Hotel review

Viajero Guatapé Hostel & Lake Club: facts before you book

Location, amenities and reviews of Viajero Guatapé Hostel & Lake Club, taken from sources you can check at the end. We did not stay there.

Islands in the Peñol-Guatapé reservoir
Photo of the area, not of the property. Photo: Dtarazona / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0

Affiliate links: if you book through them we may earn a commission from Booking.com at no extra cost to you. How it works.

Where it is

Vereda La Cristalina Finca 23, Vía Vereda San José #84, 053857 Guatapé, Colombia. As the crow flies it is about 5.3 km to the rock, 7.7 km to downtown Guatapé and 1.8 km to El Peñol (measured from Booking.com coordinates). Location alone scores 9.2 out of 10.

The property

A Viajero chain hostel with a lake club on the reservoir. Mind the location: it is not in Guatapé town but in the La Cristalina rural district, which belongs to El Peñol.

Listed amenities

For water and downtime it lists two pools, a private beach area and a hot tub. Some rooms have a balcony. It also offers table tennis and a nightclub. On the practical side: a 24-hour front desk and English-speaking staff. They serve a continental or à la carte breakfast.

What reviews say

9.1 out of 10 on Booking.com from 1,136 reviews (checked October 18, 2026). Among the 27 scored places in this guide it ranks 3, above the median of 8.7. Recent reviews say more than the average.

What trip it fits

A good fit for solo travelers, backpackers and groups of friends who want a social vibe and water activities.

Pros

Cons

Transport

At 1.8 km from El Peñol and 7.7 km from Guatapé, a car helps. Without one, bus to town and then a taxi. José María Córdova airport is 31 km away, per the listing. Routes and times: how to get to Guatapé.

To compare

To compare with neighbors: Porto Marina Hotel is 900 meters away and Monte Gandolfo 1.0 km. It is listed in hostels, budget hotels, hotels with a pool and hotels in El Peñol. 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 Viajero Guatapé Hostel & Lake Club from the Rock of Guatapé?
5.3 km measured on the map, not counting the bends in the road.
How much does Viajero Guatapé Hostel & Lake Club cost?
It changes with dates, room type and season, which is why we do not publish it. Enter your dates on Booking.com to see the rate of the day.

Sources

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