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Macondo Hostel

San Gil · Colombia

Macondo Hostel

HostelPunk Score
85% GOOD-ISH
High confidence 364 reviews
2nd best in San Gil
No bed bug reports in 366 analyzed reviews
No incentivized-review patterns detected in 366 analyzed reviews
Warning Bomb, drone and 24-27 April explosive attacks in Cauca, Valle del Cauca and Nariño, plus kidnapping and violence near Venezuela-border departments.

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Drip perks

🚲 Bicycle Hire 🛁 Hot Tub

Facilities

🍳 COOKER 👕 Laundry 🔥 BBQ 🌅 Outdoor Terrace 🌿 Garden
Other facilities (34)
Bicycle Parking Adaptors Luggage Storage 24 Hour Reception Tours/Travel Desk Housekeeping Internet Access Book Exchange Board Games Cable TV Wi-Fi Smart TV Recycling Bins Towels For Hire Linen Included Towels Included Security Lockers 24 Hour Security Safe Deposit Box CCTV in Common Areas Fire Extinguishers First Aid Kits Common Room Games Room Lounge Room Social Balcony Tea & Coffee Making Facilities Filtered Water Dispenser Free City Maps Free WiFi Free Internet Access Free Security Lockers Free Luggage Storage Hot Showers

Prices

Dorms $10 / night
Privates $25 / night

HW prices from today

Recent reviews

England MALE 25-30 May 5, 2026 Atm 100%

Perfect hostel for what you want. Lovely common areas and great host who will go above and beyond for you. Do not miss the tejo!

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Zimbabwe FEMALE 25-30 May 4, 2026 Atm 100%

Awesome vibes at this hostel! Such kind, informative and helpful staff. The attention to detail is amazing. Spotless and clean. Would 100% recommend and will definitely be back. Also, best showers in Colombia!

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Australia FEMALE 25-30 May 2, 2026 Atm 100%

The most wholesome and enjoyable hostel experience i’ve had in Latin America for 2 reasons; 1- Shaun (owner) and his team are so helpful with info, organising adventure activities and getting you involved in local culture 2- you wont find better showers anywhere, honestly. Warm showers that are overly spacious and super clean. A MUST STAY in San Gil

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Australia MALE 18-24 May 2, 2026 Atm 100%

Sean and co were thorough with anything and everything to know here in San Gil. They were unbelievably kind and helpful in all areas, helped with booking activities and the accom was clean + comfortable. However this wasn’t the best part of my time in San Gil. The macondo hostel offers the best showers in South America. With pressure, temperatures and shower space that will blow the soap out of your hand. Incredible. Think I may pop through for one more shower before leaving this country.

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Netherlands COUPLE 31-40 Apr 16, 2026 Atm 100%

Great stop. Staff and owner very helpful in planning and suggestions for day trips.

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France FEMALE 25-30 Mar 12, 2026 Atm 100%

J’ai passé un très bon séjour à Macondo. L’hostel et la cuisine sont propres et le personnel m’a beaucoup aidé et conseillé pour organiser et réserver les activités. Je recommande vivement

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Germany FEMALE 25-30 Mar 11, 2026 Atm 100%

Super! Merci beaucoup

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England MALE 25-30 Mar 9, 2026 Atm 100%

Fantastic place and the all the staff were incredible!

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England COUPLE 25-30 Mar 8, 2026 Atm 100%

Perfect place to base yourself when exploring San Gil and doing all the extreme sports. The staff were very helpful when recommending tours and getting to other places. Can’t recommend this place enough

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England COUPLE 31-40 Mar 3, 2026 Atm 100%

Stop scrolling and book this hostel. Can't recommend it enough - it's spotlessly clean and the staff are excellent. They go out of their way to help you book activities and encourage connections between guests, and are super knowledgeable about the local area & happy to share this knowledge with you.

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Belgium FEMALE 25-30 Mar 2, 2026 Atm 100%

Very nice hostel! Would definitely recommend for your stay in San Gil! The staff was really helpful and helped organizing all of the activities you'd want to do. Good vibes in the hostel!

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England MALE 18-24 Feb 17, 2026 Atm 80%

Rooms are spacious but lacking in lockers but this was fine since the hostel kept the main door locked. The staff were super friendly and keen to get everyone involved in the many outdoor adventures San Gil has to offer. Beds were comfortable and rooms were clean. The kitchen facilities were the best I have seen so far.

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Wales MALE 18-24 Feb 15, 2026 Atm 100%

One of the best hostels we’ve stayed in. The owner and staff are amazing, the helped us so much with booking tours and everything else we needed. The hostel has such good social areas and the rooms are lovely and clean!! Would defo go back

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France MALE 25-30 Feb 12, 2026 Atm 100%

Un superbe hostel, rapport qualité / prix imbattable, le personnel est très aimable et arrangeant ! Nous avons passé un super séjour à Barichara. Je recommande vivement cette auberge.

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France FEMALE 25-30 Feb 7, 2026 Atm 100%

Super hostel, il y a un grand extérieur avec plusieurs coin pour se poser et des hamacs trop confortable, le personnel est adorable et toujours pleins de bon conseils et d’aide. Il propose également beaucoup d’activités. Les dortoirs sont très confortable. J’ai aussi fais de magnifique rencontre dans cette hostel alors je recommande fort !!

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France MALE 31-40 Feb 1, 2026 Atm 100%

Quedé muy satisfecho de mi estancia con Shaun y todo su staff. Regresaría con gusto. Es un excelente punto de encuentro y las actividades que se organizan son divertidas. A notar que el jacuzzi no es realmente caliente, pero el cuarto, la cocina y los espacios son muy cómodos.

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France FEMALE 31-40 Jan 23, 2026 Atm 100%

Séjour incroyable dans cet hostel. Chambre privée très spatieuse et confortable. Mais surtout le staff de l’auberge était vraiment gentil, plein de bons conseils sur les activités à faire et ils essayaient aussi de créer des ponts entre les gens qui voulaient faire les mêmes activités, ce qui est top pour rencontrer du monde quand on voyage solo. La ville est super safe et il y a nombreuses excursions à faire comme des piscines naturelles, la visite de Barrichara ou des sports extrê...

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England MALE 31-40 Jan 22, 2026 Atm 100%

Really enjoyed my stay here. The hostel kind of grows on you and everyone was on a similar vibe and friendly. Shaun and the staff go out of their way to be as helpful as possible.

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USA FEMALE 25-30 Dec 26, 2025 Atm 100%

Had the best time at Macondo. The staff - especially Sean, Diego, and Neffer - were kind, helpful, and pleasant to be around. They helped with booking all the activities and provided recommendations on what to do around town. The space itself was very peaceful for lounging and had everything you’d need for a few days of adventuring! I will be back 🙏🏻

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England FEMALE 31-40 Dec 17, 2025 Atm 100%

Loved it here - mostly because the owner is so passionate about his place; and the information about all the activities is probably one of the best I’ve come across on all my travels. That alone is worth this hostel over any others, especially in the area where there’s so many activities!