Palm Tree Hostal is a nice enough place to stay and there are a few perks despite the building being fairly old and in need of some repairs.
The Location
On a quiet and non-touristy area of Medellín, you will find the Palm Tree Hostel, down a quiet side street. It is right next door to the massive supermarket containing anything and everything you may need during your stay, and only a five-minute walk down to the nearest train station to get around the city.
Rooms and Bathrooms
The rooms here are quite open and spacious. They have rooms on both the bottom floor and up the stairs on the second floor. The beds are comfortable to sleep in, though sometimes the sheets can be quite thin and you might need a blanket if it gets cold.
There are multiple bathrooms around the hostel that are combined toilet and shower. They are kept well cleaned, however they are quite rundown. All of the showerheads in the hostel have been taped back together and instead of being a spray, it is more like a hose pouring water out in random places from the showerheads. On the plus side, there is hot water.
Common Spaces
There is a communal kitchen that is quite well equipped to cook a decent meal in the centre of the hotel. They also have an indoor dining area with a large table and chairs. There is a free breakfast in the morning and you get to choose between two options. Outside, there are also tables and chairs, hammocks, and stools; it is a really relaxed place to hang out. They have alcohol for sale from the fridge, so you can hang out and have a few drinks without having to leave the hostel. Upstairs, there is also a small terrace area with a table and chair to sit and enjoy some sun.
Summary
There is twenty-four-hour staffing, so you can arrive at the hostel at any time and be let in. There is a security gate with a lock, so you have to be buzzed in by a staff member every time you come back to the hostel from being out and about. They also have small lockers in the reception area for locking up valuables if you can provide your own lock. This is a good hostel to stay in during your time in Medellín if you are looking for a relaxed place to stay in a not-so-touristy neighbourhood, so you can get more of a local feel for things.
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Published on Jan 20, 2018
Description
PALM TREE HOSTEL
Palm Tree is the first hostel that opened in Medellin.
- Colombian Owned -
For many years Palm Tree Hostel offer travelers a very welcoming place with a family ambience, economical rates and lots of information about Medellin and Colombia.
We are located in a central area, just a few blocks from downtown. Several bus routes and the Metro station passes nearby. Surrounded by a peaceful, comfortable and safe atmosphere.
Palm Tree is a hostel with the warmth of home. You will find a calm, clean and inexpensive hostel. Our goal is to make your stay in Medellin an unforgettable experience.
HOW TO FIND US
3 blocks away from the SURAMERICANA Metro Station From there, just ask where the Exito is, go to the back of the supermarket and you will find us… We are behind the “Exito Colombia” supermarket… It is the orange house with a lot of flags in the windows, but no sign… Just come and visit us. You are welcome…
From terminal Norte (bus station)
*Take the metro. The northern terminal is right next to the metro station CARIBE. From there its 1,300 pesos each one, and stops to metro station SURAMERICANA and the hostel is a 3 BLOCK walk from there...
*The taxi from terminal Norte it´s around $5.000 pesos, Tell the driver to take “La Avenida Colombia and go to the back of the supermarket Exito de Colombia.
From terminal de Sur (bus station)
* Take the metro. The SUR terminal is near to the metro station POBLADO. From there its 1,300 pesos each one, and stops to metro station SURAMERICANA and the hostel is a 3 BLOCK walk from there...
* The taxi it´s around $7.000 pesos, Tell the driver to take “La 65 and la Avenida Colombia and go to the back of the supermarket Exito de Colombia”
From Rionegro airport “Medellin's main international airport” "JOSE MARIA CORDOBA"
* Take a bus to the city centre, we are a few blocks from the downtown the cost it´s $5,000 pesos. from there you can catch the metro from the Estacion PARQUE BERRIO to Suramericana ($1300 pesos) or take a taxi.... cost 3,600 pesos (minimum charge).
* Take a taxi on your own direct to hostel.... cost $45,000 pesos
* Take a shared taxi to San Diego.... cost 11,000. Then you will need to get another taxi cost 4,500 pesos to the hostel or take the metro station EXPOSICIONES. From there its 1,300 pesos each one, and stops to metro station SURAMERICANA and the hostel is a 3 BLOCK walk from there...
From local city airport (the local city airport caters for flights to and from the pacific coast and coffee region like Manizales)
Next to the southern bus terminal. Best way is to take a taxi. The taxi it´s around $7.000 pesos, Tell the driver to take “La 65 and la Avenida Colombia and go to the back of the supermarket Exito de Colombia”
CONTACT INFORMATION
Palm Tree Hostel Medellín
Carrera 67 # 48D – 63 Barrio Suramericana. Medellín – Colombia.
RESERVATIONS: (0057 - 4) 260-6142,
Tel: (0057 - 4) 260-28-05
Cel: (300) 241 9209
We are behind the Exito’ supermarket, 3 blocks away from the SURAMERICANA Metro Station
“Find us on facebook”
Colombian owned
Email: info@palmtreemedellin.com
Webpage: www.palmtreemedellin.com
HOSTEL SERVICES
*24 hour staffed office *FREE BREAKFAST, Palm Tree is happy to invite you for breakfast… You may take 2 eggs and 2 pieces of bread every day, Remember the coffee is free. *FREE Coffee all day *FREE internet connection. *FREE Wi-Fi * Bookings for all hostels in Colombia. *Excellent travel info.*Dormitories and private rooms. *Linen Included *Hot showers 24 hrs. *Laundry service. *Bar *Book exchange. *Free Bycicle Services *TV Cable with 100 channels and free DVD movies. *We also have many hammocks to chill out. *FREE BBQ on Fridays. *Fully equipped kitchen with everything you need. *Free bag storage.
* 3 blocks away from the SURAMERICANA Metro Station *For many years giving to travelers a very welcoming place, family ambient, economical rates and full information about Medellin and Colombia *The routes of buses and the Metro station makes mobility between the Hostel and other places in the city are simple, very cheap and safe.
Location and Contact
Location
• HOW TO FIND US
• 3 blocks away from the SURAMERICANA Metro Station From there, just ask where the Exito is, go to the back of the supermarket and you will find us… We are behind the “Exito Colombia” supermarket… It is the orange house with a lot of flags in the windows, but no sign… Just come and visit us. You are welcome…
• From terminal Norte (bus station)
• *Take the metro. The northern terminal is right next to the metro station CARIBE. From there its 1,300 pesos each one, and stops to metro station SURAMERICANA and the hostel is a 3 BLOCK walk from there...
• *The taxi from terminal Norte it´s around $5.000 pesos, Tell the driver to take “La Avenida Colombia and go to the back of the supermarket Exito de Colombia.
• From terminal de Sur (bus station)
• * Take the metro. The SUR terminal is near to the metro station POBLADO. From there its 1,300 pesos each one, and stops to metro station SURAMERICANA and the hostel is a 3 BLOCK walk from there...
• * The taxi it´s around $7.000 pesos, Tell the driver to take “La 65 and la Avenida Colombia and go to the back of the supermarket Exito de Colombia”
• From Rionegro airport “Medellin's main international airport” "JOSE MARIA CORDOBA"
• * Take a bus to the city centre, we are a few blocks from the downtown the cost it´s $5,000 pesos. from there you can catch the metro from the Estacion PARQUE BERRIO to Suramericana ($1300 pesos) or take a taxi.... cost 3,600 pesos (minimum charge).
• * Take a taxi on your own direct to hostel.... cost $45,000 pesos
• * Take a shared taxi to San Diego.... cost 11,000. Then you will need to get another taxi cost 4,500 pesos to the hostel or take the metro station EXPOSICIONES. From there its 1,300 pesos each one, and stops to metro station SURAMERICANA and the hostel is a 3 BLOCK walk from there...
• From local city airport (the local city airport caters for flights to and from the pacific coast and coffee region like Manizales)
• Next to the southern bus terminal. Best way is to take a taxi. The taxi it´s around $7.000 pesos, Tell the driver to take “La 65 and la Avenida Colombia and go to the back of the supermarket Exito de Colombia”
• CONTACT INFORMATION
• Palm Tree Hostel Medellín
• Carrera 67 # 48D – 63 Barrio Suramericana. Medellín – Colombia.
• RESERVATIONS: (0057 - 4) 260-6142,
• Tel: (0057 - 4) 260-28-05
• Cel: (300) 241 9209
• Lat: 6.2512899
• Long: -75.5759735
• Altitude: 4940 ft or 1600 m.s.n.m
• We are behind the Exito’ supermarket, 3 blocks away from the SURAMERICANA Metro Station
• “Find us on facebook”
• Colombian owned
• Email: info@palmtreemedellin.com
• Webpage: www.palmtreemedellin.com
Map
Address: Carrera 67 # 48d – 63, Barrio Suramericana, Medellin (Medellín), Colombia
Palm Tree Hostel is listed on the following booking sites:
Not listed at HostelworldWebsite
www.palmtreemedellin.com
Phone Number:
+5742606142 CEL: 3002419209
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Facilities and Amenities
Party Hostel
Bedsheets
Breakfast
Towels
Wi-Fi in Lobby/Commons
Bike Rental
Lockers in Lobby
Luggage Storage
24 Hour Security
BBQ Grill
Bar
Book Collection/Exchange
Cable TV
Clothes Dryer
Concierge/Info Desk
Entirely Non-Smoking
Food/Restaurant
Hot Showers
Kitchen
Laundry
Lounge Area
Movie Library/Rental
TV
Credit Card Payments
Pet-Friendly
Curfew: No Curfew
Lockout: No
Maximum Stay: Unlimited
Minimum Stay: 1 night
Open Dates: All Year
Reception Hours: 24 Hours
Size: Small (less than 30 beds)
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