Lake View Hostel Guatapé: 3.0 km from the rock

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TypeHostel
AreaIn downtown Guatapé
Distance to the rockabout 3.0 km as the crow flies
Score8.9 out of 10 on Booking.com from 366 reviews

Exact location

Cra 22 N.29B-29, 123457 Guatapé, Colombia. Using its Booking.com map coordinates, the rock is 3.0 km away, Guatapé's square 200 meters and El Peñol town 9.7 km, not counting bends. Guests rate the location 9.2.

The property

A small hostel in downtown Guatapé, on Carrera 22. Booking.com lists it among the area's hostels.

Listed amenities

The listing itself warns that the lake view is gone because of the dry season. The public description is short and adds little beyond the list below.

Free wifi
Airport shuttle
Non-smoking rooms

Guest score

8.9 out of 10 on Booking.com from 366 reviews (checked October 18, 2026). That puts it above the group median (8.7), in place 7 of 27. Filter reviews by your trip type before deciding.

Who it is for

A good fit for backpackers and bus travelers who want a cheap bed in town.

Pros

In town with a good location score
24 hour front desk and free wifi
Rated 8.9

Cons

Basic services: no pool or restaurant listed
Its own listing warns there is no lake view in the dry season

Getting there from Medellín

Only 200 meters separate it from Guatapé's main square: no taxi needed if you come by bus. José María Córdova airport is 30 km away, per the listing. Times and ticket windows: getting there from Medellín.

Alternatives

To compare with neighbors: La Madriguera Hotel Guatapé is 200 meters away and Hotel Los Colores Guatapé 300 meters. It is listed in hostels and budget hotels. The table with all of them is in best hotels in Guatapé. Before climbing, check the rock's hours and ticket price.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Lake View Hostel from the Rock of Guatapé?

3.0 km measured on the map, not counting the bends in the road.

How much does Lake View Hostel cost?

There is no fixed rate: it rises on long weekends and in high season. The real figure shows up when you search your dates.

Sources

Checked on October 18, 2026. Prices and opening hours change: always confirm with the official source before you travel.

Booking.com: Lake View Hostel listing (checked Oct 18, 2026)