Where to Stay in Colombia
A regional guide to accommodation across the country
Colombia lines up four separate accommodation worlds for travelers to choose between. The Caribbean coast leans on restored colonial mansions in Cartagena and barefoot eco-lodges scattered across the San Bernardo islands. Head inland and Medellín delivers sleek high-rise hotels crowned with rooftop pools and spring weather that never quits, while Bogotá tucks boutique properties inside 19th-century townhouses in La Candelaria. Coffee country flips the script: converted haciendas with wood-burning fireplaces and gardens alive with hummingbirds, where the first thing you smell is freshly roasted beans. Budget travelers sleep well in Colombia. A clean double in most cities lands mid-range by global standards. Yet coastal Cartagena spikes in December. Coffee region fincas often fold three meals and a tour into the price of a basic city hotel. Luxury exists. But it clusters inside Cartagena's walled city and a handful of mountain estates near Medellín.
Where to Stay in Colombia
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Top Pick: Caribbean Coast
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Top Pick: Caribbean Coast
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DoubleTree by Hilton Bogota Parque 93
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Top Pick: Caribbean Coast
Luxury
Grand Hyatt Bogota
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Regions of Colombia
Each region offers a distinct character and accommodation scene. Find the one that matches your travel plans.
Caribbean Coast
Highest in Cartagena, moderate elsewhere
Cartagena dominates with colonial hotels inside the walled city, while the Rosario Islands offer overwater bungalows and San Andrés provides Caribbean resort living with Colombian flair.
Accommodation: Colonial mansions turned hotels, eco-lodges on coral keys, beachfront resorts with reggae bars
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DoubleTree by Hilton Bogota Parque 93
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Luxury
Grand Hyatt Bogota
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Hyatt Place Bogota Convention Center
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Medellín & Coffee Region
Moderate with excellent value
Medellín offers urban sophistication with mountain views, while the Coffee Triangle hides working haciendas where guests pick beans by day and sip rum by the fireplace.
Accommodation: High-rise hotels with city views, converted coffee fincas with working plantations, boutique properties in former textile mansions
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Medellín
Pereira
Manizales
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DoubleTree by Hilton Bogota Salitre ar
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Luxury
JW Marriott Hotel Bogota
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Hotel Cabrera Imperial by Key 33
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Courtyard by Marriott Bogota Airport
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Bogotá & Central Highlands
Moderate with wide range
Colombia's capital spreads across mountain plateaus with hotels ranging from backpacker hostels in La Candelaria to glass towers in the financial district.
Accommodation: Boutique hotels in colonial houses, international chains in the business district, cozy mountain lodges outside the city
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Sheraton Bogota Hotel
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Bogota Marriott Hotel
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Hilton Bogota Corferias
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EK Hotel
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Pacific Coast & Amazon
Expensive due to remote locations but all-inclusive
Remote eco-lodges accessible only by boat, where guests fall asleep to the sound of waves and wake to scarlet macaws in the breakfast trees.
Accommodation: Solar-powered lodges, floating cabins, indigenous-run eco-lodges with thatched roofs
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Budget
AZ Hotel
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Sofitel Bogota Victoria Regia
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NH Collection Bogotá Hacienda Royal
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93 Luxury Suites and Residences
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Hilton Bogota
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Accommodation Landscape
What to expect from accommodation options across Colombia
International Chains
Hilton, Marriott, and IHG operate in Bogotá and Medellín. Accor has a strong presence in Cartagena. Local chain Estelar runs 30+ properties nationwide.
Local Options
Coffee fincas converted to guesthouses dominate the Zona Cafetera. Coastal towns rely on family-run posadas. Jungle lodges are almost entirely locally owned.
Unique Stays
Coffee plantation stays with daily tastings, 16th-century convents turned luxury hotels in Cartagena, floating eco-lodges in the Amazon, whale-watching lodges on the Pacific coast
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Country-specific advice for finding the best accommodation
Cartagena books months ahead
The walled city hits 95% occupancy from December 15-January 15. Book by October for Christmas or settle for hotels outside the historic center.
Search hotels →Coffee fincas sell packages, not rooms
Most coffee haciendas price per person including meals, tours, and transfers. This often works out cheaper than city hotels plus activities.
Search hotels →Hostels offer private rooms too
Colombian hostels increasingly offer 'private dorms' with double beds and private bathrooms at half the hotel price, in Medellín and Bogotá.
Search hotels →When to Book
Timing matters for both price and availability across Colombia
High Season
December 15-January 15 and Easter week. Cartagena and San Andrés require 3-4 months advance booking.
Shoulder Season
July-August and October-November offer perfect weather with 20-30% lower prices than peak season.
Low Season
April-May and September-October bring the best deals, in coffee country where prices drop 40-50%.
Cartagena and San Andrés need 2-3 months in advance. Bogotá and Medellín can be booked 1-2 weeks ahead. Coffee region fincas need 1 month for weekends, 2 weeks for weekdays.
Good to Know
Local customs and practical information for Colombia
Check-in / Check-out
Standard 15:00 check-in, 12:00 check-out. Small hotels and hostels are flexible if you call ahead, outside major cities.
Tipping
10% service charge included in most hotel bills. Extra tip of 5,000-10,000 pesos per night for housekeeping is appreciated.
Payment
Credit cards accepted at all hotels in major cities. Cash preferred in small towns and eco-lodges. ATMs widely available but withdraw in major cities before heading to remote areas.
Safety
Colombia is safe for tourists. Use hotel safes for passports and excess cash. Tourist areas have heavy police presence. Ask hotels to call taxis at night.
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