Our 6 best coliving spaces in Medellín
These are the six places we would book first, ordered from budget to premium, with two social hostels, a four-star hostel, a small hotel built for remote work, an adults-only boutique hostel and loft apartments in Laureles.
Budget pickSocial hostel · El Poblado
Viajero Medellín Hostel
A big, design-led social hostel in El Poblado with a rooftop pool, a sun terrace and a garden, a restaurant and a bar, and a weekly calendar of events, from yoga to parties. Alongside the dorms there are adults-only private rooms, a shared space with desks for working, and a breakfast guests rate as superb. The location is rated 9.6.
- Adults-only private rooms as well as dorms
- Rooftop pool, a weekly events calendar and a room with desks for working
- Best for solo nomads who want community and a social base on a budget
Budget pickColiving hostel · Manila, El Poblado
Los Patios Hostel Medellín
A large hostel in Manila, 400 metres from Parque El Poblado and a short walk from Parque Lleras, where each floor is designed around a different region of Colombia. On the roof there is a pool and the Ziruma tiki bar with 360-degree views over the city, and there are shared kitchens and plenty of space to sit and work. Guests rate the staff 9.4.
- Rooftop pool and tiki bar with views over the city
- Private rooms and dorms, shared kitchens and staff rated 9.4
- Best for budget travellers who want a social base for a few weeks
Mid-range pickSocial hostel · El Poblado
Masaya Medellín
A four-star hostel in El Poblado with a rooftop pool and terrace, a spa, a restaurant and a bar with live music. The private rooms have air conditioning, a work desk and city views, guests rate the WiFi 9.4, and with yoga, live music and a nightclub it is easy to meet people.
- Private rooms with a work desk and WiFi rated 9.4
- Rooftop pool, spa, yoga and live music
- Best for nomads who want comfort and a social scene
Mid-range pickColiving hotel · El Poblado
CoLinkHouse Hotel
A small hotel in El Poblado built with remote workers in mind, with a work desk in every room, meeting rooms and a terrace garden. Breakfast is rated as fabulous, there is 24-hour security, and guests rate the location 9.6.
- Work desk in every room and meeting rooms on site
- Location rated 9.6 and 24-hour security
- Best for remote workers who want a quiet, private room close to everything
Premium pickBoutique hostel · El Poblado
Rango Hostel Boutique
An adults-only boutique hostel on Calle 8 in El Poblado, with a rooftop pool overlooking the city, a garden, a restaurant and bar, a games room and yoga. The private rooms are soundproofed, there are capsule-style dorms with curtains, and guests rate the staff 9.5.
- Adults only, with soundproofed private rooms
- Rooftop pool, yoga, a games room and a busy bar
- Best for nomads who want a social stay without sharing a room
Premium pickSocial lofts · Laureles
Urbit Social Lofts
A four-star loft hotel in Laureles, where the lofts have a kitchen, a work desk and big windows with city views. There is a buffet breakfast, and guests rate the WiFi 9.0. It is a good choice if you want your own space in a local neighbourhood.
- Lofts with a kitchen, a work desk and city views
- Buffet breakfast and WiFi rated 9.0
- Best for longer stays in Laureles with your own kitchen
Ratings are from Booking.com guest reviews at the time of writing and can change. We may earn a commission if you book through our links, at no extra cost to you.
Where to base yourself in Medellín
Stay in El Poblado for the biggest nomad scene, the most coworking spaces and the best nightlife, and in Laureles if you want tree-lined streets, lower prices and a more local feel. Manila, at the bottom of El Poblado, is a lively, walkable middle ground.
If you want a hotel or an apartment instead, our guide to where to stay in Medellín covers each area in more detail, with places for every budget.
Getting to and around Medellín
Most international flights land at José María Córdova International Airport in Rionegro, about 45 minutes to an hour from El Poblado by taxi or app. Some domestic flights use Olaya Herrera airport, which is inside the city.
The metro is clean, cheap and easy to use, with stations close to El Poblado and Laureles, and the Metrocable cable cars climb into the hills. Ride-hailing apps are cheap and the easiest way to get around at night.
To stay connected, see our guides to the best eSIMs for Medellín and the best digital nomad insurance for Colombia.
Still deciding?
The best rooms in Medellín go early around December and the Feria de las Flores in August. Check availability for our top budget pick, Viajero Medellín Hostel, on Booking.com.
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