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 
You are looking for hostels in Magdalena? Good news, you have come to the right place.
On this page we list every single city with hostels and other budget accommodations. Hostelz.com helps you to find your Magdalena hostel and compare its prices on the major booking sites such as Hostelworld, Hostelsclub and Booking.com. So you can sleep on a budget and save money while backpacking Magdalena.
All Cities in Magdalena
We list every single hostel in Magdalena and the world. In total, we have 7 cities in Magdalena for you. Please note that not all cities actually have a hostel to stay in. Below you can filter for cities with hostels and with no hostels-type accommodation, but guesthouses and budget hotels. This will help your 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.
Best Hostels in Hostels in Santa Marta
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$3.22Best party hostel
Rodadero
"…In case you´re a good cook, we have a guest kitchen where you can cook whatever you want!
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$6.13
"…Cancellation policy: 72h before arrival. In case of a late cancellation or No Show, you will be more
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$3.91
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"…The city center is around 10-15 min walking, nevertheless, the swimming pool on the rooftop more
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$5.25Best Hostels in Hostels in Minca
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Paso del Mango
"…More than "just a place to stay", you are sleeping in a place that you can explore, learn from, more
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$6.20
"…We offer 3 different boutique rooms, two double rooms and one 5 bed dorm for up to 10 people.
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$6.20
"…There is nothing close by as far as stores and shops but you can access many trails for hiking and more
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$6.50
"…00 to 21.00
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"…Taxes included
Payment by card +5%
Breakfast not included
No pets allowed
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$6.20Best Hostels in Hostels in Taganga
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"…In case of a late cancellation or No Show, you will be charged the first night of your stay.
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$4.38
"Hostal Palohe is the newest hostel in Taganga just 50 meters from the beach and approximately 4 km more
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$6.81
"…Our hostel has 7 rooms with 28 beds available. We have a dormitory, as well as: double, triple and more
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$3.50
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$7.77
Centro Histórico
"…where is more safe. and the beach is cleaner. The owner of the hotel charged me half of the price more
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$6.24Best Hostels in Hostels in Tayrona Park
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"…000 COP (approximately 1.5 USD) per person. This fee provides access to the enchanting "Poza more
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$6.56
"Enjoy being in our hostel in the middle of the Tayrona forest. Our swimming pool is surrounded by more
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$5.10
"…- Reception from 07.00 to 21.00.
- Breakfast included.
- Outside liquor and coolers are not more
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$8.25
"…The main theme of art are elements created by the muralist @laplagainvade from MedellÃn that more
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El Zaino
"…We are located close to Sierra Nevada of Santa Marta and just 1 km from Tayrona National Park. Los more
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$6.51Best Hostels in Hostels in Buritaca
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"…Nationals are subject to pay additional 19% IVA.
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"…La Ponderosa Reserve is an off-grid regenerative hostel, nestled within a hidden jungle paradise more
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$5.05
"…At check-in, a copy of the pet's passport must be presented. *You must review additional policies more
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"…Bathroom and shower facilities in El Rio Hostel are clean and well maintained. Some cabins have more
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$10.23Cheapest hostel
"…We offer accommodation in hammocks, shared dormitories or private huts, dormitories for groups or 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.