Location & FAQ
Finding Nirvana
At Carrera 4, Calle 17-21 in Taganga: a few minutes’ walk from the bay and about 15 minutes from Santa Marta.
Address
Nirvana Hostel Taganga Carrera 4, Calle 17-21, Taganga, Santa Marta, Magdalena 470001 · Colombia- Taganga beach ≈200 m
- Playa Grande ≈20 min walk · 10 by boat
- Santa Marta ≈15 min by taxi or bus
Getting here, simply
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From Santa Marta
About 15 minutes by taxi or bus to Taganga (Hostelworld’s guide). Show the driver the address or open the route in Google Maps or Waze.
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From the airport
The hostel can arrange a transfer from Simón Bolívar airport for an extra fee (Hostelworld and Booking.com). Send us your flight and we’ll quote you.
Ask for a transfer quote (opens in a new tab) -
Once in Taganga
The bay and main square are about 200 m away (Booking.com). Playa Grande: about 20 minutes on foot over the hill, or 10 by boat.
FAQ
Before you arrive
Every answer says where it comes from. When two platforms disagree, we tell you instead of guessing.
Booking & payment
How do I book?
To book instantly, use Hostelworld or Booking.com, which show live availability and prices. If you’d rather talk to the hostel (groups, long stays, questions), message us on WhatsApp and we’ll confirm availability there. This website doesn’t have its own booking system.
Source: Booking routes checked 28 Oct 2026
How much is a night?
It depends on the date, the room and the platform. On Hostelworld we saw dorm beds from COP 30,000 and the private room from COP 120,000 per night (flexible rates for stays between November 2026 and February 2027). Each room shows its range; for your dates, check the live price or ask us.
Source: Hostelworld (28 Oct 2026)
Can I cancel?
It depends on the rate and where you book. Hostelworld: on the flexible rate your deposit is refunded if you cancel up to 2 days before arrival. Booking.com: on the flexible rate cancellation is free until 3 days before, then the first night is charged. Both also sell non-refundable rates.
Source: Hostelworld and Booking.com (28 Oct 2026)
How do I pay?
Hostelworld says payment on arrival is by cash or credit card; Booking.com shows Mastercard and cash. If you book on a platform, its prepayment terms apply.
Source: Hostelworld and Booking.com (28 Oct 2026)
Is breakfast included?
Not in the rates we found: Hostelworld says “Breakfast is not included”. Booking.com offers an optional continental breakfast at COP 11,000 per person per night, and the restaurant has a breakfast menu. Some older posts mentioned free breakfast — ask whether there’s any offer today.
Source: Hostelworld and Booking.com (28 Oct 2026)
Getting here
What are check-in and check-out times?
The platforms disagree. Hostelworld: check-in 13:00–19:00 and check-out by 10:00. Booking.com: check-in 08:00–23:00 and check-out by 12:30. Reception is open 24 hours — tell us your arrival time on WhatsApp.
Source: Hostelworld and Booking.com (28 Oct 2026)
How do I get here from Santa Marta?
Taganga is about 15 minutes from Santa Marta by taxi or bus. The hostel is at Carrera 4, Calle 17-21, a few minutes’ walk from the bay. Use “Get directions” to open the route in Google Maps or Waze.
Source: Hostelworld’s Taganga guide; address on OpenStreetMap
Is there an airport transfer?
It can be arranged for an extra fee: Hostelworld lists airport transfers and Booking.com says a shuttle can be arranged for a surcharge. Send us your flight details for a quote.
Source: Hostelworld and Booking.com (28 Oct 2026)
Is there parking?
Both platforms list free parking (Booking.com marks it as street parking). Let us know if you’re arriving by car or motorbike.
Source: Hostelworld and Booking.com (28 Oct 2026)
Can I leave my luggage?
Hostelworld lists luggage storage. Confirm with us if you’re arriving before check-in or heading off on the Lost City trek.
Source: Hostelworld (28 Oct 2026)
At the hostel
Is reception open 24 hours?
Yes — Hostelworld and Booking.com both list a 24-hour front desk.
Source: Hostelworld and Booking.com (28 Oct 2026)
Is there Wi-Fi?
Yes, free Wi-Fi — Booking.com guests rate it 9.2/10. We can’t promise a speed for video calls; if you work remotely, ask us.
Source: Booking.com (28 Oct 2026)
Is there laundry?
Yes — Hostelworld lists laundry facilities and a washing machine, and the hostel’s description mentions a laundry service. Ask at reception for the price.
Source: Hostelworld (28 Oct 2026)
Are there lockers and towels?
Current listings don’t mention them, so we won’t promise them. Message us and we’ll confirm before you arrive.
Source: Hostelworld and Booking.com (28 Oct 2026)
Is it a quiet hostel?
It’s a social hostel: its own description mentions music in the common areas, and there’s a pool, a bar and a pool table. Light sleepers should bring earplugs or choose the private room.
Source: Hostelworld (28 Oct 2026)
Are children welcome?
The platforms contradict each other: Booking.com says children of all ages are welcome (no cots or extra beds), while Hostelworld says children aren’t allowed. Message us before booking with under-18s.
Source: Hostelworld and Booking.com (28 Oct 2026)
Can I bring my pet?
No — both platforms say pets aren’t allowed.
Source: Hostelworld and Booking.com (28 Oct 2026)
Is it accessible for guests with reduced mobility?
The hostel hasn’t published accessibility information. Tell us what you need before booking and we’ll give you an honest answer.
Source: No published information
Is the restaurant open 24 hours?
The hostel has advertised food “24/7” (its Hostelworld description and a 2024 post) and some guests mention it, but we found no current official opening hours. Ask on WhatsApp what time the kitchen closes today.
Source: Hostelworld, Instagram (Feb 2024), reviews
Around Taganga
How close is the beach?
A few minutes’ walk. Booking.com puts the main square and the bay about 200 m away, and guests describe it as roughly a 5-minute walk.
Source: Booking.com (28 Oct 2026)
Is Tayrona open?
It depends on the date: the park closes several times a year. On 28 Oct 2026 the official page showed it as “Cerrado” (closed) for its annual closure (19 Oct–2 Nov). Always check parquesnacionales.gov.co before planning, and buy the mandatory insurance.
Source: Parques Nacionales Naturales (28 Oct 2026)
Do you lend bikes?
In March 2024 the hostel advertised free bikes, but no current listing mentions them. Ask whether they’re still available.
Source: Instagram (Mar 2024)
Tayrona Park: check before you go
The park closes several times a year, requires accident insurance, and its hours and fees change. Always check the official Parques Nacionales page.
Parques Nacionales — Tayrona(opens in a new tab)Sources
Where every fact comes from
This website is a Peashoot demo. We checked these public sources on 28 Oct 2026; if anything has changed, the hostel’s word wins.
- Hostelworld (opens in a new tab) Rooms, sample rates, facilities, times and reviews.
- Booking.com (opens in a new tab) Rooms, sizes, beds, optional breakfast, rules and reviews.
- Official Linktree (opens in a new tab) Main WhatsApp, social links and the restaurant menu.
- The hostel’s Instagram (opens in a new tab) Photos, day passes, Nirvana Nights and past offers with their dates.
- Restaurant menu (PDF, 2023) (opens in a new tab) Dishes and ingredients (no prices on this site).
- Parques Nacionales (opens in a new tab) Tayrona Park status, closures and rules.
- Santa Marta guide (2024) (opens in a new tab) Beaches, diving and plans in and around Taganga.
- OpenStreetMap (opens in a new tab) The hostel’s location on Calle 17 in Taganga.
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