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Arcadia Hostel Reviews

Calle 11A, No. 31A-188, Las Lomas 1, Poblado, Medellin, Colombia

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87%Overall Rating

From 23 ratings
  • 85%Character
  • 90%Security
  • 85%Location
  • 91%Staff
  • 86%Atmosphere
  • 86%Cleanliness

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70%

Clean and freindly, ok location. Private rooms have to use shower and toilet in dorm or toilet in reception, slighty awkward. Staff moved our stuff to a different room whiile we were out without us knowing, they had left our passports in the room and new people had moved in. Bed was hard, although it is difficult to find a nice bed in Medellin.

  • Avid Traveller
  • 19 May 2012
  • Anonymous
  • New Zealand
  • Couple 25-30
  • (10 reviews)


93%

This hostel has anything a backpacker might need. The staff is so nice, fun and helpful, pancakes in the morning, clean, internet, great commonareas, terrace, kitchen etc. The greek barbecue on sundays was perfect. I would go there again whenever I come back, walking the hill up is just good exercise. Tips! Take a look at the map before you go there the first time, easy to get lost in the roundabout!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 10 May 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Sweden
  • Female 18-24
  • (4 reviews)


87%

Location is good, not great. Staff cleans all day, which is nice. Sunday barbecue is good food at a decent price.

  • Avid Traveller
  • 30 Apr 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Germany
  • Male 25-30
  • (14 reviews)


87%

Lovely hostel with helpful staff. The Sunday BBQ is delicious! 5-10 minute walk from the central poblado area which is fine but can get a bit tedious if you're doing it a few times a day as its all uphill on the way back. Showers are always hot with great pressure. Good wifi.There's always pancake batter in the fridge so you can help yourself whenever you feel like it. Good place if you want to relax but still be close to things. Cheaper than other hostels in Poblado for private room-great!


77%

Dorm room is hot - 8 people in a room with no fan. Roof leaking inside and on patio. Kitchen could use a fan too. Pancake breakfast Ok.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 24 Apr 2012
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Male 25-30
  • (1 review)


97%

Super comfy and clean. Really excellent facilities at a low price

  • Novice Nomad
  • 19 Apr 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • Female 18-24
  • (4 reviews)


100%

We have been travelling in South America for 5 months and this is by far the best hostel we have stayed at! Good location, nice rooms and great staff. Awesome common areas for hanging out, big terrace, nice TV, comfortable couches and lots of films and games. With the free coffee and pancakes you never go hungry =) If you are lucky to be there on a sunday you have to take part of the delicious greek barbeque! Thanks Spyros for a great stay!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 23 Mar 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Sweden
  • Mixed Group 18-24
  • (2 reviews)


93%

fantastic place , great barbecue and excellent advise on the city , thanks for a lovely stay Spiros!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 11 Feb 2012
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Couple 25-30
  • (2 reviews)


90%

Nice little hostel. Comfortable, safe and relaxing. The owner Spyros is most accomadating and a terrific guy. Very knowledgeable. I would not hesitate to return or reccomend.


93%

I was really impressed how clean they kept this hostel, and the people running this place really seem like they care.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 19 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Male 31-40
  • (2 reviews)


100%

The staff is excellent. They provided us all we needed to enjoy Medellin. Clean and quiet area, really close to Zona Rosa, a nice and safe zone full of bars and night clubs.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 07 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Argentina
  • Male 25-30
  • (3 reviews)




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