Medellín Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Pies Descalzos Park which includes a garden and a playground as well as a small group of people
Pies Descalzos Park featuring a park and outdoor art
Rock of Guatape featuring a house, mist or fog and tranquil scenes
Medellin showing street scenes, a city and markets
Joaquin Antonio Uribe Botanical Garden featuring modern architecture and a park

Where to stay in Medellín

El Castillo Museum showing heritage architecture and château or palace

El Poblado

4/5(28 area reviews)

El Poblado is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like Golden Mile and Oviedo Shopping Center. See more of Medellín by jumping on the metro at Poblado Station or Aguacatala Station.

El Poblado
Rock of Guatape featuring a house, mist or fog and tranquil scenes

Laureles

4.5/5(4 area reviews)

Laureles is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Unicentro Shopping Center and Cerro El Volador while in the area.

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Provenza

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Provenza and surrounding area, you can visit Golden Mile and Oviedo Shopping Center.

Provenza
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Laureles - Estadio

While you're in Laureles - Estadio, take in top sights like Atanasio Giradot Stadium or Unicentro Shopping Center, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Estadio Station or Suramericana Station.

Laureles - Estadio
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Zona Rosa

When in Zona Rosa, you can plan a visit to Golden Mile and Oviedo Shopping Center, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

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La Florida

While La Florida may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Golden Mile and El Tesoro Shopping Park.

La Florida
Hotel Dorado La 70
Hotel Dorado La 70
4 out of 5
Carrera 70 No 44 B-66, Laureles, Medellín
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Medellín. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,530 reviews)
"Loved rooftop view"

Reviewed on 24 Jun 2025

Hotel Dorado La 70
York Luxury Suites Medellín
York Luxury Suites Medellín
4 out of 5
Carrera 43a 17sur 63, Medellín, Antioquia
Stay at this 4-star luxury aparthotel in Medellín. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,218 reviews)
"I had an amazing stay ! Already booked again for another trip in a few weeks. Top tier service , cleanliness, and excellent food."

Reviewed on 22 Jun 2025

York Luxury Suites Medellín
 Heiss Hotel
Heiss Hotel
4 out of 5
1460 Cra. 43F, Medellín, Antioquia
The price is Rp2.413.282 per night from 2 Jul to 3 Jul
Rp2.413.282
Rp2.413.282 total
2 Jul - 3 Jul
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Medellín. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Popular attractions Poblado Park and Lleras Park are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (574 reviews)
"If you're African-American this is the HONEST review for you. The area is very calm, quiet, and safe. Plethora of restaurants to chose from in the area, BUT the food doesn't have the richest flavors, but still good. If you're a walker, the action is literally a 10-15 minute walk away, and a 5 minute ..."

Reviewed on 27 Jun 2025

Heiss Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
York Luxury Suites Medellín
York Luxury Suites Medellín
4 out of 5
Carrera 43a 17sur 63, Medellín, Antioquia
Stay at this 4-star luxury aparthotel in Medellín. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,218 reviews)
"I had an amazing stay ! Already booked again for another trip in a few weeks. Top tier service , cleanliness, and excellent food."

Reviewed on 22 Jun 2025

York Luxury Suites Medellín
Sites Hotel
Sites Hotel
4 out of 5
Carrera 45 No. 5 - 15, Medellín
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly aparthotel in Medellín. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,034 reviews)
"Very good location and wonderful staff. Quiet but a short drive from the busy areas."

Reviewed on 29 Jun 2025

Sites Hotel
Firenze Lofts
Firenze Lofts
3.5 out of 5
Carrera 79 # 45D - 189, Medellín, Antioquia
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly apartment in Medellín. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Atanasio Giradot ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (211 reviews)
"The hotel was in a good area, breakfast was great and the staff too! I definitely recommend this property!"

Reviewed on 25 Jun 2025

Firenze Lofts
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Medellín

4.4
Top destination
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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Very pretty city if not many attractions to there. Great friendly people and nightlife.

5/5 - Excellent

PeterC

For a first time visitor it's probably useful to be with someone local. It's also important to have at least some knowledge of Spanish. The shopping malls are impressive with excellent food courts.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Felt safer than I imagined

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

We loved Medellín-it was definitely worth the trip. El Poblado is a great area to stay in-it’s very lively and can be noisy at night but The Charlee hotel has great sound proofing. The city is safe for tourists and the locals are very welcoming.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Great city with interesting history.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

I love it here in Medellin this is my second visit the city is vibrant safe and very clean. Transport here is second to none. Plenty of things to do here and places to visit if you are travelling to Colombia then Medellin is a must.

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