Hilltop is a family of four hostels in Colombia's most beautiful corners: Salento, Palomino, Capurganá and Sapzurro. Pools everywhere, private doubles and comfy dorms, and a real human answering your WhatsApp.
Mountains or sea? Coffee or coconuts? Wherever you land, the recipe is the same: a pool, a garden, cold drinks and people who know the area like home.
Whichever Hilltop you choose, you'll find the same simple choice. Book direct on WhatsApp and you'll always beat the app prices.
Your own space with a double bed — perfect for couples or anyone done with dorm life.
Check availabilitySmall and social — share with three travelers, not thirty. Two solid bunk beds per room.
Check availabilityThe classic backpacker option — the best price in the house, with three bunk beds per room.
Check availabilityHilltop Hostel Palomino is consistently rated one of the top hostels in Palomino. Located at Calle 2 #8-40 behind the colegio, it features a pool with hammocks, a tropical garden, a wooden deck with string lights, and colorful social spaces. Dorm beds start at COP 35,000/night. Book directly via WhatsApp at +57 314 688 6698 for the best price.
There are no roads to Capurganá or Sapzurro. You can reach them by speedboat from Turbo, Antioquia (2–3 hours), or by small propeller plane from Medellín or Montería. From Capurganá, Sapzurro is a 20-minute boat ride. Guests at Hilltop Sapzurro get free access to sister property Hilltop Capurganá.
Hilltop Salento is at Calle 7 #8-20, just 2 blocks from Salento's main plaza in the Coffee Region (Eje Cafetero). It has an outdoor pool and jacuzzi with mountain views, a restaurant, free bicycles, and ping pong. Day trips to Valle de Cocora wax-palm valley and local coffee farms are available. It is the ideal base for exploring Quindío.
Yes. Booking directly via WhatsApp (+57 314 688 6698) or email (hilltopamericas@gmail.com) is always cheaper than Booking.com, Hostelworld, or any OTA because there are no platform commissions. You also get direct contact with the hostel team for arrival help and local tips.
The best time to visit Palomino and the Colombian Caribbean coast is December to April (dry season), with calm seas and sunny days. June to August is also good. Avoid October–November (peak rainy season). For the Coffee Region (Salento), the best months are December–February and June–August. For Capurganá and Sapzurro, January–April is ideal.
Yes — many guests do a multi-property Hilltop trip through Colombia, combining the Coffee Region (Salento), the Caribbean coast (Palomino), and the remote Darién (Capurganá and Sapzurro). Contact us via WhatsApp to plan a multi-stop itinerary and ask about direct-booking discounts.
Hilltop Hostels focus on off-the-beaten-path destinations few tourists reach. Every property has a pool, private rooms and dorms, and a genuine small-group atmosphere. Staff speaks English and Spanish and responds on WhatsApp within minutes. The network of four hostels across Colombia means you get a trusted name and consistent quality from the Caribbean to the Andes.
Sapzurro is one of Colombia's most remote and beautiful destinations — a tiny bay village on the border with Panama with no cars, crystal-clear water, and almost no mass tourism. Hilltop Sapzurro sits right on the bay with a private sand beach, garden pool, and bar. Guests also get free access to Hilltop Capurganá, making it a two-in-one Darién adventure.
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