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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
Rooftop pool
Reception
Outdoor spa tub
Superior Double Room

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Hot tub
  • Breakfast available
  • Spa
  • Laundry
The current price is AU$158
includes taxes & fees
5 Mar - 6 Mar

Room options

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Classic Quadruple Room, Multiple Beds, Ensuite

Classic Quadruple Room, Multiple Beds, Ensuite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Smart TV
Down duvet
Private bathroom
Netflix
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Bunk Beds

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

Highlights

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

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Family Suite

Family Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Down duvet
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Netflix
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Family Studio Suite

Highlights

Smart TV
Down duvet
Private bathroom
Netflix
Daily housekeeping
Desk
Laptop workspace
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 4 Single Bunk Beds

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About the area

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

What's nearby

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

Getting around

  • Cartagena (CTG-Rafael Núñez Intl.) - 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
Located close to Clock Tower and Walls of Cartagena, Life is Good Cartagena Hostel provides a rooftop terrace, a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services. Treat yourself to a massage at the on-site spa. In addition to a bar and a hot 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 tour/ticket information
  • A vending machine, a 24-hour front desk and a front desk safe
  • Coworking spaces, concierge services and luggage storage
Room features
All guest rooms at Life is Good Cartagena Hostel have 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 transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • 24-hour airport drop-off shuttle on request for a surcharge

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: COP 5,000 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Spa tub

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Coworking space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Rooftop terrace

Full-service spa

  • Massage
  • 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.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Down comforter

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 52-inch smart TV
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Room service

More

  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

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

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 the property
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.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

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. Non-resident travellers 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: from 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
Property Registration Number 203439

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
If you are travelling with a child, your property may require you to present the following documents: parents travelling into Colombia with a child under 18 may be required to present the child's birth certificate and photo ID (passport for non-Colombian citizens) at check-in. If a relative or legal guardian is travelling into Colombia with the child, that relative or legal guardian may be required to present a notarised consent of travel signed by both parents and a copy of both parents' ID. If only one parent is travelling into Colombia with the child, that parent may be required to present a notarised 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 does it cost to stay at Life is Good Cartagena Hostel?

As of 1 Mar 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Life is Good Cartagena Hostel on 5 Mar 2025 start from AU$158.02, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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?

Checkout 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 Walls of Cartagena are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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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

Ryan

Great place to stay!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

jessica

Very friendly staff and wonderful breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dain

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

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

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

gregory

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!

8/10 Good

Eduardo

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

Terrance

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

Sandra

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

10/10 Excellent

Aluminios Sajima

Excelente
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mathieu

Excellent séjour
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mario

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

Catherine

Tout simplement parfait!
Je n’ai que du positif à dire sur cet hostel! Le personnel est incroyable. Ils sont tous attentionnés et font tout pour rendre votre séjour agréable. J’ai participé au cours de cuisine, ne passez pas à côté! Quelle belle expérience! C’était une belle soirée et on a préparé des recettes que je pourrai refaire à la maison pour me rappeler ma visite à Cartagena. Les dortoirs sont propres, bien aménagés, les lits sont très confortables. L’hostel est bien situé et toute la vieille ville et Getsemani sont accessibles à pied à partir de là. Le déjeuner inclus était différent chaque jour et tellement bon! Vraiment j’ai tout aimé. Je le recommande sans hésitation!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Priscila

Muito bonita, organizada.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Svend Jakob

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Grabiel

Me encanto los deayuno, la atencion
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Francynela

Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

RYOSUKE

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Josh

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Amazing service and hospitality
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jimena

El mejor servicio que he recibido en mi vida
Definitivamente el mejor servicio que he recibido en mi vida, de inicio a fin me hicieron sentir en casa y como si fuera un cliente VIP. En cuanto llegas al hotel te reciben con muchísimo gusto, te preguntan cómo te fue en tu viaje y si necesitas algo, te ofrecen de tomar café, agua, leche o té en incluso unos pastelitos deliciosos y nada de esto tiene costo, puedes consumirlos las veces que quiera durante las 24 hrs del día. Te entregan un mapa de la ciudad donde te explican y sugieren que hacer, te acompañan a tu habitación y se aseguran de que todo este correcto, cualquier pregunta o necesidad que tengas te la solucionarán de forma inmediata y con todo el gusto. La comida y bebidas deliciosas, el hotel hermoso y las habitaciones sumamente limpias y cómodas. Ubicación perfecta ya que caminando llegas a todos los lugares de interés. Por mucho el mejor lugar en el que me he hospedado, de verdad fue una muy grata experiencia! Gracias Pao, Edith, José y el resto del equipo!! :)
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Kars

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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