Medellin, Colombia Local Guide (Hotels, Hostels and Apartments) Quehago.com.co

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Hotel Egina Medellin, Calle 47 #68A - 80, Medellin 54 Colombia,
5716371610, 65 rooms, standard rooms, junior rooms
and suites, all equipped with Air-conditioning, Mini-bar and Wi-Fi access. Facilities and services are Bar, Events room and
Fitness room/gym. From COP 140,000.00.
Hotel Terranova 70, Carrera 70 #47-34 (Diagonally opposite Estadio metro station),
+574 260 2282.The most
inexpensive hotel in this desirable area. Clean, modern, nice rooms. Friendly staff. 45,000 COP for a single room.
Sauces del Estadio, Cra 69 No.49A-30.
Hotel TRYP (a Wyndham hotel), Calle Colombia 50 N 70-124 (near Stadium),
+57 4 604 0686. The newest hotel in the
area $$.
Hotel Casa Laureles, Calle 35 No.78-66.
Hotel Laureles 70, Circular 5a No.70-15.
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These are middle-class, safe neighborhoods just west of the river (west of downtown) with many bars, restaurants, shops and clubs along Carrera
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Hotel Conquistadores, Carrera 54 #49-31,
+574 512 3232, An affordable and safe hotel in the center of town. All the
basic amenities, including broadcast TV, hot water, lockboxes. Restaurant on site. Extremely friendly and helpful staff.
Recommended. $25,000 COP for a single room.
Hotel Linton, Carrera 45 #47-58 (El Palo entre pichincha y Bomboná),
+574 239 2647. All the basic amenities including
cable TV, hot water, mini stereo system in rooms. $20,000 COP for a single room.
Hotel Ayacucho Real, Calle 49 (Ayacucho) #48-15,
+574 511 5904. All the basic amenities including cable TV, hot water,
mini stereo system in rooms. $28,000 COP for a single room.
Hotel San José, Calle 49 #45-12, second floor (Ayacucho por el Palo),
+57 4 512 0066. Probably the cheapest decent
hotel in town. Despite the price, it is clean and safe. Cable TV, hot water, laundry on site. $16,000 COP for a single room.
Nutibara, Calle 52A # 50 - 46 Plazuela Nutibara (Downtown near Metrostation Parque Berrio),
+57 4 511 5111, The most
traditional hotel in Medellín, now a tad rundown. Great architecture. Just across the street from Museo de Antioquia. Fax: +57
4 231 3713 from $110,000 COP
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Most of the inexpensive hotels in Medellín are located in El Centro. It's a vibrant area during the daytime, but at night becomes a bit sketchy, be
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Local Guide of Daily Events and Activities in Medellín

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Hotel Intercontinental, Calle 16 #28-51(Variante Las Palmas, 2 km up from San Diego shopping mall),
+574 319
4450, checkin: 15.00; checkout: 13.00. A nice and traditional hotel in town, recently renewed. Suburban location. Large
rooms, convention center. $$$.
Hotel San Fernando Plaza, Carrera 42 A # 1 - 15 (Ave. el Poblado),
+574 444 5333, Very fancy and elegant for the price,
excellent service. Nice surroundings with many restaurants, gym, coffee house. $$$.
Poblado Plaza Hotel (Estelar), Carrera 43A No.4Sur-75,
+574 268 5555. Convenient locationg in the Golden Mile. Has a
pleasant garden where meals can be taken. Free WiFi. $$$.
The Charlee (a Lifestyle Hotel), Calle 9A # 37-16 (Northeast corner of Parque Lleras),
+574 4444 968, Right on a corner
of Parque Lleras it is a great place for crowd watching. The restaurant is located in a terrace outdoors, pricey but fun. $$$.
Hotel Plaza Rosa, Carrera 32D No. 09-17 El Poblado,
+574 312 0005. email: info@plazarosa.com
Four Points by Sheraton, Carrera 43 C #6 Sur 100 (Near Oviedo shopping mall, Poblado neighborhood),
+574
3218088, checkin: 15.00; checkout: 15.00. $$.
Hotel Belfort (A Dann Carlton Hotel), Calle 17 # 40 B - 30 (Avenida el Poblado), Nice swimming pool area. $$$.
Park 10 Hotel, Carrera 36B No. 11-12 El Poblado,
+574 310 6060, email: reservas@hotelpark10.com.co $$$.
Milla de Oro (Estelar), Carrera 43 A No. 1A Sur 237 (Av. El Poblado, between the main plaza and Oviedo shopping
mall), Opened June 2009. Over 150 rooms. Toll free calling within Colombia 01 8000 97 8000 $$$.
Hotel Portón de Medellín, Carrera 43A No 9 Sur 51 Av. El Poblado (Close to Oviedo mall),
+574 313 2020, Located in
the area called “The Golden Mile”, an exclusive business, trade and entertainment center. 90-180 USD.
Dann Carlton Hotel, Av. El poblado Cra. 43A # 7-50 (Close to Poblado main plaza),
+574 444 5151, $$$.
Estelar Poblado Alejandría, Cra. 36 # 2 Sur-60,
+574 318 2000, $$$.
Medellin Royal (A Radisson hotel), Cra 42 No 5 Sur -130 El Poblado (Near Oviedo and Santa Fe shopping mall),
+57 4
448 5700, checkin: 15:00; checkout: 13:00. E-mail: contactoweb@medellinroyal.com from 110 USD /night.
Hotel Casa-10, Calle 11 #43B-71 (A couple of blocks NW of Parque Poblado),
311 4882 or 582 5347. The most
inexpensive hotel in this desirable area. Clean, and modern rooms, but musky. Newly opened in early May 2009. Friendly
staff. Wider range of cable TV than most inexpensive hotels. Internet computers and WiFi included. Free parking. 150,000
COP for a single room.
Novelty suites, Ave El Poblado Calle 4 sur #43 A 109 (Milla de Oro),
+57 4 319 4000, checkin: 15,00;
checkout: 13,00. Comfortable and spacious suites in a modern building. Moderate prices. $$.
Holiday Inn Express (HIEX), CRA 43 A # 1 SUR - 150 Av El Poblado (Next to Oviedo shopping mall),
+57 4
4440344, checkin: 15.00; checkout: 13.00. Hotel Fax: +57-4-384554 $$.
Medellin Executive Suites Hotel, Calle 11 A No. 31 A - 208 (Near Zona Rosa),
+ 57 311-582-6237, An exclusive hotel
with exemplary service, modern amenities, and idyllic surroundings. Located in one of the most beautiful areas of Medellin.
Short walk to Parque Lleras. Wi-Fi, Pool and recreation deck available. A controversial owner and business man who is
disliked by many in the expat community because he talks so much crap about everyone else in Medellin. Email:
medellinexecutivehotel@gmail.com $$$.
Hotel Santa Ana, Calle 15 sur No. 48 - 34 (Two blocks from Metrostation La Aguacatala),
+ 57 4 314 0707, Santa Ana is
not as nice as the other hotels in El Poblado, but its proximity to the Metro is a breakpoint for many tourists. There is no much
to do in La Aguacatala. Breakfast included.140.000.
Ibis, Calle 20 # 44 16 (Across the street from Museo de Arte Moderno),
+574 5001000, .Inexpensive and basic.
Parking and Wi-Fi included. Restaurant and bar in the hotel. There is a small food court across the street. Coffee and a good
restaurant on the premises of the Museum of Modern Art. Great park behind the museum. The 'Industriales' metro station is
600 mts away, 'Poblado' station is 1 km away (do not walk at night). 79.000 COP.
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This is probably the most desirable neighborhood to stay in, however it is also the most expensive. The higher-end bars, restaurants, and clubs
are all located in this area. High-end supermarkets (Carulla and Exito) are nearby, as well as shopping malls, open Wi-Fi networks, and a few
Juan Valdez coffee shops.
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El Poblado (South)

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Antiguo Hostel, Cll 52A # 55 - 45, Placita Zea (Near Botero´s Plaza and Berrio´s main square, 4 blocks from Berrio subway
+57 4 513 1630, free wifi, breakfeast not provided but complements for the breakfeast are provided, in a big
station.
luxury all equipment kitchen. From $22,000 COP
Blacksheep Hostel, Transversal 5A #45-133 (Patio Bonito).
+574 311 1589. On-site Spanish lessons, BBQ every
Sunday. Operated by a helpful Kiwi expat named Kelvin. Two meters long European sized beds, en-suite bathrooms, hot
power showers, airy rooms, fully equipped kitchen, 5 computers with high speed internet access. TV room with cable, free
DVD, hammocks, Dorm Bed $19,000 COP / Doubles $40,000 COP.
Casa Kiwi Hostel, Cra 36 #7-10 (3 blocks above Parque Lleras in El Poblado),
+574 268 2668 / 352
1109 (casakiwi@gmail.com), Great foreign run backpacker hostel, with cheap dorm beds and private rooms, and a new
addition with nicer private rooms and suites. High speed internet, free Wi-Fi, TV with Satellite. Terraces and patios, a fully
equipped guest kitchen, laundry service, pool table, and lockers in the dorm rooms. Great atmosphere and good customer
service and travel information. Avoid non-remodeled dorms. Dorm bed : 20,000 COP / Private room from $40.000 COP.
GEO Hostel, Carrera 35 # 8-58,
(0)4 3117150, Brand new hostel with hotel-like amenities, bathrooms, furniture, etc.
Dorms and private rooms with private and shared bathrooms. Jacuzzi and flat screen TV on the balcony. Great hot showers.
Hotel-like experience. Breakfast and free Wi-Fi included. No soundproofing like most Colombian hostels, so sound carries.
Bring ear plugs if a light sleeper. 20-min walk from Poblado metro station, but near all bars and restaurants.
www.geohostel.com
Palm Tree Hostel, Cra 67 # 48D - 63, Suramericana (Near the city center, 3 blocks from Suramericana subway
+57 4 444 7256 or 2606142 (palmtreemedellin@yahoo.com),checkin: 24; checkout: 11:30. free wifi, breakfeast
station),
not provided but complement for the breakfeast is provided. Very central location, on subway and buses routes.. from 25.000
COP.
Samán Hostel, Calle 10 N° 36-24, El Poblado,
310 221436/320 7662735(samanhostel@gmail.com), Run by an amazing
guy named Alejandro who goes out of his way help you experience Medellin. Seriously plush and very clean for a hostel, and
close to the more up-market bars around El Poblado. Internet, plush lounge, kitchen, free tea & coffee, laundry service. 20min walk from Poblado metro stop, but near all the bars and restaurants. Dorm bed : 20,000 COP.
Sunshine
Hostel, Calle
9
#43C-36
(Poblado),
+574
582
0305 (sunshinemedellin@hotmail.com), checkout: 13:00. Operated by two nice and helpful Israelis, it is on of the cheapest
hostels in town. Two meters long European sized beds, hot power showers, fully equipped kitchen, computers with high
speed internet access, free WIFI, three common areas (TV area, dinning room, chillout area with hammock), pin-pong
table. Dorm bed : 17,000 COP / Doubles from 55,000 COP.
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Hotel Las Lomas (International Airport Hotel), Glorieta of the international airport (José María Córdova Km. 26). Nice
suburban hotel with beautiful grounds. Not noisy. Toll-Free from Colombia: 018000 940 440 $$.
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ART Hotel Medelin, Carrera 41 #9-31 (El Poblado),
+57 4 369 7900. email: ventas.medellin@arthotel.com.co $$$.
Las Rosas (Boutique hotel), Cra. 33 # 5 G - 73 (Barrio Provenza, near Parque Lleras),
+57 4 4444 513, checkin: 15,00;
checkout: 13,00. Only 14 large rooms with good service. Spanish courses available. The hotel arranges great tours outside
the city. $$$.
Hotel La Casa Medellin, (Los Balsos),
+57 4 268 6010, La Casa is a Boutique Hotel located in the most exclusive area
of Medellin known as Los Balsos el Poblado. Walking distance to popular attractions such as Oviedo Shopping center and a
5 minute taxi drive to Medellin’s exciting Zona Rosa & Parque LLeras. U.S. Phone Number: 310-728-6301 $$$.
DiezHotel, Calle 10 A Cra 34 (El Poblado),
+57 4 312 0005, Mobile + 57 300 216 3744. A boutique hotel with decor
inspired in all Colombian regions. +300,000 COP.
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The Apartment Medellin, Cra 34 # 8A - 54,
US 646 727 7039(info@theapartmentmedellin.com), checkin: 4PM;
checkout: 12PM. They bring you one of the best selection of furnished apartment rentals that are the ideal accommodation
solution for short or extended stays, leisure holidays, vacation breaks, corporate rentals and relocations. Serving Medellin
since 2006.
Oasis Collections,
+1.631.731.1677 (ask_us@oasiscollections.com), A portfolio of handpicked homes and apartments
that include concierge service and full guest support. Recently awarded Top Villa Provider by Condé Nast Traveler.
Medellin Room Rentals, (info@medellinroomrentals.com), Offering rooms in shared apartments, Medellin Room Rentals is
allowing savvy travelers to stay in the comfort of an apartment for the same price as a hostel. The clientele is typically other
professional travelers and Spanish language school students usually staying longer than a week and want all the facilities of
home without the massive price tag of renting a private apartment.
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Casa
Mayde, Calle
10
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37-39 (Ten-minute
walk
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Poblado
metro
station),
+57
4
312
0254(casamayde@yahoo.com), . A Colombian run hostel in the safe and modern Parque Lleras neighborhood, for a
maximum of 15 people. Hot showers in some rooms. Fully equipped self-catering kitchen. Two outdoor patios, slow internet
connection, cable and laundry service. The owner, Mayde, and her staff are a rather eccentric bunch that drinks and smokes
up every night, so only consider staying here if you are looking to stay up all night. Dorm bed : 15,000 COP / Private double
room : 30,000 to 55,000 COP.
Hostal Tamarindo - Medellin (hostaltamarindo@gmail.com), Calle 7 #35-36, El Poblado,
+574 268 9828, 57 315 451
6268 (hostaltamarindo@gmail.com), checkin: 2PM; checkout:11AM. At Tamarindo you will find a calm, warm and friendly
atmosphere, great service, clean comfortable rooms, bathrooms and social areas, hot water all day, a fully equipped open
kitchen, free linens and towels, lockers, DVD movies, no curfew, free Wi-Fi, internet service, laundry service, keyless entry
and complete tourist information. Co-ed dorm : 18,000 COP / Female dorm : 22,000 COP / Private room from 55,000 COP.
Lleras Park Hostel, Carrera 39 #8-72, El Poblado,
+574 266 6291(llerasparkhostal@gmail.com), . checkin: Anytime;
checkout: 2PM. Amenities include free towels, internet, lockers, coffee, cable TV, and 24/7 security. Roof top bar, meals for
cheap, book exchange library, guided tours available. Dorms 20,000 COP, doubles from 60,000 COP.
Palm Tree Hostel, Cra 67 # 48D - 63 (Behind the ''Exito Colombia'' supermarket, 3 blocks away from the Suramericana
Metro station),
+57 4 444 7256 or 2606142 (info@palmtreemedellin.com), checkin: 24; checkout: 11:30. 24 hour staffed
office, free breakfast, free internet & Wi-Fi, dormitories and private rooms, linen included, hot showers, laundry service, bar,
book exchange, free bicycle, Cable TV with over 100 channels, DVD movies. Hammocks, fully equipped kitchen, free bag
storage, free coffee & breakfast. Dorm bed : 25,000 COP.
Tiger Paw Hostel, Car 36 No. 10-49 (Across the street from Parque Lleras in Poblado),
US 843-564-5585 and
international +574311 6079 (info@tigerpawhostel.com), Brand new hostel which is steps away from the main night-life in
town. Extra large compartmentalized private bunk beds. US TV programming, DVD, laundry, bilingual staff, pool table, free
internet, WiFi, XBOX-360, private lockers, 24 hour reception, events, tour information, kitchen, hot water. Owner is American
with plenty of experience in Medellin. Sports Bar located in the hostel (see 'Eat' section). Dorm bed : 20,000 COP.
The Pit Stop (Hostel), Cra 43 e # 5 - 110 (Patio Bonito, in El Poblado),
+574 352 1176, Mobile 314 657 6390. email:
admin@pitstophostel.com $.
The Wandering Paisa Hostel, Calle 44 A No. 68 A 76, Laureles,
0(34) 436-6759 or (cell) 320-7492073 (twphostel@gmail.com), New hostel with comfortable Beds, included Linen, Nintendo Wii, Free wifi, Bar, Laundry
Service, Hammocks, Sun Deck/Patio, Rooftop terrace, Library, 24 hour hot water, Bilingual staff, Lockers, Kitchen, Tour
Information, 24 hour reception. Illegal drugs forbidden policy. $.
Waypoint Hostel, Cra 48b # 10 sur - 08 (La Aguacatala, in El Poblado, next to EAFIT University), +574 312 52 94 / Mobile
300 671 99 12 (info@waypointhostel.com), Clean sheets, pillows, blankets and towels. Cooking facilities, Hammocks, Hot
water, Wi-Fi, Swimming pool. $.
Arcadia Hostel, Calle 11A # 31a-188,
5743127208. Breakfast included, free Wi-Fi. Private room from COP 25,000,
shared beds from COP 19,000
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