Media Luna Hostel - Cartagena

Booked a 3 bed private room, got a 6 persons dorm that smelled like mold. When trying to change rooms or cancel the booking, they didn’t budge. We got no money back and decided to stay somewhere else. Would not recommend.

They have the best pillows I've ever seeing in an hostel !!! Seriously, the quality of the pillow and the mattress are very good! The staff is very friendly and can help you if you need anything. Very safe, all the rooms have lockers and they don't let people from outside in. The room also have AC at night. You can use the swimming pool until 10pm and even drink a small cocktail in the afternoon (honestly no the best, but still ok). Also, they have nice breakfast in the morning included in the price. Highly recommend this place!!!

SCAM! We were charged $30 a night for a dorm room with en suite and breakfast included despite there being no running water for the 4 days we were there, so the en suite didn't function and breakfast couldn't be served because there was no water for cooking and washing. The showers didn't work and they were stingy with the AC so you were constantly sweating and couldn't wash. They didn't close off the communal toilets while the water wasn't working so every toilet was filled with faeces which couldn't be flushed. Obviously the whole place had an awful smell. The manager did not care and the staff were laughing about it, refusing to give any refunds, despite the fact we had paid extra for breakfast and an en suite which we did not receive. An absolutely disgusting hostel with the worst service I have ever received. Do not stay here, they do not deserve your money and there are much better hostels with staff that care.

Great location, right into the historical centre with a lot of bars and restaurants around. Nice building and it was quite clean if you think that sleeps a lot of people. The problem tho, was that there was no running water for our 3 days stay. Horrible. Included breakfast is very yummy and you can choose from 3 different choices ///Rooftop bar with music until late///

This hostel was once popular and alive, according to a guidebook. Now, the second floor bar is abandoned, and the roof terrace is only used one night a week. Much fewer organized social events than other nearby hostels. It’s also expensive for what you get. Rooms smelled bad, bathrooms were dirty and heavily vandalized. Food was not of good quality. Big plus was that staff were very friendly. It seems like there is just a management problem.

We loved this hostel so much that we came back three times. It is so sociable and the rooms are really clean and spacious. I’ll also give a special mention to Esteban the amazing worker. 10000/10 rating for this hostel!

Unfortunately AC didn’t work properly , the fan was as loud as torrential rain (we needed it on because of the heat), bathrooms very mouldy and the bathroom door wouldn’t close and just stayed swinging wide open. To top it off Shower water just turned itself off after a minute of using it. Otherwise, it’s in a great location and it is a good place for a party hostel. Unfortunately not my vibe and we cancelled after 1 night.

My experience at the Media Luna Hostel was absolutely lovely! The atmosphere was lively and friendly. The salsa lessons were so fun and they had a pub crawl where we could meet so many cool international people and felt very safe. I was particularly impressed by one of the staff named Esteban working the front desk and the pub crawl. He was extremely welcoming and added to the lively atmosphere. Throughout my entire stay he was so helpful and had such a nice smile(: overall I would highly recommend the media luna hostel.