Must-see hotels in Medellín & Zona Cafetera

  • Coffee Town Hostel

    Zona Cafetera

    A block and a half away from the main square – handy if you're looking to hit the thermal pools early – this hostel offers sweeping views of the green…

  • 61 Prado

    Medellín

    This elegant place in the historic Prado neighborhood is a great base from which to explore the sights around the center. The spacious renovated rooms…

  • Hotel Condina

    Pereira

    On a bustling traffic-free street in the heart of downtown, this mid-sized hotel offers excellent value. Bright, modern rooms have work desks and even a…

  • Hostal El Mico

    Armenia

    A short walk north of the Parque de la Vida and particularly convenient for catching buses (though the proximity of the main road means street noise),…

  • Mansion de Oriente

    Guatapé

    A great midrange option near Piedra del Peñol, this rural-style house has neat and spacious rooms opening onto a large wraparound balcony overlooking the…

  • In House Hotel

    Medellín

    This excellent-value small hotel stands out from the crowd in busy El Poblado. Its stylish, bright rooms feature pine furniture, work desks and big…

  • El Alternativo

    Medellín

    With a good location in the heart of Manila and a laid-back arty vibe, this French-run place is a fine spot for those looking for a quiet hostel with a…

  • Green Nomads

    Around Medellín

    The only real hostel in the historic center offers clean and affordable fan-cooled accommodations close to Santa Fe's plaza; the dorms are rather spartan,…

  • Casa Quimbaya

    Armenia

    With a handy location near the university, bars and restaurants, this relaxed place is the budget travelers' choice in town, although the popular bar…

  • Hotel Salento Plaza

    Salento

    Just half a block from Salento's plaza, this traditional-style small hotel overlooking a manicured garden is an absolute treat. Hardwood floors, king beds…

  • Hotel Portobelo

    Guatapé

    A polished hotel overlooking the waterfront right in town, the Portobelo has a variety of thematic rooms, all with balconies and lake views. While some…

  • Lulo's B&B

    Around Medellín

    About as central as you can get – a block or so from Jardín's main square – Lulo's is almost minimalist in decor and utterly spotless. Good beds, a vegan…

  • Varuna Hotel

    Manizales

    A popular business-traveler option, this hotel offers modern, spacious and clean rooms a short walk from Cable Plaza. It has a restaurant serving…

  • Hotel Abadia Plaza

    Pereira

    This stylish place right in the center of town is a top choice for comfort and professional service. You'll find bilingual staff, original art on the…

  • Hotel Bolívar Plaza

    Armenia

    A friendly business-oriented hotel with a sleek, almost nautical facade that rises just across from Plaza de Bolívar. Rooms are smallish but well equipped…

  • Golden Frog Mountain Hostel

    Manizales

    Homey, friendly and decorated with jungle-themed murals, this hostel has many things going for it, from the chilled communal areas (some hung with…

  • Ciudad de Segorbe

    Salento

    The elegant rooms with wooden floors and tiny balconies overlooking the mountains in this two-story house are an excellent deal. The service is friendly…

  • Hospedaje Rocio

    Around Medellín

    Look no further for warm local hospitality: this adorable colonial house has a clutch of simple, spotless rooms clustered around a hammock-strung…

  • La Playa

    Medellín

    A cute little hostel right in the middle of Poblado's action, La Playa is bright and spotlessly clean. Rooms are comfortable and boast excellent bathrooms…

  • Regine’s Hotel

    Manizales

    A good-value family-run B&B-style hotel offering spacious and comfortable accommodations close to Cable Plaza. The outdoor garden patio is a great place…

  • Estelar Las Colinas

    Manizales

    The poshest place in the center, this modern glass-and-concrete hotel isn't pretty to look at, but it has large, comfortable rooms, plus a fine restaurant…

  • Hotel Poblado Plaza

    Medellín

    Right on the Milla de Oro, this hotel has fine accommodations and top-notch facilities including a gym and sauna. Despite being a large, high-end,…

  • Hotel Jardin Cafetero

    Armenia

    Close to the heart of downtown, this hotel is good value. While the rooms don't have much character and are not particularly spacious, they are…

  • Casa Tenerife

    Around Medellín

    Set in a renovated colonial home one block back from the plaza, this fine hotel has elegant and spacious rooms with all the mod cons surrounding a large…

  • Bidea Hostel

    Zona Cafetera

    A bright and tidy hostel in an old three-story house just a couple of blocks from the main plaza. Rooms are spacious, there are good communal areas that…

  • Hosteria de mi Pueblo

    Zona Cafetera

    A friendly place a block from the park with a collection of spacious rooms boasting wooden floors and classic furniture. Rooms overlooking the garden away…

  • Hostal Colina de Lluvia

    Zona Cafetera

    This well-decorated small hostel a couple of blocks from the park has bright rooms with polished wooden floors and a nice courtyard social area. All…

  • Refugio La Pastora

    Zona Cafetera

    Offers dormitory-style accommodations high in the Andes inside Ucumarí. The friendly management prepares excellent budget meals (COP$8000 to COP$12,000).

  • Casa Kiwi

    Medellín

    With an enviable location overlooking a stream on the edge of the zona rosa in El Poblado, Casa Kiwi is close to the action. There's a range of elegant…

  • Sugar Cane Hostel

    Medellín

    A welcoming small hostel with a low-key social atmosphere, helpful staff and a fine rooftop terrace offering views of the skyscrapers of Poblado…

  • Happy Buddha

    Medellín

    Boasting a sleek, modern design and large terrace bar, this hostel on the edge of the zona rosa (nightlife zone) in El Poblado has less of a party vibe…

  • Hotel Caserón Plaza

    Around Medellín

    Right on the main square, this moderately priced hotel has a winning location, but the rooms are a bit dark and some only have windows to the corridors –…

  • Laureles Loft

    Medellín

    In a quiet street just a couple of blocks from the best dining options in the heart of Laureles, this bright and professionally run hotel is popular with…

  • Guatatur

    Guatapé

    This mid-priced resort near the plaza specializes in weekend package deals for visitors from Medellín; during the week you can snag decent value…

  • Grand Hostel

    Medellín

    A quiet option close to the Poblado metro, this friendly place is popular with mellow travelers looking for a homely base. The rooms in the main part of…

  • Hotel Casa Real

    Armenia

    Located above some shops in a busy commercial street, this friendly hotel is nothing fancy, but it offers amenities not usually found at this price,…

  • Balcones del Parque

    Around Medellín

    On a corner opposite Jardín's central plaza, this good-value hotel offers neat, comfortable rooms with high wood ceilings, although the bathrooms are a…

  • Hotel Casa Victoria

    Medellín

    Located on a hillside below El Tesoro mall, this fine hotel offers spacious rooms with wooden floors and huge windows offering great views over the city…

  • Cabaña El Portal

    Zona Cafetera

    These cheap accommodations close to Termales Balneario have hot water and satellite TV, and serve filling budget meals. Ask the staff about horseback…

  • Visitor Center

    Zona Cafetera

    The visitor center in La Suiza collects the admission fee to Santuario Otún Quimbaya and offers dormitory and private accommodations as well as budget…