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Medellín’s nightlife doesn’t just start when the sun goes down: it kicks off in the hostel common rooms. Take **The Wandering Paisa Backpackers Hostel**, where free salsa classes turn into impromptu pre-drinks before the group heads to **Calle 9+1**, a street packed with bars that spill onto the pavement. The hostel scene here is tight-knit, with places like **Masaya Medellin** blending coworking spaces for digital nomads with late-night reggaeton sessions. Most party hostels sit in **El Poblado**, the backpacker hub, but the real action happens a short metro ride away in **Laureles** or **Provenza**, where locals and travellers mix over aguardiente and cheap beer. Expect to pay around 15,000 COP for a cocktail in a rooftop bar or 5,000 COP for a bottle of beer in a dive.
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Los Patios Hostel is an exceptional party hostel that offers an immersive Colombian experience. With a multitude of amenities, including rooftop bars, a pool, and free activities, it creates a vibrant atmosphere for socialising and meeting fellow travellers. It's the perfect place to party, connect, and make unforgettable memories.
Viajero Medellin Hostel is an excellent choice for party enthusiasts seeking an unforgettable experience in Medellin. With its vibrant graffiti-themed atmosphere, stunning rooftop offering a 360-degree view of the city, and on-site restaurant bar, this hostel provides the perfect setting for lively socialising and memorable nights of celebration. Get ready to immerse yourself in the energetic party scene of Medellin at Viajero Medellin Hostel.
With the most authentic cultural experience in Medellin, The Wandering Paisa has the mission to immerse travelers in the local Paisa culture, but don't worry, you will have a safe and comfortable place to stay, and you'll have access to local activities and events.
Hostel Rango Boutique is a new hostel in Medellin, with a powerful wifi for everybody, specially those who won't be able to leave the place, you can spend time in their open workspace, or have cocktailes or dinner in their restaurant. An experience better lived than told.
Selina Medellin is a very social hostel. Many interesting events are always held here. You can relax at the on-site bar or in a movie room, participate in yoga classes or record a song in the rooftop music studio. Pet friendly.
Organised nights out with a local guide
A pub crawl that hits rooftop bars, backpacker dives, and clubs in El Poblado and Laureles. The crawl starts at 9 PM with a welcome drink, then moves to three bars before ending at a club like **Dulce Jesus Mio**. Free shots, drink discounts, and a group photo are included. The guides are local and know the bouncers, so you’ll skip queues at clubs.
This crawl focuses on **Calle 9+1** and **Provenza**, with stops at **El Tibiri** and **Alambra**. It includes open bar for the first hour, free shots, and entry to a club like **Son Havana**. The group is mostly backpackers, and the guides keep the energy high with drinking games. Starts at 8:30 PM, ends around 2 AM.
How Medellin's nightlife zones break down
The backpacker hub, packed with hostels, bars, and rooftop spots. **Parque Lleras** is the centre of the action, with streets like **Calle 9+1** and **Provenza** offering everything from dive bars to cocktail lounges. It’s safe, tourist-friendly, and where most pub crawls start. The downside? It’s pricier than other areas, and you’ll hear more English than Spanish.
A local favourite, just a 10-minute metro ride from El Poblado. **Carrera 70** is the nightlife spine, lined with salsa clubs and reggaeton bars. The area around **Estadio metro station** is packed with cheap eats and street food stalls. It’s grittier than El Poblado, with fewer tourists and lower prices. Most hostels here are smaller and quieter, but the nightlife is just as loud.
A residential area that comes alive after midnight. **Dulce Jesus Mio** is the main draw, but the streets around it are packed with local bars and late-night arepa stands. It’s a 15-minute Uber ride from El Poblado, and the crowd is mostly Colombian. Not many hostels here, but it’s worth the trip if you want to dance where the locals do.
Where the hostel pub crawls end up, and where to go on your own
This street in El Poblado is the backbone of Medellín’s backpacker nightlife. Bars like **El Tibiri** and **La Octava** pack out with travellers by 10 PM, offering 5,000 COP beers and 10,000 COP cocktails. The music ranges from reggaeton to electronic, and the pavement tables make it easy to meet people. It gets loud, so don’t expect deep conversation: just cheap drinks and dancing on tables.
A two-floor club in Barrio Colombia that feels like a Colombian house party on steroids. The ground floor is all about reggaeton and champeta, while the upstairs balcony plays electronic and salsa. Entry is 20,000 COP and includes a drink. Locals outnumber tourists here, so it’s a good spot to practise your dance moves. Doors open at 9 PM, but it only gets busy after midnight.
A salsa club in El Poblado that’s beginner-friendly but still authentic. The live band starts at 10 PM, and by 11 PM the dance floor is packed. No cover charge on Sundays, and drinks cost 12,000 COP. The crowd is a mix of backpackers and locals, and the staff will drag you up for a lesson if you’re standing still too long. Less touristy than **Salón Amador**, but just as fun.
A rooftop bar in Provenza with views over the city. It’s pricier than street-level spots: cocktails cost 18,000 COP: but the atmosphere makes up for it. Happy hour runs from 5 PM to 7 PM, and the DJ sets start at 9 PM. The crowd is a mix of digital nomads and backpackers, and it’s a good place to start the night before heading to **Calle 9+1**. Dress smart-casual; no flip-flops.
A strip of clubs along Carrera 70 in Laureles, where locals go to dance reggaeton and vallenato. **Perro Negro** and **Salón Amador** are the standouts: expect 15,000 COP entry and 8,000 COP beers. The music is loud, the crowd is local, and the dance floors are packed by 11 PM. It’s a 15-minute walk from the Estadio metro station, or a 10,000 COP Uber ride from El Poblado.
A dive bar on Calle 9+1 that’s been adopted by backpackers. The beers cost 5,000 COP, the music is a mix of rock and reggaeton, and the staff let you bring your own snacks. It’s small, so it fills up fast: get there by 9 PM if you want a seat. The crowd is mostly travellers, and it’s a good place to pre-game before hitting the clubs.
A salsa institution in Laureles that’s been around for decades. The live band starts at 9 PM, and the dance floor is packed by 10 PM. Entry is 10,000 COP, and drinks cost 12,000 COP. The crowd is mostly locals in their 30s and 40s, but backpackers are welcome: just don’t expect anyone to go easy on you if you can’t dance. Less touristy than **Son Havana**, but just as lively.
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