Skip to main content
  1. Hotel reviews homepage
  2. Colombia hotel reviews
  3. Antioquia hotel reviews
  4. Medellín hotel reviews
  5. Reviews of Arcadia Hostel Medellin

Reviews of Arcadia Hostel Medellin

Calle 11A No 31a - 188, El Poblado, 050021 Medellín, Colombia

#228 of 357 hotels in Medellín

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 97 hostel reviews

7.9

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.0

  • Comfort

    7.9

  • Location

    8.7

  • Facilities

    7.8

  • Staff

    8.5

  • Value for money

    8.3

  • Free WiFi

    8.5

100% verified reviews

Real guests. Real stays. Real opinions.

Read more- opens a dialog box
Write a review

Showing 1 – 25

  • Reviewed: 21 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Troyan 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The Wi-Fi was a bit spotty, but there are several networks to choose from, and if you move around, you can usually connect to one that works.

    The staff were friendly, especially Sanja, who deserves the Employee of the Century award. This helped create a welcoming social vibe, which is important in Medellín, the party capital of the world. The beds had privacy curtains. The breakfast was yummy!

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 December 2023

    9.0
    Great staff, great kitchen and facilities. Pretty dead in the day but definitely lively at night!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    A tiny far off the Main Street, and the rooms need a little better ventilation

    Staff was excellent, good social scene too! Well worth it for the price!

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 March 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    As usual in Medellin, the price is too high for a hostel

    Good location in a calm street with view to the woods but 5 minutes to the busy Provenza nightlife. Social area to meet other guests. If you get the double bed it is really comfortable.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 February 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Pegasus Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We got the room next to the kitchen which was loud. if you are unlucky to get that room turn the fan on so it can drown out some of the noise.

    Staff were lovely and helpful. Good location for Pablado but a 30 minute walk to the metro which we didn’t mind. Nice common areas.

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 October 2022

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    if you want to go out I don’t recommend this place since it’s already a bit outside el poblado and I didn’t feel safe walking back home alone at night.

    if you’re looking for a calm place to stay that it’s still walking distance from el poblado this is it. the rooms were really big and spacious.

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 7 October 2022

    8.0
    Well equipped hostel in a great area
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Andromeda Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Unfortunately there was a construction site next door - completely out of the hostels control, but being awoken at 6am every morning was not ideal!

    The location was ideal for us - close to restaurants, supermarket and in a quiet area. The staff were amazing - incredibly helpful with tour information, transport etc but also very chatty and interested in us. The kitchen was spacious and well stocked. We enjoyed the outside common space. Breakfast included pancakes which was a nice treat. The fruit was freshly cut every morning. The walk to and from the hostel to the main Poblado area, even at night, felt very safe.

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 18 August 2022

    9.0
    Superb
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Troyan 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The first day when flushing the toilet it was not working but then the problem was solved.

    The bed was very comfortable, breakfast included and very nice environment.

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 18 August 2022

    7.0
    Good athmosphere, overpriced dormbed
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    I felt the lack of air inside the building, and my room did not have a window, also there was a strange smell because of this. The breakfast was simple (pancakes) but ok. For the price I expected higher quality service, or better equipped room, but its a hostel with basic things, nothing special indicating the high price for a basic dorm bed. The neighbourhood is safe, but Poblado metro station is more than 30 minutes by walking, so I was not amazed by the location. Curtains are missing from the beds.

    The staff is very nice and helpful, the athmosphere is great. Bathroom&shower were really nice, cozy and big.

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 10 August 2022

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very cute and nice Hostel. It’s a small Hostel in a good and safe location, next to a lot of restaurants, with a chill vibe so it’s easy to meet people. The BBQ on Sunday is amazing and good value for the price. The staff is also very nice and friendly. I would stay again.

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 3 August 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Old facilities

    Great location

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 27 May 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The roof of the terrace was leaking. The room I was staying in was really full with lots of beds. The hostel is a 30 min walk from the metro station.

    Super nice staff! Breakfast was okay with 1 egg some pancakes and fruit. Everything was clean.

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: 9 May 2022

    8.0
    Nice
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Some days you Catch Up the wrong people! No was a Problem really.

    The Staff was very Nice! The Hostel Conzept is apropiate and usefull for the Medellin Atmosphere enjoy pacefull! I had been greatfull for all! Thanks!

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: 17 April 2022

    8.0
    Decent stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The mattress was extremely uncomfortable and it felt almost like sleeping on the floor. The wifi was also not always working well.

    A really nice place, in the nice neighbourhood, it felt super safe there.

    Stayed in April 2022

  • Reviewed: 13 March 2022

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Andromeda Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Only 2 shower and 2 toilets Smell cigarets

    Good Matress

    Stayed in March 2022

  • Reviewed: 10 March 2022

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not super clean (ex there were some bugs in the room, not bed bugs but still). Sometimes had to wait a long time for someone to unlock the door when coming back at night.

    Good value for money, location.

    Stayed in March 2022

  • Reviewed: 19 February 2022

    8.0
    nice hostel☺️
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    you can smoke in the common area (outside) wich is also the table to eat. as a non smoker it’s not really nice to eat while people are smoking.

    the staff speaks English and Spanish and you get free breakfirst. the beds are comfortable and there is a 24h reservation.

    Stayed in February 2022

  • Reviewed: 29 January 2022

    8.0
    was good for the price
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    its was not too clean.

    it was nice good area even when you have to walk a bit to the center of poblado.

    Stayed in January 2022

  • Reviewed: 13 December 2021

    7.0
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    This review has been hidden because it doesn't meet our guidelines.

  • Reviewed: 25 September 2021

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Troyan 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The dorm I was put in had the lockers occupied with things belonging to people living there . Also the bathroom was full with their stuff too. In the mornings people were sleeping in the common area (maybe drunk guests, or volunteers or just people living there). Breakfast had to be cooked by one self which is a nice idea but not so nice when everyone puts their hands in the pancake bowl or coffee pot.

    The terrace , nice hot shower , location.

    Stayed in July 2021

  • Reviewed: 26 August 2021

    8.0
    I recommend this hostel to other travelers.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    **WiFi is not available upstairs in your room. The WiFi is only available downstairs.

    **Breakfast is included every morning until 10:30am. You cook your own eggs and make your own pancakes. The hostel provides the ingredients.

    Stayed in August 2021

  • Reviewed: 26 August 2021

    8.0
    I enjoyed my stay. I would stay again. I recommend!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    **I didn't like that the main bathrooms upstairs inside the room and outside did not have hand soap for washing your hands after using the bathroom. It's so important, especially during Covid times, to have antibacterial hand soap and hand sanitizer handy after using the restroom! Fortunately, I carry hand sanitizer with me everywhere I go now. **I was charged more than $3,000 pesos per hour for a late checkout after 12pm noon ($10,000 pesos for 3 hours or 1/3 the cost of the room for one night). I don't think any hostel or hotel would charge this absurd amount but I paid it anyway because the cost wasn't too bad.

    **The positive energy at this hostel is pretty cool from the guests to the volunteers and staff. Everyone was very kind. We went out together as a group of like 20 people one weekend. It was fun! **The beds have outlets so you can charge your phones. **The showers have hot water. **It's located in a nice part of Poblado, away from the discos and bars, but walking distance to everything you could want. **They make strong cocktails at the bar and the prices aren't expensive. **The hostel has a variety of games to play with other guests on cold or rainy days when you don't want to go out.

    Stayed in August 2021

  • Reviewed: 18 August 2021

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The location is amazing and the staff is so kind.

    Stayed in August 2021

  • Reviewed: 8 June 2021

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The location is great.

    Stayed in June 2021

  • Reviewed: 13 April 2024

    10
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Troyan 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    This review has been hidden because it doesn't meet our guidelines.

Showing 1 – 25

We Price Match
We Price Match
Low rates • No booking fees • Find cheaper? We'll refund the difference!

Guests also reviewed these properties: