North Star Backpackers HostelvsHotel Caribe By Faranda Grand, A Member of Radisson Individuals
Both hotels are rated highly by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Hotel Caribe ranks slightly higher than North Star Backpackers Hostel. Hotel Caribe comes in at 69 with endorsements from 2 reviews such as Michelin Guide, Fodor's.
North Star Backpackers Hostel
Bocagrande carrera 3 # 8 96, Cartagena, Colombia
From $0/night
Lonely Planet
"As cheap as it gets in Bocagrande, this newer hostel offers hotel-level kitchens and bathrooms and nice air-conditioned dorms on a bustling street on the peninsula."
Hotel Caribe By Faranda Grand, A Member of Radisson Individuals
Carrera 1 No. 2 - 87, Bocagrande, Cartagena 1330, Colombia
From $409,049/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Fodor's
"The oldest lodging on Bocagrande, this elegant hotel resembles a huge sand castle."
Michelin Guide
"A majestic four-story Spanish Colonial-style hotel. ... Three different wings hold a variety of well-appointed, high-ceilinged rooms. ... The Caribe's grounds include beaches and gardens."
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Kids will enjoy the miniature golf course.
Star Service
"This large-scale colonial hotel stands out from the brand names for its regional authenticity, which is part of the reason so many local guests stay here." Full review
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Staffers are not trained to handle special requests or to respond swiftly to any type of hotel task.
Oyster
Upscale
"Today, the massive upscale hotel spans three buildings, has 363 rooms, three on-site restaurants, a semi-Olympic pool, and a beach club across the street. There’s a kids' club for the little ones." Full review