Santa Marta Hostel Prices

How much do hostels in Santa Marta cost?

Available dorm-bed prices in Santa Marta, Colombia range from $7 to $38/night over the next 3 months. HostelHound compares 67 hostels. Cheaper dates to stay include Nov 1, Nov 2, Nov 3.

On a typical date, the cheapest available dorm bed is around $8.

Based on current listings, November dorm beds typically start around $7/night.

Over the next 30 days, dorm beds in Santa Marta start at $7/night. Santa Marta is a mid-range hostel destination in Colombia; of 12 other tracked cities with current prices, 7 have lower starting prices, 3 have higher starting prices, and 2 match.

Cheaper dates to stay

The lower-priced dates currently available include November 1 (one night),November 2 (one night),November 3 (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 Santa Marta

Where to stay

Most budget hostels cluster in the historic center, within a few blocks of Parque de los Novios, where you can walk to the beach and catch onward transport without a taxi. Taganga, a small fishing bay about 15 minutes north by bus, tends to run cheaper and suits travelers who want direct beach access and a slower pace.

Getting around

Collectivo buses to Taganga leave from the northern edge of the historic center for a few pesos. A taxi covers the same route for roughly ten times that price.
Tayrona National Park caps daily visitors and weekends between December and January sell out well in advance. Book your entry online before you leave Santa Marta, not at the gate.
Shared jeeps up to Minca depart in the morning from the market area in the centro for a cheap fare. The town sits in the Sierra Nevada foothills and runs noticeably cooler than the coast, which matters if you arrive in the middle of a heat stretch.

When to go

Hostels are cheapest during the rainy months of May and October. Beds fill fast from late December through January and again in July, when Colombian families on school break and international backpackers arrive at the same time.

Frequently asked questions

How much do hostels in Santa Marta cost?

On a typical date, the cheapest available dorm bed is around $8. Dorm beds currently range from $7 to $38/night across the next 3 months of availability.

What are cheaper dates to stay in Santa Marta?

Based on current listed prices, cheaper upcoming dates to stay in Santa Marta include November 1, November 2, November 3.

How many hostels does HostelHound track in Santa Marta?

HostelHound currently tracks 67 hostels in Santa Marta, Colombia.

How much do hostels in Santa Marta cost in November?

Based on current listings, November dorm beds typically start around $7/night.

Is Santa Marta affordable compared to other hostel cities in Colombia?

Over the next 30 days, dorm beds in Santa Marta start at $7/night. Santa Marta is a mid-range hostel destination in Colombia; of 12 other tracked cities with current prices, 7 have lower starting prices, 3 have higher starting prices, and 2 match.

Where do backpackers stay in Santa Marta?

Most budget hostels cluster in the historic center, within a few blocks of Parque de los Novios, where you can walk to the beach and catch onward transport without a taxi. Taganga, a small fishing bay about 15 minutes north by bus, tends to run cheaper and suits travelers who want direct beach access and a slower pace.

What is the best time of year to visit Santa Marta?

Hostels are cheapest during the rainy months of May and October. Beds fill fast from late December through January and again in July, when Colombian families on school break and international backpackers arrive at the same time.