La Buleka Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel with free breakfast, near Bocagrande Beach

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Terrace/patio
Double Room With Private Bathroom - Diverse | In-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets
City view from property
Bulekos mixed dorm | Terrace/patio
Terrace/patio

Reviews

7.4 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

Room options

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Double Room With Balcony - Fantastic

Highlights

Air conditioning
Plasma TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Cable channels
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
In-room massage
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Double Room With Private Bathroom Bohemia

Highlights

Air conditioning
Plasma TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Cable channels
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
In-room massage
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Double Room With Balcony - Harmonic

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Plasma TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Cable channels
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
In-room massage
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

Quadruple Room With Private Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Plasma TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Cable channels
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
In-room massage
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Bulekos mixed dorm

Highlights

Air conditioning
Plasma TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Cable channels
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
In-room massage
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

Double Room With Private Bathroom - Diverse

Highlights

Air conditioning
Plasma TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Cable channels
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
In-room massage
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

Double Room With Shared Bathroom - Comfort

Highlights

Air conditioning
Plasma TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Cable channels
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
In-room massage
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Calle San Antonio #25-121, Cartagena

What's nearby

  • Cartagena de Indias Convention Center - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Clock Tower - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • San Felipe de Barajas Castle - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Walls of Cartagena - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Bocagrande Beach - 9 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • Rafael Nunez Intl. Airport (CTG) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Di Silvio Trattoria - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Cervecería Cartagena Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Sierpe - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Demente - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪El Beso - ‬5 min walk

About this property

La Buleka Hostel

Hostel near Cartagena de Indias Convention Center
Located close to Clock Tower, La Buleka Hostel provides free breakfast (local cuisine), a rooftop terrace, and an art gallery on site. In addition to a shopping mall on site and a garden, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hostel include:
  • Coffee/tea in the lobby, a 24-hour front desk, and smoke-free premises
  • Barbecue grills, luggage storage, and outdoor furniture
Room features
All guestrooms at La Buleka Hostel feature thoughtful touches such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and safes.
More amenities include:
  • Showers and free toiletries
  • Plasma TVs with premium channels
  • Daily housekeeping and electrical adapters/chargers

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 7:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • 1 bar
  • Coffee/tea in common area(s)

Things to do

  • Art gallery
  • Designer stores
  • Shopping mall

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Luggage storage

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • This property does not have elevators

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Cable channels
  • Plasma TV
  • Premium channels

More

  • Electrical adapters/chargers
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • In-room massage
  • Local maps
  • Restaurant dining guide
  • Safe
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 2:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from April 3 2024 to April 2 2026 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 12 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • You may be required to pay VAT (19%) at the property. Nonresident travelers who pay using a foreign card or bank transfer and present a valid passport and tourist visa may be exempt from value-added tax (19%) on tourist package bookings (accommodation plus other travel service).

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 18 years old
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
If you are traveling with a child your property may require you to present the following documents: Parents traveling into Colombia with a child under 18 may be required to present the child's birth certificate and photo ID (passport for non-Columbian citizens) upon check-in. If a relative or legal guardian is traveling into Colombia with the child, that relative or legal guardian may be required to present a notarized consent of travel signed by both parents and a copy of both parents' ID. If only one parent is traveling into Colombia with the child, that parent may be required to present a notarized consent of travel signed by the other parent. Visitors who plan to travel with children should consult with a Colombian consulate office prior to travel for further guidance.
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

La Buleka Hostel Cartagena
La Buleka Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
La Buleka Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Cartagena

Frequently asked questions

Is La Buleka Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at La Buleka Hostel?

La Buleka Hostel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at La Buleka Hostel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at La Buleka Hostel?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is La Buleka Hostel located?

Located in Cartagena Walled City, this hostel is within a 5-minute walk of Plaza de la Trinidad and Cartagena de Indias Convention Center. Bocagrande Beach is 1.3 mi (2 km) away.

La Buleka Hostel Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 9 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 9 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 9 reviews" "
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 9 reviews" "

6.8/10

Cleanliness

6.8/10

Staff & service

4.0/10

Amenities

5.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

JUAN LUIS

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pavlos

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

ruben emilio

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Cherlys

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

2/10 Terrible

Zachary

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Door could not lock to our room or properly close the door, and the sheets had some questionable stains on them.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

2/10 Terrible

Diana Eunice

Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
It was really close to Plaza de la trinidad. Breakfast wasn't ready in the morning and I ended paying more than amount quoted by the hotel since they couldn't charge our credit card so we had to paid with US dollars and pesos
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

jesus

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

David

Traveled with partner
The loud cars outside. Even late in the evening with their horns.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023