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Hostels/Hotel
Palm Tree, Carrera 67# 48 D 63 (034-260-6142, cell - 300-241-9209, info@palm
treemedellin.com, WiFi). Palm Tree is Medellín's original hostel, located three
blocks from the Metro. Lockers, kitchen, book exchange, BBQ, hammocks, hot
showers and many other amenities. Prices 2011: Dorm, 18,000 COP; Single, no
bath, single or double bed, 28,000 COP; Double, no bath, 40,000 COP.
Casa Kiwi, Carrera 36 # 7-10 (034-268-2668). Casa Kiwi is a popular hostel in the
El Poblado area. The hostel completed a renovation project a few years ago that
added a roof top terrace with a small pool. It is owned by an Australian
motorcycle adventurer. (www.casakiwi.net)
Hostal Tamarindo, Calle 7 #35-36 (034-268-9828, cell - 315-451-6268, hostalta
[email protected]). Hostal Tamarindo is a comfortable and clean hostel,
located three blocks from Lleras Park in El Poblado. Prices 2011: Dorm, bunk
beds, 18,000 COP; Dorm, single bed, 20,000 COP; Single, shared bath, 40,000
COP - 55,000 COP; Single, private bath, 60,000 COP; Double, shared bath,
50,000 COP - 65,000 COP; Double, private bath, 70,000 COP. Check with hostal
for triple and quad rates. (www.hostaltamarindo.com).
Black Sheep, Transversal 5a No. 45-133 (034-331-1589, cell - 311-341-3038,
[email protected]). Black Sheep is a popular hostel close to the
bars in El Poblado. It has a barbeque every Sunday for its guests. Prices 2013:
Dorm, 8/10 beds, 21,000 COP; Dorm, 6 beds, 22,000 COP; Dorm, 4 beds, 23,000
COP, Single, shared bath, 45,000 COP; Double, shared bath, 60,000 COP; Single,
private bath, 60,000 COP; Double, private bath, 75,000 COP.
(www.blacksheepmedellin.com).
MANIZALES
Manizales is a beautiful modern mountain town in the Coffee Region. Manizales
has several universities and a very youthful population. There is a good selection