We're just leaving Taganga now. Our friends were robbed at gunpoint last night and we talked to three other groups of people who were robbed with knives during the last week. The people in the town and police were very apathetic about it. I was also told of two incidences (in the last week) of police searching/intimidating backpackers looking for contraband/bribes as well.
Hostels in Magdalena 
Looking for the best hostels in Magdalena? You are in the right place!
On this page, we have listed every city in Magdalena with backpacker hostels and budget-friendly stays. Hostelz.com makes it easy to find your ideal Magdalena hostel by comparing prices across major booking platforms. Save money while backpacking Magdalena and sleep comfortably on a budget.
All Backpacker Hostels in Magdalena
We have got you covered with a complete list of every hostel in Magdalena, across 7 cities! Not all cities have hostels, but many offer alternative budget options like guesthouses and affordable hotels. Use our filters to quickly find cities with hostels or other budget accommodations to simplify your trip planning.
All Magdalena hostels on a map
Alright, you are more the visual type? Planning your trip with a map is always handy.
Therefore, this map shows you all cities with hostels in Magdalena. It will help you to plan your trip. Just zoom in the map and click your destination for more details. Just so you know: If we do not have a hostel in a city, it is likely that there is no hostel in that city.
All Top Hostels in Santa Marta
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"…Free Wi-fi, Jacuzzi and Bar.
Imagine Hostel Policies & Conditions:
Cancellation policy: 72h more
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$3.86
Rodadero
"…At Playa, backpackers from all over the world spend days chilling on the beach, playing volleyball more
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$6.13
"…Reception from 07.00 to 21.30
The payment card and the name on the booking must be the same, more
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$7.72
"…You can book these through the hostel as well.
There is a fully equipped kitchen that you can more
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$3.08All Top Hostels in Minca
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Paso del Mango
"…Wellness, please enjoy:
- Yoga classes (3 different type of terraces)
- Various types of aroma more
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$6.35
"…You can also take a Mototaxi from Minca center town to avoid the hike with your luggage until the more
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$6.20
"…Common Spaces
Upon entering Mundo Nuevo Minca hostel, there are two benches, two hammocks, and more
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$6.50
"…Breakfast included
General:
Reception from 07.00 to 21.00
No curfew
No pets allowed
No more
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$7.15
"…000), and dinner inspired by European flavors (35.000).
Please note that the kitchen is only for more
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$6.20All Top Hostels in Taganga
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"…We provide a relaxing atmosphere for backpackers and solo travellers. We offer basic accommodation more
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$4.38
"…There are shops, beach restaurants, bars, and nightclubs within a 2-minute walk.
Hostal Palohe more
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$6.52
"…Our hostel has 7 rooms with 28 beds available. We have a dormitory, as well as: double, triple and more
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$3.71
"…The bunk beds are quite high and there are only two power sockets in a four-person room.
The more
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$8.03
Centro Histórico
"…The balcony have grill bars for security. In my case was my fault because I didn't close them. more
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$6.24All Top Hostels in Tayrona Park
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"…Encanto Hostel Policy and Condition:
Cancellation Policy: 3 days before arrival. In case of a more
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$6.96
"Enjoy being in our hostel in the middle of the Tayrona forest. Our swimming pool is surrounded by more
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$5.25
El Zaino
"…Breakfast not included.
General:
No curfew.
Pet friendly.
The maximum period of stay is of more
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$6.73
"…Cancellation Policy:
- 3 days/ 72h before arrival date, in case of a late cancellation or No more
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$8.25
"…The rooms include a hammock, and some rooms don't have four walls so it is very open to the more
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$8.48All Top Hostels in Buritaca
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"…Secluded from roads and modern civilization, you wake up to the sounds of monkeys, birds and rare more
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$5.05
"…Payment upon arrival by cash, credit or debit card, applepay, revolut or bancolombia bank transfer more
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$7.20
"…*We want our guests to experience great moments during their stay, to meet new people and cultures more
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$10.28
"…There are hammock spaces -- no need to bring your own, El Rio has them set up for you. There are more
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$9.89
"…Come and enjoy the intercultural 4 days festival we are organising every February.
We offer more
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$3.72Our handwritten guide on Backpacking Magdalena
Now, that is a bummer. At the moment we do not have any super cool information on things to do in Magdalena. We are working on it!
Travel Tips for Magdalena - from the Community
Hey fam! Here are a few more tips from the community, from them to you, and you to them. This space is dedicated for travellers to share their best tips on backpacking Magdalena. Have a closer look - the Hostelz community share real hidden gems, insider knowledge and overall impressions of Magdalena. Everyone is welcome to add something useful, funny, unexpected and the "absolutely necessary to know before you go" - share, share and then share a little more!
FAQ on Hostels in Magdalena
There is a lot of travel planning to do. So let us help you once again by putting together the frequently asked questions:
Finding Hostels and Prices
What hostel booking sites are best to use?
There is several hostel booking sites, such as Hostelworld.com, Hostelsclub.com and Booking.com. While every platform has its pros and cons, there is a universal truth you as a traveler should be aware of: Not a single booking site can always offer the best prices.
This is where Hostelz.com comes in. You can compare all major booking portals with one click.
For you as a traveler, Hostelz.com is the best booking site to actually save money.
How much are hostels in Magdalena?
Prices always vary, depending on various factors. Weekends tend to be more expensive, same goes for special holidays. Please also take into account local vaction time.
You can search for exacty hostel prices in Magdalena here on Hostelz.com. Pick your destination and pick a date. The system will track down the prices to give an idea of what budget and prices you can expect.
When to book hostels?
If you want to stay at the best hostels, it is a good idea to have your hostel booked around 1 month before you travel. For the regular hostels, booking one week before should be okay. Yet again, this always depends.
We dedicated a full article to the topic of when to book hostels.
Safety and Packing
Are hostels in Magdalena safe?
Generally speaking, hostels are as safe as you make them. We highly recommend always to bring your own padlock, using the lockers and taking care of your belongings. Make sure you pick a safe hostel, offering lockers and a safe location. Please always pay attention to the reviews; they can give you a great insight on what to expect and safety tips.
What to pack when staying in hostels?
There is a few basics you should always pack when staying in hostels.
There is more actually. We wrote a complete guide with more details. Read our full hostel packing list.