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The 10 Best Hostels in El Valle, Colombia

Some of the best backpacker spots in El Valle

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Situated in El Valle, Choco region, Posada Ecoturística El Valle is set 2.1 km from Playa El Almejal. Boasting family rooms, this property also provides guests with a sun terrace. The hostel also features free WiFi as well as a paid airport shuttle service.

The receptionist is so welcoming, always helpful and smiling. Her assistance is highly appreciated.

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8.9
Excellent
75 reviews
Price from
$10
per night

Hostal San Mabel Herping - Playa Cuevita features a garden, terrace and water sports facilities in El Valle. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, a shared kitchen and free WiFi throughout the property.

At the hostel, every room is equipped with a balcony with a sea view. All units at Hostal San Mabel Herping - Playa Cuevita are equipped with a shared bathroom and bed linen.

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10
Exceptional
1 reviews
Price from
$6
per night

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Budget travelers know there's no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: Save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a little more.
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Hostels that guests love in El Valle

  • Avg. price/night: $38.42
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 234 reviews
    Further down on the beach so it’s very quiet at night, lots of spaces to chill, volunteers and staff are very nice, one of the cleanest hostels I’ve stayed at despite being right on the beach. Seemingly employs lots of local staff/families which is cool to see in a town without a ton of other work opportunities. Food and smoothies that they sell are delicious and you get big portions, included breakfast is always bomb.
    Dasha
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $35.86
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 336 reviews
    Nice place if you want to meet new people from around the world. Cocktails at the bar are amazing , try the coconut viche! The waves on the near beach are always strong so having a cold pool in the hostel was definitely a plus!
    Gianmarco
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $25.62
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 51 reviews
    I stayed at Mailers Hostal for 2 weeks. It’s in a great location. Perfectly positioned halfway between the beach (where you can surf) and the town (where the supermarkets and restaurants are). There is a kitchen that you can cook in, meaning you save money on eating out. Mailer organises tours and is really knowledge about the area so you can ask him for all the local tips to enjoy el valle to its fullest! The hostel is a lot better value than the hostels on the beach and he really makes you feel welcome and like his house is your house!
    Ciara
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $38.42
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 234 reviews
    I really loved my stay at the Humpback as I have stayed there for 3 weeks ! The atmosphere is super chill and it’s an awesome place to relax, especially in the hostel’s hamacs or directly on the beach as it’s the only hostel that’s actually located on the beach. It’s also a great place to meet other backpackers as well as the locals who always hang out there. Overall I 100% recommend the Humpback !
    Adèle
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $44.83
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 265 reviews
    Perfect stay Staff is incredible friendly especially santi. The place is amazing nearly no mosquitos hamocks all over the place, well equiped kitchen, a lot of tours are offerd. you can do so many activitys there, for example: the locals play every afternoon volleyball, surfing everyday for cheap rentals, and as i brought my own fishing rod it was possible to catch mackreals grouper pargo and much more just from the rocks on the right end of the beach. Was my best stay/time in colombia... thanks for that 🫶🏻
    Vincent
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $35.86
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 336 reviews
    The hostel was very close to the jungle, but also only 2 mins away from the beach! You have a great chill area and a kitchen to cook your own stuff (supermarket is in the town). The beds are comfy, but it can also be sometimes a bit loud from people walking around or from the bar (which was okay for us :)). The staff was very friendly and helpful! The tours were expensive, but super! We recommend the jungle tour Bora Bora!
    Nadine
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $44.83
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 265 reviews
    Great location straight on the beach. Nice filling breakfast with fresh fruit, eggs, sweet potato pancakes and corn bread. Very friendly and welcoming staff. They are always cleaning, which is necessary given the location. Great tour options (whales, baby turtle release, frog walk) and they try their best to communicate with the agencies and get you into a tour, which is great since the whale tours are often cancelled last minute.
    Jayne
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $35.86
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 336 reviews
    Koko is the best barman! Everybody was so drunk of the free viche shots!! The team is amazing! Lina, Valentina, la Negra, Camila and all the other workers! Best hostel in el Valle!!!!! The team makes sure everybody joined the parties, conversations and overall chillout! Immediately they felt like amigos!!! Do not listen to the people who go to other hostels!!! We stayed in other hostels in el Valle, which we tought were nice till we entered this paradise!!! + They have breakfast, lunch and dinner!!! Todo muy rico!!!!
    Minderman
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: $49.95
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 114 reviews
    It's a paradise! Highly recommended. Very friendly staff who are always there to help you and make your stay wonderful. I was positively surprised with their hospitality. The location is very pretty. It's a very long and empty beach where everyday you can see liberation of the turtles and at nights only a few meters from the hostel, you can find turtles laying eggs.
    Sadaf
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $44.83
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 265 reviews
    The Pelican is the best hostel to stay in El Valle. Jungle, beach, ocean, whales jumping every day, what more can you ask for?? The hostel is very clean and you feel at home right away. Stayed for two weeks and still didn't want to leave. Ofhorse I'll be back!!
    N
    Noor
    Solo traveler