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Masaya Medellin

Medellin · Colombia

Masaya Medellin

Punk Score
31% SHIT
High confidence 7,882 reviews
≈359 possibly bought
Could still be good with enough luck and social skills, but not inherently social
Bed bug reports Showing 8 reports · 1 in the last 12 months
  1. Confirmed Booking.com

    Unfortunately, we found a bed bug/chinche in our first room. We immediately reported it to reception, and to their credit, the staff responded quickly and changed us to another room right away. However, the following morning we found another bed bug in the second room as well, this time on the pillow. At that point, the hotel processed a refund for us. I appreciate that the reception staff handled the situation professionally and tried to resolve the issue promptly, but finding bed bugs in two different rooms was very concerning and made us uncomfortable staying at the property. I hope the hotel ensures that cleaning and pest-control protocols are thoroughly reviewed and effective moving forward.

  2. Confirmed Hostelworld

    BED BUGS!!!! Please check your bed thoroughly before sleeping.

  3. Confirmed Google Maps

    Prima hostel. Doordat er ook mensen van buiten het hostel bij de rooftop en het zwembad zijn, is het niet erg sociaal. Veel Colombianen zelf. Daarnaast was er in mijn kamer bedbugs! Let dus goed op als je hier aankomt dat je het controleert! In mijn bed vond ik ze niet, maar het bed beneden mij had ze wel.

  4. Confirmed Booking.com

    Our room cards would sometimes fail to work and required replacements multiple times. Keep in mind that these cards are also programmed to get you to different floors and without them you can only go to the lobby on the first floor. Some staff members appeared rude and would give us a "cold-shoulder" type of service, which was upsetting, considering we were respectful and polite.

  5. Confirmed Google Maps

    Wanted to leave a good review but after two weeks living here my body is covered in bed bug bites.

  6. Confirmed Booking.com

    After two weeks here my body is covered in itchy bed bug bites.

  7. Confirmed Booking.com

    After nearly two weeks living here, the bed bugs ate me alive and my entire body itches now.

  8. Confirmed Hostelworld

    Avoid this place like the plague. Firstly, I showed up and asked nicely to checkin (I’m a little nervous when speaking to new people). But instead of helping me do that straight away, the frizzy curly haired lady behind the checkin counter started to try reaching me some manners!! Something I found insane, especially when you want to make a good impression. She was very quiet and grumpy after that until she sent me to my room as well. Onto the rooms. Dear lord. If I could attach photos, I would. In my room at least (506), there are bed bugs that you see pop up in all the beds frequently . Every single day. My right ankle has 8 bites after 2 nights and my left ankle has 3 bites. Embarrassing for a place that is this highly regarded. You need fans in the bunk in this place due to how warm it is, and thankfully there are fans. HOWEVER, unlike other hostels which seem to have good fans in Medellin, this Hostel have fans that are somehow louder than an aeroplane. So you either have to sleep while sweating profusely, or with an insane sound next to your head where you can’t even hear anything in your earphones unless it’s max volume. My room was for 8 people yet there was only one bathroom in the room which I found bizarre. Normally when this is the case, it’s nice to go use the toilets available outside the room on whichever floor I’m on. However, for some unknown reason, this Hostel only has bathrooms in your room. Very strange. Finally, I will say, on my final day, I had a very welcoming and helpful man on the checkout desk who let me use the coworking space until my flight and showed me the way. Other positive is that this place is connected to a restaurant. Anyway, those positives do not outweigh some serious negatives, and my feet are in severe pain now :/ many better options in Medellin like Los Patios for example

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Vibe Analysis

Masaya Medellin is a polished hostel/hotel hybrid in El Poblado: central, close to Provenza and nightlife, with the big visual hit coming from the rooftop pool, bar, and city views. The building looks good, breakfast can be solid, and the practical setup has traveler machinery like capsule-style dorm beds, lockers in some rooms, hot showers, 24/7 reception, and tours or activities nearby. The fun is concentrated upstairs: pool, bar, views, music, and occasional dance-class energy. That can work well if you want a slick base near Medellin's party orbit, especially with friends. The social math is uneven, though. The place is large and can feel more commercial than communal, with the rooftop acting more like a public bar than a backpacker living room. This is not a sleep-first or tiny-community pick. Rooftop and street noise can punch through the rooms, some rooms run hot without AC, and pest issues show up too often to shrug off. Add mixed staff response plus serious safety and locker-security concerns, and Masaya is best for travelers who value location, rooftop facilities, and controlled chaos more than quiet, intimate hostel culture.

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  • Rooftop and street noise can make sleep rough, especially on higher floors or rooms near the bar. 3 mentions Last mentioned Jun 23, 2026
  • Pest issues are a serious pattern: roaches in rooms and bathrooms, plus a few bedbug incidents. 4 mentions Last mentioned Jun 20, 2026
  • Safety comfort can be shaky, especially solo: harassment incidents, weak staff follow-through, and locker theft are recurring concerns. 4 mentions Last mentioned Jan 17, 2026
  • Some rooms get hot and stuffy; there is often no AC, and bed fans can be too loud to use at night. 4 mentions Last mentioned Jun 5, 2026
  • Do not expect easy backpacker chemistry; the scale and rooftop setup can feel anonymous or transactional, especially solo. 4 mentions Last mentioned Nov 13, 2025
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🏊 Swimming Pool 🍳 COOKER 👕 Laundry 💻 Coworking Space 🌆 Rooftop 🍺 Bar 🍳 Breakfast
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Adaptors Luggage Storage 24 Hour Reception Housekeeping Internet Access Book Exchange Pool Table Wi-Fi Restaurant Meals Available Linen Included Air Conditioning Towels Not Included Charging Plugs Towels For Hire Late Check-out Elevator Free City Maps Free WiFi Free Internet Access Free Security Lockers 24 Hour Security

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