Hotels in Colombia

Hotels in Colombia: your guide to where to stay

How much does a hotel in Colombia cost?

The price depends on the standard, the city and the dates. The table shows indicative nightly rates for a double room. The cheapest month is usually October, while December is the priciest. Booking ahead usually brings better rates.

Indicative rates, updated periodically. For exact prices and availability, select your dates in the search above.

Where to stay in Colombia: most popular cities

Colombia splits into the Caribbean coast, Andean cities and islands. These are the destinations travellers choose most often:

• Cartagena. A colonial city on the Caribbean with walls and a colourful old town, the most popular tourist destination.
• Bogota. The capital in the Andes, with the main airport and museums. A good base to start a trip.
• Medellin. The city of eternal spring, with a metro and a lively cultural scene.
• Riohacha. A coastal city in the north, the gateway to La Guajira, often searched by travellers.
• San Andres. A Caribbean island, the priciest stays in the country, a base for beaches and diving.
• Bucaramanga. A city in the north-east, the cheapest stays among the popular cities.

Nightly rates vary between cities. Here are indicative prices per night for a double room:

What to see in Colombia

Colombia combines beaches, mountains and colonial cities, so it is easy to match a trip to the region.

• Tayrona Park. A national park in the north with rainforest, lagoons and coves on the Caribbean.
• The Rosario Islands. An archipelago off Cartagena with beaches for swimming and snorkelling.
• Monserrate. A mountain with a church above Bogota, with a panorama of the whole city.
• San Felipe Castle. A Spanish fortress in Cartagena, a window onto the country's colonial history.
• The Tatacoa Desert. A dry region good for stargazing, away from city lights.

How much does a trip to Colombia cost

Beyond the room, daily costs are low. A meal at a traditional restaurant is about COP 50,000 (approx. USD 14.50) and a public transport ticket about COP 1,500. The currency is the Colombian peso. Not all places and shops take cards, so it is worth carrying cash. ATMs are common in cities.

When is the best time to visit Colombia

The climate depends on the region and altitude, but in general the dry season is more comfortable for travel. October tends to be the cheapest month for stays and December the most expensive. The Caribbean coast is warm all year, while in the Andes the temperature depends on altitude.

Getting to and around Colombia

International flights use Bogota (El Dorado), Cartagena and Cali among others. You can also arrive overland from Venezuela and Ecuador. Within the country, buses link most cities and a ticket rarely exceeds COP 150,000. Medellin has a metro, while other big cities use mainly city buses, with a ticket around COP 1,500. Renting a car is easy, but roads can have tolls.

Example hotels in Colombia

A few recognisable properties from different cities for reference:

• Hilton Cartagena and Hotel Caribe by Faranda in Cartagena (from approx. COP 400,000).
• Hotel Dann Carlton Medellin and Hotel Dorado La 70 in Medellin (from approx. COP 180,000).
• Dreams Karibana Cartagena Golf & Spa Resort near Cartagena (a beach resort, from approx. COP 600,000).