The Fort Hostel

Santa Marta · Colombia

The Fort Hostel

HostelPunk Score
93% VERY GOOD
Medium confidence 155 reviews
Best in Santa Marta Best in Colombia 3rd best in South America

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Facilities

🍳 Kitchen 👕 Laundry 🅿️ Parking 🌅 Outdoor Terrace 🌿 Garden 🍺 Bar 🍳 Breakfast
Other facilities (32)
Bicycle Parking Airport Transfers Luggage Storage Tours/Travel Desk Housekeeping Reception (Limited Hours) Internet Access Book Exchange Board Games Wi-Fi Linen Included Towels Included Reading Light Ceiling Fan Charging Plugs Mini-Supermarket Tea & Coffee Making Facilities Filtered Water Dispenser Towels For Hire Late Check-out Security Lockers Fire Extinguishers First Aid Kits Smoke Alarms Smoke Detector Common Room Social Balcony Free WiFi Free Security Lockers Free Luggage Storage Panoramic Views Massage

Recent reviews

England FEMALE 25-30 Jan 4, 2026 Atm 100%

Absolutely amazing stay. Incredible location set in the forest, such welcoming staff and beautiful rooms. Highly recommend

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Germany FEMALE Dec 20, 2025 Atm 100%

Wunderschön gestaltetes Hostel mit Blick über die Sierra Nevada auf das Meer. Die Besitzer sind sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit und das Personal bereitet immer ein leckeres Frühstück zu :-) Alles war sehr sauber und gepflegt und ich würde jederzeit wieder kommen :-)

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Poland FEMALE 25-30 Dec 19, 2025 Atm 100%

Best Hostel I´ve ever stayed in. Don´'t let the small hill up deter you because what you find on the top you'll never find anywhere else. The atmosphere, the space, the nature, the people....

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France MALE 25-30 Nov 18, 2025 Atm 100%

Incredible place. I highly recommend. Great vibe, great cocktails. Thanks guys

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Denmark FEMALE 25-30 Mar 2, 2025 Atm 100%

10/10, no doubt, SUCH a nice place, kept extending, kept loving it. The kitchen is so nice, has everything you need. The staff are all amazing. Dorms and beds beautiful and comfy. Easy to go by bus to the towns nearby.

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England FEMALE 18-24 Feb 25, 2025 Atm 100%

Such lovely hospitality in a beautiful location, nicest hostel dorm I’ve ever stayed in, breakfast was delicious and I missed out on a family dinner but it sounded great. Really chill and home-y vibe :)

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England MALE 31-40 Feb 19, 2025 Atm 60%

This was a nice hostel, the staff were lovely and the vibe was certainly unique being a treehouse in the jungle. The location isn’t great though, nothing is in walking distance and it’s very very far away from any sort of restaurant or supermarket. The vibe wasn’t fab as a solo traveller I was the only guest in the entire hostel the first two nights which was lonely. The instructions they gave me on how to get there by bus were also incorrect and I had to walk about 1km alone in the dark, ...

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England FEMALE 18-24 Feb 10, 2025 Atm 100%

Lovely hostel, very clean and nice atmosphere

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Germany FEMALE 25-30 Feb 6, 2025 Atm 100%

super nice hostal! best views, very modern and comfy.

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Israel MALE 18-24 Feb 1, 2025 Atm 100%

Perfect place with a perfect crew ! I loved the vibe here it was an amazing time ! I really recommend ❤️

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Netherlands MALE 25-30 Jan 24, 2025 Atm 100%

It’s in the middle of the jungle in a beautiful location. Which is really nice, but expect to have some basic facilities. The hostel is really clean though and the kitchen is really nice. The staff is trying their best to create a social atmosphere and they’re all very friendly. Definitely recommend it you’re looking for a social hostel to relax!

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Ireland COUPLE 31-40 Jan 14, 2025 Atm 100%

The area is beautiful, the cocktails are good provided one of the bartenders is on site (2 out of 4 nights for us). Staff are friendly and the atmosphere is nice, not partyish but still social. The kitchen was good and had lots of utensils. The staff were really friendly and we liked the double bunk bed option. My only real complaint is there is only bathroom for a dorm of 10 people, shower sink and toilet all in one room, there was often a big line for the bathroom espically in the mornings.

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France MALE 18-24 Jan 11, 2025 Atm 100%

Really magic place, Guillaume is a great host. Perfect way to reconnect with nature!

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Netherlands MALE 18-24 Dec 30, 2024 Atm 100%

Helemaal top! Een van mooiste hostel waar tot nu toe heb gezeten. Alles is schoon en goed verzorgd, eten is top geregeld, goede bar/cocktails, en uitzicht ook top. Aanrader

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Australia MALE 31-40 Dec 28, 2024 Atm 100%

By far the best hostel I have had the pleasure of staying in. Felt at home the moment I got there, Dani and Guilliam were so warm and welcoming, and Guilliam has curated some of the best cocktails I’ve ever tasted. As for the facilities, the views from the room was spectacular, the beds were comfortable and spacious, and they were changed every day which was a really nice touch and not something you often see in hostels. The smaller space made it easier to socialise, and the breakfasts were gr...

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England FEMALE 18-24 Dec 14, 2024 Atm 100%

I'm genuinely so appreciative of my stay here; I booked just one night, and carried on extending. It's in the most gorgeous location, and waking up and spending the days here is so tranquil; its also so easy to catch buses to Santa Marta, Palomino, Tayrona from here. The staff and volunteers were so kind and friendly, without being overbearing - especially as I was at a lower moment in my travels! The rooms and kitchen are ridiculously nice, and some of the best I've ever stayed in.

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France FEMALE 25-30 Aug 24, 2024 Atm 80%

Auberge avec une superbe vue des dortoirs, cocktails super bon (les meilleurs que j’ai bu en Colombie) Cependant trop difficile d’accès pour faire plusieurs aller retour dans la journée et l’absence de restaurant sur place rendent le séjour compliqué sur du long terme

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Germany FEMALE 18-24 Jul 21, 2024 Atm 80%

Great hostel, sooo much space, nice common area, really clean bathroom, best kitchen I’ve seen in the last 9 months of travelling, surrounded by nature! I had a lovely stay. Only downside is the hill you have to climb (with all your groceries you need for cooking)

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Ireland FEMALE 25-30 Jul 21, 2024 Atm 100%

Amazing Hostel ! The dorms are very clean and have amazing views of the jungle. The kitchen is very spacious and well equipped. The fort also serves the best cocktails 😊

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Italy FEMALE 18-24 Jul 19, 2024 Atm 100%

Posto incantevole, completamente immerso nella natura, tutto curato perfettamente nel dettaglio. È stato tutto magnifico, il personale disponibile ed educato non ci ha fatto mancare nulla. Da provare assolutamente i cocktail preparati e creati da Guillermo!!

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