What’s in the house, who can use it and when. We separate what’s free for guests, what depends on the programme and what costs extra.
Courtyards, pool, terrace and lounge: the house by day.
Green inner courtyards, brick floors and shady corners. The heart of the house.
By day they’re for resting, reading or chatting. Some nights the courtyard becomes an event venue, with music.
The air-conditioned doubles look onto these courtyards, per Hostelworld.
Source: Hostelworld (opens in a new tab) (checked on 28 Oct 2026)
A pool for cooling off on hot days, with a blue-tiled edge.
Hostelworld and Booking.com both list it. Opening hours and rules: to confirm with the hostel.
Sources: Hostelworld (opens in a new tab) (checked on 28 Oct 2026) · Booking.com (opens in a new tab) (checked on 28 Oct 2026)
Wooden tables and chairs, plants, a hanging chair and a colourful mural on brick.
That’s how it appears in the hostel’s posts. It’s the social area for cocktails, music and gatherings.
Source: Instagram @hostalpatiodelrio_cali (opens in a new tab) (checked on 22 Oct 2026)
A shared living room with TV and board games for quiet nights.
Hostelworld lists board games and cable TV; Booking.com mentions a games room.
Sources: Hostelworld (opens in a new tab) (checked on 28 Oct 2026) · Booking.com (opens in a new tab) (checked on 28 Oct 2026)
Coworking, shared kitchen and Wi-Fi.
A coworking space on the third floor with a panoramic view of the neighbourhood, per Hostelworld.
The listing also describes individual luggage storage, a bathroom, a shower and a lounge on that floor. The air-conditioned version of the 4-bed shared room also has a desk with two workstations.
We don’t publish desk counts or internet speeds because they aren’t confirmed: if you depend on them, ask first.
Source: Hostelworld (opens in a new tab) (checked on 28 Oct 2026)
A kitchen with new equipment and a dining area free for guests to use.
A 2025 review calls it “well-stocked”.
Sources: Hostelworld (opens in a new tab) (checked on 28 Oct 2026) · Booking.com (opens in a new tab) (checked on 28 Oct 2026)
Free Wi-Fi throughout.
Hostelworld and Booking.com list it as free. On Booking.com the Wi-Fi scores 8.1 (Oct 2026).
Sources: Hostelworld (opens in a new tab) (checked on 28 Oct 2026) · Booking.com (opens in a new tab) (checked on 28 Oct 2026)
The bar, the stage and classes in the courtyard.
An open-air bar with a stage: home to live music, DJs and salsa nights.
Events are programmed in advance; per Hostelworld, guests can join with free entry or a contribution for the artist, depending on the event. Some activities cost extra.
House cocktails that appeared in September 2026 posts: Río de Gloria and Río Danubio. Ask at the bar for what’s on today.
Sources: Hostelworld (opens in a new tab) (checked on 28 Oct 2026) · Instagram @hostalpatiodelrio_cali (opens in a new tab) (checked on 22 Oct 2026)
Group classes in the courtyard are free for guests. Salsa is the star of the reviews.
Days, times and teachers: depend on each week’s programme. Ask at check-in.
Sources: Hostelworld (opens in a new tab) (checked on 28 Oct 2026) · Reseñas en Hostelworld (opens in a new tab) (checked on 28 Oct 2026)
Reception, bags, laundry, pets and where to smoke.
Reception around the clock, per Hostelworld and Booking.com.
Note: 24-hour reception isn’t the same as 24-hour check-in. Published check-in is 14:00–23:00; if you’re arriving later, let them know.
Sources: Hostelworld (opens in a new tab) (checked on 28 Oct 2026) · Booking.com (opens in a new tab) (checked on 28 Oct 2026)
Somewhere to keep your things if you travel after check-out time.
Conditions: to confirm with the hostel.
Source: Hostelworld (opens in a new tab) (checked on 28 Oct 2026)
One free laundry load for every 4 consecutive nights and fresh sheets every 3 nights.
Daily laundry service at an extra charge.
Towels: included in double-bed rooms (1 or 2 depending on the booking); COP 5,000 per towel for shared-room beds, per published information (subject to change).
Source: Hostelworld (opens in a new tab) (checked on 28 Oct 2026)
Furry friends stay free with a copy of their vaccination card. There’s a pet bed and a water bowl for them.
Assistance and guide dogs are always welcome. Extra cleaning and disinfection fees may apply.
Sources: Hostelworld (opens in a new tab) (checked on 28 Oct 2026) · Booking.com (opens in a new tab) (checked on 28 Oct 2026)
No smoking inside the rooms. Hostelworld mentions a large smokers’ area in the back yard.
Smoking in the rooms leads to extra cleaning charges, per Hostelworld.
Sources: Hostelworld (opens in a new tab) (checked on 28 Oct 2026) · Booking.com (opens in a new tab) (checked on 28 Oct 2026)