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About this property
Comfortable Accommodations: Purple Monkey Hostel in Medellín offers adults-only accommodations with private and shared bathrooms. Each room includes a kitchenette, dining area, and modern amenities. Exceptional Facilities: Guests enjoy a sun terrace, bar, and free WiFi. Additional facilities include a lounge, coffee shop, outdoor seating, and picnic area. Convenient Location: Located 1.2 mi from Olaya Herrera Airport, the hostel is near El Poblado Park (6-minute walk), Lleras Park (0.6 mi), and Linear Park President (less than 0.6 mi). Guest Services: The property provides private check-in and check-out, a 24-hour front desk, and a tour desk. Guests appreciate the attentive staff and excellent service.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular amenities
- Free Wifi
- Parking
- Airport shuttle
- Non-smoking rooms
- 24-hour front desk
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Laundry
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
- Bar
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Garth
United States
“Nice neighborhood, many hostels and restaurants | hot shower, towel | functional kitchen | dorm beds with lockers, light, power outlet, fan | solid WiFi | good breakfast (fruit, egg, toast, coffee, 8-10) |” - Brianito
Italy
“staff are realy great.. and they served freshly made breakfast” - Yan
Israel
“Very good hostel at quite area of El Poblado with a lot of great restaurants. 15 mins walk from the nightlife streets. Great atmosphere at the bar with places to relax. Breakfast is included and is great. Very good value for money.” - Mariana
Brazil
“Everything was amazing! The location was ok for me, bathrooms are clean, comfortable bed.” - Benoit
France
“The hostel is well managed, the space is small but well organized and there after plenty of common areas. Cooked breakfast is a nice addition.” - Casey
Canada
“Very social and good atmosphere. The staff are very helpful.” - Diego
Colombia
“The staff was very helpful The location is 10/10, at a perfect spot between the metro station and the rest of El Poblado. Great businesses right beside the hostel, too. Price is great. Great breakfast. Plenty of lounging areas given the...” - Gabriel
Mexico
“Great location. Near to El Poblado park by walking, bars and restaurants. 10 min walking to the metro station of Medellin. Breakfast was good.” - Vlad
United Kingdom
“Excellent place with a very nice vibe in the tourist center of Medellin. Kudos to Joey the barman who showed me the true nightlife of Medellin.” - Tj
Estonia
“Purple Monkey is a really chill hostel with a cool vibe and nice people (both staff and guests). There's everything a backpacker can ask for - free wifi, comfy beds, lockers for each guest and they can do your laundry for a very reasonable price....”
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House rules
Child policies
Children not allowed.
Crib and extra bed policies
Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.



The fine print
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.
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.
In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
License number: 40542