Medellin HolidaysColombia
Known as the "City of Eternal Spring," Medellin is blessed with excellent weather and vibrant arts and culture thanks to the investment of recent mayors. The violence of Pablo Escobar's days has faded into a sad, but increasingly distant, memory.
When to go to Medellin
Typical Holiday Price
£600 per person
The average price of hotels and apartments in Medellin varies according to the time of year. To help you plan when to go, we've looked at the hotels available on our site, then worked out the average price per night for the quietest and the busiest months.
Cheapest Month to Visit
October
Based on a typical 1 week holiday - adding together the cost of flights and accommodation - October is the cheapest month to go to Medellin.
Where to stay in Medellin
Whatever your travelling style, we can help find you the perfect place to stay. From luxurious hotels to practical apartments, these are our most popular places in Medellin, according to other travellers.
The weather, landscapes of the city and surrounding areas, friendly people.
Incredible city, really laid back and easy to get around. Beautiful nature and amazing history.
I spent 2 weeks in Medellín in August. Medellín has the weather that everyone always dreams of. It never really varies, it's never too hot and it's definitely never cold. When it rains, it pours for a couple hours and then clears up. The metro and metro cable system is amazing and takes you anywhere you need to be. The buses aren't so bad either, although I never quite figured out the system. There aren't an abundance of things to do, but there are enough things to keep it interesting for a little while. Don't expect a huge amount of discussion about the history of the country - but do your own research beforehand. Parts of the city have drastically changed over the past few years and you might be surprised to see how much modern architecture there is and how many North American companies have swarmed there.
I lived in Medellin for 5 months and I can't wait to return. It is one of my favorite cities in the world. Not only is it great for anyone on a budget I also felt very safe there as a solo female traveler. If you want to learn Spanish you won't find a better place to learn than here. It's also a really great place to learn to Salsa or Bachata.