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The 10 Best Hostels in Popayan, Colombia

Some of the best backpacker spots in Popayan

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Offering free WiFi connection in all areas, El Caracol is located 450 metres from Caldas Park and just 550 metres from El Morro del Tucán archaeological site.

El Caracol offers private ensuite rooms and self contained apartments with all towels and linen included.

Everything. The room was amazing

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9.3
Wonderful
129 reviews
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Budget travelers know there's no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: Save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a little more.
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Hostels that guests love in Popayan

  • Avg. price/night: $11.78
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 419 reviews
    Great location and John is excellent. Super helpful in making sure you have all the info you need. The hostel has everything you need as well.
    TravelAlly
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $15.36
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 738 reviews
    Lienzo offered so much for such a cheap price. Comfortable clean beds in fun colourful rooms, great bathrooms with hot showers, a really nice free breakfast, decent kitchen with ample utensils, awesome central location in Popayán, lovely common areas to chill, with free to use instruments as well. The staff were always so friendly and accommodating and up for a chat too. Truly an amazing hostel, will definitely stay here again in future.
    Bradley
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $15.36
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 738 reviews
    The hostel is in a great location and is very good value for money
    Laura
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: $11.78
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 419 reviews
    Cozy hostel with friendly staff and in a great location.
    Katherine
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $42.25
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 129 reviews
    More of a hotel than a hostel but absolutely lovely. Great location for both the city and the mirador. Great breakfast in the cafe.
    Rhiannon
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $15.36
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 738 reviews
    A pretty hostel with very nice and friendly staff that helps you for everything. Clean, cheap and all the rooms are painted by artists. It’s close from the center and everything is nearby. I truly recommend it.
    Baptiste
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $15.36
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 738 reviews
    So far the best hostel in my trip in Colombia. The atmosphere is artsy and very chill. Facilities are great. Owner Juan is an incredibly friendly and inspiring guy and he and his team are doing great work. This is not a party hostel (which I liked), but if you're up for a drink or dance the staff has good recommendations.
    Suzanne
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $11.78
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 419 reviews
    Good hostel for one night but nothing special. Really cheap!
    Daniela
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $17.92
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 518 reviews
    A great central location in Popayan with a very clean kitchen and seating area for people to eat. There was a girl working there on our last two days who was so happy and friendly, she had great energy. Our private room was big with a double bed and a bunk bed in and lockers to store our stuff if we needed. The shower had hot water and the place felt very safe
    Faye
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $15.36
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 738 reviews
    best hostel in Popoyan, amazing people
    Giray
    Solo traveler