Cartagena
Colombia · Price calendar
Dorm beds in Cartagena, Colombia range from $23 to $65/night over the next 3 months. HostelHawk tracks 7 properties. Cheapest upcoming dates: Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30.
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Hostel prices in Cartagena, Colombia
A typical dorm night in Cartagena runs about $26.
Across the upcoming months, September tends to be the cheapest month (from $23/night) and July the most expensive (from $25/night).
At $23/night and up, Cartagena is one of the pricier hostel destinations in Colombia.
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Local knowledge for Cartagena
Where to stay
Getsemaní is where most budget travelers stay, with the highest concentration of hostels around Calle de la Media Luna and Plaza de la Trinidad. It puts you a 10-minute walk from the Torre del Reloj entrance to the Walled City without paying the Ciudad Amurallada price premium.
Getting around
- Hostels inside the Walled City run 30-50% more than equivalent beds in Getsemaní two blocks away. The walls are worth a full day, but you don't need to sleep inside them.
- Transcaribe, the BRT line, runs from the terminal near the Las Américas mall area out to Bocagrande for around 3,000 COP. Any taxi quoted at the waterfront will cost five times that.
- Mercado de Bazurto opens at dawn and gets picked over fast. Go before 10am for cheap fruit, fish, and a bowl of sancocho. Walk in from Avenida Pedro de Heredia and skip the entrance touts entirely.
When to go
Prices drop between May and October when the rains arrive. December through March fills hostels weeks out, and the November 11 Independence celebrations in Getsemaní and Semana Santa are the two windows where last-minute beds simply don't exist.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a hostel in Cartagena cost per night?
Dorm beds in Cartagena currently range from $23 to $65/night based on the next 3 months of availability.
When are the cheapest dates to book a hostel in Cartagena?
Based on current data, the cheapest upcoming dates for hostels in Cartagena are September 28, September 29, September 30.
How many hostels does HostelHawk track in Cartagena?
HostelHawk currently tracks 7 hostels in Cartagena, Colombia.
What's the cheapest month to book a hostel in Cartagena?
Based on current availability, September has the lowest hostel prices in Cartagena, with dorm beds from $23/night.
Is Cartagena affordable compared to other hostel cities in Colombia?
Cartagena is one of the pricier hostel destinations in Colombia, with dorm prices starting from $23/night.
Where do backpackers stay in Cartagena?
Getsemaní is where most budget travelers stay, with the highest concentration of hostels around Calle de la Media Luna and Plaza de la Trinidad. It puts you a 10-minute walk from the Torre del Reloj entrance to the Walled City without paying the Ciudad Amurallada price premium.
What is the best time of year to visit Cartagena?
Prices drop between May and October when the rains arrive. December through March fills hostels weeks out, and the November 11 Independence celebrations in Getsemaní and Semana Santa are the two windows where last-minute beds simply don't exist.