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 lively bars in this walkable area.
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.
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.
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.
Pablo Escobar Tour : Museum, History and Beer
PREMIUM Guatapé Tour: Rock, Luxury boat ride, Meals & Llamas
Tour to Guatape, Piedra del Peñol, lunch, snacks boat trip
Medellin: City Bike Tour with Colombian Drinks and Snacks
Medellín: Comuna 13 District Tour with Cable Car Ride
Top hotels in El Castillo
Hotel BH El Poblado
"Breakfast was very complete and delicious. The personel at the breakfast area deserve ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5 stars. Rules for visitors are to hard they even charge a fee. For that reason I should consider staying in other place."
Reviewed on 9 Jun 2026
Estelar Square
"Friendly staff, clean room and easy to get around."
Reviewed on 24 May 2026
Calle Flora Hotel by Jalo
"Me encantó la habitación muy cómoda y perfecta para el tiempo de estadía. Lo que es un poco difícil es el acceso al área de piscina"
Reviewed on 9 Jun 2026
Hotel Dorado La 70
"Todo en excelencia. Personal muy amable, limpieza,localización. Ño mejor de Medellin."
Reviewed on 9 Jun 2026
Hashtag 98 Hotel By Jalo
"Once again another fantastic stay. I love the staff and hotel. Super easy check-in. Thanks Juan Pablo! Room was very clean. Bed was very large and very comfortable. A/C was quiet and worked really well. Refrigerator was small but good enough for what I needed and cooled drinks quickly. I would really ..."
Reviewed on 9 Jun 2026
Heiss Hotel By Jalo
"Todo muy excelente, nos encantó el lugar y la atención. El único detalle es q las sabanas del cuarto estaban sucias (manchadas de vino) pero hablamos con el personal y muy atentamente nos resolvieron."
Reviewed on 9 Jun 2026
Where to stay in El Castillo
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.
Laureles
Laureles is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Unicentro Shopping Center and Belén Andrés Escobar Sports Complex while in the area.
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.
Laureles - Estadio
While you're in Laureles - Estadio, take in top sights like Atanasio Giradot Stadium or Unicentro Shopping Center, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Estadio Station or Suramericana Station.
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.
