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How much do hostels in Cartagena cost?
Available dorm-bed prices in Cartagena, Colombia range from $23 to $32/night over the next 3 months. HostelHound compares 7 hostels. Cheaper dates to stay include Oct 11, Oct 12, Oct 13.
On a typical date, the cheapest available dorm bed is around $24.
Based on current listings, October dorm beds typically start around $23/night.
At $23/night and up, Cartagena 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 1 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: 2026-10-08T03:59:11.908Z.
Cheaper dates to stay
The lower-priced dates currently available include October 11 (one night),October 12 (one night),October 13 (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 Cartagena
Where to stay
Getsemaní is where most budget travelers stay, with the highest concentration of hostels around Calle de la Media Luna and Plaza de la Trinidad. It puts you a 10-minute walk from the Torre del Reloj entrance to the Walled City without paying the Ciudad Amurallada price premium.
Getting around
- Hostels inside the Walled City run 30-50% more than equivalent beds in Getsemaní two blocks away. The walls are worth a full day, but you don't need to sleep inside them.
- Transcaribe, the BRT line, runs from the terminal near the Las Américas mall area out to Bocagrande for around 3,000 COP. Any taxi quoted at the waterfront will cost five times that.
- Mercado de Bazurto opens at dawn and gets picked over fast. Go before 10am for cheap fruit, fish, and a bowl of sancocho. Walk in from Avenida Pedro de Heredia and skip the entrance touts entirely.
When to go
Prices drop between May and October when the rains arrive. December through March fills hostels weeks out, and the November 11 Independence celebrations in Getsemaní and Semana Santa are the two windows where last-minute beds simply don't exist.
Frequently asked questions
How much do hostels in Cartagena cost?
On a typical date, the cheapest available dorm bed is around $24. Dorm beds currently range from $23 to $32/night across the next 3 months of availability.
What are cheaper dates to stay in Cartagena?
Based on current listed prices, cheaper upcoming dates to stay in Cartagena include October 11, October 12, October 13.
How many hostels does HostelHound track in Cartagena?
HostelHound currently tracks 7 hostels in Cartagena, Colombia.
How much do hostels in Cartagena cost in October?
Based on current listings, October dorm beds typically start around $23/night.
Is Cartagena affordable compared to other hostel cities in Colombia?
Cartagena is one of the pricier hostel destinations in Colombia, with dorm prices starting from $23/night.
Where do backpackers stay in Cartagena?
Getsemaní is where most budget travelers stay, with the highest concentration of hostels around Calle de la Media Luna and Plaza de la Trinidad. It puts you a 10-minute walk from the Torre del Reloj entrance to the Walled City without paying the Ciudad Amurallada price premium.
What is the best time of year to visit Cartagena?
Prices drop between May and October when the rains arrive. December through March fills hostels weeks out, and the November 11 Independence celebrations in Getsemaní and Semana Santa are the two windows where last-minute beds simply don't exist.