El Castillo Travel Guide

Medellin

Beautiful old castle with its gardens in Poblado, Medellin. Once a German woman and her Columbian husband lived here, but their story ends very sad. The castle was then doninated to the city and is now a museum.
Beautiful old castle with its gardens in Poblado, Medellin. Once a German woman and her Columbian husband lived here, but their story ends very sad. The castle was then doninated to the city and is now a museum.
Gardens of El Castillo in Medellin
Former home of a very wealthy business man from Colombia. Gained his  wealth from textiles.

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A little castle in Medellín

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Things to do


Top hotels in El Castillo

Hotel BH El Poblado

Hotel BH El Poblado

3.5 out of 5
Cra 43 No.9 Sur 35 Medellín Antioquia
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Medellín. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
Location and customer service

Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026

Hotel BH El Poblado
Calle Flora Hotel by Jalo

Calle Flora Hotel by Jalo

3.5 out of 5
# 37-40 Calle 9A Medellín
The price is ฿2,637 per night from 3 Feb to 4 Feb
฿2,637
฿2,637 total
3 Feb - 4 Feb
Stay at this hotel in Medellín. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Lleras Park and Poblado Park are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (378 reviews)
Room was cleaned nicely, staff was helpful and friendly. Would recommend

Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026

Calle Flora Hotel by Jalo
Heiss Hotel By Jalo

Heiss Hotel By Jalo

4 out of 5
1460 Cra. 43F Medellín Antioquia
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿1,660 per night from 17 Feb to 18 Feb
฿1,660
฿1,660 total
17 Feb - 18 Feb
Stay at this hotel in Medellín. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Popular attractions Poblado Park and Lleras Park are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,135 reviews)
Excellent service in all aspects of the Hotel.

Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026

Heiss Hotel By Jalo
Hotel Dorado La 70

Hotel Dorado La 70

4 out of 5
Carrera 70 No 44 B-66 Medellín
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Medellín. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,819 reviews)
Everything was great, from the beginning to the end of the stay. They were all very polite and kind.

Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026

Hotel Dorado La 70
The Click Clack Hotel Medellin

The Click Clack Hotel Medellin

5 out of 5
Calle 10B # 37-29 Medellín Antioquia
The price is ฿6,908 per night from 28 Jan to 29 Jan
฿6,908
฿6,908 total
28 Jan - 29 Jan
Stay at this luxury hotel in Medellín. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,081 reviews)
The breakfast was great , service was great . Hotel is on a prime location in Provenza area , walkable to all restaurants. We had a bit of issue on our AC in the room but we managed it . Beautiful hotel

Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026

The Click Clack Hotel Medellin
Hashtag 98 Hotel By Jalo

Hashtag 98 Hotel By Jalo

4 out of 5
Carrera 41 # 10 - 37 Medellín Medellín
Stay at this hotel in Medellín. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,683 reviews)
The staff

Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026

Hashtag 98 Hotel By Jalo
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Other neighbourhoods around El Castillo

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Alejandria

While visiting Alejandria, you might make a stop by sights like Golden Mile and La Strada Mall.

Alejandria
El Castillo Museum showing heritage architecture and château or palace

El Poblado

4/5(28 area reviews)

El Poblado is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like Golden Mile and Oviedo Shopping Center. See more of Medellín by jumping on the metro at Poblado Station or Aguacatala Station.

El Poblado
A must in Medellin!!!

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La Florida

While La Florida may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Golden Mile and El Tesoro Shopping Park.

La Florida
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Patio Bonito

Even though there aren't top sights in Patio Bonito, you can explore the larger area and take in top sights like Golden Mile. Jump on the metro at Poblado Station to see more of the city.

Patio Bonito
Nice promenade, art, restaurants, etc

Zona Rosa

When in Zona Rosa, you can plan a visit to Golden Mile and Oviedo Shopping Center, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Zona Rosa
Nice promenade, art, restaurants, etc

Provenza

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Provenza and surrounding area, you can visit Golden Mile and Oviedo Shopping Center.

Provenza


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