Hostal El Bando
Hostel in Cartagena
Reasons to book
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
Includes essentialsGarden, Pool, Pets allowed and more
About this hostel
Hostal El Bando has an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a shared lounge and terrace in Cartagena de Indias. Popular points of interest near Hostal El Bando include Crespo Beach, Marbella Beach and La Boquilla Beach.
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Smoking allowed
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
TV
Wheelchair accessible
Garden
Map of Cartagena
Available Rooms
1 King • 118 ft²
Sleeps 2
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1 Single • 86 ft²
Sleeps 1
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1 Single • 96 ft²
Sleeps 1
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1 Double • 96 ft²
Sleeps 2
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1 Queen • 107 ft²
Sleeps 2
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Reviews
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2.5
La atención de los auxiliares muy regular, son de mal genio
4.5
Établissement très bien situé. Personnel très agréable. Possibilité de déjeuner plus tôt (pratique si vous avez un vol).
3.5
El desayuno y la ubicación son lo mejor de este lugar.
La atención por parte del personal podría ser más profesional. Solo se puede estar en las zonas comunes hasta la medianoche.
5.0
Great place. Neat pool and outdoor area. Friendly staff. Clean.
4.5
Restaurant in the hostel available
Breakfast included in the price
3min walk to the airport
Kitchen with drinkable tap water
5.0
I stayed here for a night before a flight out of Cartagena and it was perfect. Less than 2 mins walk from the airport. Dorm was a good size with AC and a fan. I arrived a little late at night and Manon on reception couldn’t have been more helpful, even firing up the kitchen so I could have some food (she makes a mean chicken wrap!). The included breakfast is good quality. Communal areas are spacious and well maintained.
I have absolutely nothing negative to say about this hostel
4.5
Close to the airport.
n/a
5.0
for the price it was a good place to spend a night after missing the flight .
3.5
The hostel was right across from airport and close to many restaurants for late night eating. It was also very safe. The breakfast provided in the morning was decent for 3 day stay.
otherwise, I have found the staff to be extremely friendly and accommodating to my needs. they have helped me book my tours and called taxi for me and set a fair price.
The bed was very uncomfortable as the mattress was dipping down on one side. the bathroom was extremely small and the door wouldn't even open as it would hit the sink.
4.0
The location to the airport is great -about a block away, so easy walk!
4.0
Facilities and location close to the airport
No many commo
m areas
4.0
THis place is amazing if you have an early morning flight to catch or when you arrive in the middle of the night. It's a 1 minute walk away from the airport terminal an it's unbelievable that it is so quiet there, even with flights during the night I hardly heared them. The aircon is at a fixed temperature and it was completely fine. The swimmingpool was under construction while I was there (was mentioned on their page at booking, so I knew that), but the patio with the pool looks like a nice place to hangout. They let me store my heavy luggage there the day before I stayed with them, as I went off to Rosario Islands. Super kind and friendly, communication was fine too.
The only downside was that they didn't accept payment by card which was not mentioned on the page. To get some cash I went out and 4 our of 5 ATM's didn't work, so it was a bit of a hassle (In the airport terminal there are a lot of cashamchines, but you can't get in there if you don't have a flight that day, so be smart and if you stay here upon arrival, get your cash in the terminal)
A little note for the people responding to reviews on Booking: you don't have to be mean when people give feedback about their experience. If they don't like your cold shower, that's ok. ;)
5.0
Best hotel staff I have met.
Super friendly and helpful.
4.5
Really close to the airport
3.0
You get what you pay for. Central near the Airport
Bed hard and pillows even harder. I don't think the shower had hot water. Didn't matter as I stayed for 6.5 hours
4.0
Super close to the airport. Literally a 2 minute walk. Very convenient if arriving late in the night or for an early flight. Staff is excellent. Breakfast was simple and decent. Not a fancy party hostel, but a quiet one
4.0
It is a very nice hostel, with comfy beds and curtains so you get some privacy. Bathroom was also clean and the hangout area is very nice.
Also, if you have a flight to catch it is incredibly close to the airport.
The staff, though friendly, was not too helpful and seems to have limited knowledge about tourist places in the area.
It was relatively noisy, and especially the doorbell is super loud.
4.5
2 min walk from airport, prepared breakfast for us at 5 am, very helpful staff
Bed not very comfortable
5.0
Everything good recommend:)
Todo bienn
4.0
Great for the airport
Rooms a bit basic
4.0
location
close to airport
wifi fast
a bit old style
4.5
Very friendly staff. Generous breakfast. Very clean. Very large private bathroom in the dorm. Large lockers in the room. Good shower. Large, clean and fully equipped kitchen . A couple of minutes walk to the airport, but you can barely hear planes taking off and landing .Lots of place to eat and few supermarkets nearby. A pool and you can play your own music. .
The TV area was noisy late at night and very early morning.
5.0
This place is located 3 minutes walking from the airport. It's right what we needed before our flight. Me and my husband really enjoyed it, the room was nice, the beds were comfortable, there was AC and everything you need in the room, the bathroom was great (there was no hot water, but everything else was great), and the stuff is VERY friendly and nice!! We had a breakfast in the morning, and as our flight got delayed, we could leave our bags inside and go for a walk. Overall, I totally recommend this place!
5.0
just perfect !
staff are really really exceptional !
just 2 min walk from airport.
I leaved the hostel at 5:00 am and they prepared me a sandwich and coffee !!!
perfect stay !
FAQs
How much does this hostel cost compared to others in Cartagena?
The average price for a rental in Cartagena is $94 per night. This rental is $51 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this hostel?
Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Hostal El Bando. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this hostel?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Hostal El Bando. Enjoy the water!
Is Hostal El Bando pet friendly?
Yes! This hostel is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at Hostal El Bando?
We found 11 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, and internet / wifi.
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