Jodanga Backpackers Hostel, Santa Cruz de la Sierra

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Jodanga Backpackers Hostel Reviews

Jodanga Backpackers Hostel is one of the most popular hostels in Santa Cruz. It has a social atmosphere and great common areas, including a pool and a bar. It is located in a safe neighbourhood, thirty to forty minutes’ walk from the city centre.

The Location

Jodanga Backpackers Hostel is located on a quiet street in a mostly residential neighbourhood. There are a few small food shops, a market, and a large park (Parque Urbano) within walking distance. The location is convenient for those arriving by bus; the bus station is a twenty-minute walk away. However, it takes thirty to forty minutes to reach the city centre by foot, so this is not the best location for sightseeing. Overall, the location feels safe and quiet, but there is not a lot to do in this area.

Rooms and Bathrooms

The hostel offers both dorm and private rooms, which are spread over two properties -- either within the main hostel complex, or in a separate property across the road. The rooms in the main hostel may not be the place for you if you feel like an early night, as most people are looking to socialise and there may be noise from the bar until late.

The bunk beds feel a little cramped, but are comfy enough and come with personal light, charging socket, and clean sheets (although on cooler nights you may need to ask for a warm blanket from reception!). There is good security, and guests receive a key to their room. Dorms contain small lockers for valuables, and there are large lockers big enough for a backpack in the common area (you will need your own padlock). There is a good Wi-Fi signal in most bedrooms.

The main hostel complex has a communal bathroom with two toilet cubicles and two shower cubicles, whilst the property over the road has just one shared bathroom. It seems like a small number, but we never had to wait for a shower during our stay. Bathrooms are clean; modern; and have good facilities, especially the showers with their great pressure and temperature.

Common Spaces

Common areas are bright, clean, and great for meeting fellow travelers. The standout area is the outdoor patio with a small swimming pool and poolside bar. A pleasant breakfast -- included in the room price and consisting of tea/coffee, bread, fruit, and eggs cooked to order -- is served here each morning, .

The indoor common area houses the reception, some seating areas, a pool table, and two computers for guest use. There is also a decent-sized communal kitchen, which is kept clean and well organised. The hostel has a book exchange -- one of the largest we’ve seen, possibly owing to their rather unfair exchange rules (you have to give two books and get one back). There is good Wi-Fi signal throughout.

Summary

Jodanga Backpackers Hostel is a social hostel with modern facilities, including a pool and a bar where you are sure to make new friends. Other advantages include the decent breakfast and good Wi-Fi. The downside is the location, which is a little out of town.
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Front view from street
Outdoor courtyard
Communal kitchen
Large lockers for backpacks
One of the cheapest dorm rooms
Small lockers in dorm
Clean, hot showers
Toilets
Modern communal bathroom
Pool area
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DondeScarlet
Hostelz.com Staff Reviewer
Published on Dec 25, 2018

Description

JoDaNgA is a beautiful brand new backpackers´ hostel completely run by young people like you!

It's the only hostel in Santa Cruz that has a refreshing swimming pool (and even Jacuzzi) which are free of use. Enjoy a beer or a cocktail in our poolside bar or taste the best fruit frappes and coffee in Bolivia with your FREE DRINK on check in!!!

Besides that we offer big spacious air-conditioned dorms with new comfortable beds, and private bathrooms with hot water 24hrs. Almost 100 channels are available on our cable tv in the lounge AND the bar (for those football matches) plus you have access to over 100 dvds. You get 1/2 FREE internet or access the service longer at our low rates. We have a billiard table, FREE games including table soccer, a laundry service, the best tourist information in Santa Cruz, and free use of kitchen.

We organize daytrips to hard to reach places like Las Lomas de Arena and Espejillos on guest request and a breakfast buffet is included in the price.

The hostel is within easy walking distance from the centre of the city and is the best place in town to relax and meet other travellers.

Our hostel is the ultimate starting point to explore the city of Santa Cruz, its amazing surroundings and great nightlife. So come, feel at home and have a ¨jodanga¨ (great) time with us!

Location and Contact

Location

• We are incredibly well located:
• Only 10 minutes walk from the "Terminal Bimodal" (Train and Bus Station), 20 minutes walk from the Main Square and 12 minutes walking from "El Trompillo" Airport.
• Plus, within 15 minutes walk, you will find typical, Internacional or fast food and places to buy all the things you need.

Facilities and Amenities

Groups (10+ people)

Party Hostel

Solo Traveller

Bedsheets

Breakfast

Luggage Storage

Parking

Wi-Fi in Lobby/Commons

Lockers in Lobby

Towels

24 Hour Security

Air Conditioning

BBQ Grill

Bar

Book Collection/Exchange

Cable TV

Concierge/Info Desk

Credit Card Payments

Currency Exchange

Entirely Non-Smoking

Food/Restaurant

Gameroom

Gym/Fitness Room

Hot Showers

Hot tub/Jacuzzi

Kitchen

Laundry

Lounge Area

Movie Library/Rental

Pool Table

Swimming Pool

TV

Wheelchair Accessible

Service Animals

Genders: Females Only

Checkout: 11:00 (11 AM)

Curfew: No Curfew

Maximum Stay: 1 month

Minimum Stay: 1 night

Open Dates: January 15 to December 15

Reception Hours: 6.30am to 11pm

Size: Small (less than 30 beds)

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