Columbus Rooftop Hostel

At Columbus you will join part of a huge community of Gran Canaria island.

Our place is fun, sunny most of the time during the year. The island has a lot of micro climates, you can enjoy hiking in mountains, different types of sport, socialising with guests, find new friends.

Volunteers are part of the hostel family, we make sure they have everything they need to feel comfortable here. To extend their skill, comfort zone, language exchange, travelling experiences. Here you will get to know a wider variety of people doing the exact same thing as you, join part of a wider community on the island, get involved.

First and foremost in the building everybody is treated with complete and utter respect. Kindness and compassion is what we show to each other. Our strength is our location and the vibes. You will be part of a family, if this is going to be your first adventure, dont worry, we are going to take care of you :) We have a maximum stay policy of 2 months, but are always open to great people returning to us.

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Volunteer Adventure Host: Guide, Explore and Create memorable exp

Teaching Sports Tour Guide Party Promoter

Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain

Learn a bit of everything while helping us at the hostel!

Cleaning Housekeeping Reception Bartending

Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain

Reviews

4.5
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Staff & Host

4.5

Hours & Tasks

4.0

Hostel

4.5

Learning & Fun

4.5

Czech Republic

5

I can’t explain how grateful I am for this volunteering experience at Columbus. I had the best time and was really lucky with the amazing group I spent the month with, I wouldn’t change a thing! The only small downside is that there are cockroaches, but the hostel is actively working on solving this issue. Apart from that, I would recommend this place to everyone. Thank you so much for the wonderful time I could spend here and to all the volunteers, I truly had the best experience! 💗 thank you

3 days ago

daniel replied

Thank you so much for your kind words and for being such a positive part of the Columbus family, Nikol! 💛 We're so happy to hear you had a great experience and connected well with the group—that means a lot to us. We really appreciate your understanding regarding the cockroach issue; it's something we're actively addressing, and feedback like yours helps us improve. Wishing you all the best on your journey, and you’re always welcome back! 🌍✨

Germany

5

My volunteering experience at Columbus Rooftop Hostel was incredible. I met so many lovely people, the tasks were manageable and we had enough free time to explore the island. If you’re thinking of going you should definitely do it! It was one of the best times ever 🥰

12 days ago

daniel replied

Thank you so much for your lovely words, Lea! 🥰 We're thrilled to hear you had such a great time at Columbus Rooftop Hostel and that the experience was so meaningful for you. It's always amazing to see volunteers connect, enjoy the island, and make the most of their time here. You're always welcome back—wishing you all the best on your next adventure! 🌞🌴

Germany

5

My stay at Columbus Hostel was incredible from start to finish. I met amazing people, made memories I’ll never forget, and the atmosphere was always full of good vibes. With the other volunteers, it honestly felt like one big family, and the work was totally fine, leaving plenty of time to enjoy the island.

The rooftop is super cool, and at night the rooftop bar was the perfect start to unforgettable nights. The island is beautiful and theres something for everyone

Thanks for the unforgettable time!! I’d recommend this place to anyone 🌞🌴

14 days ago

Canada

5

I absolutely love my time at Colombus ! The job was relatively easy and you always work in teams of two or three other volunteers during your shift. We even got three days off per week which gave me time to fully explore all of the island. It is one of the best experience I have done volunteering :) I will miss it for sure ☀️

15 days ago

Belgium

5

My experience at Columbus hostel was out of this world. I’ve met the most incredible people and created memories that will last forever :)
The work is easy, mostly cleaning; the hostel is well-located, more in the old Las Palmas than near the sea, but it’s quiet and the sea is only 30 minutes away by bus. I was there during low season, so we were more volunteers than guests in the hostel, but it seemed like we were one big family.
So for all those who love meeting people, partying, surfing, sun, a home away from home, I can’t recommend this experience enough 🌞

21 days ago

daniel replied

Thank you so much for this beautiful message, Marine! 🌞 We're so happy to hear that your time at Columbus Hostel was such a meaningful and memorable experience. It’s always amazing to see volunteers forming real connections and creating that "home away from home" feeling. Your presence truly added to the positive vibe here. Wishing you many more adventures filled with sun, surf, and good people—our doors are always open if you ever want to come back! 💛

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