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Life is Good Cartagena Hostel

3.0 star property
Hostal with a rooftop terrace, 9-minute walk to Clock Tower

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Life is Good Cartagena Hostel offers a colorful tropical vibe that guests love. Friendly staff enhance the experience as visitors relax in the spa tub, enjoy treatments at the onsite spa, or take in spectacular views from the rooftop terrace.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Hot Tub
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry

Room options

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Family Suite | Down comforters, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Suite

Highlights

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

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Classic Shared Dormitory, Multiple Beds, Ensuite | Down comforters, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Classic Shared Dormitory, Multiple Beds, Ensuite

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Highlights

Air conditioning
Smart TV
Down duvet
Private bathroom
Netflix
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Standard Double Room | Down comforters, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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Family Studio Suite | Down comforters, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Studio Suite

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Cartagena de Indias Convention Center - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Plaza de la Trinidad - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Clock Tower - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Bolivar Square - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Walls of Cartagena - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • â€ȘSan NicolĂĄs - ‬1 min walk
  • â€ȘTaboo - ‬2 min walk
  • â€ȘDi Silvio Trattoria - ‬2 min walk
  • â€ȘTerraza Municipal - ‬4 min walk
  • â€ȘJuan Valdez Centro de Convenciones - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Life is Good Cartagena Hostel

Hostal near Clock Tower
A rooftop terrace, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services are just a few of the amenities provided at Life is Good Cartagena Hostel. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. In addition to a bar and a restaurant, 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 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services, coworking spaces, and luggage storage
  • Meeting rooms, a front-desk safe, 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

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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 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

  • Hot 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

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

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Built in 2017
  • Designated smoking areas

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 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 the property
At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for COP 100000.0 per day
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 100000.0 per day

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 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?

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 hostal is within a 10-minute walk of Plaza de la Trinidad and Clock Tower. Cartagena de Indias Convention Center and Santisima Trinidad Church are also within 5 minutes.

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Life is Good Cartagena Hostel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 66 out of 85 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 85 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 85 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 85 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 85 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

HIROAKI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Strongly recommended place to stay!

All staff members were very very kind and wonderful :-) I enjoyed this place a lot and I appreciate all services that were provided. Room was great as well. Restaurant was nice. Breakfast is FREE. Also FREE coffee, water, and tea for 24 hours. WOW! I'll definitely come back here! Thank you so much for your hospitality :-) Your hero
Pasta@restaurant
Restaurant
Restaurant
Breakfast (FREE)
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is incredibly friendly and supportive. The location is nice, you are in 2min in the middle of GetsemanĂ­ and in 10min in the city centre. Everything was clean and fully functioning. The breakfast is lovely!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

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

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

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

MARIA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay! Friendly staff and convenient location.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

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

10/10 Excellent

jessica

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

8/10 Good

dennis

Liked: Cleanliness
For the price it was more than can be expected
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

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

gregory

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Terrance

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

Nathaniel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great, friendly staff members! The rooms were tidy and there wasn't anything they didn't have concerning toiletries. The hot tub is cool, and that is needed for the hot, sticky weather.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aluminios Sajima

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excelente
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mathieu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent séjour
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mario

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

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Tout simplement parfait!

Je n’ai que du positif Ă  dire sur cet hostel! Le personnel est incroyable. Ils sont tous attentionnĂ©s et font tout pour rendre votre sĂ©jour agrĂ©able. J’ai participĂ© au cours de cuisine, ne passez pas Ă  cĂŽtĂ©! Quelle belle expĂ©rience! C’était une belle soirĂ©e et on a prĂ©parĂ© des recettes que je pourrai refaire Ă  la maison pour me rappeler ma visite Ă  Cartagena. Les dortoirs sont propres, bien amĂ©nagĂ©s, les lits sont trĂšs confortables. L’hostel est bien situĂ© et toute la vieille ville et Getsemani sont accessibles Ă  pied Ă  partir de lĂ . Le dĂ©jeuner inclus Ă©tait diffĂ©rent chaque jour et tellement bon! Vraiment j’ai tout aimĂ©. Je le recommande sans hĂ©sitation!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Priscila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Muito bonita, organizada.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Grabiel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Me encanto los deayuno, la atencion
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mike

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

10/10 Excellent

Jimena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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 solucionarån 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

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

axel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent!

TrĂšs bonne expĂ©rience, les lits sont agrĂ©ables, les chambres sont propres et le personnel en plus d'ĂȘtre trĂšs compĂ©tant et de bon conseil est toujours incroyablement souriant et sympathique.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019