Hostel-type places in Bucaramanga, Colombia?

Question

I want to visit a friend in Bucaramanga, and I am very limited in cash flow, so I don't think I could afford to rent a room in a hotel. Are there any hostel-type places in Bucaramanga in not-too-scary neighborhoods where I could just rent a bed for 3 or 4 nights? Thanks.

(Voy a visitar a un amigo en Bucaramanga, y estoy limitada economicamente entonces no creo que pueda alquilar un cuarto en un hotel. Hay algun lugar tipo hostel en Bucaramanga en un barrio no tan miedoso donde pueda alquilar una cama por 3 o 4 noches? Gracias!)

Answer 1

Try Craigs list (www.craigslist.com) where you can find lots of info on hostels, packbackers, rooms for rent, etc and they are all guaranteed for safety, cleanliness, etc.

Answer 2

Although I don't know of a hostel in Bucaramanga I'm sure there must at least a couple given the size of the city and the large university population.I have friends in nearby Giron and always stay there.Have you tried the "Poor but Happy" message board? Someone there should be able to help.

Sorry I couldn't be of more help,have a great trip!

http://poorbuthappy.com/colombia/

Here's another alternative:

http://www.globalfreeloaders.com/memberl...