76 Best Hotels in Colombia

Name: Casa San Agustín
Address: Calle de la Universidad, No. 36--44, Cartagena, Bolívar, Colombia
Telephone: 5-681--0000
Price range: $$$$
Location: Centro

We've compiled the best of the best in Colombia - browse our top choices for the top things to see or do during your stay.

Casa San Agustín

$$$$ | Calle de la Universidad, No. 36--44, Cartagena, Colombia Fodor's Choice

This intimate and luxurious boutique's distinctive rooms are scattered throughout the white-washed, beautifully decorated former residence in Cartagena's UNESCO-protected Old Town, separated by flower-filled terraces and cozy, book-lined lounges. Because of the setup, each room has a different layout and view (street or garden); some have shared gardens, private plunge pools, or original elements like wood-beamed ceilings or frescoes, while a couple suites are duplexes. All come with free Wi-Fi, Frette linens, Ortigia bath products, HDTVs, and on-request iPads. A small swimming pool beckons in the main courtyard below an ancient aqueduct, as do a few white couch-lined nooks for alfresco refreshments. Staff are professional and genuinely caring, making visitors feel at home, avoiding airs and graces that can so often mar similarly establishments. Offering both indoor and outdoor seating, the Alma restaurant highlights local seafood. Along with the sexy vibe and relaxed-luxury style, the hotel's biggest plus is the central location in the vibrant Old Town.

Sofitel Legend Santa Clara Cartagena

$$$$ | Calle del Torno 39--29, Cartagena, 130001, Colombia Fodor's Choice

Sofitel Cartagena Santa Clara, Cartagena — Courtesy of the Sofitel Legend Santa Clara Cartagena Hotel

The magnificent Santa Clara—a former 17th-century monastery—deserves its position in Sofitel's Legends category, reserved for properties with true historic status. Beautiful arched walkways, atmospheric plant-filled courtyards, and original details from confessionals to water wells abound, adding character and making the place more romantic than its Clarist nun founders could ever have intended. Guest rooms are spread out over an original Colonial wing and a more modern Republican one; all have Caribbean views, wood ceilings and floors, and elegant, muted contemporary decor, plus all the expected upscale technology and amenities. The nuns' former dining room is now the highly rated Restaurante1621, featuring superb French fare fused with New World ingredients and an outstanding wine list. A pool and vast terrace help the place feel like a resort in spite of its central location, while the So Spa has a hammam and locally influenced treatments.

Aité

$$$ | Colombia Fodor's Choice

Bungalows dot the beach between arching coco palms while the main house, open-air lounge, and restaurant perch on a hill taking in expansive views of the surrounding forest and wave-swept beach---this is the scene at Aité. The well-constructed bungalows maintain a cool atmosphere with ceiling fans that help keep the oppressive heat at bay and screened sliding doors that allow fresh air in, but keep invading insects out. The beds are welcoming yet firm and oversized pillows add luxury, while details like a shower with beach views and a deck hung with hammocks make the bungalows a perfect setting for a relaxing beach holiday. The hotel is enchanting at night, as starlike solar lights create pathways between the main house and the bungalows.

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Bogotá Bed and Breakfast Inn

$$ | Calle 34 No. 17–01, Bogotá, 11001, Colombia Fodor's Choice

It takes just moments for this 1900s manor to feel like home, and for owners Beatriz and Rick to feel like family. Beautifully restored over the span of two years, the mansion has been completely renovated to levels seen in top luxury hotels. Double-paned room windows eliminate traffic noise; heavy, sound-insulating wooden doors were hand-carved; and the hydromassage showers are piping hot. Room design is simple, but each room is unique and furnished with locally collected antiques. The made-to-order breakfasts are superb, with tasty local flavors and Rick’s signature French toast. It is, however, the hosts' openhearted willingness to help with any details of your trip, be it restaurant recommendations or assistance with onward travel, that sets this apart as one of the best places to stay in Bogotá.

Casa Lola

$$$$ | Calle del Guerrero #29--108, Cartagena, 130001, Colombia Fodor's Choice

Less than a block away from the central Plaza de la Trinidad, Casa Lola is leading the way in accommodations for the booming Getsemaní neighborhood. The soothing modern interior is impeccably fitted into a finely restored historic building. The entrance charms and sets the tone with a mix of antique furniture and modern art, while the central hallway lulls with a series of burbling channels and pools that you cross on wooden walkways on the way to the rooms or up to the third- floor deck and pools. Rooms are uniquely laid out and decorated with a brashly modern flair by Spanish owner and interior designer Ignacio Garcia de Vinuesa that ensures you'll fall for the space regardless of your personal taste.

Casa Verde Hotel

$$ | Calle 18 No. 4–70, Santa Marta, Colombia Fodor's Choice

There's simply no friendlier place to stay in this city, and the warm welcome extends to comfortable decor and affordable room rates. Rooms are cool, inside thick Republican-era walls, with a few artisanal touches like hand-molded cement basins and rustic wood towel rails in the bathroom. The central patio is welcoming and green, with a small jet pool and scattered hammocks that encourage guests to unwind and slip into the gentler local pace of life. The owner offers customized tours that beat the local operators.

The Charlee

$$$$ | Calle 9A #37–16, Medellín, Colombia Fodor's Choice

Since opening in 2011, The Charlee has set the tone for upmarket hotels in Medellín, and remains among the best urban boutique hotels in the country. The style is modern and art-centric, starting in the reception area with a wall clad in antique trunks, various oversized contemporary paintings, and red, octopuslike chandeliers. Surfaces throughout are a combination of polished cement and scarred wood with antique-chic furnishings in the common areas and low ambient lighting. Rooms are decorated in clean white and beige tones, with a frosted-glass cube housing the spacious bathroom and luxurious shower. Each room has a greenery-edged balcony over looking the park—some even have a Jacuzzi—but along with the view, the noise of the city's most vibrant party area is unavoidable.

Click Clack Hotel

$$$ | Carrera 11, No. 93--77, Bogotá, Colombia Fodor's Choice

An edgy design and playfully artistic ambience puts Click Clack at the head of the urban boutique-hotel pack. Impressive even from a distance, the 11-story building is wrapped in mesh depicting a street map of Bogotá, but it's the smaller details that close the deal. Sleek-lined furnishings are softened by quality room art, the dark-tiled rain shower is pure luxury, and the minibar is stocked with an interesting selection of local goods, which are included in the room price. Some rooms look onto a multiple-story vertical garden, while others have a small terrace or floor-to-ceiling windows that offer expansive city views, but all avoid feeling cramped. The top-floor bar, Apache, draws a good crowd and serves up quality burgers and drinks. 100 Gramos restaurant, occupying the lower ground floor, is the hotel’s most impressively designed space and has an excellent, modern menu of tapas-inspired dishes.

Deep Blue

$$$$ | 880020, Colombia Fodor's Choice

Tucked away in tranquil Maracaibo is Providencia's only luxury boutique hotel. Quality shines throughout, from inviting infinity pools to first-rate furnishings and bedding, and a modern bathroom with L'Occitane products. There's no beach, but you can enjoy views of Crab Cay from the deck or jump off it into the warm water. The hotel's restaurant is excellent, with a strong seafood-focused menu and quality service. Book hotel well in advance.

Finca Barlovento

$$$$ | Colombia Fodor's Choice

Perched on 10-foot-high rocks above Naranjos beach, with the Piedra River rolling past to meet the sea, this is the beach house of your dreams. The waves beating below the hotel's wooden decks are interrupted only by birdsong, and occasionally, the roar of howler monkeys from PNN Tayrona across the river. There are two further lodges, with river-facing rooms that are more spacious and serene, and have en suite bathrooms and air-conditioning. Delicious, varied meals are among the best along the coast and are served at a communal table, creating an intimate, familiar atmosphere. Barlovento deserves a long stay whether it's to soak up the unbeatable setting or explore neighboring Tayrona or the Palomino coast.

Finca El Cielo

$ | San Agustín, Colombia Fodor's Choice

Three kilometers (2 miles) out of town, Finca El Cielo lives up to its name by offering gorgeous views over this little piece of paradise that is the countryside of San Agustín. The friendly and well-informed managers can help with guides and transportation. The property has a tranquil air and, although rustic, rooms are cozy and comfortable. The nicest room, the Uranos suite, has amazing views and ultimate privacy.

Finca La Jorará

$$$ | 470017, Colombia Fodor's Choice

A working organic farm that stretches from the coast into the hills, La Jorará offers an unbeatable experience---picture a fresh mountain stream running down from the hills to the wild, deserted beach that's bordered by lush trees that hang heavy with fruit. Spread over three lodges, the accommodations have a farm-style rusticity that integrates with the lush surrounding gardens. There's plenty to do during the day: climb up to breathtaking lookout points; splash in the river's natural pools; or take a tour of the banana plantation. Come sunset, stretch out in a hammock and listen to the forest come alive, and then saunter down to the main house for dinner at large communal tables.

Four Seasons Casa Medina

$$$$ | Carrera 7, No. 69A–22, Bogotá, Colombia Fodor's Choice

Casa Medina opened in 2015 and donned the mantle of reigning royalty in Bogotá’s hotel scene. An audacious restoration and building project left the 1946 mansion renewed and added a new wing that seamlessly integrates with the original structure. Throughout the property there are details to savor: stone columns rescued from colonial-era convents, sweeping staircases, dark wood ceiling beams, and intricately carved doors unique to each room. Public spaces, like the stone, ivy-covered courtyard next to the restaurant, are inviting. Guest rooms have handcrafted furnishings that ooze old-world class, like aged-leather sofas that beg for lounging, and working fireplaces (in some rooms) that can be lit at your request. Bathrooms are resplendent in ocher or dark marble, with a rain shower and L'Occitane products. À la carte breakfast is served in a glass atrium with modern design touches---Edison bulbs and steel roof girders---and every item is perfectly prepared. The on-site restaurant, Castanyoles, has some of the best Spanish food in the city, and the spa offers some innovative local treatments that feature coffee and coconut.

Hotel Casa Terra

$$ | Calle 11 #6–40, Villa de Leyva, 154001, Colombia Fodor's Choice

Hidden behind a rustic adobe wall lies an expansive lawn with a patio adorned with wrought-iron tables and a stone fountain, and a spacious home built in the traditional colonial style of Villa de Leyva with stone-and-clay walls, tiled roofing, and doors and windows that were rescued from a nearby convent. Whitewashed rooms are dominated by comfortable beds, with terra-cotta floors and heavy wood-shuttered windows. Bathrooms have plenty of hot water. Warm and accommodating owners go out of their way to make your stay memorable, even helping with onward travel plans, and details like fresh flowers in the rooms or a hot-water bottles for cold nights. Request the second-story rooms for the best views.

Hotel Playa Manglares Isla Barú

$$$$ | Km 12 Via Playa Blanca Isla Barú, Cartagena, 130017, Colombia Fodor's Choice

If you are looking to stay on outlying Isla Barú, this beautiful beachside home turned intimate B&B run by friendly host Olga is a perfect getaway tucked into a quiet corner of the island. The white-painted rooms are cool and spacious, open to the elements beyond the flowing white curtains, and though simple, have real rustic heart. There's no a/c, but a fan takes the edge off the heat. The shady beach, although not perfect white sand with crystal clear water, remains empty most of the day, and the calm waters are good for swimming. The hosts will happily help organize snorkeling trips to the Islas del Rosario or a visit to nearby Aviario de Colombia, the country's best and newest bird sanctuary, with some 135 species. The food is reasonably priced and well-prepared, and after dinner, all that remains is to take a seat next to the bonfire on the beach, dig your toes deep into the sand, and relax.

Hotel Terrazas de Salento

$ | Cra.4 #1–30, Salento, Colombia Fodor's Choice

A little removed from town, this charming boutique hotel's modern yet rustic design features whitewashed walls and wood finishes along with colorful local tapestries. The best rooms have views over the city, and in one, there's a freestanding bathtub. All bathrooms are impeccable, with quality rain showers and plenty of light. The traditional building's central area has a well-kept garden containing a wood-burning fireplace.

La Casa de Mima

$ | Calle 3 #2–37, Popayán, 190003, Colombia Fodor's Choice

A stay at Casa de Mima is like a family visit, only this family happens to live in a splendidly restored colonial home, just blocks from Popayán's most popular attractions. Owner Sra. Olga is on hand to greet guests warmly and see to any needs or questions about the city. The home is gorgeous, especially the tree-filled patio with its original cobblestones and the small pool. Rooms are simple but impeccable, and the breakfast hearty and delicious.

La Posada del Compadre

$ | Cra. 6 No. 8–06, 634001, Colombia Fodor's Choice

A beautifully restored wooden Antioquean home with blue-and-white accents, La Posada del Compadre is the perfect base to explore the village. Rooms are ample, with the original high ceilings adding to the sense of space, and basic but good-quality furnishings. Bathrooms are compact but spotless, and the shower is piping hot. The central courtyard is filled with flowers, with several wrought-iron tables next to a small fountain; a small terrace at the far end offers sweeping views. The French owner has great contacts locally and organizes a number of excellent day trips, including a picnic in nearby meadows or visits to a small organic-coffee farm.

Portal de la Marquesa

$$ | Santa Cruz de Mompox, 132560, Colombia Fodor's Choice

This colonial-era mansion once hosted Simón Bolívar; today it's a superbly decorated boutique hotel with a nod to the building's illustrious past. The hotel's numerous common spaces walk a line between modern and folkloric, while the guest rooms are airy and cool (there's a/c) with comfortable bathrooms. The suites are particularly spacious---there's one with a small dipping pool. The breakfasts are a standout.

Sunset Hotel

$$$ | 880008, Colombia Fodor's Choice

Located on the quieter, greener southwestern part of the island, this somewhat removed hotel is arguably the island's friendliest, with simple rooms offering expansive sea views that give the Sunset hotel its name. Set around an impeccably maintained pool with ocean views, rooms are basic but well maintained and have a/c. The restaurant, Bon Astre, does a decent job at reasonable prices. This is a great choice for novice divers, with a small but friendly dive shop operating on the premises and excellent diving and snorkeling just across the road.

W Bogota Hotel

$$$$ | Av. Carrera 9 No. 115–30, Bogotá, 11001, Colombia Fodor's Choice

Fans of the W Hotel brand will love this Bogotá outpost; it's got good airport access and is just a few blocks from central Usaquen. Rooms are impressive, with modern color schemes and patterns, and bathrooms, often separated only by a divider, have good lighting, a great shower, and top-quality products. Floor-to-ceiling windows offer arresting views of the city. Food and beverage options are great throughout the hotel, from the in-room coffee to the bar cocktails and the abundant gourmet breakfast buffet. The spacious, modern gym, pool, and spa area are top-notch, and for travelers working nearby, this hotel is an ideal choice.

61Prado Guesthouse

$ | Calle 61 No. 50A–60, Medellín, Colombia

A refreshing alternative to staying in tourist-heavy El Poblado, this friendly guesthouse is close to the historic center and offers a decidedly different view of Medellín. The neighborhood is quite safe, with little corner cafés nearby for a snack or breakfast; it's best to take taxis at night. Rooms are comfortable, with a good bed and shower, satellite TV, and standing fan. There are pleasant common areas to relax, including a rooftop patio, and the little on-site restaurant has a few surprisingly good dishes for dinner, and a well-done and affordable à la carte breakfast.

Alfiz Hotel

$$$$ | Calle Cochera del Gobernador #33--28, Cartagena, 130001, Colombia

Airy public areas blending whitewashed walls and exposed original brickwork with a lush green minigarden in the middle are perfectly in tune with this ancient city’s style. The cool interiors of guest rooms, which are impeccably furnished with dark-wood antiques, complete the glance into the way the wealthy lived in Cartagena in colonial times. The building, lovingly restored over two years, is typical of early traders' homes, with the high-ceilinged first floor used for warehousing and the second floor as living quarters. Each of the eight rooms is carefully decorated to tell the story of a different era in the city's history, and many details, including the oversized brass showerheads and elaborate woodwork, were crafted by local artisans. The walls are well over a foot thick, keeping rooms cool and insulated from all but the most gentle reminders of salsa from the party in the streets outside.

Anandá Hotel Boutique

$$$$ | Calle del Cuartel #36--77, Cartagena, 130001, Colombia

In a city renowned for plush, storied accommodation, it's no easy feat to stand out, but Anandá does so with a welcoming and inclusive sense of luxury, backed by excellent design and attention to detail throughout. The hotel is laid out around two interlinked courtyards, the larger housing one of the city's finest restaurants, Carmen, where tables are arranged on a wooden deck over a gently running water. Above, wooden balconies blend with muted tones of red and blue, with some rooms overlooking the first-floor pool area, a patch of azure with a small palm set against exposed original stonework. Rooms, divided into three categories, are all spacious, with polished wood floors, quality furnishings, and heavy wooden beams above; grand four-poster beds set the suites apart. The pool area, with several white-draped daybeds, is more spacious than most and offers spectacular sunset views.

B.O.G

$$$$ | Carrera 11 #86–74, Bogotá, 11001, Colombia

The hotel’s rather hulking facade leads into a striking, gold-clad lobby that emulates the famous Gold Museum downtown, setting the tone for the tastefully modern design throughout the hotel. Spacious rooms are gently lit and colored in earthy ocher-and-green tones, transmitting an effortless feeling of luxury. The hydromassage shower is a treat, with locally designed bathroom products; the larger suites have an oval-shaped tub and patios. The ground floor has a handful of meeting rooms and every modern necessity you might need. The Emerald Spa is a soothing haven, and the heated rooftop pool with amazing city views is a must.

Bioma Boutique Hotel Mompox

$ | Calle Real del Medio #18–59, Santa Cruz de Mompox, 132560, Colombia

A traditional Mompox home located in the middle of town, Bioma is centered around a courtyard with a blessedly welcome swimming pool. Rooms are basic but comfortable beds, stylish bathrooms, and wood furniture add the necessary charm. A highlight is the rooftop deck and Jacuzzi, with views over the town. The warmth of the customer service at this family-run hotel is notable, from a chilled welcome drink to the service in the restaurant and the efficient organization of any desired day trips.

Cabañas Agua Dulce

$$$ | Providencia, 880027, Colombia

These white-painted wooden cabins near Aguadulce's beach have simple, dependable rooms with ocean views set around a well-kept garden. Adjoining the complex is a no-frills but dependable restaurant and a bar.

Casa Coraje

$$ | Colombia

This double-story bed-and-breakfast is a soothing haven tucked right on the beach. Downstairs, an open kitchen and lounge area are decorated with rustic touches and wood and white details. Numerous hammocks hang between the surrounding palms and a daybed with flowing white curtains encourages a lazy afternoon. En suite rooms maintain the easygoing style with lovely four-poster beds draped in mosquito nets.

Casa de Isabella

$$$ | Cra. 2 #19–20, Santa Marta, 470004, Colombia

A block away from El Parque de los Novios, a focal point of Santa Marta's nightlife, this small boutique hotel has a cheerful design and plenty of greenery in the courtyard that adds a calming element to the space. After renovations in mid-2016, the hotel feels updated and renewed, notably in the well-decorated guests rooms, with dark, hand-carved furnishings, exposed ceiling beams, and touches of bright Caribbean color in cushions or wall hangings. Rooms are also equipped with free Wi-Fi and Apple TV. Another bonus: there's a pleasant terrace with a splash pool to take the edge off the heat.

Casa India Catalina

$$ | Calle del Coliseo #5--67, Cartagena, 130001, Colombia

This is a solid choice for the budget-conscious traveler looking to stay right in the heart of the historic center with all the sights and nightlife close at hand. The basic hotel retains plenty of colonial character from the bougainvillea-covered entrance to the cheerful yellow interior and balconies with wooden balustrades overlooking a small pool surrounded by exposed brick arches. Rooms are colorful and clean, although they could do with a touch of maintenance and upgraded towels, but they have basic showers, a/c, and cable TV. Avoid streetside rooms if you're a light sleeper.