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Squid Hostel features rooms with free Wifi in the center of Santa Marta. The property is around 1.8 miles from Playaca Beach, a 10-minute walk from Simon Bolivar Park, and 0.8 miles from Santa Marta Marina. The accommodation provides a shared kitchen, private check-in and check-out, and organizing tours for guests. There's a fully equipped kitchenette and a shared bathroom. At the guest house, every unit has bed linen and towels. If you'd like to discover the area, cycling is possible in the surrounding area, and the guest house can arrange a bicycle rental service. Popular points of interest near Squid Hostel include Bahía de Santa Marta Beach, Santa Marta Cathedral, and Santa Marta Gold Museum. Simón Bolívar International Airport is 11 miles away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Located in the real heart of Santa Marta, this property has an excellent location score of 9.3!


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
3 twin beds
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1 full bed
1 twin bed
1 twin bed
1 full bed
1 full bed
1 twin bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.4
Facilities
8.3
Cleanliness
8.4
Comfort
8.3
Value for money
9.1
Location
9.3
Free Wifi
8.3

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Lyuben
    Bulgaria Bulgaria
    We spent a night in Juan Pablo's hostel and he just made us feel at home. Very good host, he let us use the kitchen facilities and the location is a few blocks from Santa Marta's beach.
  • Noa
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great location, Juan was lovely and there were 2 fans in the room making it cool and breezy
  • Felicia
    Sweden Sweden
    Cosy accommodation with good kitchen near to the city center and shopping street. All the staff are really helpful and do everything for you to have a pleasant stay🌞
  • Marta
    Italy Italy
    With Juan it's a vybe. He has been really kind to us. Moreover he can store your luggage while you visit the Tayrona park. Very recommended for a beautiful experience in Santa Marta.
  • Selina
    Spain Spain
    The hostel has a great location, the kitchen is well equipped and the owners are very welcoming and helpful.
  • Javier
    Colombia Colombia
    Las instalaciones, la comodidad que tiene la casa y más porque todo está cerca del lugar del hostal, está muy bien ubicado, su centro histórico, el parque de los novios etc.. y lo más asombroso es que la playa de taganga está a 10 minutos. Me...
  • Vanesa
    Colombia Colombia
    Me gustó mucho la ubicación, queda cerca a muchos sitios turísticos, es seguro y cerca hay para comer muy rico y económico. Además Juan es muy amable y atento, todo estaba muy limpio, lo recomiendo muchísimo
  • Theo
    France France
    Le propriétaire sur place. S’occupe bien du lieux, on se sent directement à la maison ! On a pu sur place changer pour une plus grande chambre, pour le prix je recommande fortement !
  • Judith
    Spain Spain
    El Juan (el responsable de l'hostal) et fa sentir com a casa, té un tracte molt acollidor, amable i familiar. T'ajuda també amb tots els dubtes que tinguis sobre la zona i tot el que puguis necessitar t'ho ofereix. Servei de 10! La ubicació és...
  • Diego
    Colombia Colombia
    La atención de Juan y la información de los lugares a visitar

Managed by Squid Tattoo Shop & Hostel

Company review score: 9.4Based on 136 reviews from 2 properties
2 managed properties

Company info

We are a company that has been in this business for a year with a desire for a lot of growth and many more positive, friendly experiences, we like to establish interpersonal relationships, which help us grow in every way as human beings, our philosophy is to make them feel at home, it is a very Colombian custom, that our visitors feel fulfilled, calm, safe and confident that in our place they will live a great experience.

Property info

You will stay in a colonial house, a very clean, quiet and spacious place where we will provide you with the best attention during your stay with us. We have, several social areas, BBQ, living room and another entertainment room. we have an excellent internet service, we are Pet Friendly.

Neighborhood info

We are located in a strategic sector in the heart of the historic center of Santa Marta, near the Hostel you will find the bus stop to Minca, Tayrona Park, Palomino and other destinations in La Guajira. We have very close to the Zona Rosa (Parque de los Novios) where you will find a wide range of gastronomy and bars. Walking 5 minutes away you will find the Bay with its beaches.

Languages Spoken

English,Spanish,Portuguese

Area info

Amenities of Squid Hostel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.3

Most popular amenities

  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Shared bathroom

Bedroom

  • Linens

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture

Kitchen

  • Shared kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Kitchenette

Pets
Pets are allowed. No extra charges.

Activities

  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Live sports events (broadcast)
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Temporary art galleries
    Additional charge
  • Water park
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Snorkeling
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Additional chargeOff-site

Living Area

  • Dining area

Internet
Fast free Wifi 84 Mbps. Suitable for streaming 4K content and making video calls on multiple devices. Speed test carried out by the host.

Parking
No parking available.

Services

  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Suit press
  • Private check-in/out
  • Baggage storage
    Additional charge
  • Tour desk
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided

Entertainment & Family Services

  • Board games/Puzzles

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Security alarm
  • Key access

General

  • Designated smoking area
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

Accessibility

  • Hearing accessible
  • Entire unit wheelchair accessible
  • Entire unit located on ground floor

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Spanish
  • Portuguese

House rules
Squid Hostel takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 11:30 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 6:00 AM to 12:00 PM
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 2 are welcome.

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

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

9+ years
Extra bed upon request
COP 15,000 per person, per night

Prices for extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no cribs available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
Accepted payment methods
American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners ClubMaestroCash
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 8:00 AM.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Squid Hostel of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 08:00:00.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

License number: 156378

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