Accommodations in Colombia

Hostería mi Mónaco

This cosy hotel is a converted farm – a so-called “Finca”. It is located approx. 12 km from Armenia in the beautiful, lush countryside. It has a large green area with a football pitch, volleyball court and playground.

The hotel has 22 comfortable and attractive rooms, all simply appointed, but nice and clean and with their own toilet. Free Wi-Fi is available at the hotel.

The hotel has an outdoor restaurant from which you can enjoy the view out over the garden. Your breakfast (included) is served in the restaurant, and lunch and dinner are also available here. You just need to remember to order this at the reception upon check-in, as they are only open if there are reservations. There are no other restaurants in the area, so we recommend that you eat dinner here.

There is also a swimming pool, a children’s pool and a small jacuzzi and sauna.

Hotel BH Bicentenario

The hotel is centrally located in the old district of La Candelaria with the Parque de los Periodistas park its closest neighbour. You are within walking distance of the city’s main sights such as the Gold Museum (Museo del Oro), Plaza Bolívar, the Botero Museum and Mount Monserrate.

The hotel is modernly appointed with 64 large, bright rooms. All rooms have a TV, safe, minibar and free Wi-Fi.

The hotel has a small bar and a breakfast restaurant serving delicious breakfast consisting of fresh fruit, yoghurt, eggs, cold cuts, breads and cakes as well as coffee, tea and juice.

Right next to the hotel is the Juan Valdez coffee chain, where you can enjoy a delicious cup of Colombian coffee.

Hotel Don Pedro de Heredia

In Cartagena’s old town behind the thick city walls is Hotel Don Pedro de Heredia, named after Cartagena’s Spanish founder.

The hotel is a beautifully renovated colonial building with 41 rooms. The rooms are not that big but they all have en suite bathrooms, air conditioning, a safe and minibar.

In the centre of the hotel, there is a small swimming pool where you can enjoy a refreshing dip in Cartagena’s midday heat.

The hotel has a covered outdoor restaurant with stunning city views.

Hotel Acqua Medellín

The hotel is located in the heart of the popular El Poblado area, which buzzes with life and trendy bars and restaurants. El Poblado is not only a popular area for tourists. This is where the Colombians themselves go out.

The hotel’s rooms are modernly decorated and feature air conditioning, a safe and a TV.

The hotel also has a small breakfast restaurant.

Salento Real Hotel

Salento Real Hotel is located in the heart of Colombia’s coffee region in the cosy town of Salento, just 10 km from the Cocora Valley. Right outside the hotel, you have the opportunity to stroll through the cosy streets with their beautiful, colourful houses and soak up all the impressions.

The hotel stands out with its authenticity and traditional décor inspired by the colonial era. All the rooms have a TV, Wi-Fi, a safe and an en suite bathroom with water heated by solar cells.

You’ll be staying within walking distance of the city’s main street and cosy square, where you have ample opportunity to satisfy your hunger at one of the many charming restaurants. You also have the opportunity to visit the hotel restaurant, Quindú, which serves traditional and innovative dishes inspired by local produce and ingredients from the area. This is also where your breakfast (included) is served.

Hotel Casa Verde

This small, family-owned hotel is a delightful oasis in the heart of the historic district of Santa Marta. The building itself dates from the 1920s and is beautifully renovated. The rooms are situated around the charming courtyard garden, where there is a small swimming pool (plunge pool), where you can cool down at the end of a hot day.

The hotel has just 9 rooms, all with modern, unique interiors. All rooms have an en suite bathroom, cable TV, a safe and air conditioning. There is free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel.

The hotel also has a small breakfast restaurant, which serves a delicious breakfast comprised of fresh fruit, eggs, juice and, of course, Colombian coffee.

Good restaurants, beautiful parks and historic squares are all to be found within a few minutes’ walk of the hotel.

Jungle camp on the Lost City trek

The hike to the Lost City takes you through the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta National Park. It is a protected area that is also considered Colombian cultural heritage. Many of the area’s indigenous population still lives in small villages, enforcing old traditions and ways of life.

The camps you will spend the night at are owned and run by the local people, and make a positive contribution to the economic development of the local community. Getting so close to a population that lives such a different life to our own is a truly unique experience. Remember, as a guest in this area, to respect the people who live here and always ask for their permission before taking pictures. Your guide will tell you much more about the beliefs, traditions and customs of the original tribes on the trek to the Lost City.

You will stay at three different jungle camps on your way to and from the Lost City. The camps are primitive with shared toilet facilities. They accommodate around 50 people and are shared by several groups at a time. You will sleep in bunk beds or hammocks with mosquito nets. There are sheets and blankets in the camps, but we recommend that you bring your own inner sheet with you. The temperature may drop to 18–22 degrees during the night.
The beds are under a lean-to, sheltered from the rain.

You can fill your water bottle in the morning before leaving the camp, but note that the water you are given is boiled, purified water from the river. If you don’t want to drink this, you can buy bottled water. It will also be possible to buy some snacks and soft drinks in the camps.