Name: Life is Good Cartagena Hostel
Address: Calle Larga Calle 25 # 9A - 05, Getsemani, 130003 Cartagena de Indias, Colombia, Calle Larga Calle 25 # 9A - 05, Bolivar, 130003, Colombia
Rating: 9.2

Life is Good Cartagena Hostel

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About this property

Historic Setting: Life is Good Cartagena Hostel in Cartagena de Indias is housed in a historic building, offering a unique and charming environment. Exceptional Facilities: Guests enjoy a sun terrace, restaurant, bar, and free WiFi. Additional amenities include a hot tub, outdoor seating area, and picnic spots. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms feature air-conditioning, private bathrooms, and modern amenities such as streaming services and work desks. Family rooms and private check-in are available. Dining Experience: The family-friendly restaurant serves Italian, Peruvian, seafood, local, international, and Latin American cuisines. Breakfast includes continental, vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options. Prime Location: Located 1.1 mi from Bocagrande Beach and near attractions like San Felipe de Barajas Castle and Cartagena's Walls. Rafael Núñez International Airport is 3.7 mi away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Located in the top-rated area in Cartagena de Indias, this property has an excellent location score of 9.7!

Breakfast Info

Continental, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Breakfast to go

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Availability

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Room Type	Number of guests
Family Suite 1 full bed and 4 bunk beds
Standard Double Room 1 queen bed or 2 twin beds
Family Room with Private Bathroom 4 bunk beds and 1 queen bed
Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room 1 bunk bed

Guest reviews

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See what guests loved the most:

Joshua

United States

“The place was clean and the beds were comfortable and there are hot showers. The breakfast is decent and they have free coffee. The are is quieter than a lot of Cartagena which is very nice.”

Kristen

United States

“The staff at this hostel are wonderful! They're friendly, greet you by name, and go above and beyond to make you feel at home. The location is fantastic.”

Marc

United States

“The place was very well kept, the rooms were very comfortable and absolutely loved the staff.”

Ronald

United States

“The coffee was fantastic. The staff was super friendly and helpful and pleasant. The breakfast was very delicious and authentic. Location was very central to many places and things to do.”

Marty

United States

“The property is very clean over all, the staff is friendly and amazing, go above and beyond to know your name and make you feel welcome. The location is perfect. Within walking distance of almost everything and so centrally located with fabulous...”

Molly

Ecuador

“High marks for the staff - so helpful, so attentive - great resource for navigating our Cartagena experience. Loved the hot coffee and cold water all day - that kept us going! The food in the restaurant was also really good.”

Neidy

Spain

“Amazing breakfast! They have different local options every day. People were very nice, very helpful with recommendations, answering questions, etc. Our room was a bit small but it was comfy. Location is perfect! Very close to the historic center...”

Nicolas

Canada

“Great location, friendly staff, really good breakfast. Life was good there”

Eden

United States

“We enjoyed our stay at Life is Good Hostel. The breakfast was wonderful. It included a Colombian option with fresh fruit every morning. We appreciated how the staff knew our names and were willing to practice speaking Spanish with us. One evening,...”

Taisiya

Canada

“The location is great. The private room was very small but had a bathroom. Limited storage in the room and bathroom to put your stuff. It was louder on the weekend and can hear the music at night”

Area info

Restaurants

2 Restaurants On Site

Local Typical Food

Cuisine
Caribbean
Open for
Lunch • Dinner • High tea • Cocktail hour
Ambience
Family-friendly • Traditional

Cooking as a Colombian with a Professional Chef

Cuisine
Caribbean • Italian • Peruvian • Seafood • Local • International • Latin American
Open for
Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • Cocktail hour
Dietary options
Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of Life is Good Cartagena Hostel

Great facilities! Review score, 9

House rules

Life is Good Cartagena Hostel takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 3:00 PM to 12:00 AM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.

Check-out

From 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM

Cancellation/ prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children over 12 are welcome.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Accepted payment methods

Cash

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

This property features hot water in their bathrooms.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

License number: 203439