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extremely friendly front desk. The Dreamer's is location a bit off the track, but
it's only a quick 4,000 COP taxi ride into town to explore the restaurants and
nightlife. The location is perfect to jump off to Parque Tayrona and the stunning
beaches that are East of Tayrona. Prices 2013: Low Season - 10 bed mixed dorm,
fan, 18,000 COP; 8 bed mixed dorm, fan, 23,000 COP; 8 bed dorm, air, 23,000
COP; Private Room (double bed/twin bed) shared bath, fan, 65,000 COP; Private
Room (double bed), bath, fan, 70,000 COP; Private Room (double bed), bath,
air, 80,000 COP. Suite, bath, air, cable T.V., 90,000 COP. Inquire with hostels
website for their high season rates. (www.thedreamerhostel.com).
El Miramar, Calle 10C No 1C-59 (035-423-3276,
[email protected]). El Miramar is the budget travelers' dream.
Miramar is the oldest hostel in Santa Marta and is a legend in the hostel
industry. It could use a fresh coat of paint and some scrubbing, but you're only
paying 15,000 COP for a bed. Miramar has personality and a long history. The
owner is very friendly and runs a tour agency that takes groups to the Lost City.
If you like to meet people, party, and only dish out a few bucks to crash, this is
your place. Prices 2013: Low Season - Dorms, 4/5 beds, 15,000 COP; Single, no
bath, 15,000 COP; Single, bath, 20,000 COP; Double, bath, 30,000 COP, two
people; Double, bath, 35,000 COP, two people. High Season - Dorms, 15,000
COP; Single, no bath, 15,000 COP; Single, bath, 20,000 COP; Double, no bath,
35,000 COP, two people; Double, bath, 40,000 COP.
Hospederia Casa Familiar, Calle 10C No. 2-14 (035-421-1697, Wifi,
[email protected]). Hospederia Familiar is a good budget choice with
hammocks on a few terraces. It's a friendly, family-run business only a few blocks
from the beach. All the rooms have fans. Prices 2011: Low Season - Dorm,
15,000 COP; Single, 22,000 COP; Double, 34,000 COP; Triple, 48,000 COP. High
season (Jan 1st- Jan. 15th), Dorm, 25,000 COP; Single, 28,000 COP; Double,
54,000 COP; Triple, 66,000 COP.