El Castillo Travel Guide
Medellín
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Popular places to visit
Poblado Park
After visiting Poblado Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Medellín. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Santafé Mall
During your visit to Medellín, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Santafé Mall. Visit the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this walkable area.
Pueblito Paisa
Take a trip back in time to a replica of a typical old town from the region with a stunning view of the new city.
Plaza Mayor Convention Center
Learn about the events happening in Plaza Mayor Convention Center during your trip to Medellín. Make time to visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its lively bars.
Botero Plaza
Walk among comically obese statues made by the illustrious artist Fernando Botero in this spacious plaza full of artisans and restaurants.
Arvi Park
You can take time to visit Arvi Park during your travels to Medellín. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Things to do
Day tour to Guatapé +Rock del Peñol: Breakfast, Lunch and Boat.
PREMIUM Guatapé Tour: Rock, Luxury boat ride, Meals & Llamas
Pablo Escobar Tour : Museum, History and Beer
Tour to Guatape, Piedra del Peñol, lunch, snacks boat trip
Medellin: Coffee Tour with Hotel Transfers and Meals
Medellín: Comuna 13 District Tour with Cable Car Ride
Top hotels in El Castillo
Hotel BH El Poblado
Excelente servicio. Valentina en la recepción, mayra en el área del desayuno. Personas extraordinaria y todo en el hotel nos encanto. Tiene 10 de 10.
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Estelar Square
excelente todo, buenisimo el desayuno.
Reviewed on 22 Apr 2026
Calle Flora Hotel by Jalo
The property, the location, the rooms, Staff meals. Everything was on point one thing I have to say that if you are a traveler, especially a woman and you bring a lot of clothes there is really no closet space also if you’re a person like myself that I like to buy extra food and then later on warm ...
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026
The Click Clack Hotel Medellin
In terms of accommodations and amenities, everything was generally well-maintained and accessible. Staff and locals were friendly and helpful, which made navigating the area much easier. Food options were diverse, with something for every budget—though I’d recommend trying local specialties for a ...
Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026
Heiss Hotel By Jalo
You got to check out this hotel it is absolutely amazing great location approximately 20 minutes from the city. Is also an Asian Indian restaurant one block away from the hotel. There's also a convenience store in that same location. There's also five or six restaurants that you can literally walk ...
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026
Hunters By Jalo
Amazing local and service, will re book
Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around El Castillo
La Aguacatala
While La Aguacatala may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Oviedo Shopping Center and Santafé Mall.
Alejandria
While visiting Alejandria, you might make a stop by sights like Golden Mile and La Strada Mall.
El Poblado
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.
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.
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.
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.
