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Urban Buddha Hostel Medellin

Circular 73A, No 38-55, Laureles, Medellin 05001000, Colombia
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Geneva, Switzerland
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41 reviews 41 reviews
21 hotel reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 9, 2013

I spent about 5 nights in this hostel and I can only thanks the team for the nice stay I had there. I already new their first hostel which is in the south of Medellin and had a great stay there so I trusted their second hostel and was definitely not disappointed. The hostel stands out from all others as... More

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Bozeman
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 12, 2013

I really enjoyed staying here. Very comfortable, excellent staff, plenty of shared bathroom space, the kitchen is the best I've seen, and the outdoor area is great. Social without being a party scene, I met some lovely people. Keep in mind that the neighborhood is more suburban than in the heart of action. That said, there are several nice supermarkets... More

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Lisbon, Portugal
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 20, 2013

Spacious and modern rooms, great prices, excelent location, and a FIRST class service! Definitely the best place where we stayed on our trip around the world! !Me encanta Colombia! !Me encanta Medellín! !Me encanta Urban Buddha HOSTEL!

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 17, 2013 via mobile

Super friendly staff, very quite and safe residential neighborhood. 15 minutes walk to the subway station and 15 minutes taxi ride to el poblado. The kitchen is huge, free coffee 24/7. Nice public areas to chill. Great place. I totally recommend it.

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Biarritz, France
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13 reviews 13 reviews
9 hotel reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 8, 2013

Martin and his team took great care of us. The doorms were very quiet and clean with private bathrooms. the private rooms looked fantastic. they have a good kitchen and dining area aswell as a nice outdoor garden to relax in. Martin offered suggestions for each day and sent us to an amazing part of the city to party one... More

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Bacchus Marsh, Australia
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33 reviews 33 reviews
25 hotel reviews
Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 2, 2013

What you hope to find in a hostel: friendly and helpful staff and guests, clean rooms, good furnishing and pleasant location. The owner Martin and his wife are a fount of information about Medellin the Cafe triangle and Colombia generally. The courtyard is very pleasant ...there are places to socialise and quiet places to read and write as well. Minor... More

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Barcelona
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4 reviews 4 reviews
4 hotel reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 17, 2013

We stayed in Urban Buddha Hostel for 3 nights last month and can really recommend it. Before we arrived to Buddha we had stayed in two other hostels in Medellín and Buddha was by far the best one. The hostel is located in Laureles, a nice and quiet area but still close enough to everything you might need. The rooms... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 21, 2012

This boutique hostel is a treat for the backpacker who wants a break. Beautiful artwork and furnishings. The courtyard is really nice! It was really quiet when we were there. The one thing was the kitchen felt quite dirty. It's a beautiful room but needs a bit of TLC.

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Calgary, Canada
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 5, 2012

I would highly recommend to anyone who is planning to come to Medellin to stay at this Hostel. The Urban Buddha has great people, beautiful artwork and located in the beautiful Laureles area. I came to Medellin to live for approximately 6 months and knowing only very little Spanish, the staff did their utmost to help me find an apartment.... More

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York
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7 reviews 7 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 1, 2012

Great hostel in an accessible area with restaurants close by, clean room and friendly staff. I felt safe and comfortable throughout my stay. Was a bit difficult for the taxi diver to find the location due to the subtle sign on the outside, so try and have a map handy if using taxis.

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Additional Information about Urban Buddha Hostel Medellin

Address: Circular 73A, No 38-55, Laureles, Medellin 05001000, Colombia
Region: Colombia > Antioquia Department > Medellin
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Free High-Speed Internet Kids Activities Kitchenette Restaurant Shuttle Bus service Suites Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
Ranked #2 of 58 Specialty lodging in Medellin
Price Range: $
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Buddha Hostels, inspiring & innovating. From the success of the SecretBuddha we are pleased to give birth to our new space, the Urban Buddha. We have tailored our hostels as unique expressions, to reflect theessence of the green "city of eternal spring".The Urban Buddha is a hostel that fuses retro-Asian design with theoriginal Art Deco architecture of a home built in 1953 located inLaureles, the most prestigious residential sector in the heart ofMedellin. Located only 5 minutes from downtown, the Stadium, and theZona Rosa (tourist party area), in front of the Bolivariana Universityand within walking distance from 70th st & 33rd ave (more traditionalparty streets), you can walk safely day & night in the realm of a serenegreen environment. The Urban Buddha proposes a new concept which unites culture, culinaryart, adventure and foremost a place to unwind and relax, paving anatural platform of exchange between visitors and locals. Our 600m homesplits in two levels, housing bright and airy dorms and private rooms, a spacious balcony, hammocks, and a large patio area and garden with koipond to complete the space.The Urban Buddha will soon become a cultural home where artexhibitions, independent film and music can be enjoyed by eachindividual traveller regardless of nationality or age. An original refurbished 1950´s massive kitchen is fully stocked withall the toys for all to use. Since food plays a major role for anyonetravelling whether it is for need or for love, Buddha Hostels is ashrine to exotic flavours, which you are invited to feast on with ourhome cooked meals. We also have a front deck to chill as well as giant puffs facing a 42"HD LCD flatscreen with Direct TV 24hr, Playstation 3 and a DVD playerwith an extensive video library. For our adventure seeking friends if you wish to see Medellin from the sky you can do so in the most naturalway there is to fly ; paragliding. Feel like having your feet closer tothe Earth but wish to have a bit of a rush, then climb the secondlargest rock on the planet, horseback ride in la "burroteca"(horsedisco) through the forest hillside of Medellin or Pub Crawl with us.Backpacking is a lifestyle, a journey, an opportunity forself-expression; it is not just about where you go but who you knowalong the way. Let Buddha Hostels deliver this with "LovePlease note:Check in: 12.00pmCheck out: 12.00pm Breakfast not included. Only credit card accepted as payment on arrival. ... more   less 
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