What everyone asks

Check-in 14:00–23:00 and check-out before 11:00, per Hostelworld. Booking.com lists the same check-in; its rules box says check-out is “available 24 hours”, but its FAQ says 11:00.

There’s a 24-hour reception, but that isn’t 24-hour check-in: if you arrive after 23:00, message ahead on WhatsApp.

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Sources: Hostelworld (opens in a new tab) (checked on 28 Oct 2026) · Booking.com (opens in a new tab) (checked on 28 Oct 2026)

Yes: Hostelworld states all guests must be over 18. Booking.com shows both “children not allowed” and a generic “no age restriction” field, so we treat it as 18+ — confirm when booking.

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Sources: Hostelworld (opens in a new tab) (checked on 28 Oct 2026) · Booking.com (opens in a new tab) (checked on 28 Oct 2026)

Every guest shows their original ID: passport, Colombian citizenship card or foreigner ID card.

Source: Hostelworld (opens in a new tab) (checked on 28 Oct 2026)

We show four categories: double with air conditioning, standard double with fan, a bed in a 6-bed mixed dorm and a bed in a 4-bed shared room with bunks. Hostelworld and Booking.com don’t list exactly the same ones, so the hostel confirms the exact room.

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Compare rooms

Sources: Hostelworld (opens in a new tab) (checked on 28 Oct 2026) · Booking.com (opens in a new tab) (checked on 28 Oct 2026)

Reviews from April and July 2025 mention showers without hot water and, in one case, no key for the door. A June 2026 review praises the showers and lockers but doesn’t mention hot water. We can’t confirm it: if it matters to you, ask directly when booking.

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Source: Reseñas en Hostelworld (opens in a new tab) (checked on 28 Oct 2026)

Breakfast isn’t included in the general rate; ask about options and packages. Hostelworld says it isn’t included, Booking.com lists it among the amenities and some special packages on the hostel’s social media included it.

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Sources: Hostelworld (opens in a new tab) (checked on 28 Oct 2026) · Booking.com (opens in a new tab) (checked on 28 Oct 2026) · Instagram @hostalpatiodelrio_cali (opens in a new tab) (checked on 22 Oct 2026)

Per Hostelworld, you pay on arrival in cash or by credit/debit card, and PayPal and Nequi are also accepted. Booking.com shows cash and card logos. This website never asks for card details.

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Sources: Hostelworld (opens in a new tab) (checked on 28 Oct 2026) · Booking.com (opens in a new tab) (checked on 28 Oct 2026)

Hostelworld says taxes aren’t included and that Colombian citizens and foreigners resident in Colombia pay 19% VAT. It doesn’t automatically apply to everyone: taxes depend on nationality/residence and booking channel; confirm the total.

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Source: Hostelworld (opens in a new tab) (checked on 28 Oct 2026)

It depends on the channel and rate. On Hostelworld: shared-room beds up to 48 hours before arrival and private rooms up to 72 hours before; after that, or for a no-show, at least the first night is charged. The same listing also mentions a general 2-day rule. On Booking.com conditions vary by accommodation type.

There’s no universal free cancellation: check the exact terms where you book, or ask on WhatsApp.

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See full house rules

Sources: Hostelworld (opens in a new tab) (checked on 28 Oct 2026) · Booking.com (opens in a new tab) (checked on 28 Oct 2026)

Events can mean music at night; check the quiet hours that apply to your booking. Hostelworld lists quiet hours of 00:00–08:00 and Booking.com 02:00–07:00: the sources disagree.

One review recommends bringing earplugs. If you’re a light sleeper, mention it in your enquiry.

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Sources: Hostelworld (opens in a new tab) (checked on 28 Oct 2026) · Booking.com (opens in a new tab) (checked on 28 Oct 2026) · Reseñas en Hostelworld (opens in a new tab) (checked on 28 Oct 2026)

Double-bed rooms include 1 or 2 towels depending on the booking. For shared-room beds a towel costs COP 5,000 each, per published information (subject to change). Sheets are changed every 3 nights, there’s one free laundry load per 4 consecutive nights and a paid daily laundry service.

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Source: Hostelworld (opens in a new tab) (checked on 28 Oct 2026)

Not inside the rooms. Hostelworld mentions a large smokers’ area in the back yard; Booking.com says smoking isn’t allowed. Confirm the current rule with the hostel.

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Sources: Hostelworld (opens in a new tab) (checked on 28 Oct 2026) · Booking.com (opens in a new tab) (checked on 28 Oct 2026)

There’s coworking on the third floor with neighbourhood views, free Wi-Fi and, in the air-conditioned 4-bed room, a desk with two workstations. We don’t publish internet speeds or desk counts because they aren’t confirmed.

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See the coworking space

Sources: Hostelworld (opens in a new tab) (checked on 28 Oct 2026) · Booking.com (opens in a new tab) (checked on 28 Oct 2026)

Group classes in the courtyard are free for guests; guests mention salsa classes in their reviews. Times depend on the programme. Other cultural events or parties may cost extra.

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)

Yes. There’s a shared kitchen with new equipment and a dining area, free for guests to use.

Sources: Hostelworld (opens in a new tab) (checked on 28 Oct 2026) · Booking.com (opens in a new tab) (checked on 28 Oct 2026)

Yes, there’s space to store your things if you travel after check-out time. Conditions to be confirmed.

Source: Hostelworld (opens in a new tab) (checked on 28 Oct 2026)

Yes. Per Hostelworld, your pet stays free with a copy of its vaccination card; there’s a pet bed and water bowl, and assistance or guide dogs are always welcome. Extra cleaning and disinfection fees may apply. Booking.com also says pets are allowed at no charge.

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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 hostel runs events “for the enjoyment of guests and visitors”. Each event sets its own entry: free, a contribution for the artist or the organiser’s ticket. Always 18+. Check the programme on Instagram or message the events line.

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See what’s on

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)

No. This website doesn’t sell tickets or confirm places: it connects you with the events line on WhatsApp. When an outside organiser charges entry, they set the terms.

Yes, the hostel hosts celebrations such as birthdays and graduations. Share the date, headcount and type of event in the events form: capacity, hours, sound and costs are confirmed directly with the hostel.

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Plan your event

Source: Instagram @hostalpatiodelrio_cali (opens in a new tab) (checked on 22 Oct 2026)

At Carrera 10 #3-63, San Antonio, Cali (Valle del Cauca). Use the “Get directions” button to open the route in Google Maps.

See contact and map

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 San Antonio chapel and the hilltop park are in the same neighbourhood; El Peñón and La Merced are next door. We made a short guide with sources and maps.

Open the San Antonio guide

As in any big city, ask reception about routes and transport before heading out at night. Before you travel, check your government’s official travel advice.

Not confirmed. Booking.com’s Spanish listing mentions a “transfer service” without details, and no source lists parking. Ask in your enquiry.

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Source: Booking.com (opens in a new tab) (checked on 28 Oct 2026)