Barichara Hostel Prices

How much do hostels in Barichara cost?

Available dorm-bed prices in Barichara, Colombia range from $11 to $29/night over the next 3 months. HostelHound compares 10 hostels. Cheaper dates to stay include Sep 14, Sep 15, Sep 16.

On a typical date, the cheapest available dorm bed is around $12.

At $11/night and up, Barichara is one of the pricier hostel destinations in Colombia.

How these prices work: Hostelworld listings, based on one night and the selected dorm-bed type. “Typical starting price” is the median of daily minimum prices across 5 contributing properties—not the typical hostel’s price. Amounts are converted to USD; verify availability and final taxes and fees on Hostelworld. Filters can narrow the advertised results below, but this summary remains citywide. Latest city scrape: 2026-09-13T12:15:53.929Z.

Cheaper dates to stay

The lower-priced dates currently available include September 14 (one night),September 15 (one night),September 16 (one night). Cheaper stay dates show when lower prices are available. They do not say how far ahead to book.

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Local knowledge for Barichara

Where to stay

The stone-paved grid around Parque Principal is small enough that everything counts as central, and most hostels sit within three or four blocks of the church. A few cheaper places sit toward the edge of the grid near the Camino Real trailhead, which is quieter and still a ten-minute walk to dinner.

Getting around

Walk the Camino Real down to Guane in the morning while it is still cool. It is downhill the whole way, takes about two hours, and buses run back up so you never have to climb it.
Barichara is noticeably pricier than San Gil, twenty minutes away by frequent bus. Basing yourself in San Gil and day-tripping here is the standard budget move if dorm prices look steep.
Restaurants around the plaza close early and many shut entirely on quiet weekdays. Ask your hostel what is actually open before you plan a late dinner.

When to go

Cheapest on weekdays in May, June, September, and October. Semana Santa, December through mid-January, and Colombian puente weekends fill this town faster than most, since it is a short drive from Bucaramanga and a popular domestic weekend trip.

Frequently asked questions

How much do hostels in Barichara cost?

On a typical date, the cheapest available dorm bed is around $12. Dorm beds currently range from $11 to $29/night across the next 3 months of availability.

What are cheaper dates to stay in Barichara?

Based on current listed prices, cheaper upcoming dates to stay in Barichara include September 14, September 15, September 16.

How many hostels does HostelHound track in Barichara?

HostelHound currently tracks 10 hostels in Barichara, Colombia.

Is Barichara affordable compared to other hostel cities in Colombia?

Barichara is one of the pricier hostel destinations in Colombia, with dorm prices starting from $11/night.

Where do backpackers stay in Barichara?

The stone-paved grid around Parque Principal is small enough that everything counts as central, and most hostels sit within three or four blocks of the church. A few cheaper places sit toward the edge of the grid near the Camino Real trailhead, which is quieter and still a ten-minute walk to dinner.

What is the best time of year to visit Barichara?

Cheapest on weekdays in May, June, September, and October. Semana Santa, December through mid-January, and Colombian puente weekends fill this town faster than most, since it is a short drive from Bucaramanga and a popular domestic weekend trip.