About this property
Hostal El Bando has an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a shared lounge and terrace in Cartagena de Indias. Popular points of interest near Hostal El Bando include Crespo Beach, Marbella Beach and La Boquilla Beach. The nearest airport is Rafael Núñez International Airport, 200 meters from the hostel. The property is around 4.2 km from Steps of La Popa Mount, 4.7 km from Cartagena's Walls and 5.6 km from Palace of the Inquisition. The accommodation features a shared kitchen, a 24-hour front desk and currency exchange for guests. With a private bathroom fitted with a shower, rooms at the hostel also boast free WiFi, while certain rooms come with pool view. The rooms have bed linen. Hostal El Bando offers a continental or vegetarian breakfast. At the accommodation you will find a restaurant serving American, Caribbean and Texmex cuisine. A vegetarian option can also be requested.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Free WiFi
- Restaurant
- Non-smoking rooms
- 24-hour front desk
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Terrace
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Arley
United Kingdom“Great location for airport, walking distance. Really cute and nice breakfast to kickstart the day before flight. Nice, safe area also. Pierre was absolutely amazing, class guy and very helpful” - Simon
France“Great swimming pool and rooms, very kind staff. Only 2 mins walking to the airport, it’s amazing to spend the night if you have an early flight like us Thank you so much!” - Taarika
Australia“The staff are so friendly and helpful! They even let me check into my room early. Breakfast was great too (included)” - Mathilde France“Family hostel, location is a 10/10 from the airport. So easy with the laundry and the staff was SOOOOO nice and helpful. I really recommend it and it is like 1euro to go by motorbike to the old city center. Some nice street food stations two...”
Janina
Germany“Beautiful decorated and clean hostel directly next to the airport, perfect for late arrivals or early departures. Especially the staff was very friendly and helpful, also enjoyed the good breakfast and there was even a cute little cat strolling...”- Stefano
Italy“Kind and available. Attached to the airport. It is possible to leave the luggage for a day, foc.” - Virginia
Canada“The owner/manager, Jimena, was really amazing!! She is the best in making you feel very welcomed. She even brought us a delightful dinner at the side of the pool. Her mango Smoothies were harvested from her own tree in the patio. She is an angel!!” 
Roshan United Kingdom“We spent 1 night here before our flight out of Cartagena and enjoyed it. Huge bed, AC & fan, decent shower and Smart TV. Allowed an early check-in, and when leaving we walked 2 mins to be at the airport. Swimming pool and kitchen are nice too!”- Gabriele Germany“Great place. Neat pool and outdoor area. Friendly staff. Clean.”
- Pascal
Switzerland“Restaurant in the hostel available Breakfast included in the price 3min walk to the airport Kitchen with drinkable tap water”
Property surroundings
Restaurants
- El Bando
- CuisineAmerican • Caribbean • Tex-Mex • Local
- Open forBrunch • Lunch • Dinner
- Dietary optionsVegetarian
House rules
Child policies
Children are not allowed.
Cot and extra bed policies
Prices for extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no cots available at this property.
All extra beds are subject to availability.
The fine print
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
License number: 90797
