Best Party Hostels
in Medellin

Los Patios Hostel

At €13 a night and rated 9.4, Los Patios Hostel has a rooftop bar, a combination that narrows the field in Medellin. Calle 9+1 on Calle 9 #38-1, El Poblado. This street in El Poblado is the backbone of Medellín’s backpacker nightlife. Dulce Jesus Mio on Carrera 70 #52-21, Barrio Colombia is the fallback option if the first place is packed.

Viajero Medellin Hostel

Viajero Medellin Hostel is an excellent choice for party enthusiasts seeking an unforgettable experience in Medellin. With its vibrant graffiti-themed atmosphere, stunning rooftop offering a 360-degree view of the city, and on-site restaurant bar, this hostel provides the perfect setting for lively socialising and memorable nights of celebration. Get ready to immerse yourself in the energetic party scene of Medellin at Viajero Medellin Hostel.

The Wandering Paisa Backpackers Hostel

With the most authentic cultural experience in Medellin, The Wandering Paisa has the mission to immerse travelers in the local Paisa culture, but don't worry, you will have a safe and comfortable place to stay, and you'll have access to local activities and events.

Hostel Rango Boutique

Medellín’s nightlife doesn’t just start when the sun goes down: it kicks off in the hostel common rooms. Hostel Rango Boutique is in El Poblado, which puts it at the start of that circuit. Calle 9+1 on Calle 9 #38-1, El Poblado. This street in El Poblado is the backbone of Medellín’s backpacker nightlife. Dulce Jesus Mio on Carrera 70 #52-21, Barrio Colombia is the fallback option if the first place is packed. At €22 a night and rated 9.7. The 9.7 rating puts Hostel Rango Boutique among the best-reviewed hostels in Medellin.

Selina Medellin

Medellín’s nightlife doesn’t just start when the sun goes down: it kicks off in the hostel common rooms. Selina Medellin is in El Poblado, which puts it at the start of that circuit. Calle 9+1 on Calle 9 #38-1, El Poblado. This street in El Poblado is the backbone of Medellín’s backpacker nightlife. Dulce Jesus Mio on Carrera 70 #52-21, Barrio Colombia is the fallback option if the first place is packed. At €19 a night and rated 7.8. Rated 7.8: functional rather than exceptional.

El Poblado

The backpacker hub, packed with hostels, bars, and rooftop spots. **Parque Lleras** is the centre of the action, with streets like **Calle 9+1** and **Provenza** offering everything from dive bars to cocktail lounges. It’s safe, tourist-friendly, and where most pub crawls start. The downside? It’s pricier than other areas, and you’ll hear more English than Spanish.

Laureles

A local favourite, just a 10-minute metro ride from El Poblado. **Carrera 70** is the nightlife spine, lined with salsa clubs and reggaeton bars. The area around **Estadio metro station** is packed with cheap eats and street food stalls. It’s grittier than El Poblado, with fewer tourists and lower prices. Most hostels here are smaller and quieter, but the nightlife is just as loud.

Barrio Colombia

A residential area that comes alive after midnight. **Dulce Jesus Mio** is the main draw, but the streets around it are packed with local bars and late-night arepa stands. It’s a 15-minute Uber ride from El Poblado, and the crowd is mostly Colombian. Not many hostels here, but it’s worth the trip if you want to dance where the locals do.

This street in El Poblado is the backbone of Medellín’s backpacker nightlife. Bars like **El Tibiri** and **La Octava** pack out with travellers by 10 PM, offering 5,000 COP beers and 10,000 COP cocktails. The music ranges from reggaeton to electronic, and the pavement tables make it easy to meet people. It gets loud, so don’t expect deep conversation: just cheap drinks and dancing on tables.

A two-floor club in Barrio Colombia that feels like a Colombian house party on steroids. The ground floor is all about reggaeton and champeta, while the upstairs balcony plays electronic and salsa. Entry is 20,000 COP and includes a drink. Locals outnumber tourists here, so it’s a good spot to practise your dance moves. Doors open at 9 PM, but it only gets busy after midnight.

A salsa club in El Poblado that’s beginner-friendly but still authentic. The live band starts at 10 PM, and by 11 PM the dance floor is packed. No cover charge on Sundays, and drinks cost 12,000 COP. The crowd is a mix of backpackers and locals, and the staff will drag you up for a lesson if you’re standing still too long. Less touristy than **Salón Amador**, but just as fun.

A rooftop bar in Provenza with views over the city. It’s pricier than street-level spots: cocktails cost 18,000 COP: but the atmosphere makes up for it. Happy hour runs from 5 PM to 7 PM, and the DJ sets start at 9 PM. The crowd is a mix of digital nomads and backpackers, and it’s a good place to start the night before heading to **Calle 9+1**. Dress smart-casual; no flip-flops.

A strip of clubs along Carrera 70 in Laureles, where locals go to dance reggaeton and vallenato. **Perro Negro** and **Salón Amador** are the standouts: expect 15,000 COP entry and 8,000 COP beers. The music is loud, the crowd is local, and the dance floors are packed by 11 PM. It’s a 15-minute walk from the Estadio metro station, or a 10,000 COP Uber ride from El Poblado.

A dive bar on Calle 9+1 that’s been adopted by backpackers. The beers cost 5,000 COP, the music is a mix of rock and reggaeton, and the staff let you bring your own snacks. It’s small, so it fills up fast: get there by 9 PM if you want a seat. The crowd is mostly travellers, and it’s a good place to pre-game before hitting the clubs.