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Tips for booking hostels in Santa Marta

Gain useful insights and advice for booking the perfect stay in Santa Marta. Price data is based on averages over the past 12 months and was last updated on febrero 20, 2025.
Cheapest month:May
Most expensive month:December
Average price in Santa Marta:$34/night
Cheapest price found:$4/night
Cheapest day:Wednesday
Most expensive day:Saturday
$6 - $105
Average price per night / 3-star hotel. Prices are not fixed and may vary with time.
$9 - $163
Average price per night / 3-star hotel. Prices are not fixed and may vary with time.

Cheapest hostels in Santa Marta, Colombia

Discover affordable stays in Santa Marta that provide a quality experience without breaking the bank. Hotels in Santa Marta can be found for as low as $6 per night. There is currently one property in Santa Marta that can be booked for this price. La Villana Hostel is one of the hotels that can be booked for the lowest price in Santa Marta. Price data was last updated on febrero 20, 2025
These are the lowest prices we've found on hostels in Santa Marta at the moment. Prices can differ depending on the dates selected, so use the search form to browse more options if you have flexibility.
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Calle 17 # 3-70, Santa Marta, Colombia
0.2 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$6
Avg. per night
448 Cl. 11, Santa Marta, Colombia
0.4 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air Conditioning
$8
Avg. per night
Carerra 8 No. 27-75, Santa Marta, Colombia
0.6 mi from city centre
Pool
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
Airport shuttle
$8
Avg. per night
Centro Historico Santa Marta Calle 14 # 3 - 58, Santa Marta, Colombia
0.3 mi from city centre
Pool
Free Wi-Fi
$10
Avg. per night
14a33 Cra. 26, Santa Marta, Colombia
1.8 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
$11
Avg. per night
Carrera 51 No. 26D - 161, Santa Marta, Colombia
2.9 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$11
Avg. per night
Calle 14 #04-80, Santa Marta, Colombia
0.3 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$13
Avg. per night
Pozos Colorados, Frente a Sierra Laguna, Santa Marta, Colombia
5.1 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$13
Avg. per night
Km 48, Via Santa Marta - Riohacha, Santa Marta, Colombia
29.3 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$18
Avg. per night
Carrera 1, No. 17-29, Santa Marta, Colombia
2.3 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$19
Avg. per night
Carrera 2 #19-06 Centro Historico, Santa Marta, Colombia
0.2 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air Conditioning
$22
Avg. per night
Calle 21 Carrera 5-72, Santa Marta, Colombia
0.1 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
Air Conditioning
$40
Avg. per night

Hostel prices in Santa Marta

Get a sense of the average price and most popular properties to stay in Santa Marta to help you budget for your trip accordingly. Hotels that are booked the most in each class receive the “Most popular” badge. Hotels with the “Best value” badge are the most popular hotels in Santa Marta at attractive prices. Price data was last updated on febrero 20, 2025.
An overview of the average price of hostels by hostel class in the Santa Marta. As an added layer, we've also marked the most popular and best value properties in each hostel class.
3 stars
Km 48, Via Santa Marta - Riohacha, Santa Marta, Colombia
2 stars and under
Calle 14 #04-80, Santa Marta, Colombia
Pozos Colorados, Frente a Sierra Laguna, Santa Marta, Colombia
Centro Historico Santa Marta Calle 14 # 3 - 58, Santa Marta, Colombia

Other accommodations in Santa Marta

Find the perfect theme hotel, hostel or vacation rental for your stay in Santa Marta. There are 3,188 properties in Santa Marta and price data was last updated on febrero 20, 2025. The average price for a hotel in Santa Marta is $34/night.
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Km 8. Pozos Colorados, Santa Marta, Colombia
5.1 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$92
Avg. per night
Calle 6 no 2 -43, Santa Marta, Colombia
2.5 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$33
Avg. per night
Cra 2 No 5 - 49 El Rodadero, Santa Marta, Colombia
2.5 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$59
Avg. per night

Where to stay in Santa Marta

Explore different neighborhoods and areas within Santa Marta to find the perfect location for your stay. Map data was last updated on febrero 20, 2025.
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Facts about staying in Santa Marta

Find useful tips and insights about staying in Santa Marta to help you make the most of your experience. FAQs were last updated on febrero 20, 2025.
  • What is the cost of a hostel in Santa Marta?

    On average, it’s $34/night for a hostel in Santa Marta, though $33/night or less would be considered a good deal. The least expensive hostel our users have found recently was for $4/night in Santa Marta. Try to avoid booking your hostel in December (the most expensive month). Booking in May (the cheapest month) could save you money.

  • What’s the best hostel in Santa Marta?

    Based on our data, Ecolodge Playa Brava Teyumakke is the best Santa Marta hostel, with a rating of 9.1/10 from 1,341 reviews.

  • What hostel is closest to Santa Marta Simon Bolivar Airport?

    If you’re looking for hostels in Santa Marta that aren’t far from Santa Marta Simon Bolivar Airport, then the closest one is Playa del Ritmo Beach Hostel & Bar, which is 3.4 mi away.

  • What is the most popular hostel in Santa Marta closest to Santa Marta Historic Center?

    If you’re looking for a hostel near Santa Marta Historic Center while in Santa Marta, then opt for the popular Masaya Hostel Santa Marta with a 8.9/10 review score from 3,257 users. The distance from Santa Marta Historic Center to Masaya Hostel Santa Marta is 0.1 mi.

  • Should I stay in a Santa Marta hostel?

    Staying at a hostel in Santa Marta is a great way to save money, as hostels are often less expensive than hotels and vacation rentals. Hostels are ideal for solo travelers due to their dorm-style sleeping arrangements (though some hostels do offer private rooms).

  • Does Santa Marta have hostels with “Beachfront” listed as an amenity?

    Yes, Santa Marta has 1 hostel with “Beachfront” as a featured amenity. Based on our data, The Cantamar Beach Hostel is the most popular Santa Marta hostel with this amenity.

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