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Casa Viena, Calle San Andres No. 30-53 (035-664-6242, WiFi, hotel@casa
viena.com). Casa Viena is known as a very popular backpacker haven. The owner
and staff are extremely friendly and knowledgeable about Cartagena. Many
happy travelers attested to their great stay at Casa Viena. It's a good hostel to
meet other travelers. Prices Nov. 2013: Dorm 8 beds, air, 24,000 COP; Dorm 3
beds, fan, 26,000 COP; Single, no bath, 35,000 COP; Double, with bath,
60/70,000 COP; Double, no bath, 55,000 COP; Triple, with bath, 90,000 COP.
Check with hostel for High Season prices. (www.casaviena.com).
Hostal La Casona, Calle Tripita y Media Cra 10 No. 31-32 (Cell - 320-567-8720
WiFi, hostallacasona@hotmail). La Casona is a nice hostal with a peaceful feeling
in a good location in Getsemaní. This is a very clean hostal. Hostal La Casona
does not appear to offer many opportunities to meet other travelers. Prices Nov.
2010: Dorm, air, 20,000 COP; Single, air, 43,000 COP; Double, air, 60,000 COP.
Check with hostel for High Season prices.
Hostal San Roque, Calle de Guerrero No. 29-134 (035-664-3562, WiFi,
[email protected]). Hostal San Roque is a very simple and quiet
hostel for a stay in Cartagena. Location is great and management is very helpful.
This is a small hostel in a house setting which might provide small opportunities
to meet a few other travelers. Prices Nov. 2010: Dorm 4 beds, fan, no bath,
18,000 COP; Dorm, 3 beds, air, no bath, 20,000 COP; Dorm, 3 beds, air, bath
22,000 COP; Single, fan, no bath, 30,000 COP; Double, fan, no bath, 40,000 COP.
Check with them for High Season prices.
Media Luna Hostel, Calle de la Media Luna No. 10-46 (035-664-3423,
WiFi,[email protected]). Mega hostel Media Luna is a beautiful
hostel built with great care. With a refreshing courtyard pool, 24 smartly
decorated rooms, and a professional staff. Media Aluna has 164 beds. Top notch
operation. Media Luna offers good opportunities to meet other travelers. Prices:
Nov. 2013: Dorm, shared bath, 27,000 COP; Dorm, private bath 35,000 COP;