Nahimara Champeta Hostel

Nahimara Champeta Hostel — Cartagena, Colombia

Nahimara Champeta Hostel is a basic backpacker hostel with dorms and private rooms in Manga in Cartagena, Colombia.

Address: Calle 25 # 17-41 barrio manga, Cartagena. Property ID: 1019271.

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Axel's take: 6.2/10

Friendly backpacker spirit, but cleanliness and room upkeep are too inconsistent. a basic backpacker hostel with dorms and private rooms in Manga, scored for what it is.

Nahimara Champeta is a basic backpacker hostel in Manga, not a conventional two-star hotel. Its strongest selling points are the sociable garden, approachable staff and walkable access to Getsemaní and the historic center. Booking.com and Expedia guests repeatedly praise the welcome, and the restaurant earns favorable mentions. It's an option for easygoing backpackers who put community and a convenient location ahead of comfort.

The compromises go beyond plain furnishings. Recent reviews across sites describe uneven cleanliness, worn beds and poorly maintained rooms; several Booking.com guests also report a dirty pool. Air-conditioning, bathroom arrangements and privacy vary enough that we'd confirm the exact room before booking. Some guests leave delighted, but we'd skip it if dependable hygiene, quiet nights or a properly enclosed private room are priorities.

• Best for: Sociable budget backpackers; Travelers prioritizing location over comfort

• Watch out for: Recurring cleanliness and maintenance complaints; Variable room privacy and bathroom arrangements; Pool cleanliness and nighttime noise

• Location: Manga base within walking distance of Getsemaní and the historic center, with shops nearby.

• Rooms: Dorms and private rooms are basic; guests report inconsistent beds, cooling and privacy.

• Cleanliness: Some guests find rooms clean, but complaints about bedrooms, bathrooms and the kitchen recur.

• Service: Warm, helpful hosts are a recurring strength, though problem handling receives mixed feedback.

• Amenities: Garden, shared kitchen, restaurant, Wi-Fi and outdoor pool; recent guests question pool upkeep.

• Fees and surprises: Expedia lists breakfast, pet and late-arrival charges; confirm bathroom type and bring towels and toiletries.

Axel's opinion of Nahimara Champeta Hostel, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Booking.com · en.planetofhotels.com · hostelworld.com · Expedia. Reviewed Oct 27, 2026.

About Nahimara Champeta Hostel

• Property type: Hostel
• 2-star hotel
• Calle 25 # 17-41 barrio manga, Cartagena
• Guest rating: 4.2/5 on Google from 226 reviews (location 3.9/5)
• Getting around (travel times from Google's hotel listing): Rafael Núñez International Airport: 20 min by taxi
• Hotel policies: Pets: COP 10,000 per guest per stay
• Amenities: Children swimming pool, Breakfast, Restaurant, Parking, Free parking nearby, Pets allowed, Wheelchair Accessible, Wheelchair access to restaurant, Free Wi-Fi, Common kitchen
• Check-in from: 13:00
• Check-out by: 11:30
• City page: Hotels in Cartagena

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