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Cheapest monthDecember
Most expensive monthFebruary
Top rated by travellersLoopinn Hostel Cartagena, ₹ 5,017
Cheapest bed foundLoopinn Hostel Cartagena, ₹ 5,017

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According to our pricing calendar data, you can bag the cheapest bed in December.
Yes. Party hostels and youth hostels with 20-person dorms do still exist in most cities, but so do ultra-modern boutique hostels with plenty of private rooms, cosy bars, and even swimming pools. These kinds of hostels are popular with solo travellers over 30.
Since you’ll be surrounded by other likeminded travellers, hostels are always the safest (and most sociable!) places to stay in Cartagena. You’ll meet new friends to go out with, share tips and advice on how to get around and find out if there are any unsafe places to avoid. Most major Cartagena hostels even have female-only dorms. And if you’re worried about your belongings, don’t be — you can lock them away in a padlocked locker or safe while you’re out exploring.
Yes! Hostels in Cartagena generally tend to be the most budget-friendly option in Cartagena. Not only can you bag a bed for as little as ₹ 5,017 per night, you can cook your own food in the hostel kitchen.
Other backpackers rated Pensión Balcones Azules and Loopinn Hostel Cartagena as the best central Cartagena hostels for value, cleanliness and comfort.