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Oresca Hostel

Cartagena · Colombia

Cra 4 Na 67 98 Barrio CrespoView location

8.8/10Excellent107 Reviews
Cleanliness9.2/109.2
Service9.2/109.2
Comfort9.4/109.4
Condition8.8/108.8
Amenities8.4/108.4
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About Oresca Hostel

A stay at Oresca Hostel places you in the heart of Cartagena, within a 5-minute drive of Crespo Linear Park and Marbella Beach. This golf hostel is 2.1 mi (3.3 km) from La Boquilla Beach and 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Walls of Cartagena.

Make yourself at home in one of the 10 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Your Select Comfort bed comes with premium bedding. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. 39-inch Smart televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected.

Bathrooms have bathtubs or showers and bidets. Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. A roundtrip airport shuttle is complimentary (available 24 hours).

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Parking available
Airport transfers
Dining services
Concierge
Laundry
Gym
Entertainment
Smoking areas
Childcare
Business facilities
Transportation services
Accessible facilities

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 3:00 PM
Check-in until 11:30 PM
Check-out until 12:00 PM

Hotel policies

Beach nearby On bay No rollaway/extra beds available No cribs (infant beds) available No elevators By ocean Professional property host/manager Property does not offer onsite COVID-19 testing Property does not require health documentation at check-in Pets not allowed Service animals not allowed

Cleaning and safety

Sanitization
Cashless transactions are available

Important information

  • Property Alerts

    You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

    • You may be required to pay the following charge at the property: Colombia Value-Added Tax (VAT) at 19%. A VAT exemption is available to travelers who present a valid passport and tourist visa showing they are not a resident of Colombia and who pay using a foreign card or via a bank transfer from outside Colombia. This exemption applies only to tourist package bookings (accommodation plus other travel services).

    We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

  • You need to know
    • 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 visitors) 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.
    • Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast.
    • No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.
    • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
  • Special Instructions
    This property offers transfers from the airport. To arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
  • Instructions
    • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
    • Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
    • Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
    • This property accepts mobile payments and cash
    • Cashless transactions are available
    • Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
    • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
    • Property Registration Number 76184
  • Spoken Language

    German

    English

    Italian

    Spanish

Nearby attractions

Crespo Linear Park 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
La Boquilla Beach 1.8 km / 1.1 mi
Las Americas International Convention Center 2.2 km / 1.4 mi
Marbella Beach 3 km / 1.9 mi
Casa de Rafael Núñez 3.5 km / 2.2 mi
Del Cabrero Chapel 3.6 km / 2.2 mi
El Cabrero Park 3.6 km / 2.2 mi
Convent of Santa Cruz de la Popa 3.7 km / 2.3 mi
Cerro de La Popa 3.8 km / 2.3 mi
Centro Comercial La Serrezuela 3.9 km / 2.4 mi
Walls of Cartagena 4 km / 2.5 mi
Las Bovedas 4.1 km / 2.6 mi
Mall Plaza El Castillo 4.2 km / 2.6 mi
Clinica Oftalmologica de Cartagena 4.3 km / 2.7 mi
Clinica Cartagena del Mar 4.3 km / 2.7 mi

Hotel facilities & services

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Guest reviews

What other guests saying about Oresca Hostel

8.8
Excellent
107 Reviews
Cleanliness
9.2 /10
Service
9.2 /10
Comfort
9.4 /10
Condition
8.8 /10
Amenities
8.4 /10
50 reviews shown
10/10
Exceptional
11 Jul 2026
Kiara Y
The people are so nice and they help you on everything… I totally recommend this house is awesome and you get to sleep so peacefully. Especially if you are there for tours this is the hostel to go to.. supper affordable and with really kind people. Plus you get to shop around and is near the airport
Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
21 Jun 2026
Jesus
It’s was good, hospitality of the workers was incredible, the very attentive and polite.
Family
6/10
Pleasant
05 Jun 2026
Nahreisha
Property was very clean. Helpful staff. The room was very cool, I had to open the bathroom door to allow the some warmth in the room. My shower didn't work. Breakfast was good and cooked fresh. The property was difficult to find late at night.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
04 Jun 2026
Khyrsys Gutiérrez del
Muy buen servicio empleados muy atentos. Excelente ubicación a 5 min del aereopuerto caminando.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
07 May 2026
Xanath Ester
Amazing place for solo travellers/backpackers! Very cozy hostel with amazing staff! Very friendly, kind and polite staff! I felt at home with them around. Very close to the airport! 3mins walk from airport to hostel. There is NO shuttle bus as the hostel is very close to the airport, what they offer is a guide/helper to get you from the airport to the hostel. Can be misleading.
A/C in bedroom which is SO needed in Cartagena!
There is not mini fridge if you ever wanna keep your drinks cold. Good luck with that!
Breakfast is 10/10! Amazing service! They serve you at the table! It's not like the American/Canadian breakfast services where you serve yourself like a buffet. Pretty much like a restaurant, they offer you a menu and you choose. Juice/coffee/hot chocolate included, there's an entrée then your main course! Really great! Worth it for the price! Would definitely book again if I ever go back.
Almost 50 mins walk to the center! Next to beaches!
Really satisfied!

Only downside, is that you need someone to open the door from a distance, every time you wanna leave/come back to the hostel. Which can be inconvenient for some. Overall, easily a 8/10 for the price! Don't expect luxury or modernity! It's a hostel!
Self
8/10
Excellent
12 Mar 2026
Carlos
Staff so friendly, specially Luz. Location very strategic two blocks away from airport.
10/10
Exceptional
10 Mar 2026
Sharolyn
The staff was lovely. The hostel is located very close to the airport so convenient for late night arrivals such as mine.
Self
8/10
Excellent
06 Mar 2026
Deanna
Staff were lovely, very convenient to walk to the airport
Partner
8/10
Excellent
15 Jan 2026
Patrice
Clean, staff courteas, bed breakfast good, bathroom small, water shower tepid.
10/10
Exceptional
13 Jan 2026
Juan
Excelente ubicacion y la atencion super buena
Business Friends
8/10
Excellent
05 Jan 2026
Richard
Did not have a chance to try breakfast, as I left very early. Rooms are basic and clean. AC was weak in our room and took time to cool room. No AC in common areas.

The staff was OK, not particularly friendly. Not mean or uncaring, just OK. You have to call them if you need to go out so they open the electric lock. I got the sense they felt I was bothering them every time I had to go outside or come in.

The \"gym\" area is a joke, and so is the rundown hammock area in the back.

Would I stay again? Maybe. I was out the hotel and inside the airport in under 5 minutes walking. If you're absolutely worried about missing your flight, this is the place to stay.

The area seems safe, there are places to eat around the corner.
Leisure Family
4/10
Poor
28 Dec 2025
Fabiana
We arrived at 11pm and the lady was very nice with us and asked us questions about my reservation
I gave her all the info and she gave us our room but then she started talking to a manager or administrator and he told the lady that we need to pay more for my son of 13
I told her why ? because I already pay on the en for the extra person already
She gave us our room and right when we were getting ready to shower about 1130 the lady went back again and told us that we cannot stay in a queen bed room because manager or administrator said that it will be another $8,50 even though I paid already online
She said nop , all 3 of us ( my self, my daughter and my son 13 can damage the bed or damaged the mattress. Wow !!! Never heard something like that so we had to pay again the $8.50 and pick up all of things and moved to a bigger room
Lady was nice but the manager or admin was terrible
On top of that contact info in expían is wrong
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
21 Nov 2025
Carlos
Was awesome, The room is too comfort..
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
12 Nov 2025
Juan
My friend stayed for this trip and loved the hotel.
Friends_and_family Family
2/10
Poor
21 Sep 2025
Susel Sanchez
Rooms are uncomfortable
10/10
Exceptional
24 Aug 2025
Mafer
Excelente atención, la habitación muy cómoda, la zona es muy tranquila y el desayuno muy bueno. Recomendado.
Leisure Partner
6/10
Pleasant
07 Aug 2025
Alex
The place was clean. The staff was nice. Breakfast was not provided.
2/10
Poor
25 May 2025
Benjamin
Everything about this place is simply horrible. Ricardo the owner got very angry at me when i simply asked him to chain up or lock away this aggressive gray and white pit bull and other dog that looked muttish. I explained to him that I was bitten by a pit bull last year unprovoked and Im still dealing with the trauma. He told me the dogs were adopted and they bar but don’t bite. I guess he’s counseled the dogs. Secondly, I paid for a king bed online to get a queen bed. The room was small and drab. The closet door which was huge would not open, so i could not use it to store my clothes. Bathroom is outside room across the hallway. Me and Ricardo got into an argument about the room
Because he was trying to justify the false advertising and couldn’t understand that not everyone likes dogs. I asked him to please cancel my reservation and refund my money because I did not get what I paid for and his expedia advertisement was very misleading and said nothing about aggressive pit bulls running around without leashes barking at customers. Place is at dead end street and very dangerous only one way out. Parking is horrible!He would not cancel and refund me. I left and found another hotel. Thats how bad the experience was.
Business_and_leisure
10/10
Exceptional
23 Apr 2025
Scott
Staff was very friendly and inviting. The room and bathroom was very clean.
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
17 Apr 2025
Ellen
Great! For our flight to Cartagena, my husband and I decided to stay at Oresca Hostel because it was close to the airport. We liked the place so much, we booked it again when it was time to leave Cartagena. It was then that we met the young owner of Oresca, Ricardo G. Stand, who just happens to be a wonderful young man. The following morning, long before anyone else was awake, Ricardo was there with take-away breakfasts in hand. While my husband and I demanded to carry our own backpacks, Ricardo walked us to the airport, just a 10 minute stroll away.
On another note: Don’t worry about being too close to the airport. During our time there we saw and heard very few planes.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
03 Apr 2025
Clara
Convenient for one night and close to the airport.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
03 Apr 2025
Clara
Is a beautiful ace. So convenient for one night and close to the airport.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
22 Mar 2025
Gang
great hotel
10/10
Exceptional
18 Mar 2025
Brett

Great stay

Awesome and fairly priced hotel with 1st class hospitality. Thank you Ricardo!
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
12 Mar 2025
Andrea
Delicious breakfast and food value for money
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
10 Mar 2025
Annie
Air conditioning working properly, lukewarm shower which is ok for me, Netflix in our room, comfortable mattress, good breakfast. Everything is close to the hotel (less than 10 minutes walk): plenty for restaurants, coffee shops and bakeries, groceries, beach, airport. Despite the hotel next to airport, I didn’t hear any noise from the planes flying.
The only thing that I would like in my hotel room is a blanket to sleep and a few hangers in my closet.
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
06 Mar 2025
Andrea
The hosts were nice and the room was clean and the breakfasts were delicious. My only complaints were the owner’s barking dogs (and I am a dog lover) but they were right outside my room barking for some time at night. Also, the swinging doors to the kitchen (which was next to my room) were very loud anytime anyone went in or out. But for the price, it was good value for the money.
8/10
Excellent
23 Feb 2025
Ellen
Excellent breakfast
8/10
Excellent
06 Feb 2025
Sasha
I loved my stay. Everyone was pleasant and very helpful. I would stay again.
Family
10/10
Exceptional
01 Feb 2025
William Raymond
Clean
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
01 Feb 2025
William
Great rooms, clean and good hosts
Leisure Friends
8/10
Excellent
19 Jan 2025
Ronald
Friendly staff, limited English. Convenient to the airport but a long walk to the historic center of town
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
28 Dec 2024
Dagmar
accommodations were clean and simple. two block walk to the airport through a safe area. only problem was we were locked inside the property gates when we tried to leavefor 6:00 a.m. flight
Leisure Self
4/10
Poor
30 Oct 2024
Humberto C
Primero el cuarto que me dieron muy mal condiciones, empezando que el televisor estaba a la cabezera de la cama un cuarto tan pequeño para una sola persona no cabia con mi esposo y la puerta muy insegura no cerraba bien, cuando fuimos hablar a la front desk. Hubo una señora muy grocera enojada por los reclamos que hicimos, fue muy mal educada no sabe lidiar con customer , creo que era la esposa del dueño.. menos mal llego el dueño y fue muy amable y nos atendio, nos toco pagar extra para que nos cambiaran de cuarto..
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
07 Oct 2024
Enrique
I loved it... Nine place, kind people!
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
04 Apr 2024
MD
Very clean and friendly
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
20 Jan 2024
Patricia
Ricardo and his wife are very welcoming and make you feel right at home. Ricardo was especially considerate about walking us to the airport at 5:00 AM. The area is safe and residential.
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
14 Jan 2024
Leif Antonio

3 min walk to airport .. Short proximity to City

Really nice hosts indeed.. very helpful in all ways... Had a great two day stay.

Thanks
Self
10/10
Exceptional
01 Jan 2024
Dennis
A small mixup upon arrival doing to Expedia not having their new address. I walked to the old one. It took a bit but Ricardo and Mari were very gracious and kind. They are excellent hosts and their staff for breakfast was very kind and polite. It is a simple room but for the price it was very good. I would recommend. Walking distance from the airport! Thank you for a short but very nice stay.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
02 Aug 2026
Luis
Siempre el personal muy atento a tu llegada recomendado
10/10
Exceptional
01 Aug 2026
Marwan
Endroit formidable équipe au top bien situé 5 min à pied de l'aéroport donc très pratique.
En moto ou voiture proche des lieux touristiques centre ville....
Bref l'endroit parfait si vous êtes à Cartagena!
8/10
Excellent
09 Apr 2026
Marcelo
Muito bem atendidos pela equipe. Café da manhã razoável. Quarto muito bom.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
06 Feb 2026
Kari
OK
Self
6/10
Pleasant
13 Jan 2026
Daphne
Ausstattung gut, Zimmer war etwas heruntergekommen, aber sauber
Personal morgens super, abends (beim Check-in) ziemlich trocken (hat das Wechselgeld einfach behalten obwohl ausgemacht war, dass wir es am nächsten Tag zurück bekommen).
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
04 Sep 2025
Michelle
La propiedad queda extremadamente cerca del aeropuerto, puedes llegar caminando, el area es segura, varios restaurantes y tiendas a su alrededor. El personal fue muy amable y siempre estan dispuestos ayudar en lo que sea necesario. Ofrecen tours y buenas recomendaciones. Lo recomiendo 100%
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
23 Aug 2025
Freddy Josué
Excelente
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
26 May 2025
Mariana Cortes
El trato fue muy bueno, estuvieron pendientes todo momento y el desayuno rico. Cerca del aeropuerto y hay todos los servicios alrededor
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
09 May 2025
Gabriella
personnel aimable/ bon prix/bon emplacement
10/10
Exceptional
03 May 2025
Isaid Armando
el hostel es de Gran calidad la gente es muy amable todo muy bien alrededor a la comida en general es muy mala pero creo que esa es toda mi experiencia en general en Cartagena igual la estadía en la ciudad pero el hostel un gran hotel
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
18 Apr 2025
David Julian
Muy amables, limpios, muy buena atención
Friends_and_family Family

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Oresca Hostel
Cra 4 Na 67 98 Barrio Crespo, Cartagena, Colombia

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