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La Buleka Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel near Cartagena de Indias Convention Center in Cartagena

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Terrace/patio
Front of property
Quadruple Room With Private Bathroom | In-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets
Plasma TV
Quadruple Room With Private Bathroom | Terrace/patio
Reviews
7.4

Good

Popular amenities

  • BarBarBar
  • Breakfast includedBreakfast includedBreakfast included
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • HousekeepingHousekeepingHousekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk24/7 front desk24/7 front desk

Explore the area

Map
Calle San Antonio #25-121, Cartagena
  • Popular LocationCartagena de Indias Convention Center5 min walk
  • Popular LocationClock Tower11 min walk
  • Popular LocationSan Felipe de Barajas Castle15 min walk
  • AirportCartagena (CTG-Rafael Núñez Intl.)15 min drive

Room options

Double Room With Balcony - Fantastic

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Double Room With Private Bathroom Bohemia

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Double Room With Balcony - Harmonic

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

Quadruple Room With Private Bathroom

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Bulekos mixed dorm

  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

Double Room With Private Bathroom - Diverse

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

Double Room With Shared Bathroom - Comfort

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Cartagena

Heart of Cartagena.Within a 15-minute walk of this Cartagena Walled City hostel, you'll find Cartagena de Indias Convention Center and Clock Tower. Plaza de la Trinidad and Santisima Trinidad Church are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

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

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Demente - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Di Silvio Trattoria - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Taboo - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Sierpe - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Rebelion - ‬3 min walk

About this property

La Buleka Hostel

Hostel near Cartagena de Indias Convention Center in Cartagena
There's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A rooftop terrace, barbecue grills, and a garden are also featured at La Buleka Hostel.

This Cartagena hostel is smoke free.

  • 10 guestrooms or units
  • Local cuisine breakfast (free)
  • Breakfast available (free)
  • Deli
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
La Buleka Hostel offers 10 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary toiletries. Plasma televisions come with premium cable channels.

Bathrooms include showers. This Cartagena hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and in-room massages can be requested.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

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 to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Art gallery
  • Designer stores
  • Shopping mall

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Plasma TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Shower
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Electrical adapters
  • 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

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at La Buleka Hostel

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • 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've listed 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available. Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 18 years old. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Carte Blanche, debit cards, and cash.

We should mention

  • Visitors traveling with a child may be required by the property to present the following documents: At check-in, parents traveling into Colombia with a child under 18 may be obligated to present the child's birth certificate and photo ID (passport for non-Columbian citizens). If a relative or legal guardian is traveling into Colombia with the child, that relative or legal guardian may be obligated to present a notarized consent of travel signed by both parents, along with 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 planning to travel with children should consult a Colombian consulate office in advance of travel for additional guidance.
  • Children 12 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

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

How close is La Buleka Hostel to the airport?

La Buleka Hostel is 3.3 mi (16-min drive) away from the Rafael Nunez Intl. Airport (CTG) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does La Buleka Hostel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at La Buleka Hostel.

How close is La Buleka Hostel to the beach?

This hostel is 1.4 mi (9-min drive) from Bocagrande Beach and 2.3 mi (12-min drive) from Marbella Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does La Buleka Hostel offer free breakfast?

La Buleka Hostel offers free local cuisine breakfast every day from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at La Buleka Hostel?

No, there is no casino at this hostel, but Rio Cartagena Casino (9-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at La Buleka Hostel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM.

Is there free parking at La Buleka Hostel?

Free parking is not available at this hostel.

Does La Buleka Hostel have a pool?

La Buleka Hostel does not have a pool.

Does La Buleka Hostel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is La Buleka Hostel to downtown Cartagena?

La Buleka Hostel is 0.3 mi away from Cartagena.

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" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 9 reviews" "
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