food and cook yourself.

Stayed in December 2018
Reviewed: December 17, 2018

Sebastian
Colombia
10

“good location, staff always helpful , great place.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
they sale beer only until 10 pm
location and the property.
Reviewed: December 10, 2018

Anna
Sweden

1 helpful vote
9.2

Awesome
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Warning! We extended our stay at the hostel, the price they charged us was more than 3€ higher per night than the usual price through booking or Hostelworld! Very surprising from this hostel that was soo nice otherwise... Breakfast would be nice, now you get coffee and bananas. Private rooms face the square which means quite noisy.
Good base for discovering San Gil. Helpful when asking for advise on what to do and activities without being pushy and trying to sell. Nice with the pool area to chill next to. Warm showers mostly.

Stayed in December 2018
Reviewed: December 5, 2018

Carlos
Colombia
8.3

“Good time.. I like it..”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
1- Need to lower a little more the price 2- Need Credit/Debit Card machine 3- Swimming pool need a little more care
Overall I like the place... very good view... :)

Stayed in December 2018
Reviewed: December 2, 2018

Svenja
Germany

1 helpful vote
8.8

“Great, chilled hostel with nice staff! Totally recommendable!”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 2 nights
The pool was a little small to actually take a bath in it. No breakfast included.
We really liked the hostel. Nice double rooms for a reasonable price. The staff was super nice and helped us with everything. We could book the tours in San Gil super spontaneously. All in all great - I would def. come again

Stayed in November 2018
Reviewed: November 24, 2018

Chloe
Canada
10

“The best hostel with the best vibes! Makes experience in San Gil extra special.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The only thing that could have been better were the pillows. They were a little hard and uncomfortable.
Great showers, lots of space and good pressure! The staff go above and beyond (especially Felipe)! Really makes your stay special. The fruit and coffee in the morning is a great bonus, and its always nice to kick back on the terrace and chat with fellow travelers or enjoy the view.

Stayed in November 2018
Reviewed: October 14, 2018

Geert-jan
Netherlands

1 helpful vote
8.8

Excellent
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
No suggestions
Cosy hostal near the central square and close to the market hall. Free coffee and fruit. We had a room with private bathroom. Comfortabele and fair price.

Stayed in October 2018
Reviewed: October 10, 2018

Nicole
Netherlands

1 helpful vote
10

“Absolutely great!”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing, absolutely LOVED this place.
Great location, great rooms, a lot of options for tours and activities. Clean room, great shower. One of the best hostels I've been to!

Stayed in September 2018
Reviewed: October 6, 2018

Dor
Israel

1 helpful vote
7.5

“nice, but too expensive for what you get”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
the hardest bed in Colombia. you can find nearby places with much better value for money.
great location, nice staff

Stayed in September 2018
Reviewed: October 5, 2018

Chaddington
United Kingdom
Age group: 25 – 34

1 helpful vote
7.9

“Alright”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Not enough lockers in the room for the number of beds so had to leave belongings in lockers by reception, which anyone can access most of the time. Also noticed some bolt cutters in there in case anyone didn't have time trying to figure out the padlock combo. Very echoey place so when you have inconsiderate people they make a lot of noise throughout the hostel. Not nice to wake up to the sounds of a stranger hacking up because they smoked too much colombian the night before. The shower didn't have a head so was basically a hose.
Social element was good, we met some awesome people here. The guy working on reception was exceptionally helpful. Booking of activities was a breeze through him. Also the company used for the rafting are superb (Colombia's national team!)

Stayed in September 2018
Reviewed: October 4, 2018

Anonymous
Switzerland
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Very friendly staff

Stayed in October 2018
Reviewed: October 1, 2018

Noémie
Switzerland

2 helpful votes
9.2

Awesome
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Perfect location, really helpful staff, enough bathrooms available

Stayed in September 2018
Reviewed: September 24, 2018

Barry
United States of America

2 helpful votes
10

“We enjoyed our stay at this hostel!”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Lots of space in the room large bathroom. Staff friendly and helpful. English spoken here.

Stayed in September 2018
Reviewed: September 19, 2018

Maartje
Netherlands
8.8

“Not so VIP but felt very at home :)”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
When I arrived the guy behind the desk didn't give me any information about San Gil or the hostel.. probably because he didn't speak English (but he also didn't try in Spanish). I heard from other guests that an other employee was really helpful and explained a lot to them. I missed that. Rooms can get a bit muffy because their is no window for fresh air.
Nice facilities and really nice vibe. Very communal :) good place to stay when you are traveling alone!

Stayed in September 2018

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