The Best Hotels in Medellín for Every Traveller

Following the runaway success of their game-changing debut in Bogotá, the Click Clack boys, Juan Felipe Cruz and Tomas Beltran, doubled down on their devilish details for this Medellín follow up – set between Poblado’s principal artery, Calle 10, and the city’s most desirable restaurant district. An adult playground, it dutifully hits all the hipster hallmarks, with plywood bedsteads, indoor plants a go-go and ink-black industrial accents. There’s a huge rooftop space with two bars to drink in and shops, cafes and restaurants in the lobby that call out to a co-working crowd.

Clean, green and not far from Poblado’s popular retail scene, EcoHub hotel is for hard-working travelers who want to get away from the noisy neighbours in Parque Lleras. This 38-room hotel means business, catering to execs and digital nomads that prefer dizzying download speeds and blackout blinds to attacks of alcohol-induced amnesia.

For travelers looking to outstay their welcome in the lively part of Poblado, Soy Local’s 12 loft-style apartments offer long-stayers the familiarity living like a paisa (Medellín local). Exposed brick, industrial interiors extend the invitation to stay a while, as do the stocked minibars and smart jacuzzi tubs in some. Make the most of the built-in kitchens, trendy beer garden and close proximity to some of the busiest bars and restaurants in town.

Found in the upper echelons of Medellín’s Poblado district, Binn is unabashedly big in almost every way. You can get lost in the oversized beds and piles of pillows if you want to, or soar up to the tower-topping plunge pool for views of the city – one of the most privileged places to appreciate the panoramic spectacle of this mountain metropolis.

Los Patios announced the arrival of Manila as Medellín’s up-and-coming neighborhood for a wave of new-breed poshtels. Split over two buildings, Los Patios is far from a boutique, built more for insatiable travelers intent on mixing with the Medellín massive. With a rooftop gym and rooftop bar, you can start your night in style before moving on to a legendary bar crawl.

Patio del Mundo is made up of two lush villas on the upper edge of Poblado, perched perfectly in a quiet street that goes nowhere. Lovingly restored by a French family, the two houses hold 13 suites, set within an oasis of verdant serenity; a creek and nature trails trace their way through tropical gardens, revealing secluded jacuzzis and massage hideaways that can make leaving Patio del Mundo a drag.

This skinny tower popped up on the most fashionable street in Poblado to tick the convenience box for lazy couples that want it all on their doorstep. Quaint boutiques and Medellín’s top restaurants are nearby, which certainly amplifies Celestino’s allure for indolent travelers. Rooms are on the small side, but aim to bring the tropical outside in, with palm-print motifs and plants, plus city-spying balconies in some of the larger options. Bag a spot at the rooftop jacuzzi to really take in the view.