BABOON HOSTEL, Santa Marta (Magdalena)

Baboon Hostel - A vibrant oceanfront stay with free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and proximity to Santa Marta's historic center

Located in Centro Historico, near the massive Zócalo plaza, Baboon Hostel offers air-conditioned rooms with shared bathrooms and bed linen. The property features an outdoor swimming pool, a terrace with garden furniture, and barbecue facilities. Guests can enjoy evening entertainment and luggage storage, while the reception provides round-the-clock assistance in English and Spanish. Popular nearby points of interest include Camellon Rodrigo de Bastidas Park (0.5 miles), Parque de Los Novios (0.3 miles), and La Perla de Santa Marta (0.3 miles). A continental breakfast is available each morning at Baboon Hostel. The nearest airport, Simón Bolívar International Airport, is 10.5 miles away.

Pros

The oceanfront location provides easy access to beaches like El Rodadero and Playa Blanca.

Free WiFi is available throughout the property.

The outdoor swimming pool and terrace offer leisure options.

Staff at the reception are multilingual (English and Spanish).

Proximity to key landmarks like Parque de Los Novios and Camellon Rodrigo de Bastidas Park.

Cons

Shared bathrooms may not suit all guests.

The vibrant downtown location can be noisy at night.