The Wandering Paisa Backpackers Hostel

Medellin · Colombia

The Wandering Paisa Backpackers Hostel

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48% SHIT
High confidence 326 reviews

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Drip perks

🚲 Bicycle Hire

Facilities

🍳 Kitchen 👕 Laundry 📋 Meeting Room 💻 Coworking Space 🅿️ Parking 🅿️ Paid Parking 🌅 Outdoor Terrace 🌿 Garden 🌆 Rooftop 🍳 Breakfast 🍺 Bar
Other facilities (49)
Bicycle Parking Airport Transfers Luggage Storage 24 Hour Reception Tours/Travel Desk Housekeeping Reception (Limited Hours) Wake-up Calls Internet Access Nightclub Book Exchange DVD's Board Games Cable TV Wi-Fi Gaming Consoles Smart TV Recycling Bins Express Check-in / Out Late Check-out Paid Luggage Storage Linen Included Air Conditioning Towels Included Reading Light Ceiling Fan Charging Plugs Mini-Supermarket Tea & Coffee Making Facilities Filtered Water Dispenser Security Lockers 24 Hour Security CCTV in Common Areas Fire Extinguishers First Aid Kits Smoke Alarms Smoke Detector Common Room Games Room Lounge Room Social Balcony Free City Maps Free WiFi Free Internet Access Free City Tour Free Security Lockers Free Luggage Storage Hot Showers Panoramic Views

Prices

Dorms $9 / night
Privates $19 / night

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Recent reviews

England FEMALE 18-24 Apr 20, 2026 Atm 80%

Booked a private room that was good value for money - clean and had Aircon. Great location in Laureles, only drawback is it can be noisy during the evening as the bar is close to the rooms.

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Germany FEMALE 18-24 Apr 19, 2026 Atm 40%

Weird vibe, very chill. Good kitchen though and close to the football stadium

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USA MALE 31-40 Apr 13, 2026 Atm 40%

Probably one of the worst hostels I ever stayed in. Staff wise they were friendly, and the atmosphere was exactly what I was looking for-someplace chill. My issue come from the smell of the room. It was incredibly musty like someones unwashed sweaty feet was rubbed all over the sheets and bunk beds. on top of that, some fellow travelers and I were having a decent conversation then this old man comes and kills the mood by being so rude. I booked 2 nights and left after the first night.

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Spain MALE Apr 1, 2026 Atm 80%

Falta actualicacion. Baños muy viejos y no muy limpios. Tiene bar con buen ambiente, pero si tu habitacion esta al lado y tienes que madrugar para tomar un avion u otro transporte, olvidate de dormir. No se respetan las horas de silencio

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Canada FEMALE 18-24 Mar 29, 2026 Atm 60%

The wandering paisa is a good standard hostel. It has good lounge and eating areas. Although the bar was spacious it never had anything going on. I really liked the location of it, laureles is super sweet and you also have plenty of bars a minute away, plus the subway is a 6 mins walk which was super convenient. The people were nice but I didn't find it very social.

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USA FEMALE 31-40 Mar 27, 2026 Atm 80%

Great en suite female dorm! It’s a relatively social hostel without being a party hostel. Communal kitchen is great (just wish there was more than one stove top!) Hostel hosts language exchange on Wednesday and Karaoke on Thursday which are great ways to meet other people in the community. More of a longer term population.

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Spain FEMALE 18-24 Mar 13, 2026 Atm 100%

La cocina y los baños están muy bien y limpios. Aunque hay pocos baños por tanta gente. En la habitación de 8 personas no hay casi espacio para las mochilas. Igualmente hay taquillas pequeñas para guardar objetos de valor.

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France FEMALE 18-24 Mar 9, 2026 Atm 80%

je recommande le personnel est adorable, c’est très bien équipé, propre et c’est bien placé

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Canada MALE Mar 1, 2026 Atm 100%

Verry nice hostal close to everything. Goid staff and friendly

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Germany FEMALE 31-40 Feb 25, 2026 Atm 80%

Preis-Leistung ist in Ordnung, aber ich würde es niemanden empfehlen dort länger als 3 Tage zu bleiben. Ich für meinen Verhältnisse fand die Stimmung im Hostel etwas drückend. Die Luft in meinem Zimmer war schlecht, man konnte nicht lüften, ich würd da nicht mehr hin wollen.

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USA FEMALE 31-40 Feb 21, 2026 Atm 100%

I had a great stay here, really nice staff and location to this área the 70 where there is good night life. Some cool events here too, nice place to meet people.

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Mexico MALE 25-30 Feb 20, 2026 Atm 100%

Muy buen hostal, con ambiente tranquilo pero social. La ubicación cerca de la estación del metro Estadio es muy práctica para moverse y llegar rápidamente tanto al centro de Medellín, como a la Comuna 13. Alrededor también hay muchos bares y restaurantes para salir y comer, y la colonia en general se siente segura. Las instalaciones son buenas, aunque los baños podrían ser mejores, sin tampoco ser antihigiénicos. Cuando regrese a Medellín definitivamente buscaré hospedarme aquí ot...

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Spain FEMALE 25-30 Feb 18, 2026 Atm 100%

Muy bien hostal! Me gustaron mucho las vibes todo el mundo te hablaba, estaba muy limpio ..

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France COUPLE 25-30 Feb 17, 2026 Atm 60%

Établissement bruyant où les chambres sont ouvertes aux pièces communes au niveau des fenêtres. Les gens sont sales et laissent leurs bouteilles, mégots sur la terrasse. La chambre était minuscule. Les lits et coussins sont très confortables en revanche ! Nous préférons les endroits plus calmes qui permettent de se reposer dans l’agitation de la ville, nous avons demandé à cancel 2 nuits et le manager a gentiment accepté. Donc bon point pour le personnel qui est très sympathique

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USA MALE 25-30 Feb 13, 2026 Atm 100%

Great location great price, not like the other commercial hostels in Poblado!

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Germany FEMALE 18-24 Feb 12, 2026 Atm 100%

A super nice hostel, in a very good location. There’s everything you might need: a well equipped kitchen, nice chill areas with hammocks and social events. I absolutely love the decoration, all the painted walls and flowers, beautiful!

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USA FEMALE 25-30 Feb 12, 2026 Atm 100%

Super social vibe, great location, and easy to meet people. Big shoutout to Jose, he was amazing! So friendly, helpful, and made everyone feel welcome from the start. He really adds to the good energy of the place. Would definitely stay again

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Colombia MALE 25-30 Feb 11, 2026 Atm 100%

Mi experiencia en Wandering Paisa fue excelente. El ambiente es acogedor, el personal muy amable y siempre dispuesto a ayudar. Todo estaba limpio y organizado, y la ubicación es perfecta para conocer la ciudad. Sin duda, lo recomiendo y volvería sin pensarlo. My stay at Wandering Paisa was excellent. The atmosphere is welcoming, the staff is very friendly and helpful, and everything was clean and well organized. The location is perfect for exploring the city.

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France MALE 25-30 Feb 10, 2026 Atm 100%

I had an amazing stay at this hostel in Laureles! From the moment I arrived, the staff made me feel genuinely welcome. The attention and hospitality were outstanding — always friendly, helpful, and ready to assist with recommendations or anything I needed.The rooms are impressively spacious, which is not something you always find in hostels. Everything was spotless: the bedrooms, bathrooms, and common areas were consistently very clean and well-maintained. You can really tell they care

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USA FEMALE 25-30 Feb 7, 2026 Atm 100%

I already knew this hostel, so I went to a different one to try something new. After one day, I decided to book again here, as the service is too great for the price. I would definitely come back again to this hostel if I come back to Medellín.

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