rooms and bathroom clean breakfast fine (fruits and eggs) not that much initiative from the reception to help their guests when having questions unfortunately not a party hostel as supposed (maybe before covid it was); on the terace not much going on; on the other hand, the music was far too loud the other day so the guests could not talk

This is the fourth hostel I’ve stayed at in Medellin and it is the best by far. They have a large kitchen and free breakfast. The common areas are huge so lots of places to hang out. Great hammocks on the roof. The rooms aren’t over crowded and they have great storage.

Good value. Clean place, friendly service, solid breakfast. Out of the action of the city yet close enough that it’s still very good option to travel.

When I arrived a young woman sat at the reception, she was not friendly and has not really paid attention to me, that check in was then done unfriendly. Possibly it was due to my broken Spanish, but sorry is a hostel. The rooms feel like a basement, there is no air conditioning and the outside ventilation that should ventilate the room is turned off. With 8 men in the room the air gets bad very quickly and the oxygen content is zero. The bar has no selection and atmosphere is not really there. The hostel also does not try to bring people together, so many are for themselves. The best thing about the hostel was the breakfast, which was served by a very nice cook. if you are alone and have a choice, find another place to stay.

One of the best hostels in Medellin for sure!!. Not too much. Not too. Little. 🥞 Breakfast 🥐 is generous as hell. Mark the owner is a legend!!! And the cleaning staff is always on point. 5points not pricy . Not pretentious !love the place. I super recommend it for all you Free Spirits out there.looking forward to come back this new season 2031. See u soon 🐵🐒🐵😌❤️

I stayed at Purple Monkey twice on my recent trip through Colombia. Staff were all very friendly and the location is excellent. There was a good atmosphere on the terrace in the evenings, and I enjoyed lounging in a hammock on my lazy days. The offer a laundry service with free towels, both of which highly appreciated. Would strongly recommend!

I had a private room for three nights. I loved the location of the hostel and it was very easy to meet fellow travelers. The staff was very accommodating and warm. My only issue was that the WIFI was terrible. Everything else was wonderful. It seems like an easy fix though. If not for that, I would give five stars hands down. Great staff! Had a very good stay overall.

Great hostel and staff very friendly. Only downside is that they are entering quieter season now. Still plenty of people to meet. Would recommend!

Regrettably, my stay at this hostel turned into a nightmare. On the first night, I requested laundry service, only to receive my clothes drenched and mixed with items that weren’t mine. However, the most distressing part was the menacing lockers with an impractical cover door that swung open at a perilous 90º angle. During my stay, the locker fell on my head, causing pain. The next morning, amidst my search for belongings, the door slammed shut, leaving a cut on my face. I received no aid, tending to the wound alone with whatever I found in their first aid kit. When I voiced my discontent and sought compensation for the mark on my nose, the manager blamed me, dismissing any responsibility. Reluctantly, I accepted a meager $2 per night discount, fearing I wouldn’t receive anything more. I endured two days of headaches, saddened by the additional blemish on my face, aggravating my struggle with hormonal acne – a significant concern as a professional content creator. Expressing my dissatisfaction yielded no response. Even the owner’s presence failed to elicit an apology. Instead, I was subjected to derogatory remarks indirectly aimed at my coastal origin during breakfast. They offered a mere $7 discount out of a $61 stay, leaving me with a visible facial mark of uncertain duration, compounding my distress. As a committed full-time traveler, I meticulously choose accommodations aligning with my values. With over a thousand hostels in Medellin, I wouldn’t choose one with this attitude towards their mistakes and that won’t have your back if something happens to you.

The hostel was pretty good, great location and good price. The coworkers were really friendly. Tip for the hostel: I'd definitely recommend changing the mattresses because they're pretty hard and it made me back ache, my boyfriend had the same thing.

Super chill place, very tidy and clean. Wifi didnt reach the beds properly, but that was not a problem for us. Super nice staff as well. Recommend it :)

This was one of the best hostels we stayed in during our 3 month travels in Latin America. The Purple Monkey is spotlessly clean, has great showers, a big shared kitchen, decent WiFi and provides fruit & scrambled eggs on toast for brekkie. The staff all speak good English and are super helpful with tour suggestions, booking airport taxis for you etc.

The worst hostel I stayed in in Colombia… very disappointed as I booked it based on great reviews it had online. The room was smelly, beds creaked and wobbled with the tiniest move of the person above me, the toilet was so dirty (my first night I went to the bathroom to find the bowl full to the brink with unflushed diarrhoea…) I couldn’t wait to escape. The free breakfast was not a buffet as pictured - it was two very salty eggs, a piece of white toast and half a banana with coffee so bad I couldn’t drink a single sip. So many great options in Medellin, avoid the purple monkey if you can!

Loved everything about this city and this hostel. The staff was amazing the location relevant and so many walkable options for Great food and entertainment. Street side so of course some noise but it's a city and I accept that. Breakfast was always excellent.

Best hostel ever!! 😍 I've stayed there 5 nights, wish I could have stayed longer in Medellín. It's new, comdy, clean, breakfast is included, good and plenty! Rooftop bar so that you always meet people, realy recommend it 🤘🏻🤘🏻

Pro’s: Good location in the middle of Poblado. Big, well-equipped kitchen, enough storage room in the fridge/freezer, and more then enough stoves (this was by far the best part about the hostel). Friendly staff. Good security. Simple breakfast and towel included. Enough showers. Con’s: dorms weren’t well-ventilated. Nice rooftop area, but the bar-staff didn’t make any effort in creating a vibe or whatsoever. Overall would recommend if you want to cook for yourself and want to be located in the middle of Poblado. Rooftop is a nice place to have your own drinks with others and create your own atmosphere, as the bar itself lacks in this (it has much more potential).

Very glad we stayed at Purple Monkey both times while in Medellin. The hostel is perfectly located, very close to the metro and walking distance to all restaurants, bars and whatever you need in El Poblado. Staff is lovely (especially the lady who serves breakfast) and the hostel is always perfectly clean. Very easy to meet other travellers in the common areas and during breakfast. One suggestion - we stayed in the 6 person dorm next to the common area and the ventilation fan was extremely loud - something to look into. Overall a great place and will be recommending to other travellers :) thank you!

It's a decent hostel. I honestly was very appreciative of the cleaning staff; especially Vanessa - the lady works very hard to ensure the cleanliness of the hostel. The staff is friendly, accommodating and understanding. One area they can improve upon is replacing mattresses that are wearing out as they are very thin and you will ultimately begin to feel back ache. On the whole, I would recommend.

Clear and quiet!

Highly recommend hostel! We booked for 2 nights and stayed for over a week. It is a cosy hostel with everything you need. Good breakfast, comfy beds and it is clean. Also it is a perfect location 10 min walk from the metro and 15 min walk from the El poblado barstrip.

Amazing hostel, great location, prices are excellent too! And the staff is super helpful and attentive!

Highly recommend. This hostel is located in a tourist area of Medellin that is perfect for first time hostel goers. Thank you!