Though it's crawling distance from the Zona Rosa, this new, postmodernist luxury hotel caters mostly to business people; expect steep weekend discounts. Rooms are large and plush, with everything from faux antiques to wireless Internet.
This professionally run hotel is a cut above the rest with quality accommodations and plenty of extras like fresh tropical fruits and elegant flower displays.
Once the city's top hotel, this 1940s art deco palace still has plenty of character inside and out.
Despite its location on a slightly sinister street in the center, the Botero Plaza has a remarkably swish reception. Rooms are less up-to-date but are comfortable enough, and those on higher floors afford excellent views.
On a noisy, unattractive street downtown, this clean family-owned hotel offers real value for those on a tight budget. All rooms have private bath, hot water and cable TV.
Right on the Milla de Oro, this fine hotel has a fountain out front, fresh-cut heliconias in the lobby, and a gym and sauna on the premises. There’s a desktop computer on every floor as well as free wi-fi.
This new American-owned hostel is right in the heart of the action. A bar area greets you as you come in the door, and there’s a large flat screen TV where you can play video games. The streetside rooms are noisy.
Party hearty, me hearties! This backpackers’ mini-resort boasts a swimming pool and an Irish-themed sports bar with a monster flat screen TV.
This popular Kiwi-owned hostel has long been a Medellín favorite. There’s a pleasant common room, big screen TV with cable and DVDs, four desktop computers plus free wi-fi for guests.
Blurring the boundary between hostel and boutique hotel, Casa Kiwi has just had a major facelift and looks fantastic. The bright rooms are decked out with trendy furniture and there are stylish bamboo features throughout.
Close to the metro and plenty of cheap eateries, Medellín's original backpacker hostel offers added value with free basic breakfasts, internet access and barbecues.
