Reviews of Lake View Hostel
Cra 22 N.29B-29, 123457 Guatapé, Colombia
#44 of 75 hotels in Guatapé
Guests' ChoiceReview score
Based on 266 hostel reviews
8.7Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
8.8
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Comfort
8.9
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Location
8.7
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Facilities
8.7
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Staff
9.3
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Value for money
9.0
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Free WiFi
8.9
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Reviewed: 29 October 2022
Catarina
Portugal63 reviews14 helpful votes8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
really nice view over the lake. slightly outside the main area so it was very quiet
Stayed in October 2022
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Reviewed: 29 October 2022
Francisco
United States1 review10“next time, we are gonna try to spend more time there”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Lake View
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
friendly stuff, cheap.
Stayed in October 2022
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Reviewed: 14 October 2022
Hannah
United Kingdom10 reviews8.0“Happy and chilled Hostel”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Lake View
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The only thing is that the kitchen could do with a deep clean. Otherwise lovely space!
Located 5 min walk from the centre, lovely quiet hostel, super friendly staff that were happy to help with any excursions, could rent paddle boards/kayaks/do waterfall tours from the hostel at reasonable prices! We did the bike and hike waterfall tour with Emiliano and Ron and had a great time! Private rooms were very clean, lovely balcony and view of the lake from our room. Really nice Thai restaurant at the 3rd floor! The wall artwork is amazing!
Stayed in October 2022
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Reviewed: 12 October 2022
Abdelhak
United States2 reviews9.0“good crowd good fun activities just ask people to join you on what you like to do and you will find your kindle of peopl”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
it’s a little bit away from down town but it’s a quite part of town, not t sure if you can get better than this, the views in the morning just owe some
the group will f people I end up hanging out with
Stayed in October 2022
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Reviewed: 6 October 2022
André
Brazil24 reviews2 helpful votes10“Limpeza nota 10 !!”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Limpeza Impecável ! E Sttafs muito receptivos e educados !
Stayed in October 2022
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Reviewed: 1 October 2022
Steve
Singapore89 reviews13 helpful votes8.0“good location, clean room and friendly staff”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Lake View
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
nothing physically, the price per night was just too high for the room.
good location, outside of the center but still all walkable within 5 minutes. great shower. friendly staff. the Thai restaurant at the 3rd level was great.
Stayed in September 2022
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Reviewed: 21 September 2022
Tiele
Brazil18 reviews3 helpful votes10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
There was a mixup with my laundry - I left my clothes at the reception at 9am for them to be washed, and it was supposed to be ready by 4pm. I went to pick it up at night, and they hadn't washed them, probably the guy at reception forgot them. Still a good hostel, but when you're traveling with limited clothes, this is a problem. I took to another laundry place in Guatape that was cheaper and had my clothes washed and dryed in 2 hours.
The hostel is excellent, comfortable beds, clean, good breakfast and in general a very nice place to be at.
Stayed in September 2022
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Reviewed: 19 September 2022
Joanne
Netherlands25 reviews8.0“Very good hostel”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
No curtains for the beds
Very sweet staff, good location and rooms.
Stayed in September 2022
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Reviewed: 19 September 2022
Kevin
Belgium37 reviews9.0“Good place to stay”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Lake View
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
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Very clean and nice rooms. Also the staff was helpful en friendly with a smile. Nice place to stay!
Stayed in September 2022
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Reviewed: 15 September 2022
India
United Kingdom54 reviews7 helpful votes8.0“fun, chilled and cool”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
no lockers in the room, beds was very noisy when you moved
fab Thai restaurant, good atmosphere, good location
Stayed in September 2022
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Reviewed: 11 September 2022
Daniel
Germany19 reviews10“perfect Hostel with perfect breakfast”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Lake View
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
the breakfast
Stayed in September 2022
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Reviewed: 29 August 2022
Lucapalazzi
Italy48 reviews9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Position and very nice breakfast
Stayed in August 2022
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Reviewed: 29 August 2022
Andrei
Romania30 reviews10Exceptional- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Kitchen appliances were not that great - pans, knives, ustensils.
The receptionists were super helpful and ready to answer any qiestionsbi had. The beds were comfy and everything was clean.
Stayed in August 2022
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Reviewed: 27 August 2022
Elsa
Taiwan31 reviews13 helpful votes10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
The vibe here is great. Very easy to meet new friends. There are also a lot of activities to do - with reasonable price, so I never get bored here. Since the new bar is just open, they also offer a shot for free. And the last, the staff are so friendly. Will def come back :)
Stayed in August 2022
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Reviewed: 27 August 2022
Emma
Poland4 reviews9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Lake View
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Only thing would be to maybe have quiet times downstairs, we were next to this area, the walls were very thin and loud.
Very clean hostel, went to the Thai restaurant for evening food which was delicious. Staff were very helpful, organised kayak hire for us, changed my booking dates with no problems.
Stayed in August 2022
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Reviewed: 22 August 2022
Benjamin
Germany41 reviews3 helpful votes8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Lake View
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
great room, shower and bed. nice balcony with a great view
Stayed in August 2022
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Reviewed: 2 August 2022
Tomer
Israel8 reviews9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • People with friends
- • Triple Room with Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
The shower is freezing and almost unusable
The staff was nice and helpfull and beds were very comftarble
Stayed in August 2022
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Reviewed: 27 July 2022
Claudia
Chile10 reviews9.0“Great atmosphere, comfy, spacious! Totally recommended.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Lake View
- • Stayed 3 nights
I totally liked this place, nothing I did not like.
Excellent place, beautiful, good vibes, nice staff, great common areas with hummocks, lounge, games, and big tables. We took the private room with balcony over the main street. Spacious, comfy, great shower, and bed. I would definitely recommend this place.
Stayed in June 2022
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Reviewed: 26 July 2022
Julia
Netherlands39 reviews5 helpful votes8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Rooms near kitchen/shared area are a little noisy.
Nice location, Nice view. Nice terrace!
Stayed in July 2022
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Reviewed: 26 July 2022
Irina
Mexico40 reviews2 helpful votes8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
not big common area, bar don’t work on friday night, no breakfast on saturday morning, girl on reception doesn’t look really enjoying her work
good location, comfy beds
Stayed in July 2022
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Reviewed: 25 July 2022
Jamie
United States15 reviews1 helpful vote10“Great spot for a short stay!”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Great location by the water, nice rooftop and ability to rent kayaks!
Stayed in May 2022
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Reviewed: 24 July 2022
Debra
United Kingdom24 reviews3 helpful votes9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Double Room with Lake View
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
I wish I could have stayed longer
Really comfortable and clean. I had a private room with a balcony overlooking the lake which was very pretty. The room was spacious with everything I needed. The hostel is just a short walk to the main centre and lake and easily accessible to La Piedra. I really enjoyed my stay here
Stayed in July 2022
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Reviewed: 22 July 2022
Julia_2017
Ukraine8 reviews4 helpful votes8.0“Good hostel!”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Triple Room with Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
I thought there will be hot water in my shower. The rest was ok.
Great location, good restaurant on the 2nd floor with balcony! If you want to meet En-speaking people, you should go there...
Stayed in July 2022
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Reviewed: 18 July 2022
Josephine
Germany29 reviews3 helpful votes9.0“really nice time out after Medellin ! Spend more than one night!”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Lake View
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The room with the balcony was really nice (good lake view), the that restaurant was good! the location is really good, close to the city and east to do the el peñon from there
Stayed in July 2022
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Reviewed: 14 July 2022
Joukje
Netherlands19 reviews8.0“Nice stay at a quiet spot next to the lake!”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Lake View
- • Stayed 1 night
The hostel is at the shore, which is nice, and quiet. The private room was nice! The staff was also quite helpful and spoke a good amount of English.
Stayed in June 2022
