Life is Good Cartagena Hostel

3.0 star property
Hostal with a full-service spa, a short walk to Clock Tower

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Courtyard
Superior Double Room | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Reception
Outdoor spa tub
Rooftop pool

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Hot Tub
    Hot Tub
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Room service
    Room service
  • Spa
    Spa
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk

Room options

Available filters for rooms
Showing 4 of 4 rooms

Classic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Smart TV
Netflix
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 1
  • 8 Twin Bunk Beds

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Smart TV
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Netflix
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Family Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Netflix
In-room safe
Desk
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Basic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

Highlights

Air conditioning
Smart TV
2 bathrooms
Netflix
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 1
  • 10 Twin Bunk Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
Calle Larga, 9A-05, Getsemaní, Cartagena, 130001

What's nearby

  • Cartagena de Indias Convention Center - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Clock Tower - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Walls of Cartagena - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • San Felipe de Barajas Castle - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Bocagrande Beach - 6 min drive - 2.0 km

Getting around

  • Rafael Nunez Intl. Airport (CTG) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Di Silvio Trattoria - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Taboo - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪San Nicolás - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Cervecería Cartagena Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Sierpe - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Life is Good Cartagena Hostel

Hostal near Cartagena de Indias Convention Center
Clock Tower is located near Life is Good Cartagena Hostel, which provides a rooftop terrace, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Treat yourself to a massage at the onsite spa. In addition to a bar and a spa tub, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hostal include:
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), airport drop-off service (surcharge), and a front-desk safe
  • Tour/ticket assistance, concierge services, and luggage storage
  • A 24-hour front desk, meeting rooms, and a vending machine
Room features
All guestrooms at Life is Good Cartagena Hostel include amenities such as free WiFi, safes, and room service.
Extra amenities include:
  • 52-inch Smart TVs with Netflix and streaming services

Languages

English, French, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • 24-hour drop-off airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Airport shuttle on request

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee daily 7:30 AM–10:30 AM: COP 5000 per person
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar
  • Room service available

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Spa tub

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Front-desk safe
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Business services

  • Coworking space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool sun loungers
  • Rooftop terrace

Spa

  • Massages
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Entertainment

  • 52-inch Smart TV
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

More

  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Local maps
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for COP 50000.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

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.

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately COP 5000 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: COP 60000 per vehicle (maximum occupancy 4)
  • Rollaway bed fee: COP 50000.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available

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.

Property is also known as

Life is Good Hostel
Life is Good Cartagena
Life is Good Cartagena Hostel Hostal
Life is Good Cartagena Hostel Cartagena
Life is Good Cartagena Hostel Hostal Cartagena

Frequently asked questions

Is Life is Good Cartagena Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Life is Good Cartagena Hostel?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Life is Good Cartagena Hostel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Life is Good Cartagena Hostel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Does Life is Good Cartagena Hostel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a shuttle from the hotel to the airport that runs on request. A fee of COP 60000 per vehicle applies.

Where is Life is Good Cartagena Hostel located?

Located in Cartagena Walled City, this spa hostal is within a 5-minute walk of Plaza de la Trinidad and Cartagena de Indias Convention Center. Clock Tower and Bocagrande Beach are also within 1 mi (2 km).

Life is Good Cartagena Hostel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 57 out of 75 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 75 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 75 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 75 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 75 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mario, Moravia

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Definitivamente este lugar es la mejor opción. El elemento diferenciador es el trato tan amable, pero las habitaciones, la terraza, los desayunos, la ubicación (cerca de restaurantes muy muy buenos) hacen que sea un hospedaje distinto! Totalmente recomendado!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dain

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like that this place, unlike other hotels actually has a kitchen where they cook authentic breakfast, lunch and dinner. The hotel also has a cooking class on rooftop. This location was very convenient
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cody

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My stay here was fantastic. The staff members were so hospitable, kind, helpful and friendly in every moment, and also gave great recommendations. I particularly enjoyed the cooking class and the restaurant. Don’t hesitate to stay here!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anisio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was impressed with the Colombian friendliness and hospitality. Life is Good is at a great location, spotless clean, great breakfast, and has the best staff that I ever encountered in a Hostel. I highly recommend this place to anyone.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Terrance

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This group is so amazing 👏... I was so sad leaving... They made me feel right at home... Can't wait to come back here... Thank You all... Your friend T.... 😉
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

gregory

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely fantastic place. Comfortable room, friendly helpful staff, great location, good food, great towels. Close to everything. Walking distance to everything. Rooftop hangout is lovely. Secure 24 hour access. Highly recommend!

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location on a street with several bars and restaurants. Room was comfortable. Breakfast was simple and tasty. Only negative is related to the hot tubs on the rooftop deck—the water is cold and they close at 7pm. They should be open later.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Francynela

Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

jessica

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff and wonderful breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Eduardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place really close to all the action. It's on a main street so really convinient to transportation, restaurants and main places from Cartagena. The place is really calmed and staff is friendly, although they could have more information on what to do. Overall clean and with good amenities.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Josh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing service and hospitality
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I absolutely loved this hostel. Beds are comfy, privacy screen and adjustable AC. Staff are so nice and helpful, any time of the day. The breakfast was delicious, fresh and varied daily. The Italian food cooked at dinner was really good too. They have a really nice rooftop and everyone hostel was so nice, met some amazing people.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Super nice place and great staff.
Super nice people at this place. Can't say enough about that. Comfortable with made-to-order breakfast. We wished our room had a window, but you can't have everything!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kenn, Calgary, Canada

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great walkable location. Friendly and helpful staff with good English. Feels more like a small hotel than a hostel.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Didem

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This is a lovely Hostel in a central location in Cartagena. Service is top-notch and the room was very nice for a hostel (albeit small, but that is to be expected). Everyone who worked there made us feel welcome, and the breakfast service was great. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous Hostel! perfect location - just a 2 minute walk to the walls. The restaurants and streets near this property are very lively and it's a fun area. They stored our luggage for us when we went on a Island for a couple days and could only take a backpack (for a fee). The breakfast options are great, location is perfect, dinner menu looked awesome (we never tried it) and the rooftop hottub and suntan area is an added bonus! HIGHLY RECOMMEND
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great experience!
Amazing staff, great location. Highly recommend this hotel!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Muy agradecido con el personal muy amable y muy formales en todo sentido el área espectacular cerca de todo y no tengo quejas de ninguna clase
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019