El Caracol

El Caracol is a hostel on Calle 6 in the Loma de Cartagena area of Popayán, Colombia. The property has family rooms with private bathrooms and kitchenettes, some overlooking the garden or the city. Guests have access to free WiFi, a shared lounge and a coffee house on site, and free bicycles are available for getting around. The historic centre of Popayán lies about 400 metres away.

Location
The hostel sits on the Loma de Cartagena, a short walk from the colonial centre of Popayán, a city known for its whitewashed historic district and religious architecture. The Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of the Assumption stands roughly 430 metres from the door, and the Popayán Archdiocesan Museum of Religious Art is about 300 metres away, both easily reached on foot. Further out, Estadio Ciro López is around 2.1 kilometres from the property, while Guillermo León Valencia Airport lies about 1.8 kilometres away, a short ride for arrivals and departures.

Rooms
All rooms come with linens, a socket near the bed and either tiled, marble or parquet floors. Private bathrooms with showers are standard in most units, and several rooms include kitchenettes with a refrigerator, kitchenware and a tea or coffee maker, plus a desk and seating area. Garden and city views vary by room.

Facilities
A coffee house and snack bar operate on site, breakfast can be served in the room, and special diet meals are prepared on request. Guests have a shared lounge and TV area, a garden with outdoor furniture and a picnic area, plus a tour desk, lockers and luggage storage. Bicycle rental is free, while bike tours, walking tours and hiking carry a surcharge. Pets are welcome, with bowls provided. Check-in is from 13:00 and check-out until 12:00.