La Buleka Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel with bar/lounge, near Clock Tower

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Terrace/patio

Reviews

7.4 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Free breakfast
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Bar/lounge
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Barbecue grills
  • Luggage storage
Feel at home
  • Children stay free
  • Premium TV channels
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Blackout drapes/curtains

Room options

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Double Room With Balcony - Fantastic

Highlights

Air conditioning
Plasma TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
In-room massage
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Double Room With Private Bathroom Bohemia

Highlights

Air conditioning
Plasma TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
In-room massage
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Double Room With Balcony - Harmonic

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Plasma TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
In-room massage
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

Quadruple Room With Private Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Plasma TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
In-room massage
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Bulekos mixed dorm

Highlights

Air conditioning
Plasma TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
In-room massage
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

Double Room With Private Bathroom - Diverse

Highlights

Air conditioning
Plasma TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
In-room massage
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

Double Room With Shared Bathroom - Comfort

Highlights

Air conditioning
Plasma TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
In-room massage
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Calle San Antonio #25-121, Cartagena

What's nearby

  • Cartagena de Indias Convention Center - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Clock Tower - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Bolivar Square - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • San Felipe de Barajas Castle - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Walls of Cartagena - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Rafael Nunez Intl. Airport (CTG) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Di Silvio Trattoria - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Cervecería Cartagena Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Sierpe - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Demente - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪El Beso - ‬5 min walk

About this property

La Buleka Hostel

La Buleka Hostel features a rooftop terrace and puts you within a 15-minute walk of Clock Tower. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and free local cuisine breakfast is available daily between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM. Other features include a snack bar/deli, a terrace, and a garden.

Languages

English, Spanish

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 10 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is noon
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Special check-in instructions

    • Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
    • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
    • If you are planning to arrive after 2:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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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
    • Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 18
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Children

    • Children (12 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
    • Parents must have child's birth certificate and photo ID*
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Pets

    • No pets or service animals allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • No onsite parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast each morning 7:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Barbecue grills
  • Snack bar/deli

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)

What to do

  • Beach nearby

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Rooftop terrace
  • Garden
  • Art gallery on site
  • Designer stores on site
  • Shopping mall on site
  • Outdoor furniture

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Plasma television
  • Premium cable channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Window screens

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • In-room massage

Freshen up

  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi
  • Electrical adapters/chargers

More

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

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 VAT (19%) at the property. Nonresident travelers who pay using a foreign card or bank transfer and present a valid passport and tourist visa may be exempt from value-added tax (19%) on tourist package bookings (accommodation plus other travel service).

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from April 3 2024 to April 2 2026 (dates subject to change).

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.

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.

Also known as

La Buleka Hostel Cartagena
La Buleka Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
La Buleka Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Cartagena

Frequently asked questions

Is La Buleka Hostel currently open?
This property is closed from April 3 2024 to April 2 2026 (dates subject to change).
Does La Buleka Hostel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, La Buleka 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.
Are pets allowed at La Buleka Hostel?
Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at La Buleka Hostel?
Sorry, there's no onsite parking at La Buleka Hostel.
What are the check-in and check-out times at La Buleka Hostel?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM. Check-out time is noon.
Is there an onsite casino at La Buleka Hostel?
No, this hostel doesn't have a casino, but Rio Cartagena Casino (9-min drive) is nearby.
What is there to do at La Buleka Hostel and nearby?
La Buleka Hostel has a garden.
What's the area around La Buleka Hostel like?
La Buleka Hostel is in Cartagena Walled City, a short 11-minute walk from Clock Tower and 5 minutes' walk from Cartagena de Indias Convention Center.

La Buleka Hostel Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

6.8/10

Cleanliness

6.8/10

Staff & service

4.0/10

Amenities

5.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Very Good

JUAN LUIS, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Pavlos, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

David, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very Good

ruben emilio, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very Good

Cherlys, 1-night trip
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2/10 Poor

Door could not lock to our room or properly close the door, and the sheets had some questionable stains on them.
Zachary, 1-night romance trip
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2/10 Poor

It was really close to Plaza de la trinidad. Breakfast wasn't ready in the morning and I ended paying more than amount quoted by the hotel since they couldn't charge our credit card so we had to paid with US dollars and pesos
Diana Eunice, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

jesus, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very Good

The loud cars outside. Even late in the evening with their horns.
David, 2-night romance trip
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