What is El Recreo like?

Travellers will be sure to find plenty to entertain them in Barranquilla's El Recreo neighbourhood.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in El Recreo, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of hotel bookings are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to still cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to review the top deals on offer in El Recreo.

What is there to do in this Barranquilla neighbourhood?

Barranquilla Cathedral, La Paz Square and Amira de la Rosa Theater are just a few of the places to visit in and around El Recreo. Sugar Baby Rojas Combat Palace and Eduardo Movilla Aquatic Complex are also worth a visit when you're out sightseeing in Barranquilla.

Top 10 El Recreo Hotels of 2025

Top 10 Hotels in El Recreo

"I like the location the staff was polite and respectful Rooms clean "

30 Jun - 1 Jul

"Todo excelente "

"Old hotel "

15 Jun - 16 Jun

"Loved that is close to a lot of fun areas."

"Very nice I would love to stay again"

30 Jun - 1 Jul

"Everything was good, the pictures on website are misleading, their pool isn’t actually a pool it’s like 2 little tanks to take a dip. Staff was nice, room was clean, breakfast was fine (it was included in the stay)."

"Nice, clean and confortable hotel. Nice people and very helpful. Will definitively stay here again. "

15 Jun - 16 Jun

"Everything was great .."

26 Jun - 27 Jun

"Very comfortable and centrally located. Incredible staff!!!"

16 Jun - 17 Jun

"Excellent customers service, breakfast buffet,pool,clean,very friendly and kind with people around."

16 Jun - 17 Jun

"I liked the construction; it has an extraordinary living, pool, and dining room, but they need to improve some areas, like the porch. The service was good; the staff was very sociable and kind. "

"Good location and friendly staff"

"Friendly staff, bilingual and cleaness"

"Boutique hotel with limited size room and bathroom. Great front desk & breakfast staff. "

23 Jun - 24 Jun

"Lovely and very beautiful hotel"

15 Jun - 16 Jun

"Everything was great about the hotel I have no complaints"

"Staff very friendly and willing to help with everything."

"Really nice hotel "

30 Jun - 1 Jul

"Spotless Hotel, great staff, quiet place "

22 Jun - 23 Jun

"Place is nice and needs to be fully renovated room wise. Staff were pleasant."

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Where to stay in El Recreo

Find the best El Recreo areas for the activities you enjoy most.

Riomar

2 out of top 10 points of interest in this area

Riomar is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Buenavista Shopping Center and Viva Barranquilla Shopping Center while you're in town.

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El Prado

El Prado is well liked for its restaurants. You can also take some time to explore sights in the surrounding area like Romelio Martínez Stadium and Villa Country Shopping Centre.

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Alto Prado

Visitors to Alto Prado appreciate its bars. A visit to Villa Country Shopping Centre and Romelio Martínez Stadium might round out your trip if you're looking to see more of the area.

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