Palm Tree has been welcoming guests to Medellin since July 2001 and remains a top travellers choice thanks to it's great facilities.

Perhaps the grande dame of Medellin hostels, the "Palm Tree" has maintained a steady record over the years as a popular backpacker haunt. (by vivatravelguides.com)

This homely and comfortable hostel has reached that balance between sociable, friendly backpacker and the relaxed, 'make yourself at home' feel. It's the warm welcome and relaxed atmosphere that makes this a real travellers favourite in Medellin.

Set in a nice area, close to cheap restaurants, bars and next door to massive supermarket has everything and only 5 minutes walk from the metro station Suramericana, this hostel makes a good Medellin base.

Palm Tree is a hostel with the warmth of home. You will find a calm, clean and inexpensive hostel.

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We are located in a central area, just a few blocks from the downtown where the routes of buses and the Metro station makes mobility between the Hostel and other places in the city is simple, very cheap and safe.

Surrounded by a peaceful atmosphere, comfortable and safe, we are a few blocks from the Universities, theaters, the Convention Center “Plaza Mayor,” supermarkets Carrefour and Makro, shopping malls, cinemas, cycle routes, the stadium and a huge sport center.

Also, La “Calle 70”, “La 33”, and “El Centro” a few blocks from the Hostal, is a section of the old city, Latin and grateful because it offers gastronomy, culture and live music, a diverse and very lively nightlife, in a mix of bars, clubs for all kind and restaurants with a wide variety.

Come and visit usOur goal is to make your stay in Medellin happy and as comfortable as possible an unforgettable experience

HOW TO FIND US

3 blocks away from the SURAMERICANA Metro Station From there, just ask where the Exito is, go to the back of the supermarket and you will find us… We are behind the “Exito Colombia” supermarket… It is the orange house with a lot of flags in the windows and big sign… Just come and visit us. You are welcome…                                                 From terminal Norte (bus station)*Take the metro. The northern terminal is right next to the metro station CARIBE. From there its 1,700 pesos each one, and stops to metro station SURAMERICANA and the hostel is a 3 BLOCK walk from there...*The taxi from terminal Norte it´s around $6.000 pesos, Tell the driver to take “La Avenida Colombia and go to the back of the supermarket Exito de Colombia.

From terminal de Sur (bus station)* Take the metro. The SUR terminal is near to the metro station POBLADO. From there its 1,700 pesos each one, and stops to metro station SURAMERICANA and the hostel is a 3 BLOCK walk from there...* The taxi it´s around $7.000 pesos, Tell the driver to take “La 65 and la Avenida Colombia and go to the back of the supermarket Exito de Colombia”

From Rionegro airport “Medellin's main international airport” "JOSE MARIA CORDOBA" * Take a bus to the city centre, we are a few blocks from the downtown the cost  it´s $6,000 pesos. from there you can catch the metro from the Estacion PARQUE BERRIO to Suramericana ($1700 pesos) or take a taxi.... cost 3,600 pesos (minimum charge).* Take a taxi on your own direct to hostel.... cost $45,000 pesos* Take a shared taxi to San Diego.... cost 11,000. Then you will need to get another taxi cost 4,500 pesos to the hostel or take the metro station EXPOSICIONES. From there its 1,300 pesos each one, and stops to metro station SURAMERICANA and the hostel is a 3 BLOCK walk from there...

From local city airport (the local city airport caters for flights to and from the pacific coast and coffee region like Manizales)Next to the southern bus terminal. Best way is to take a taxi. The taxi it´s around $7.000 pesos, Tell the driver to take “La 65 and la Avenida Colombia and go to the back of the supermarket Exito de Colombia”

RATES (2011)Six-person dorm =$18.000 copFour-person dorm = $18.000 cop Private room (single) shared bathroom = $ 28.000 copPrivate room (couple) shared bathroom = $ 40.000 cop

CONTACT INFORMATION   Palm Tree Hostel MedellinCarrera 67 # 48D – 63 Barrio Suramericana. Medellín – Colombia.Reservations: (0057-4) 260-6142, Tel: (0057-4) 260-28-05, Cel: (300) 241 9209 Lat: 6.2512899 Long: -75.5759735Altitude: 4940 ft or 1600 m.s.n.mWe are behind the Exito’ supermarket, 3 blocks away from the SURAMERICANA Metro Station“Find us on Facebook y Twitter”Colombian ownedEmail: info@palmtreemedellin.com Webpage: www.palmtreemedellin.com

Hostel services: 24 hour staffed office • Free Breakfast (Prepared by yourself) Palm Tree is happy to invite you for breakfast… You may take 2 eggs and 2 pieces of bread everyday...Note: We don´t provide neither butter nor cooking oil nor milk. We mention this to avoid any misunderstanding.• Free Coffee all day. • Free Wi-Fi FREE internet connection. • Free Lockers • Free Guest Kitchen • Communal equipped kitchen with everything you need • Free bag storage. • TV room with 100 channels • Cable TV • DVD• Free DVDs movies • Book exchange • Laundry service • Dormitories and private rooms, all come with comfortable mattresses, two pillows, towells and all the linens you need• Linens included • Towels • Day Storage • We also have hammocks where you can relax • Hot showers 24 hrs. • 24 hour staffed office. • Local Phone calls • BBQ area & Back yard • Tourist info (Colombia and Medellin) • Bookings for all hostels in Colombia. • Common Areas • Planned Hostel Activities • Se habla Español • Free BBQ every Fridays.

• Economical Rates• Hammocks • Bar • Free Bycicle Services

MEDELLINMedellin is the second largest city and most progressive one in Colombia. Home to orchids, parks and tropical birds, Nightlife called "Rumba" is definitely one of Medellin´s highlights and you can find it in different locations throughout the city. Points of interest include the Orquideorama, display in the botanical garden. The metro and metro cables, Carabobo avenue, Plaza Botero, Parque Explora and much more!Altitude: 1538 m.s.n.mTemperature: 23°C

ESPAÑOL

PALM TREE HOSTAL MEDELLIN El primer Hostel que abrio en MedellínDesde hace varios años Palm Tree Hostal ha ofrecido a los viajeros un lugar muy acogedor con un ambiente familiar, económico y de gran información de interés turístico de Medellín y Colombia. Estamos situados en una zona céntrica, a pocas cuadras del centro de la ciudad. Con varia rutas de autobuses y la estación de metro a solo tres cuadras del hostal hace que la movilidad sea rápida y segura. Rodeado de un ambiente tranquilo, cómodo y seguro, nuestra meta es hacer de su estadía en Medellín, una experiencia inolvidable.Un hostal con la calidez de un hogar. Va a encontrar un albergue tranquilo, limpio y económico.

MEDELLINMedellín es la segunda ciudad más grande y una de las más desarrolladas en Colombia. Es el hogar de las Orquídeas, parques y aves tropicales. La vida nocturna llamada "Rumba" es definitivamente uno de los puntos destacados de Medellín, que se puede encontrar en diversos sitios de la ciudad. Hermosos sitios de interés incluyen el Orquideorama, el jardín botánico, El metro y los cables de metro, la avenida Carabobo, la Plaza Botero, Parque Explora y mucho más!Altitude: 1538 m.s.n.mTemperature: 23°C

INFORMACIÓN DE CONTACTO Carrera 67 # 48D – 63 Barrio Suramericana. Tel: (0057-4) 260 6142 Cel: 300 241 9209 Estamos detrás del supermercado Éxito.

A 3 cuadras de la estación de metro Suramericana"Encuéntranos en Facebook" Correo electrónico: info@palmtreemedellin.com Página web: www.palmtreemedellin.com

SERVICIOS DEL HOSTEL• Desayuno Gratis • Servicio de Internet gratis • Wi-Fi gratuito •Dormitorios •Habitaciones privadas •24 horas de Recepción •Café gratis •Alquiler de bicicletas •Servicio de lavandería •Zona de BBQ •Cocina completamente equipada para libre uso •Un bbq gratis todos los viernes como bienvenida para nuestros huéspedes •Sala de TV •Cable •DVD •Películas gratis •Hamacas •Intercambio de libros •Información turística (Medellín y Colombia) •Reservas en todo los hostales de Colombia • llamadas locales •Tarifas económicas