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Hostal Le Papillon

Calle 7 #8-28, San Gil 00, Colombia
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Hong Kong, China
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161 reviews 161 reviews
110 hotel reviews
Reviews in 103 cities Reviews in 103 cities
121 helpful votes 121 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2013

We stayed on 2 occassions. The first we extended several times and stayed for 10 nights and the 2nd stay a further 5 nights. Its a small hostal with a dorm upstairs and 3 doubles downstairs but also have a few other rooms they can convert to guestrooms. The owners are a swiss/colombian couple. Our room was decent size and... More

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Prescott, Arizona
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13 reviews 13 reviews
10 hotel reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 March 2013

My partner and myself really enjoyed our stay here. The rooms were clean and secure, beds comfy, an equipt kitchen, nice area out back with hammocks, strong wifi, and the lady owner (sorry I don't remember her name) was a great help with area info and she was very friendly (though we did hear opposite about her husband who was... More

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Swansea
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18 hotel reviews
Reviews in 33 cities Reviews in 33 cities
37 helpful votes 37 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 March 2013 via mobile

Best service we've received in South America by far. Owners helped to arrange activities and onward travel. Nice common area with a selection of DVDs to watch. Only 5 minute walk to central plaza. Great kitchen, its clean and fully equipped.

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Warsaw, Poland
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Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 February 2013

This is one of the most greatly managed hostels I've been to recently. Everything works, the price is good, the owner and his family are friendly end helpfull all the time. The place is clean and pleasant to take a breath. Definitely yes. The only thing I didn't have was the fan, which made the room a bit warm, but... More

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Brussels, Belgium
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 January 2013

We had a very pleasant stay at this hostal for 4 nights in a double room. The double rooms all are on the ground floor opening on the inner patio, where also the living area is, but it was very quiet in general. Rooms, bathrooms and kitchen very clean. Well equipped kitchen, very good coffee. Nice garden and back garden... More

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Lucerne, Switzerland
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 December 2012

I have been traveling in south america for 2 months and this has been the best place I ever stayed at. The owners are extremely helpful for all your planning (whether its in the region or how to get to other cities) and your questions with a lot of patience and in different languages. All facilities are clean and the... More

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Calamba, Philippines
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Reviews in 49 cities Reviews in 49 cities
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 October 2012 via mobile

Wonderful place and the family that owns it is so friendly. We liked it there bec (+) common area has a tv and dvd player, good for watchinga movie if you got your own dvd with you. If not then you can choose from their collection. Pc and wifi Kitchen is nicely equiped. Fresh bread n coffe in the morning... More

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Leeds, England, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 September 2012

We stayed for about a week in a double room. Ximena was a wonderful helpful host, Silvano could be a bit grumpy at times but he bakes amazing baguettes. The whole place is clean, has good cooking facilities and is overall excellent value for money. We were sad to leave, and can recommend it most highly to anyone.

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Entebbe, Uganda
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 September 2012

Over the last years, many hostals have been started in Colombia. They all try to be as convenient as possible, with modern facilities and clean kitchens, good matresses and free wifi. Some places even lure backpackers with a pool. Yet in most cases something is missing. During our four weeks in Colombia, we often felt like another name in the... More

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Cucuta, Colombia
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 September 2012

I stayed in the papillon for a month. It was really fantastic! The owners were so nice, it was like being at home. The hostal is also very clean, the kitchen is probably the best i have seen whilst travelling. But what makes this place trully special is the calmness of it. The garden reminded me of a buddhist temple,... More

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Hotel Campestre Camino Real
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San Gil, Santander Department
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Additional Information about Hostal Le Papillon

Address: Calle 7 #8-28, San Gil 00, Colombia
Region: Colombia > Santander Department > San Gil
Amenities:
Free High-Speed Internet Kitchenette Pets Allowed
Hotel Style:
Ranked #1 of 12 Speciality lodging in San Gil
Price Range: £
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
The Le Papillon Hostel is located in one of the most traditional streets of San Gil, near to the center and the Malecon where the tourist activities of the region are taking place, we offer you a very quiet place where you can rest in a hammock in the backyard of the house, or if you like to camp, we also have a place for your tent, you will have access to the bathrooms, kitchen as well as the all guests. ... more   less 
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