Hostel
 Purple Monkey Hostel

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Calle 12 #43D-94, El Poblado, 050021 Medellín, Colombia – Excellent location – show map

Excellent location – rated 9.5/10! (score from 338 reviews)

Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions

8.8
Excellent
338 reviews

All the staff gave me always the best service, genuine, kind, profesional. thanks to Anna and all the staff. you guys are the best

Carlos Qatar

This is the best hostal for solo travelers/backpackers. It has good facilities, welcoming staff, a lively atmosphere, and free breakfast. Maybe the other hostals around Poblado have a bigger name, but those hostals feel like a hotel-Purple Monkey is better. I will only stay here whenever I come to Medellin.

Erick United States of America

Staff attentive, Clean spaces and nice hammocks, Good Showers, Decent Breakfast, Good Location, Good Laundry Service.

Carlos Qatar

The hostel has very nice common places to know others travellers. Good location. I recommend it!!

Ernst Argentina

Breakfast on location, great HOT showers, nice beds and overall clean facility, lots of chances to make friends with tourist visiting and practice your 2nd or 3rd language.

Camel Colombia

Clean, good breakfast, nice kitchen to cook in, ok water pressure in showers, under bed lockers have power socket to lock things away and charge them (not seen this before, clever idea).

Simon Hong Kong

Very helpful staff. Nice place with a buzz to it. Basic but clean facilities. Excellent laundry service

Laura United Kingdom

Nice hostel in a good location, with good breakfast and laundry service

Joshua United Kingdom

Good location and nice atmosphere. Bar on the roof was nice. The showers are also one of the better ones we had in a long long time. The staff is very friendly and helpfull.

Umesh Netherlands

Very clean all round, staff were nice and hostel is right in the centre of poblado

Lena Germany
8.8
Excellent
338 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “All the staff gave me always the best service, genuine, kind, profesional. thanks to Anna and all the staff. you guys are the best”
    Carlos Carlos Qatar Qatar
  • “This is the best hostal for solo travelers/backpackers. It has good facilities, welcoming staff, a lively atmosphere, and free breakfast.”
    Erick Erick United States of America United States of America
  • “Staff attentive, Clean spaces and nice hammocks, Good Showers, Decent Breakfast, Good Location, Good Laundry Service.”
    Carlos Carlos Qatar Qatar
  • “The hostel has very nice common places to know others travellers. Good location. I recommend it!!”
    Ernst Ernst Argentina Argentina
  • “Breakfast on location, great HOT showers, nice beds and overall clean facility, lots of chances to make friends with tourist visiting and practice your 2nd or 3rd language.”
    Camel Camel Colombia Colombia
  • “Clean, good breakfast, nice kitchen to cook in, ok water pressure in showers, under bed lockers have power socket to lock things away and charge them (not seen this before, clever idea).”
    Simon Simon Hong Kong Hong Kong
  • “Very helpful staff. Nice place with a buzz to it. Basic but clean facilities. Excellent laundry service”
    Laura Laura United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Nice hostel in a good location, with good breakfast and laundry service”
    Joshua Joshua United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Good location and nice atmosphere. Bar on the roof was nice. The showers are also one of the better ones we had in a long long time. The staff is very friendly and helpfull.”
    Umesh Umesh Netherlands Netherlands
  • “Very clean all round, staff were nice and hostel is right in the centre of poblado”
    Lena Lena Germany Germany

Categories:

  • Staff9.2
  • Facilities8.8
  • Cleanliness8.9
  • Comfort8.8
  • Value for money9.0
  • Location9.5
  • Free WiFi8.3

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Purple Monkey Hostel in Medellín provides adults only accommodations with a bar, a shared lounge and a terrace. The property is around 3 miles from Pueblito Paisa, 4.4 miles from 70 Avenue and 3.7 miles from Plaza de Toros La Macarena. The property has a 24-hour front desk, a shuttle service, a shared kitchen and free WiFi throughout the property.

All rooms have a coffee machine, while some rooms contain a kitchen with a microwave, a fridge and a stovetop. At the hostel rooms are equipped with bed linen and towels.

Guests at Purple Monkey Hostel can enjoy a buffet or a à la carte breakfast.

Popular points of interest near the accommodation include El Poblado Park, Lleras Park and Linear Park President. The nearest airport is Olaya Herrera Airport, 1.3 miles from Purple Monkey Hostel.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

Purple Monkey Hostel has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Aug 10, 2015

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Most popular amenities

Free WiFi
Parking
Airport shuttle
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Facilities for disabled guests
Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bar

Property Highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Breakfast Info

Buffet

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Guest reviews

8.8
Excellent · 338 reviews
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Categories:
  • Staff9.2
  • Facilities8.8
  • Cleanliness8.9
  • Comfort8.8
  • Value for money9.0
  • Location9.5
  • Free WiFi8.3

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  • Carlos
    QatarQatar
    “All the staff gave me always the best service, genuine, kind, profesional. thanks to Anna and all the staff. you guys are the best”
  • Erick
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “This is the best hostal for solo travelers/backpackers. It has good facilities, welcoming staff, a lively atmosphere, and free breakfast. Maybe the other hostals around Poblado have a bigger name, but those hostals feel like a hotel-Purple Monkey is...”
  • Carlos
    QatarQatar
    “Staff attentive, Clean spaces and nice hammocks, Good Showers, Decent Breakfast, Good Location, Good Laundry Service.”
  • Ernst
    ArgentinaArgentina
    “The hostel has very nice common places to know others travellers. Good location. I recommend it!!”
  • Camel
    ColombiaColombia
    “Breakfast on location, great HOT showers, nice beds and overall clean facility, lots of chances to make friends with tourist visiting and practice your 2nd or 3rd language.”
  • Simon
    Hong KongHong Kong
    “Clean, good breakfast, nice kitchen to cook in, ok water pressure in showers, under bed lockers have power socket to lock things away and charge them (not seen this before, clever idea).”
  • Laura
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Very helpful staff. Nice place with a buzz to it. Basic but clean facilities. Excellent laundry service”
  • Joshua
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Nice hostel in a good location, with good breakfast and laundry service”
  • Umesh
    NetherlandsNetherlands
    “Good location and nice atmosphere. Bar on the roof was nice. The showers are also one of the better ones we had in a long long time. The staff is very friendly and helpfull.”
  • Lena
    GermanyGermany
    “Very clean all round, staff were nice and hostel is right in the centre of poblado”
Property questions and answers
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  • Do you have an oven in your kitchen and is it working? :)
    We have a stove and a microwave not oven. The kitchen closes at 11pm until 7:30 am
    Answered on August 12, 2022
  • Is it quiet at night?
    We have a receptionist at nighttime who is responsible for keeping the other guests quiet. While we make every attempt to keep the building as quiet as possible this obviously depends on the collaboration of others.
    Answered on December 3, 2019
  • Do you have planned events or activities?
    There are a number of activities and tours that we are able to organise for you
    Answered on October 18, 2019
  • Hi does the double or twin room have a private bathroom? :)
    Hi, the restrooms and showrs are in shared areas.
    Answered on August 12, 2022
  • Do I need a lock for the lockers?
    Yes. Padlocks are available for purchase on reception
    Answered on October 18, 2019

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Area info *
Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!
Excellent location – show map
What's nearby
  • El Poblado Park
    0.3 miles
  • The Dancer's Park
    0.3 miles
  • Linear Park President
    0.4 miles
  • Lleras Park
    0.5 miles
  • Medellin's Museum of Modern Art
    0.7 miles
  • Santa fe's Zoo Park
    0.8 miles
  • Juan Pablo II Airpark
    1.4 miles
  • Medellin General Hospital
    1.5 miles
  • León de Grieff Library
    1.5 miles
  • Pueblito Paisa
    1.6 miles
Restaurants & cafes
  • Restaurant Hacienda
    0 miles
  • Cafe/Bar Cambria
    0 miles
Top attractions
  • Nutibara's Hill
    1.7 miles
  • Medellin's Metropolitan Theater
    2 miles
  • Plaza de Toros La Macarena
    2.5 miles
  • Laureles Park
    2.7 miles
  • 70 Avenue
    3.1 miles
  • Explora Park
    4 miles
  • Puerta del Norte Shopping Mall
    8.9 miles
Closest Airports
  • Olaya Herrera Airport
    1.1 miles
  • José María Córdova International Airport
    10.8 miles
How to get to Purple Monkey Hostel from José María Córdova International Airport
    Private shuttle
    Public transportation
    Parking available
* All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Amenities of Purple Monkey Hostel

Most popular amenities

Free WiFi
Parking
Airport shuttle
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Facilities for disabled guests
Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bar
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Activities
  • Happy hour Additional charge
  • Walking tours
  • Movie nights
  • Bar crawls Additional charge
  • Temporary art galleries Off-site
  • Evening entertainment Additional charge
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/Champagne Additional charge
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and costs COP 2000 per hour.
  • Accessible parking
  • Street parking
Transportation
  • Airport drop-off Additional charge
  • Airport pickup Additional charge
Front Desk Services
  • Lockers
  • Private check-in/out
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Express check-in/out
  • 24-hour front desk
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe
General
  • Adults only
  • Convenience store on site
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Shuttle service (additional charge)
  • Designated smoking area
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Lowered sink
  • Toilet with grab rails
Health & Wellness Facilities
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Spanish
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Sustainability initiatives
This property has taken steps to provide more sustainable and eco-friendly travel

House rules Purple Monkey Hostel takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 2:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

Until 12:00 PM

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

There's no capacity for cribs at this property.

This property doesn't offer extra beds.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Mastercard Visa American Express Purple Monkey Hostel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Please inform Purple Monkey Hostel of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

License number: 40542

FAQs about Purple Monkey Hostel

  • Check-in at Purple Monkey Hostel is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.

  • Purple Monkey Hostel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Evening entertainment
    • Walking tours
    • Temporary art galleries
    • Happy hour
    • Bar crawls
    • Movie nights

  • The prices at Purple Monkey Hostel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • From the nearest airport, you can get to Purple Monkey Hostel by:

    • Bus 45min
    • Airport shuttle (arranged by property) 45min

  • Guests staying at Purple Monkey Hostel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.3).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Buffet
    • À la carte

  • Purple Monkey Hostel is 1.7 miles from the center of Medellín.