Medellin HotelsEl Poblado has become Medellin's principal accommodation district for visitors of all types.Most backpacker hostels in Medellin are centered around Parque Lleras (the city main nightlife hub). The top end Medellin hotels are also located in the El Poblado district, especially along main roads such as Avenida Poblado. There are also many hotels in Las Palmas and around the airport near Rio Negro.
El Poblado (near 'La Zona Rosa' - nightlife district): Black Sheep: Transversal 5a No. 45-133 Tel.(4) 3111589, Cel. 3113413048 website One of the original hostels in the El Poblado sector of Medellin, the Black Sheep Hostel has a great reputation among travellers. Run by a Kiwi called Kelvin the hostel is a handy 8 minute walk from the El Poblado Metro station and includes hot showers, internet (inc. wi-fi), TV, DVDs, and laundry service. Casa Kiwi: Carrera 36 No. 7-10 Tel. (4) 2682668 website Another of El Poblado's traditional and reputable hostels is Casa Kiwi. Situated a couple of blocks up from Parque Lleras (the main nightlife hangout) it includes hot water showers, kitchen, a pool table, TV, DVDs, bicycle rental. Sunshine Hostel: Calle 9 No. 43C-36 Tel. (4)5820305 website Another popular choice, located half a block down from Parque Poblado (which is about a 5 minute walk from Parque Lleras). Includes internet and TV. Pit Stop Hostel: Carrera 43e No. 5-110 Tel. (4) 3521176 website Pit stop is another good option in this area. Incuded are hot showers, a pool table, TV, DVDs, Irish sports bar (live sport), basketball, small gym and steam room. Tiger Paw Hostel: Carrera 36 No. 10-49 Tel. (4) 3116079 website Tiger Paw is almost spitting distance from Parque Lleras, ideal for party animals. Hostel includes pool table, roof terrace, XBox, hot water, free internet, TV and sports bar. Airport pick up is also offered. Casa Mayde: Calle 10 No. 37-39 Tel. (4) 3121248 email: casamayde@yahoo.com Another hostel with a location close to Parque Lleras.
Palm Tree: Carrera 67 No. 48D-63 Tel. (4) 2606142 Cel. 3002419209 website Palm Tree is one of Medellin's first hostels and although not perhaps as slick and modern as some of the El Poblado hostels it remains very popular with travellers. Located in the Suramericana neighbourhood (a few blocks from Suramericana Metro station) it includes free internet, free BBQ on fridays, bicycles for rent, bar, kitchen. The stadium and a huge range of sports facilities are also very close by. Casa del Sol: Calle 49 No. 81A-24 Tel. (4) 4220531 website Located in the Calasanz neighbourhood of Medellin, Casa del Sol is a good bet for those wanting to get away from the El Poblado party scene. It is conveniently located a few blocks from La Floresta Metro station and includes breakfast, games room, internet, kitchen, bar and a book exchange. Vica Hostel: Calle 32 No. 80-70 Tel. (4) 4115340 Cel. 3165897792 Another option is Vica Hostel is located close to the intersection of Carrera 80 and Calle 33 (a street full of restaurants, bars and nightclubs).
Top End Hotels:Dann Carlton: Carrera 43A No. 7-50 Tel. (4) 4445151 website The Dann Carlton Hotel (photo right) is located in the business district of El Poblado and features the usual array of luxury facilites. One of the best Medellin hotels. Hotel San Fernando Plaza: Carrera 42A No. 1-15 Tel. (4) 4445353 website Another good option located in the El Poblado business sector. 
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