Casa Movida Hostel

3.0 star property
Art Deco hostel with outdoor pool, near Bocagrande Beach

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In the heart of Cartagena Walled City, Casa Movida Hostel brings together vibrant colors and modern comforts. Enjoy a refreshing dip in the outdoor pool, indulge in local cuisine for breakfast, or unwind with a snack at the deli. With helpful multilingual staff and luggage storage available, this hostal is perfect for those who want to immerse themselves in Colombian culture.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Laundry facilities

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Pool bar
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Garden
  • Communal living room
  • Front-desk safe
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Multilingual staff
  • Concierge services

Feel at home (6)

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Flat-panel TV
  • Outdoor swimming pools
The current price is CNY451
CNY451 total
Jun 12 - Jun 13

Room options

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Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Superior Room, Balcony

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Double Bed and 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Room, Multiple Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Superior Shared Dormitory, 1 Bedroom, Courtyard Area

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Deluxe Shared Dormitory, 1 Bedroom, Courtyard Area

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Shared Dormitory, 1 Bedroom, Balcony, City View

  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Map
Calle el Tablon No 7 28, Piso 2, Cartagena

What's nearby

  • Clock Tower - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Cartagena de Indias Convention Center - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Bolivar Square - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Walls of Cartagena - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Plaza Santo Domingo - 5 min walk - 0.4 km

Getting around

  • Rafael Nunez Intl. Airport (CTG) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • Mama’s Pizza
  • ‪Restaurante Candé - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Barra 7 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Amaretto - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The clock pub - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Casa Movida Hostel

  • Casa Movida Hostel offers a great location, putting you within a 15-minute walk of Clock Tower and Cartagena de Indias Convention Center. The restaurant is the perfect spot for a bite to eat, and after having fun at the outdoor pool, you can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. A poolside bar and a garden are offered, and in-room conveniences at this Art Deco hostel include refrigerators and microwaves. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 13 rooms
    • Arranged over 4 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • Guests driving to the property should contact this property in advance (e.g., directions)
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • Parents must have child's birth certificate and photo ID*
    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets stay free (1 total)
    • Service animals welcome
    • Specific rooms only*
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 25+ Mbps)
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Parking

    • No onsite parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Poolside bar
  • Free daily reception

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Pool loungers

Facilities

  • Built in 1800
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Television in common areas
  • Communal living room
  • An outdoor pool
  • Art Deco architecture

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television

Home comfort

  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Pillow menu
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Select Comfort mattress

Freshen up

  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower only
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi (speed of 25+ Mbps)
  • Electrical adapters/chargers

Food and drink

  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Microwave
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Cookware, dishes, and utensils
  • Blender

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Local maps
  • Restaurant dining guide

Special features

Dining

Mama´s Pizza - Onsite restaurant.
Mama´s Pizza - This restaurant specializes in Italian cuisine. Open daily.

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • You may be required to pay the following charge at the property: Colombia Value-Added Tax (VAT) at 19%. A VAT exemption is available to travelers who present a valid passport and tourist visa showing they are not a resident of Colombia and who pay using a foreign card or via a bank transfer from outside Colombia. This exemption applies only to tourist package bookings (accommodation plus other travel services).

Optional extras

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately COP 25000 for adults and COP 25000 for children
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
  • Towels are available for an extra charge of COP 17000 per person, per night (or guests may bring their own)

Children & extra beds

  • 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.

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Pool access available from 8:30 AM to 9:00 PM

Policies

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club

Also known as

Casa Movida Hotel
Casa Movida Hostel Hostal
Casa Movida Hostel Cartagena
Casa Movida Hostel Hostal Cartagena

Frequently asked questions

Does Casa Movida Hostel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Casa Movida Hostel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Casa Movida Hostel?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool. Guests have pool access from 8:30 AM to 9:00 PM.

Are pets allowed at Casa Movida Hostel?

Yes, pets stay free, with a limit of 1 total.

Is parking offered on site at Casa Movida Hostel?

Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Casa Movida Hostel.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Casa Movida Hostel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability).

Is there an onsite casino at Casa Movida Hostel?

No, this hostel doesn't have a casino, but Rio Cartagena Casino (8-min drive) is nearby.

What is there to do at Casa Movida Hostel and nearby?

Casa Movida Hostel has an outdoor pool and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Casa Movida Hostel?

Yes, Mama´s Pizza offers Italian cuisine.

What's the area around Casa Movida Hostel like?

Casa Movida Hostel is in Cartagena Walled City, a short 2-minute walk from Clock Tower and 7 minutes' walk from Cartagena de Indias Convention Center.

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Reviews

Casa Movida Hostel Reviews

8.8

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

8.6

Amenities

8.6

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was described as good, filling, delicious, and decent. (5 reviews)
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Popular mentions

Room
Location
Service staff
Rooftop bar
Pizza
Bathroom
Elevator
Air conditioning
Breakfast
Live music

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing place, the cutest. Super centrally located and such a good vibe.
Linnea, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

The staff were wonderful, we did run into some hiccups with the door alarm going off and since it wasn’t able to get fixed they switched us into another room. The breakfast was descent for being a hostel :) I will have to unfortunately complain about how the room wasn’t really clean nor the bathroom.
Lydda, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Clean, good location, friendly staff, basic breakfast.
Jose Eduardo Mejia, 6-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Staff was friendly and very accommodating
Brian, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

The friendliness of the staff.
Mario Luis, 7-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Thank you for the welcome, food, drinks, and rest.
Christopher, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Nice stay

We had a nice stay here. The staff were really friendly, the room was clean and it was in a good location. The pool is small and missing tiles but it’s nice to have when you need to cool down
Dan, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great amenities and service
Sean, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Nice hostel. Different small hot breakfasts with fruit $3 usd. Nice patio area with beautiful pool. Pizza and bar on 4th floor. According to reviews pizza is delicious.
Bridgett, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Not bad. Gets hot even with the fan and ac on. Service was great. Located within the walled castle.
Khanh, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Very historical, unique property. Good staff and restaurant, nice rooftop bar, free breakfast, convenient central location, modern air conditioning but a 224 year old building does show its age.
NICK, 3-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Great location and a beautiful hostel. The only things I didn’t like is that there were only 2 bathrooms per dorm and 1 toilet didn’t have a toilet seat
Cassy, 5-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Nice convenient clean hotel. I hate how you have to wear a wristband as a hotel guest. It’s in all my pictures. Breakfast is good. Towels are old and dirty. Ants in my bed.
Jezreel Gaius, 2-night trip
Verified

4/10 Fair

Black Mold

Location and price is amazing. Pizza parlor at the bottom is great, but this is not a clean hostel. We stayed in a private room and it had mold everywhere due to the air conditioner.
Devin, 4-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Very friendly and helpful staff. Included breakfast was simple but good/fresh. Property was in the middle of all the action. Room is quite warm during the day before the air-conditioning is turned on in the evening. Pictures on the site look a lot more vibrant than what you will see in person.
Verified

8/10 Very good

I had a private room and they were nice and clean. No hot water, only luke warm. The room is clean and comfy. The hostel can be pretty noisy and the street noise as well. Otherwise it was convenient to walk everywhere you should want to go in Cartagena.
Erin, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

We always write what we did like as well as what we didn't like so much. Onto the not so much to get to the AWESOME! We didn't like that the bed was just a little too hard for my taste. It worked, but a softer bed would have made it a 5. The rooftop bar was small and crowded, and pricey. We DID like, the pillows were comfy, the balcony. We had a private with a private bath, the shower was hot and huge, the outside balcony was a nice addition, it was quiet and we felt safe there. We would stay there again.
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

In the middle of the walled city! Loved everything about our room- the bunk beds were large and comfortable. The room quickly cooled down even w the 85 humidity. Our balcony was shared but you hardly noticed your neighbors. They provide towels, have shampoo & body wash. It’s conveniently placed near pharmacy, clothes stores and coffee shops. The staff here are wonderful and helpful! The pool is small but def relaxing with the open roof. There’s no elevator, all stairs but that wasn’t an issue either. Breakfast was filling for us - eggs, toast and fruit! they also have a full bar and pizza, amazing pasta to order as well. Kid friendly as well. Just be mindful that you’re downtown - lots of noise, music, people and traffic. there’s a great nightlife here.
Byanka, 3-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

Location is good, everything is near by. Almost all of the staff not helpful, not attentive, didn’t give clear information. The men were were more attentive. Received an email from the hotel regarding our check inn indicating that image of our passports was needed, so we didn’t bring them and it was requested, so we had to take an Uber back and forth to get our passports invested time and money, no apologies for this inconvenient we’re given. At breakfast the food safety of the cook was not proper and the service as well not adequate. At the roof top were given wrong information and when we asked if we could bring drinks from the fridge of the hotel they never came back with an asset. Our room on the first night of the stay the bed was not made, and only one roll of toilet paper was in the room, the sink didn’t work well, and the soap of the bathtub was only water. And in the room there was no trash can. The minifridge was great as well as the prices.
Ricardo, 2-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Nice Place No Frills

We had a single room to ourselves and cannot comment on the dorms. Others have stated the place is a little run down. It is. But it’s still nice. And our room was clean, no frills, and had an excellent A/C. It’s a hostel, not a 5 star boutique hotel. It was great for what we needed. The room was quiet. The whole place was quiet despite it being the holiday season and the whole of Bogota being at the coast for vacation. The pool is small. It’s not intended for laps. Be glad there is a pool at all in a hostel in Cartagena. It was clean and refreshing after a very hot day exploring the city. Another post mentioned it closing at 8PM. We were there well past that and were not asked to leave. We were very quiet. Not a large crowd. And we were not drinking or eating by the pool. Maybe that is why? The hostel is close to all the parts of the city that most visitors come to see. The clock tower, the port to catch a boat to the islands, Getsemani, and the museums of gold and the inquisiton. There are many places to eat and shop nearby as well. We felt safe the whole time. The city was very busy. People are helpful and the police were vigilant. There is no hot water. Not because there was something wrong. It is just a fact for most habitations along the coast of Colombia. The weather is such that you don’t really need a hot shower anyways.
shelly, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The breakfast was delicious, the room was nice and cozy.
Christopher A, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

The place was very clean and well AC’d. Staff was great!
Diana, 7-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

This place is very nice. Highly recommended.
Salvador, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Decent stay for the price. Clean room.
Natali, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

The beds and little cubes are great. Some of the rooms at the far ends don’t get much air at night, so try to get rooms a bit more in the center. The stairs are very steep, so if you have issues with climbing stairs this could be an issue. The carbonara and carpaccio were delicious. The watermelon margarita was not great.
Melissa Lynette, 2-night trip