The Hostelz.com Review
PitStop Hostel is a super hostel, especially if you enjoy partying -- this is what most people come to Medellin for.
The Location
The Irish-owned PitStop is located in Poblado, an affluent suburb of Medellin and it's reasonably quiet and safe. This area is within fifteen minutes' walk of Parque Lleras in the Zona Rosa, which offers fantastic nightlife with many bars and discotecas or restaurants to eat at during the afternoon. The Pitstop has a reputation as being a "party hostel" so it's proximity to the Zona Rosa is an advantage. Although this is a safe area during the day, taxis should be taken at night -- there was a mugging nearby during our stay.
The hostel is located a fifteen-minute taxi drive away from the main bus terminal. Travelers are advised to bring the address, as some of the taxi drivers surprisingly did not know the location when we arrived.
Rooms and Bathrooms
The rooms are spacious and the hostel provides clean bed linen and towels. The mattresses on the approximately one hundred beds are comfortable, although some have the plastic undersheets. Dorms range in size from singles and doubles to the large "The Wall" dorm for nineteen people, although early sleepers should avoid this room as it is located above the lively bar. Some dorms have their own bathroom while some have shared bathrooms. The rooms have security lockers for valuables but you need your own lock.
Common Spaces
The hostel has every service required by backpackers to turn an intended two- or three-day stay into a full week or more. Evenings are centred around the bar which had a happy hour on cocktails from 7 p.m. Beers and soft drinks are available to buy in the reception all day. Each evening in the bar there are events organised such as a pub quiz, beer pong, pool competitions, or drinking iron man competitions.
In the large hostel garden there is a large swimming pool, table tennis tables, basketball/football court. A comfortable TV room has satellite TV to allow guests to watch sports events or relax watching DVDs. There is a restaurant where all meals can be ordered at reasonable prices. Alternatively for those who prefer to show off their own culinary skills, a well-stocked kitchen is available for guest use. There is a large Exito supermarket ten minutes away.
Internet access is available at a cost on the computers in the hostel reception or by high speed free Wi-Fi if you bring your own device. The hostel is secure and the door is opened by the staff receptionist which is staffed twenty-four hours a day. The reception area contains lots of information on other places in Colombia, accommodation, and transport links. Activities in Medellin including the Pablo Escobar tour or paragliding are available to book at the reception.
Summary
A downside to the party atmosphere is that the hostel is usually male dominated. The hostel is slightly more expensive than other hostels in the vicinity but the facilities are top notch.
The Location
The Irish-owned PitStop is located in Poblado, an affluent suburb of Medellin and it's reasonably quiet and safe. This area is within fifteen minutes' walk of Parque Lleras in the Zona Rosa, which offers fantastic nightlife with many bars and discotecas or restaurants to eat at during the afternoon. The Pitstop has a reputation as being a "party hostel" so it's proximity to the Zona Rosa is an advantage. Although this is a safe area during the day, taxis should be taken at night -- there was a mugging nearby during our stay.
The hostel is located a fifteen-minute taxi drive away from the main bus terminal. Travelers are advised to bring the address, as some of the taxi drivers surprisingly did not know the location when we arrived.
Rooms and Bathrooms
The rooms are spacious and the hostel provides clean bed linen and towels. The mattresses on the approximately one hundred beds are comfortable, although some have the plastic undersheets. Dorms range in size from singles and doubles to the large "The Wall" dorm for nineteen people, although early sleepers should avoid this room as it is located above the lively bar. Some dorms have their own bathroom while some have shared bathrooms. The rooms have security lockers for valuables but you need your own lock.
Common Spaces
The hostel has every service required by backpackers to turn an intended two- or three-day stay into a full week or more. Evenings are centred around the bar which had a happy hour on cocktails from 7 p.m. Beers and soft drinks are available to buy in the reception all day. Each evening in the bar there are events organised such as a pub quiz, beer pong, pool competitions, or drinking iron man competitions.
In the large hostel garden there is a large swimming pool, table tennis tables, basketball/football court. A comfortable TV room has satellite TV to allow guests to watch sports events or relax watching DVDs. There is a restaurant where all meals can be ordered at reasonable prices. Alternatively for those who prefer to show off their own culinary skills, a well-stocked kitchen is available for guest use. There is a large Exito supermarket ten minutes away.
Internet access is available at a cost on the computers in the hostel reception or by high speed free Wi-Fi if you bring your own device. The hostel is secure and the door is opened by the staff receptionist which is staffed twenty-four hours a day. The reception area contains lots of information on other places in Colombia, accommodation, and transport links. Activities in Medellin including the Pablo Escobar tour or paragliding are available to book at the reception.
Summary
A downside to the party atmosphere is that the hostel is usually male dominated. The hostel is slightly more expensive than other hostels in the vicinity but the facilities are top notch.
— Exclusive Hostelz.com Review
September 2011
Their Description
The PitStop is a new hostel is situated five minutes walk from the Zona Rosa (bars/ clubs/ restaurants) of Medellin. We have a wide variety of rooms to meet your budget and requirements: In the PitStop Hostel we provide you with the best facilities than any other hostel in South America. We provide you the time and space to relax, take the sun & party, to give you the holiday that you deserve. We have a beautiful garden which includes hammocks to relax in, a swimming pool to cool down in and a bar next to it with a pool table and a big screen TV for all those big games you want to watch; We also have a basketball court and small gym to exercise in.
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- lots of entertainment options (swimming pool, volleyball, soccer, billiard etc)
- good inhouse bakery
- decent location
- many travellers
- free wifi
— Nikolas Kelaiditis (2012-01-16)
Hostelbookers
God location, staff friendly. Great facilities available
— Customer review (2011-10-24)
Hostelbookers
It`s a really good to place to stay in Medellin once the Hostel is located in a very beautiful neighbourhood (Patio Bonito) and we can get all the assistance you need from the hostel staff.
I really recommend this place!
Cheers!
— Paulo Cesar de Souza Vieira (2011-10-04)
Hostelbookers
The Swimming pool is nice and they have a pool table!
— Yuval Goldenberg (2011-08-24)
Hostelbookers
very good pooltable (for free!), good basketballcourt, good prices for drinks, fantastic and cheap dinners.
— andreas wittwer (2011-08-19)
Hostelbookers
I liked the atmosphere, the staff is really nice and the other people who are staying there as well. I liked the swimming pool,
— Alejandra Munoz Valdez (2011-08-16)
Hostelbookers
kitchen is good. they provide free coffee in the morning.had a notice board for activities
— Customer review (2011-08-11)
Hostelbookers
very chilled out, good bar, good wifi
— Customer review (2011-08-08)
Hostelbookers
Very cool place to stay. Great vibe and the outdoor areas are perfect for relaxing or playing a bit of sport. The hostel is also in a very convenient location.
— Max Zaporoshenko (2011-07-30)
Hostelbookers
The facilities are decent and the layout it nice. The showers could use better curtains so water doesn't go everywhere but the pressure and temp is good
— Customer review (2011-07-09)
Hostelbookers
in a safe location. can walk around at night etc
— Manav Passi (2011-04-13)
Hostelbookers
great hostel. i would stay here again.
— David Pineda (2011-04-01)
Hostelbookers
It's perfect! I would say it's like a villa with swimming pool, etc.!
— Customer review (2011-01-27)
Hostelbookers
The showers are hot. The staff are hot (pretty unfriendly though). The pool is great. Beer is cheap. Bar is great.
— Customer review (2011-01-24)
Hostelbookers
Nice atmosphere, not bad for partying.
Lots of great facilities
— Customer review (2010-12-16)
Hostelbookers
I loved staying here, the staff is very helpful and friendly!
— James Curtis (2010-10-30)
Hostelbookers
Great hostel & Great staff. This hostel has everything you need.... Swimming Pool, Bar (open til 2am), Pool Table, Dart Board, Mini- Basketball/Football Pitch, Large TV/DVD Room with all cable channels, loads of DVD´s to choose from and very comfy couches, Big Kitchen, Internet, Table Tennis, In-House Laundry, In-House Massuse (though believe she will be off travelling herself soon) and a range of accomodation to suit everyone´s budget. At the time of writing, the dorms ranged between $17,000 to $23,000 Pesos, and privates from $30,000 to $60,000. Initially I was only staying for a weekend, but extended this to 10 days, then returned for a further 5 days after travelling to the North. One of the best atmoshere hostels I have stayed in during my 5 mths travels. Great value for money and would recommend to all.
— Lee Cole (2010-07-01)
Hostelbookers
This hostel has by far the best facilities of any hostel I have ever seen. Pool, Bar, massive TV/Movie room, Kitchen and huge yards. The atmosphere is awesome even when it was a little quiet during our stay. People who have written bad comments about the hostel being out of control need to have a look at what they are getting themselves into before booking and maybe go to a Youth Hostel not a Party hostel.Highly recommend!
— Bart Parsons (2010-04-10)
Hostelbookers
Great pool, bar and outdoor area, plus a comfy tv room to relax in when youre tired.
— Customer review (2010-01-29)
Hostelbookers
The place was really the great the have more facilities than i have ever seen in any other hostel. The staff were really helpfull and outgoing and the beds were super cumfy. Definatly a must to stay if visiting medellin
— Customer review (2009-11-10)
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