Hostal El Bando

Cartagena · Colombia

Hostal El Bando

HostelPunk Score
33% SHIT
Medium confidence 144 reviews

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Facilities

🏊 Swimming Pool 🍳 Kitchen 👕 Laundry 💻 Coworking Space 🔥 BBQ 🌅 Outdoor Terrace 🌿 Garden 🍳 Free Breakfast ☕ Cafe
Other facilities (43)
Free WiFi Free Internet Access Free Security Lockers Free Luggage Storage Bicycle Parking Adaptors Follows Covid-19 Sanitation Guidance Luggage Storage 24 Hour Reception Tours/Travel Desk Currency Exchange Wake-up Calls Internet Access Book Exchange Board Games Cable TV Wi-Fi Smart TV Restaurant Meals Available Tea & Coffee Making Facilities Recycling Bins Linen Included Air Conditioning Reading Light Hair Dryers Ceiling Fan Towels Not Included Charging Plugs Towels For Hire Express Check-in / Out Late Check-out Paid Luggage Storage Security Lockers 24 Hour Security Safe Deposit Box CCTV in Common Areas Fire Extinguishers First Aid Kits Common Room Lounge Room Social Balcony Rooms 4 Refugees

Prices

Dorms $18 / night
Privates $43 / night

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Recent reviews

Australia COUPLE 25-30 Apr 18, 2026 Atm 60%

A great stay, lovely staff & hostel with breakfast included. Private room was affordable and comfortable. It wasn’t overly busy which we liked. Great to be able to walk to the airport. I’d recommend staying here!

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England FEMALE 25-30 Mar 29, 2026 Atm 60%

Perfect location for a night effort the airport as you can walk to it!!!

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USA MALE 31-40 Mar 28, 2026 Atm 100%

Love it. Staff are super nice and it's a great location within walking distance of the airport. Suprisingly quite too. Honestly it's the best introduction to Columbia.

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Germany MALE 25-30 Mar 25, 2026 Atm 40%

absolute wornout beds, got backpain after first day. the AC was not working, just a ventilator in the room

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France FEMALE 25-30 Mar 7, 2026 Atm 40%

Super pratique pour faire une transition pour aller à l’aéroport, à 2 min à pied

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Colombia FEMALE 31-40 Feb 19, 2026 Atm 100%

Es la segunda vez que me hospedo allí! La calidez humana de los que trabajan allí es muy importante para la estadía de las personas. Se siente un ambiente muy tranquilo, cómodo, organizado fuera del ruido de la ciudad. Me encantó!!!!!

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France COUPLE 25-30 Feb 9, 2026 Atm 80%

Très bonne auberge pour arriver ou partir de Cartagena car bien situé tout proche de l'aéroport.

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Ireland MALE 25-30 Jan 10, 2026 Atm 100%

Very good hostel. Staff were lovely and friendly. Safe location.

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USA FEMALE 25-30 Jan 7, 2026 Atm 40%

Amazing location if you want to be close to the airport. Just about 6 blocks walk to the beach, there’s a cute walking/skate/family park along the way. There are some restaurants, grocery stores, drug stores within a few blocks of the hostel. It was always clean. The breakfast was okay. The staff were all extremely nice and helpful. The biggest drawback is there are not many comfortable places to hang out there. The small pool is a weird depth (waist height water) and no comfortable chairs.

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Canada MALE Dec 10, 2025 Atm 80%

Propriétaire très agréable lieu sympatique personnel advenant déjeuner ok même si près de l'aéroport 1 minute de marche,c'est pas bruyant je vous le recommande

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USA MALE 25-30 Nov 14, 2025 Atm 100%

Very friendly staff! Amazing breakfast in the morning which is included and relaxing pool in the back. Short walk from the airport so no need to get uber or taxis.

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Germany MALE 25-30 Nov 11, 2025 Atm 100%

very good hostel for a stayover in walking distance to the Airport. very nice staff!

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France MALE 25-30 Oct 25, 2025 Atm 100%

Super hostel, juste à côte de l'aéroport. En revanche, il se trouve un peu loin du centre ville, si vous cherchez du calme c'est parfait.

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England MALE 18-24 May 14, 2025 Atm 100%

Perfect for staying before a flight, staff were kind and helpful, would recommend 🙌

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England MALE 18-24 Apr 20, 2025 Atm 80%

Staff super helpful and overall a great hostel. Highly recommend.

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Germany FEMALE 25-30 Mar 28, 2025 Atm 60%

had a good stay, more of a party hostel, and the beds where ok, but there was a mold on the ceilings…

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England MALE 25-30 Mar 20, 2025 Atm 100%

Really ideal if you have a flight from Rafael Nunez. Staff are really nice and the facilities were great and clean. Breakfast included and was delicious! Couldn’t recommend more - thank you!

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Canada MALE 25-30 Mar 6, 2025 Atm 100%

close to the airport. friendly personnel. AC off though until 8 pm

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England MALE 25-30 Mar 5, 2025 Atm 20%

Great location close to airport. I’d only recommend staying here for 1 night if you have a flight (arriving late or leaving early). There’s no other reason to stay here.

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England FEMALE 18-24 Feb 7, 2025 Atm 80%

Really convenient and near the airport, 24 hour check in is great, free breakfast in the morning was lovely before my flight and they said they could give you breakfast to go if you were leaving earlier than 8!

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