Updated on 04/19/2024
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Budget-Friendly Hotels in Santa Marta
Santa Marta is the capital of the Magdalena department on the Caribbean coast of Colombia. Founded by the Spanish in 1525, the city covers an area of about 923 square miles.
Santa Marta is a great tourist destination with a lively atmosphere and numerous beautiful places to visit. Key attractions include Tayrona National Park, Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, Bolivar Park, Quinta de San Pedro Alejandrino, Los Novios Park, Salguero Beach, Mamancana Natural Reserve, among others.
Now, let’s introduce you to the most budget-friendly hotels in this beautiful city so you can enjoy it to the fullest without spending too much.
Note: Some hotel services are paid, and to easily identify them, they will have an asterisk (*).
Baboon Hostel
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Location: Calle 17 # 3 – 99
Capacity: 10 rooms.
Room Types: Double Room (9 m² / 96 ft²) / Triple Room (9 m² / 96 ft²) / Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Shared Room (16 m² / 172 ft²) / Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Shared Room (26 m² / 279 ft²) / Bunk Bed in Mixed Shared Room (44 m² / 473 ft²).
Highlights: Terrace / Drinks Vending Machine.
Services: Wi-Fi / Bar / Tourist Information / 24-Hour Reception / Laundry Service* / Air Conditioning / TV / Pool.
Baboon Hostel offers a pool, seating areas with sofas and hammocks, a barbecue area, kitchen, and a terrace with a bar showcasing a panoramic city view.
The basic rooms come with a fan, Wi-Fi, and a shared bathroom.
Baboon Hostel also arranges a Lost City tour spanning 4 days and 3 nights.
Located in Santa Marta’s historic center, it’s a 6-minute walk (450 feet) from Malecón de Bastidas, a 7-minute walk (500 feet) from Parque Bolívar, an 18-minute drive (4 miles) from Quinta de San Pedro Alejandrino, and 10 miles from Simón Bolívar International Airport.
Casa Aparte Hostal
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Location: Calle 13 # 6-75
Capacity: 6 rooms.
Room Types: Double Room (10 m² / 107 ft²) / Standard Double Room (15 m² / 161 ft²).
Highlights: Bike Rental* / Meeting Rooms / Café / Airport Shuttle.
Services: Wi-Fi / Ironing Service* / Laundry Service* / Game Room / 24-Hour Reception / Coffee Maker
Casa Aparte Hostal features a shared lounge, common areas including the TV room, garden, and a terrace with a bar, where multiple tables are available for guests to gather and interact.
The rooms, accommodating 1 to 2 people, are equipped with a fan, Wi-Fi, and a private bathroom.
Situated in the historic center of Santa Marta, it’s a 5-minute walk (400 feet) from the Basilica Cathedral of Santa Marta, a 7-minute walk (500 feet) from the Gold Museum Tairona, 1 mile from Bahía Beach, and 10 miles from Simón Bolívar International Airport.
Fatima Hostel SMR
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Location: Calle 21 # 3-40
Capacity: 15 rooms
Room Types: Double Room (10 m² / 107 ft²)
Highlights: Terrace
Services: Bar / Wi-Fi / TV / 24-Hour Reception / Pool / Laundry Service
Fatima Hostel SMR is conveniently located just a 2-minute walk (160 feet) from Parque de los Novios, a 6-minute walk (450 feet) from Bahía de Santa Marta, 550 yards from Museo del Oro Tairona, and 10 miles from Simón Bolívar International Airport.
Inside the accommodation, guests have access to a pool, a terrace with a panoramic city view, and a bar serving a diverse range of cocktails.
Additionally, guests can use some of the computers provided at the hostel.
Rooms have a maximum capacity of 2 people.
Believer Hostel
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Location: Calle 15 # 7-58
Capacity: 10 rooms.
Room Types: Standard Triple Room (35 m² / 376 ft²) / Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Shared Room (40 m² / 430 ft²) / Bed in 5-Bed Mixed Shared Room with Shared Bathroom (50 m² / 538 ft²).
Highlights: Terrace / Mini Market.
Services: Wi-Fi / Ironing Service* / Laundry Service* / Tourist Information / 24-Hour Reception.
Believer Hostel is a straightforward accommodation providing visitors with seating areas, including sofas and a TV, a shared kitchen, and a terrace.
They offer front desk services to inform and sell various tourist plans to guests in the city.
Private rooms can accommodate 1 to 4 people, while shared rooms can accommodate from 4 to 8 people.
This hostel is situated just 3 blocks (600 feet) from Parque Bolívar, 4 blocks (950 feet) from Parque de los Novios, 0.8 miles from Santa Marta Bay, and 10.5 miles from Simón Bolívar International Airport.
Faro de Alejandría Hostel
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Location: Calle 11 # 1 – 60
Capacity: 9 rooms.
Room Types: Double Room (12 m² / 129 ft²) / Deluxe Room (12 m² / 129 ft²) / Bed in 6-Bed Shared Room (12 m² / 129 ft²) / Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory (30 m² / 322 ft²).
Highlights: Picnic Area / Happy Tour* / Airport Shuttle*.
Services: Garden / 24-Hour Reception / Wi-Fi / Pool.
Faro de Alejandría is a colonial-style accommodation featuring a shared lounge, outdoor pool, and a small restaurant.
It provides both shared and private rooms equipped with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV, Wi-Fi, and an iron with its respective board.
This accommodation is conveniently located just 7 minutes (500 feet) on foot from Santa Marta Bay, an 11-minute walk from Parque de los Novios, 3.5 miles from Quinta de San Pedro Alejandrino, and 10.6 miles from Simón Bolívar International Airport.
La Casa del Sombrero
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Location: Calle 19 # 6-86
Capacity: 6 rooms.
Room Types: Standard Single Room with Shared Bathroom (20 m² / 215 ft²) / Double Room (19 m² / 204 ft²) / Standard Double Room (10 m² / 107 ft²) / Deluxe Double Room (24 m² / 258 ft²).
Highlights: Pets Allowed / Local Culture Tour* / Bike Tour* / Mini Market / Family Rooms.
Services: Wi-Fi / Game Room / Laundry Service* / 24-Hour Reception / Tourist Information.
La Casa del Sombrero is accommodation near the historic center that provides visitors with a covered play area, a garden, and a kitchen.
Its rooms, with a capacity of up to 2 people, are equipped with a fan, desk, Wi-Fi, chairs, and decorations based on the hat, the emblematic element of the place.
This accommodation is conveniently located just 7 minutes (500 feet) on foot from Parque de los Novios, an 11-minute walk (750 feet) from Santa Marta Bay, 800 yards from Parque Bolívar, and 10.1 miles from Simón Bolívar International Airport.
Hostal Kumbaya
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Location: Carrera 30a # 44-2 Manzana H house 9, Barrio Concepción
Capacity: 10 rooms.
Room Types: Double Room (16 m² / 172 ft²) / Standard Double Room (18 m² / 193 ft²).
Highlights: Terrace / Family Rooms
Services: Wi-Fi / Laundry Service* / 24-Hour Reception / Tourist Information
Hostal Kumbaya is situated in the Concepción neighborhood, a somewhat more distant sector from the center of Santa Marta, approximately a 20-minute drive away. It is 11 minutes by car (2.2 miles) from Buenavista Shopping Center, 12 minutes by car (2.5 miles) from Quinta de San Pedro Alejandrino, 3.4 miles from Sierra Nevada Stadium, and 9.6 miles from Simón Bolívar International Airport.
Within its facilities, you can find a terrace with hammocks, and double and family rooms with a capacity of up to 5 people.
Hotel IY Mathilu Rodadero
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Location: Calle 5b # 4-156
Capacity: 28 rooms.
Room Types: Deluxe Single Room (16 m² / 172 ft²) / Deluxe Double Room (16 m² / 172 ft²) / Comfort Triple Room (20 m² / 215 ft²) / Standard Family Room (20 m² / 215 ft²).
Highlights: Airport Shuttle* / Adapted for Reduced Mobility / Pets Allowed / Special Diet Menus.
Services: Restaurant / Wi-Fi / Laundry Service* / Ironing Service* / Bar / 24-Hour Reception / Tourist Information
Hotel IY Mathilu Rodadero has a pool, garden, terrace, and restaurant.
Rooms at this accommodation in the Rodadero sector can host up to 6 people and include amenities like air conditioning, a flat-screen TV, Wi-Fi, and a desk.
Located in a bustling area, Rodadero is popular for its white sand beach, offering various water activities. The beach can get crowded during vacation seasons, creating a lively atmosphere. From El Rodadero, tourists can embark on boat trips to nearby places like Playa Blanca, Taganga, and Tayrona National Natural Park.
The hotel is a 10-minute walk (750 feet) from El Rodadero Beach, a 13-minute walk (950 feet) from the Mundo Marino Aquarium, and 7.3 miles from Simón Bolívar International Airport.
Liberato Hostel Minca
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Location: Via a Minca Kilometer 5
Capacity: 7 rooms.
Room Types: Deluxe Double Room (10 m² / 107 ft²) / Classic Quadruple Room (10 m² / 107 ft²) / Mixed Shared Room – 4 beds (10 m² / 107 ft²).
Highlights: Pets Allowed / Bike Tours / Family Rooms / Picnic Area.
Services: Wi-Fi / Bar / Tourist Information / Snack Bar / Pool.
Liberato Hostel Minca is about a 19-minute drive (5.8 miles) from Minca town, a 30-minute drive (7.4 miles) from downtown Santa Marta, and 13.7 miles from Simón Bolívar International Airport.
The accommodation offers a barbecue area, spa, restaurant, free parking, and a picnic area with an outdoor pool surrounded by nature. Pets are welcome. The hotel organizes tours to nearby attractions like Marinka Waterfalls, Pozo Azul, Cerro Kenedy, and the La Victoria Brewery and Coffee Farm.
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