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Reviews of Purple Monkey Hostel

Calle 12 #43D-94, El Poblado, 050021 Medellín, Colombia

#132 of 397 hotels in Medellín

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Review Score

Based on 200 hostel reviews

8.3

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.4

  • Comfort

    8.2

  • Location

    9.4

  • Facilities

    8.2

  • Staff

    8.9

  • Value for money

    8.8

  • Free Wifi

    8.7

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  • Reviewed: August 20, 2024

    4.0
    Clean, good breakfast. Terrible music.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I couldn't get any hot water, but I didn't mind this as it was a hot day. My bottom sheet kept popping off, so I ended up sleeping just on the plastic mattress protector. My biggest issue was the party on the Sunday night (I had only booked one night) from 4pm - midnight. Music was incredibly loud, even through ear plugs and down a floor. I wouldn't have minded so much if it was decent music you could sing along to or an eclectic mix, like a bit of something for everyone. In fact, I probably would have gone and enjoyed the party. But it was awful and I did not sleep well. Play better music or turn it down so the whole Hostal doesn't have to hear it.

    Kitchen towel to dry hands in kitchen and toilets, fans, lockers all good. It was super clean, probably one of the cleanest hostels I've been to. Staff were helpful. Towels were free! Breakfast was good. Great area for restaurants. The beds had useful shelves, plugs, light and fans.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: August 4, 2024

    5.0
    Fair
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Rooms are way too hot and the fans are as useful as a chocolate teapot. We had 6 of them so barely slept with the heat and noise. Some staff quite rude.

    Great location

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: July 16, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nice, sociable hostel with comfy dorms. Lockers and plugs by the beds. Large kitchen and fridge space for guests to use, as well as a good breakfast of eggs, fruit and toast. Comfy common areas and nice terrace bar. All the staff were lovely. Great location in Poblado for bars and restaurants and close to the Metro station.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: July 3, 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Bed in Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    While the facilities were adequate for the price, there were some things I feel like could be improved. For instance the rooms were quite stuffy and had a bad smell. More ventilation may be needed. Also when I went to use the shower I had to immediately leave as there were roaches. The toilet was also clogged making for an unpleasant odor

    I loved the atmosphere. The staff was extremely accommodating and helpful. 10/10 for the front desk staff. They were clear and excellent at communicating the rules of the hostel. The breakfast was served in a timely manner as well

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: May 21, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Couple
    • Large Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Wasnt super social but still made some really great friends!

    Really enjoyed our stay here, staff were lovely, showers were hot, they have a nice kitchen and tv area to watch netflix!

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: April 10, 2024

    5.0
    Wouldn’t recommend going, others in the area offer much more for almost the same price
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Bed in Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Not cosy Old Gloomy atmosphere

    Breakfast was quite good

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: March 2, 2024

    6.0
    It was well run, but to many people in a small hostal.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Bed in Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It was to many people in a small area.

    It was well located and clean.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 26, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Bed in Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Excellent Hostel

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 5, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Bed in Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Amazing staff, nice rooftop area/bar with reasonably priced drinks, good breakfast included (eggs, toast and fruit), big kitchen which guests can use, really good value for money. I stayed in this hostel 3 times and would definitely stay again!

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: November 23, 2023

    1.0
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Bed in Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

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  • Reviewed: November 18, 2023

    10
    I’m glad I chose this hostel for my stay in Medellin
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Bed in Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Fans are pretty loud in the room

    First of all Lady and Carlos, best people in Colombia, these guys always will help you with anything and give best advices. If I was an owner of this hostel- I would double their salary. Location is great, quiet street but super convenient, steps to metro, restaurants, markets etc. Very cool lady who makes breakfast.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: September 7, 2023

    10
    Loved it. I will be back
    • With a pet
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Large Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    There was no locks on the windows in my room.

    Location good. I missed breakfast

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 17, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very nice people, great place to meet people, complementary towels and breakfast of good quality

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: July 13, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Only internet is not pretty good(only in my room)

    Good vibe,staff so helpfull and safe area with many restorans, bars

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: May 29, 2023

    10
    Met a lot of great people, and overall just good vibes in this hostel.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Bed in Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    staff was excellent, super friendly and knowledgeable about the area.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: April 14, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Upper bed moves a lot

    Staff and location

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: April 9, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Bed in Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Great place, many restaurants around, great service and very helpful crew.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: March 27, 2023

    10
    It was unforgettable
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Bed in Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Good facilities, good location and the rooftop is great.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: March 11, 2023

    5.0
    Fair
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    the room was far too hot to sleep in, it was incredibly uncomfortable (28 degrees despite the outside temperature being just 15!)

    nice staff, good showers

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: February 17, 2023

    4.0
    Place without character and ventilation. Not very enjoyable.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Its clearly a party hostel and therefore attracts a certain type of people. Not exactly the openminded and adventurous types. Rules stated that drug use was prohibited, yet people were freely using in the rooftop bar. The bar guy was just talking like a low life about cocaine and women. At the rooftop bar, everything looked fake, and felt unauthentic. Then the bedroom: ventilation was very bad. Was 40*c in the room so very difficult to sleep. Furthermore, although it was supposed to get quite late at night according to hostels policies, the "party" just kept going.

    Location is good, if you like the touristy stuff and party vibes in El Poblado. Guy at the check-in was very friendly and helpful, explained all very well and made me feel at home.

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: February 13, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Bed in Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Comfy beds Social Nice communal area

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: January 19, 2023

    10
    Solid.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing not to like really. A solid hostel

    Eduardo, the owner, was super nice and took care of me while I was there. The vibe was super chill.

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: December 12, 2022

    10
    Good vibeeeeees
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Bed in Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I really love this place! it’s a perfect place if you wanna to meet people, people here are very friendly. Beside the staff are really helpful! good location, so close to Provenza

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: November 20, 2022

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Bathrooms could be cleaned more often, upper bunk beds have little no none area to place even a book or a bottle of water, no curtain or more privacy, no separate area to brush your teeth, so youre next to the toilet

    Lots of spanish speaking travelers, common area is quite nice

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: October 18, 2022

    10
    lovely stay!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Bed in Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    very friendly staff, good location, kitchen had everything you need

    Stayed in October 2022

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