Hostel in Cartagena
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About this hostel
Along with a bar/lounge, this smoke-free hostel has a 24-hour front desk and tour/ticket assistance. Free continental breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are also provided. Other amenities include a garden and barbecue grills.
Santuario Getsemaní Hostel offers 56 shared accommodations with air conditioning and blackout drapes/curtains. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Santuario Getsemaní Hostel offers 56 shared accommodations with air conditioning and blackout drapes/curtains. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Amenities
Non-smoking
Map of Cartagena
Available Rooms
Ratings and reviews
8 / 10Excellent·Feb 2026
The staff was courteous and responsive.
10 / 10Outstanding·Nov 2025
It was literally the best location ever. Not only was it the cheapest accommodation in the area, it was also walking distance to every attraction and tour centers. Every single one of the tours you book will most likely have pick up in Getsemani centro which is a 12 min walk away from the hostel. You are also 14 min walking distance away from the ocean (has rough waves at this sight so I would not recommend swimming in it). It is a 35 min walk (or 10 min drive) to Bocagrande beach which is swimmable.
The breakfast was good, but it was the same everyday. It was really good tho. A full bowl of fresh fruit, eggs, toast, Butter and jelly. The bathroom was always clean, the rooms were well air conditioned and spacey. I really liked my own private space for my bed as it has curtains. And the staff were always soooo sweet, welcoming and helpful. I would definitely do it again. And the right across the street there’s a great spot to watch the sunset admist the large river. It’s absolutely gorgeous!! Overall this location is truly a gem.
10 / 10Outstanding·Jun 2024
I really enjoyed my stay at Santuario Getsemaní Hostel. The mixed dorms were the most private I have experiances yet with walls on behind you and to either side and an adjustable blind at the front. Each bed has a small lock box inside for valuables, shelves and your own plug socket and light, it felt more like a room than being in a mixed dorm honestly. The room had an AC and fan as well which made my nights very comfortable.
Lucia, Mir, Cat and William were very friendly and helped me out with getting involved in activities, organize future transport and make the most of my time in Cartagena.
The hostel is also a short walk from cafes, resteraunts and bars/clubs for those looking to enjoy the amazing nightlife, street food or vibrant colours inside the walls.
I would highly recommend this hostel.
6 / 10Average·May 2025
Pros: kitchen was well-equipped, the salsa class on Thursday was so fun (!!), hostel felt secure and people (both staff and travellers) were warm and friendly, felt completely fine walking to and from the hostel at night even though it’s right on the edge of Getsemaní & the more tourist friendly historic centre. The one con: we got bedbugs from there. It happens when you travel, what can ya do! If that is something that is a big no for you, keep that in mind. If not, wash your clothes & shoes and throw them in the dryer at your next spot and you’ll be good :)
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8.6Excellent
(80 Ratings)
"It was literally the best location ever. Not only was it the cheapest accommodation in the area, it was also walking distance to every attraction and tour centers. Every single one of the tours you bo..."
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