Purple Monkey Hostel
About Purple Monkey Hostel
Essential Facilities Purple Monkey Hostel in Medellín offers a sun terrace, bar, and free WiFi. Guests can relax in the outdoor seating area or enjoy the picnic space. Comfortable Accommodations The hostel features private check-in and check-out services, a 24-hour front desk, and a lounge. Additional amenities include a shared kitchen, minimarket, and daily housekeeping. Breakfast and Dining An American breakfast with juice and fruits is served daily. The on-site coffee shop provides a cozy space for coffee lovers. Local Attractions El Poblado Park is a 6-minute walk away, while Lleras Park lies less than 0.6 mi from the property. Medellin's Museum of Modern Art is 1 mi distant. Olaya Herrera Airport is 1.2 mi away. License Number(s): 40542
Amenities
- On-site parking
- 24-hour front desk
- Meeting space
- On-site dining
- Bar / lounge
- Café / coffee shop
- Express check-in / check-out
- Dry cleaning
- Self-service laundry
- Luggage storage
- Full kitchen / kitchenette
- Wheelchair accessible
- Airport shuttle
- Smoke-free property
- In-room safe
Reviews
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Location was great. 24hr check-in was nice, along with the 12PM checkout. I spent a few years backpacking Europe, staying in many seedy hostels - this one is amongst the worst. -BED BUGS / CHINCHES! Guy at reception got super aggressive upon informing him. -Poor Hospitality. Reception hardly gave me the time of day. No tour, no info, no smile. -What looked like a homeless person was sleeping on the couch in reception.When I jovially asked about it reception gave a grunt & looked back at his computer. -There's a mild smell of moisture & mold everywhere. -Roaches in the lockers & bathrooms. -Poor ventilation in the room. No air conditioning, just fans -Ladder & bunk bed screws loose making it super wobbly. -Bed outlet had a broken off metal plug protruding from it. -Door to the terrace (near rooms) shrieks so loud when opening I'm shocked it doesn't wake the hostel. People were in and out until late. -Years of deferred maintenance & super rundown. Receptions leather furniture was worn until the inside showed. -Bedding was dirty. -Bad Wifi. Fluctuated between 0-3mbps. My phone was stalling on 240p. -Room filled with cigarette smoke from the terrace upon opening the room door. -No lock on room door. -I saw no signed of evening activities, & the TV looked like it had been covered up & unplugged for years. 3-4 dead flies on the communal room beanbags. I have pretty low standards for hostels - I absolutely do not recommend staying here.
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The showers are only on the next floor, by the bar No light by the bed, but there was a socket.
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Free breakfast Cleanliness could be better
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Location Staff was awful and rude
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they didn't have a dog, only the cat :)
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Everything
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Very good attention and attitude.
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Nice hostel in a good location, close to entertainment and shopping. Good free breakfast. Stayed at Purple Monkey a few times.
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The staff was awsome, very kind and made the stay great
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Great price, great staff, good travellers, breakfast yummy. Room was hot as F on the plastic covered bed, Even with fans, but great price for a nice chill place. People were happy. I'm just old :-)
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TL/DR: avoid, lost laundry, cleanliness concerns The Purple Monkey should ONLY be used as a last resort. I do appr
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Smells like cat pee in the corners.
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Exceptional
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Not clean nor the guests were clean, people weren't considerate with others,noisy location, but staff was good and attentive. Good breakfast. Beds are really poor quality, but good showers and bathrooms..
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Exceptional
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Pleasant
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Nice neighborhood, many hostels and restaurants | hot shower, towel | functional kitchen | dorm beds with lockers, light, power outlet, fan | solid WiFi | good breakfast (fruit, egg, toast, coffee, 8-10) |
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Great hostel! Will stay in a different part of town next time.
