The best hotels in Medellin
Medellin has 8,000+ places to stay, and picking wrong means you end up in a noisy hostel on Avenida El Poblado or a dated business hotel nowhere near the action. We reviewed the standouts. these 10 made the cut.
Our Top Picks in Medellin
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Hostal Casa Laureles
Laureles, Medellin
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Hotel Dann Carlton Medellin
El Poblado, Medellin
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Hotel Medellin Royal
El Centro, Medellin
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Patio del Mundo Hotel Boutique
El Poblado, Medellin
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Diez Hotel Categoría Colombia
El Poblado, Medellin
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Hotel Oma Poblado
El Poblado, Medellin
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Historico Hotel Sabaneta
Parque El Carmelo, Sabaneta
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Hotel Ara Medellin
Laureles, Medellin
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Charlee Lifestyle Hotel
El Poblado, Medellin
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Hotel Casa Medina Medellin
El Poblado, Medellin
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All Hotels Compared
Side-by-side comparison to help you pick the right hotel. Prices reflect shoulder season averages.
| # | Hotel | City & Area | Price/Night | Score | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hostal Casa Laureles | Laureles, Medellin | $45–75/night | 7.9/10 | Budget Pick |
| 2 | Hotel Dann Carlton Medellin | El Poblado, Medellin | $80–120/night | 8.1/10 | Best Value |
| 3 | Hotel Medellin Royal | El Centro, Medellin | $105–155/night | 8/10 | Best Location |
| 4 | Patio del Mundo Hotel Boutique | El Poblado, Medellin | $120–175/night | 8.6/10 | Hidden Gem |
| 5 | Diez Hotel Categoría Colombia | El Poblado, Medellin | $145–210/night | 9/10 | Top Rated |
| 6 | Hotel Oma Poblado | El Poblado, Medellin | $150–200/night | 8.4/10 | Most Popular |
| 7 | Historico Hotel Sabaneta | Parque El Carmelo, Sabaneta | $160–220/night | 8.7/10 | Romantic Stay |
| 8 | Hotel Ara Medellin | Laureles, Medellin | $190–250/night | 8.8/10 | Business Pick |
| 9 | Charlee Lifestyle Hotel | El Poblado, Medellin | $265–380/night | 9.1/10 | Luxury Pick |
| 10 | Hotel Casa Medina Medellin | El Poblado, Medellin | $310–450/night | 9.3/10 | Top Rated |
Why These Hotels Made Our List
Every hotel earned its spot. Here's exactly why we picked each one.
Hostal Casa Laureles
This small guesthouse sits on a quiet residential street in Laureles, a neighborhood that locals actually live in. Rooms are basic but clean, with decent beds and functioning air conditioning. The shared kitchen is a plus for longer stays. It is a 10-minute walk to the Estadio metro station, making the rest of the city easy to reach. Good honest value if you do not need frills.
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Hotel Dann Carlton Medellin
The Dann Carlton is a well-established full-service hotel on Avenida El Poblado, right in the middle of the action. Rooms are a solid size and the beds are comfortable, though decor feels a bit dated. The outdoor pool area is a genuine highlight on hot afternoons. Breakfast is included in most rates and covers a wide spread. For the price in El Poblado, it is hard to beat.
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Hotel Medellin Royal
This hotel sits on Calle 54 in the downtown core, walking distance from the Botero Plaza and the Museo de Antioquia. It is one of the few comfortable options in El Centro, which puts you close to the real city rather than the tourist bubble of El Poblado. Rooms are clean and functional, though street noise can be noticeable on lower floors. The front desk staff are helpful with local recommendations. A solid pick for anyone who wants to experience central Medellin.
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Patio del Mundo Hotel Boutique
This small boutique property is tucked into a side street just off Avenida Las Vegas in El Poblado. The courtyard is the heart of the hotel, with plants everywhere and a relaxed atmosphere that bigger hotels cannot replicate. Rooms are individually decorated with local art and feel genuinely personal. The owners are hands-on and give good advice about the neighborhood. A strong choice for travelers who want character over corporate consistency.
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Diez Hotel Categoría Colombia
Diez Hotel is one of the most consistently well-reviewed properties in Medellin, located on Carrera 43A in El Poblado. The design is contemporary Colombian with real attention to detail in every room. The rooftop pool has a clear view across the city and is well maintained. Service is attentive without being intrusive. This is the kind of place that earns repeat visitors.
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Hotel Oma Poblado
Hotel Oma is located on Calle 10 in El Poblado, a short walk from Parque Lleras and the main restaurant strip. Rooms are modern and well-equipped, with good soundproofing given the busy surroundings. The hotel has a small gym and a reliable cafe in the lobby. It draws a mix of business travelers and tourists, which keeps the energy balanced. Availability fills up fast on weekends, so book ahead.
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Historico Hotel Sabaneta
Sabaneta is a small municipality just south of Medellin, and this boutique hotel sits near the central park, away from the city noise. The building is a restored antioquia mansion with thick walls, high ceilings, and original tile floors. Rooms are well-appointed and the quiet is remarkable compared to staying in central Medellin. The restaurant serves regional food using local ingredients. It takes about 30 minutes by metro to reach El Poblado, which is a fair tradeoff for the atmosphere.
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Hotel Ara Medellin
Hotel Ara is a design-forward property in Laureles, a residential neighborhood that offers a quieter base than El Poblado. The interiors are minimal and well-executed, with good natural light in the rooms. Meeting facilities are modern and the Wi-Fi is consistently fast throughout the building. It is a 5-minute taxi from the Estadio metro station and about 15 minutes from downtown. A strong option for business travelers who want calm surroundings and reliable infrastructure.
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Charlee Lifestyle Hotel
The Charlee sits on Calle 9 in El Poblado and is probably the most well-known design hotel in Medellin. The rooftop pool and bar have become a landmark in their own right, with a clear panoramic view of the Aburra Valley. Rooms are spacious, stylish, and fitted with quality materials throughout. The restaurant on the ground floor is genuinely good, not just a hotel afterthought. This is the benchmark luxury option for El Poblado.
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Hotel Casa Medina Medellin
Casa Medina is a small luxury property on a calm street in the upper part of El Poblado, away from the busier bar zones. The hotel has only a handful of suites, each finished with handcrafted furniture and Colombian textiles that feel elevated rather than decorative. The garden and pool area are private and well-shaded. Staff know returning guests by name and the level of personal service reflects the intimate scale. It is expensive, but consistently delivers for guests who prioritize quality over size.
Check AvailabilityWhere to Stay in Medellin
The neighborhood you pick matters more than the hotel.
First time in Medellin: where to stay
Start in El Poblado. Full stop. The streets around Parque Lleras and Provenza give you the best concentration of restaurants, cafes, and nightlife within a 15-minute walk. You can sort out the rest of the city from there.
If you're staying more than 5 nights, consider splitting your time: 3 nights in El Poblado to get your bearings, then move to Laureles near La 70 for the local side. You'll spend 25-30% less on food and have a completely different experience of the same city.
El Poblado: the honest breakdown
El Poblado is split into distinct micro-zones. Parque Lleras is the party hub: great energy but loud until 4am on weekends. Provenza is calmer, with better coffee shops and boutique hotels. The hill streets above El Tesoro mall are quieter still and have city views that make the taxi uphill worth it.
Avoid the strip directly on Avenida El Poblado near the McDonald's. That stretch has overpriced tourist restaurants, aggressive taxi touts, and nothing you can't find better 5 minutes up the hill. We've seen this mistake hundreds of times from first-time visitors who just grabbed the first hotel they found on that road.
Medellin on a budget: what actually works
Laureles is your base if you're watching every peso. Hostal Casa Laureles runs $45-75/night and sits 10 minutes walk from Estadio metro station on Line A. From there, you can reach El Centro in 15 minutes and El Poblado in 20 minutes without taking a single taxi.
Eat lunch at the restaurants around Estadio on Calle 74. A full bandeja paisa costs 15,000-20,000 COP at places like the spots tucked behind the stadium. That's under $5. Budget travelers who base themselves in El Poblado and wonder why Medellin feels expensive are just paying the tourist tax.
Medellin for couples: the real romantic options
Skip the obvious Parque Lleras bars and head to Sabaneta on a Sunday. Parque El Carmelo fills with local families, live music, and antique stalls from about 10am. It's a 25-minute metro and taxi ride from El Poblado and feels nothing like a tourist destination.
For hotel romance, Historico Hotel Sabaneta is the pick. Patio del Mundo Boutique in El Poblado also delivers: it has a courtyard garden that most people walk past without realizing exists. Book a room facing the interior patio and you'd never guess you're in the middle of a Latin American city.
Business travel in Medellin: where to base yourself
Most corporate offices and the Ruta N tech district sit in the northern part of El Poblado and near Parque de los Deseos in El Centro Norte. Hotel Ara Medellin in Laureles puts you 15 minutes from both by taxi and gives you a calmer base than the party-heavy Parque Lleras area.
InDriver and Uber work well throughout the city and a cross-town ride rarely tops $6-8. The metro is reliable and runs from 5am to 11pm. Don't bother renting a car: Medellin traffic on Avenida Regional during rush hour is genuinely brutal and parking near business districts is a nightmare.
Medellin day trips: where to go and where to stay
Guatapé is the non-negotiable day trip: the rock (El Peñol) is 2 hours from El Poblado by bus from Terminal del Norte, and you'll want to leave before 8am to beat the tour groups. Jardín is 3 hours south and completely different: colonial streets, coffee farms, and almost no other tourists. Both are doable from El Poblado as your base.
Santa Fe de Antioquia is 2.5 hours northwest and worth it for the colonial architecture and hot springs nearby. If you're doing multiple day trips, El Poblado beats El Centro as a base: the Terminal del Norte bus station is 20 minutes by metro, and you're much better positioned for the early departures these trips demand.
Medellin's best neighborhoods
El Poblado is the obvious choice and it delivers: safe streets, great restaurants on Avenida El Poblado and Provenza, and most of our top picks. But if you want local life without the expat bubble, Laureles is the real move.
El Poblado 5 vetted hotels The expat hub: great food, great hotels, and genuinely easy to navigate.
The expat hub: great food, great hotels, and genuinely easy to navigate.
El Poblado is where most visitors end up, and honestly, for good reason. The streets around Provenza and Parque Lleras have the best restaurant density in the city. You're 10 minutes walk from Mercado del Río and 15 minutes from El Tesoro mall if that matters to you.
Our five El Poblado picks range from $80/night at Hotel Dann Carlton to $450/night at Hotel Casa Medina. That spread is intentional. You don't need to spend $300+ to get a good stay here, but the luxury options are genuinely worth the price if you have the budget.
One thing to know: El Poblado on Friday and Saturday nights near Parque Lleras gets loud. If you're a light sleeper, pick a hotel above Calle 9 or on the quieter Provenza side. The streets below Parque Lleras toward the creek can also flood during heavy rain in October and November.
Laureles 2 vetted hotels Where actual Medellin locals live. Cheaper, calmer, and underrated.
Where actual Medellin locals live. Cheaper, calmer, and underrated.
Laureles sits west of the river and most tourists skip it. That's their loss. La 70 (Avenida Nutibara) is one of the best food and bar streets in the city, with restaurants that serve Medellin's middle class rather than visiting Airbnb guests. You pay 20-30% less for everything here.
Estadio metro station on Line A connects you to El Centro in 10 minutes and the transfer to Line B at San Antonio gets you across the city fast. Hotel Ara Medellin is at the upper end of the range here ($190-250/night), reflecting that Laureles has grown up fast as a business and hospitality district.
Hostal Casa Laureles is the budget anchor at $45-75/night and genuinely one of the best-value stays in the entire city. The neighborhood around Circular 76 and the streets behind Estadio are safe, walkable, and full of local bakeries and coffee shops that have never seen a tourist menu.
El Centro 1 vetted hotel The city's historic core: loud, chaotic, and worth it for the right traveler.
The city's historic core: loud, chaotic, and worth it for the right traveler.
El Centro is not for everyone. It's loud from 7am, congested all day, and the streets around Parque Berrío can be uncomfortable at night. But Plaza Botero is here, the Museo de Antioquia is here, and the metro connections at San Antonio and Parque Berrío stations put you 15 minutes from anywhere in the city.
Hotel Medellin Royal earns its 'Best Location' badge specifically because it solves El Centro's main problem: you get the cultural access without feeling unsafe. It's walking distance from Junín pedestrian street and the ornate Teatro Metropolitano. Skip the tourist trap restaurants on Calle Carabobo and eat at the local spots on the parallel streets instead.
If you're going for culture over comfort, El Centro makes sense. Hotels here run $105-155/night, which is mid-range money for a very different experience than El Poblado. Just don't come expecting quiet nights or polished streets.
Sabaneta 1 vetted hotel A separate municipality south of the city with a completely different pace.
A separate municipality south of the city with a completely different pace.
Sabaneta is technically its own city, about 25 minutes from El Poblado by metro and taxi. Most visitors never make it here. That's exactly why it works. Parque El Carmelo is the social center: antique markets on Sundays, good local restaurants all week, and none of the El Poblado pricing.
Historico Hotel Sabaneta is the only hotel on our list here, and it's specifically rated for couples ($160-220/night). The boutique character is genuine: colonial architecture, courtyard design, and a pace that forces you to slow down. You're not going to be popping out for late-night cocktails on a Tuesday.
The downside is the commute. If you're planning multiple day trips or heavy nightlife, Sabaneta adds 45-60 minutes of daily travel. It's the right base for a relaxed 3-4 night stay focused on local Antioquia culture, not for people trying to cram in everything Medellin offers.
Best Areas by Vibe
Tell us how you travel and we'll point you to the right part of Medellin.
Romantic
Sabaneta's Parque El Carmelo on a Sunday is genuinely one of the most charming scenes in the Antioquia region. Combine it with Historico Hotel Sabaneta's colonial courtyard and you've got a trip that doesn't try too hard.
Culture
El Centro is where Medellin's history lives: Plaza Botero has 23 Botero sculptures on open-air display and the Museo de Antioquia is right next door. Stay near Junín street and you can walk to the Teatro Metropolitano and Casa de la Memoria in under 15 minutes.
Family
El Poblado near El Tesoro mall and Parque de los Pies Descalzos keeps families busy without stressful commutes. Parque Explora and the Jardín Botánico are both about 20 minutes north by taxi, making El Poblado a practical family base.
Budget
Laureles around Estadio metro station is the best-value neighborhood in Medellin, full stop. Hostal Casa Laureles at $45-75/night and cheap local eats on La 70 mean you can do this city properly for under $80/day total.
Foodie
El Poblado's Provenza Street and the Mercado del Río on Calle 30 have the best concentration of quality restaurants in the city. But the real food finds are on La 70 in Laureles, where the clientele is 95% local and the menus haven't been translated for tourists.
Nightlife
Parque Lleras in El Poblado is the undisputed nightlife center. Bars, clubs, and rooftop venues within a 3-minute walk of each other, with options ranging from craft beer spots to proper clubs that go until 5am on weekends.
Location Quality
Is the neighborhood walkable? Are restaurants, shops, and attractions within 10 minutes on foot? How does it feel after dark? We evaluate safety, public transport access, and whether the area has genuine local character or just tourist traps. A hotel in the wrong neighborhood ruins a trip. That's why location carries the most weight.
Value for Money
We compare what you pay against what you get. A €150 hotel with a great location, clean rooms, and helpful staff can outscore a €500 hotel with fancy amenities in a bad area. We factor in seasonal pricing, cancellation policies, and hidden costs like tourist tax and breakfast surcharges. The goal is finding the best ratio, not the lowest price.
Guest Experience
We analyze thousands of verified guest reviews across multiple platforms, looking for patterns rather than individual complaints. Consistent praise for cleanliness, staff, and room quality counts. We also assess the intangibles: does the hotel have character? Would you recommend it to a friend? A soul-less chain hotel with perfect facilities still loses to a well-run boutique with personality.
When to Visit Medellin
When to visit Medellin and what to pay.
High Season (Dec-Jan)
Christmas and New Year's bring the highest prices of the year across El Poblado and Laureles. Hotels on Provenza and near Parque Lleras fill up 6-8 weeks out and prices spike 30-45% above standard rates. The city's Navidad lighting on Avenida El Poblado is genuinely spectacular, but you're paying full price for every part of the experience.
Dry Season (Feb-Mar)
This is our recommended window. Prices settle back to normal after January, the weather is reliably dry, and the city isn't overwhelmed with festival visitors. El Poblado hotel rates run $80-220/night at this time, which is where the real value sits. You can walk Provenza Street and actually get a table at the good restaurants without a reservation.
Feria de las Flores (Aug)
Feria de las Flores is Medellin's biggest annual event, centered on the Silleteros parade down Avenida El Poblado in early August. Hotel prices jump 40-60% for the 10-day festival period. Book 2-3 months in advance or you'll be choosing between overpriced last-minute rooms and hostels in El Centro. The festival itself is genuinely worth seeing once.
Green Season (Oct-Nov)
October and November are the wettest months, with afternoon rain most days from about 3pm. Crowds thin out significantly and El Poblado hotel rates drop to $60-180/night. It's not the worst time to visit if you plan mornings outdoors and treat the rain as an excuse for long lunches at the Mercado del Río. Just don't plan the Guatapé rock climb for these months: the path gets slippery and views are often clouded.
Booking Tips for Medellin
Insider tips for booking hotels in Medellin.
Book El Poblado at least 6 weeks out during Feria
Feria de las Flores in early August fills El Poblado faster than any other event in the calendar. Hotels near Parque Lleras and Provenza sell out 8-10 weeks in advance and prices jump 40-60% above normal. If you're visiting in August, either book by June or target Laureles, where rates stay 20-25% lower even during peak events.
Use InDriver or Uber, not street taxis
Street taxis in Medellin don't all use meters reliably, especially near the airport and Parque Lleras at night. InDriver and Uber both work well throughout the city and a cross-town trip runs $4-8. From El Poblado to Laureles is typically $3-4. The Metro is even cheaper at under $1 per trip, and Line A covers most of the city's north-south corridor.
Don't over-book on Avenida El Poblado itself
The main drag of Avenida El Poblado looks convenient on a map, but it's congested, noisy, and the hotels there often charge location premiums without delivering on quality. The best El Poblado hotels sit on the quieter streets above Parque Lleras, toward Provenza and the hills near El Tesoro. You'll sleep better and still be 5-10 minutes walk from everything.
Pack for 20°C evenings even in summer
Medellin sits at 1,495 meters above sea level. Days hit 25-28°C but evenings drop to 18-21°C year-round. Rooftop bars near Parque Lleras and the outdoor terrace at Charlee get genuinely cold after 9pm. Bring a light jacket you can carry. We've seen people misread 'eternal spring city' as meaning tropical warmth at night and regret it.
Check if your hotel is above or below Calle 9 in El Poblado
El Poblado's geography matters more than most booking sites let on. Hotels below Calle 9 near the creek (La Presidenta area) sit in a flood zone during heavy rains in October and November, and some streets become impassable. Hotels on the hillside above Parque Lleras stay dry and get the views. Always check the exact address on Google Maps before confirming.
Use the Metro for day trips, not taxis
A Metro trip from El Centro to Industriales (for Laureles) costs under $1 and takes 10 minutes. The Metrocable to Santo Domingo in the northeastern comunas is one of the best urban cable car experiences in South America and the round trip is under $2. For Terminal del Norte bus station, take Line A to Caribe station: that saves you a $10-15 taxi and the traffic nightmare on Autopista Norte.
Hotels in Medellin — FAQ
Everything you need to know before booking hotels in Medellin.
What's the best neighborhood to stay in Medellin?
El Poblado wins for most visitors. You're walking distance from Parque Poblado, Provenza Street, and some of the city's best restaurants. Laureles is the local's pick: quieter, cheaper by 20-30%, and La 70 has better food than most of El Poblado's tourist strips. Budget travelers should look at El Centro, but stay north of Parque Berrío.
Is El Poblado safe for tourists?
Yes, El Poblado is one of the safest areas in the city. Stick to the streets around Parque Poblado and Provenza during the day and you'll be fine. At night, use InDriver or Uber rather than hailing taxis on Avenida El Poblado, and avoid El Parque del Periodista area after midnight if you're not familiar with the city.
How do I get from Medellin airport to my hotel?
José María Córdova airport is about 45 minutes from El Poblado by taxi or rideshare, and it'll cost you $18-25 depending on traffic. The Metro doesn't reach the airport. Take the Sitva bus for around $2.50 if you're on a tight budget, though it stops at San Antonio station in El Centro, not El Poblado.
What's the best time of year to visit Medellin?
December and January are peak months: Feria de las Flores crowds have already gone, but the city fills up for Christmas and hotel prices spike 30-40%. The real sweet spot is March-May or August-October. You get good weather, crowds are manageable, and hotel rates drop to their mid-range levels across El Poblado and Laureles.
How much should I budget for a hotel in Medellin?
Budget travelers can find solid options in Laureles from $45-75/night. Mid-range El Poblado hotels run $100-200/night and that's where most of the value sits. If you're going luxury, expect $265-450/night along the Avenida El Poblado corridor near Parque Lleras.
Is the Medellin Metro useful for tourists?
Very. Line A runs north-south and connects El Centro with Industriales station, which is a 10-minute walk from Laureles. Line B connects to San Javier and the western comunas. The Metrocable lines to Santo Domingo and Parque Arví are genuinely one of the best experiences in the city, and a single trip costs under $1.
Should I stay in El Centro, Medellin?
Only if budget is the priority and you know what you're signing up for. El Centro is loud, congested, and the streets around Parque Berrío can be sketchy at night. Hotel Medellin Royal is one of the few spots there that actually earns its keep, and it's rated highly specifically because they've sorted security and the location puts you steps from Museo de Antioquia and Plaza Botero.
What's the difference between El Poblado and Laureles?
El Poblado caters to expats, digital nomads, and tourists. You'll find co-working cafes on Provenza, rooftop bars near Parque Lleras, and most international restaurants within a 10-minute walk. Laureles is where Medellin's middle class actually lives: better local food on La 70, cheaper everything, and zero tourist traps. The tradeoff is fewer late-night options.
Are there good luxury hotels in Medellin?
Absolutely. Charlee Lifestyle Hotel and Hotel Casa Medina are both in El Poblado and both genuinely deliver at the $265-450/night level. You're getting rooftop pools, serious service, and walking access to Parque Lleras and Provenza Street. Don't let anyone tell you Medellin doesn't have world-class accommodation.
What local customs should I know before booking a hotel in Medellin?
Medellin runs on paisa hospitality, which means staff will go out of their way to help you. Tipping housekeeping 5,000-10,000 COP per night is appreciated and not standard like in North America. Some smaller boutique hotels near El Poblado close their gates after midnight, so always check the front desk hours before a late night out near Parque Lleras.
Is Sabaneta worth staying in for Medellin?
If you want a calmer base with local character, yes. Sabaneta is about 25 minutes south of El Poblado by metro and taxi, and Parque El Carmelo has some of the best antique markets and local restaurants in the metro area. Historico Hotel Sabaneta is the standout there, and it suits couples more than anyone else.
When is Feria de las Flores and how does it affect hotel prices?
Feria de las Flores runs for 10 days in early August, centered around the Silleteros parade on Avenida El Poblado. It's the city's biggest event. Hotel prices across El Poblado and Laureles jump 40-60% during that week, so book at least 2 months out or you'll be looking at hostels in El Centro as your only affordable option.