Squid Hostel
Squid Hostel
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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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Most popular amenities
- Fast free Wifi 84 Mbps)
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Lyuben
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
“Great location, Juan was lovely and there were 2 fans in the room making it cool and breezy” - Felicia
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
“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
“The hostel has a great location, the kitchen is well equipped and the owners are very welcoming and helpful.” - Javier
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
“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
“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
“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
“La atención de Juan y la información de los lugares a visitar”

Managed by Squid Tattoo Shop & Hostel
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Languages Spoken
English,Spanish,PortugueseArea info
Amenities of Squid HostelGreat facilities! Review score, 8.3
Most popular amenities
- Fast free Wifi 84 Mbps)
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
Bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Shared bathroom
Bedroom
- Linens
Outdoors
- Outdoor furniture
Kitchen
- Shared kitchen
- Dining table
- Kitchenette
PetsPets are allowed. No extra charges.
Activities
- Bicycle rentalAdditional charge
- Live sports events (broadcast)
- Bike toursAdditional charge
- Walking toursAdditional charge
- Temporary art galleriesAdditional charge
- Water parkAdditional chargeOff-site
- SnorkelingAdditional chargeOff-site
- CyclingOff-site
- HikingAdditional chargeOff-site
Living Area
- Dining area
InternetFast free Wifi 84 Mbps. Suitable for streaming 4K content and making video calls on multiple devices. Speed test carried out by the host.
ParkingNo parking available.
Services
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Suit press
- Private check-in/out
- Baggage storageAdditional charge
- Tour desk
- LaundryAdditional 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 rulesSquid Hostel takes special requests – add in the next step!
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
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.





The fine printMust-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