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A friendly budget base for quieter travelers, not the party-hostel crowd.
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Axel’s rating: 8.6/10 · a simple budget hostel in Medellín’s Belén neighborhood
Spring Hostel is a simple budget hostel in Belén, and it looks like a strong pick if helpful hosts and clean basics matter more than nightlife. Hostelworld and Expedia guests consistently praise the staff and cleanliness, with comfortable beds also earning positive mentions. Breakfast and a shared kitchen add practical value, and recent guests describe accommodating, personal service rather than a polished hotel operation.
The trade-off is atmosphere: this is deliberately a non-party hostel, and one recent guest found it difficult to meet other travelers. Plan on using transport for sightseeing rather than having everything outside the door. Check the extras, too: the official booking page states a 5% card-payment surcharge, while an Expedia guest flagged unclear charges for drinks and additional towels. We’d choose it for a low-key budget stay, not a ready-made social scene.
- Rooms
- Private rooms and dormitories are listed; guest feedback favors the comfortable beds and simple setup.
- Cleanliness
- A consistent strength across Hostelworld and Expedia, including recent guest feedback.
- Service
- Friendly, accommodating hosts are the clearest recurring highlight.
- Amenities
- Breakfast, shared kitchen and free Wi-Fi; expect hostel facilities rather than full-service hotel amenities.
- Fees and surprises
- Official terms specify a 5% card surcharge; laundry, transfers and tours cost extra, and additional towels may be charged.
Axel’s opinion, from the hotel’s website and guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · hostelworld.com · Expedia · Google · Tripadvisor. Reviewed Oct 27, 2026.
The location
69-141 Cl. 30A, Medellin
In Belén, with public transport nearby; expect journeys to the main sightseeing and nightlife areas.
Amenities and check-in
Breakfast, shared kitchen and free Wi-Fi; expect hostel facilities rather than full-service hotel amenities.
Check-in
after 3:00 PM
Check-out
before 12:30 PM
- Playroom
- Breakfast
- Airport transportation (extra charge)
- Pets allowed
- Laundry (extra charge)
- Wheelchair Accessible
Additional hotel policies
- Hotel policies: Airport shuttle (one way): COP 130,000; Airport shuttle (round trip): COP 130,000; Pets: COP 20,000 per guest per stay
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Spring Hostel — Medellin, Colombia
Spring Hostel is a simple budget hostel in Medellín’s Belén neighborhood in Medellin, Colombia.
Address: 69-141 Cl. 30A, Medellin. Property ID: 1300163.
Source: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/medellin/spring-hostel-1300163
Prices and availability
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Axel's take: 8.6/10
A friendly budget base for quieter travelers, not the party-hostel crowd. a simple budget hostel in Medellín’s Belén neighborhood, scored for what it is.
Spring Hostel is a simple budget hostel in Belén, and it looks like a strong pick if helpful hosts and clean basics matter more than nightlife. Hostelworld and Expedia guests consistently praise the staff and cleanliness, with comfortable beds also earning positive mentions. Breakfast and a shared kitchen add practical value, and recent guests describe accommodating, personal service rather than a polished hotel operation.
The trade-off is atmosphere: this is deliberately a non-party hostel, and one recent guest found it difficult to meet other travelers. Plan on using transport for sightseeing rather than having everything outside the door. Check the extras, too: the official booking page states a 5% card-payment surcharge, while an Expedia guest flagged unclear charges for drinks and additional towels. We’d choose it for a low-key budget stay, not a ready-made social scene.
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Best for: budget travelers seeking a quieter base; independent travelers comfortable using transit; guests who value personal service
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Watch out for: Low-key rather than reliably social; 5% card-payment surcharge; Confirm drink and extra-towel charges
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Location: In Belén, with public transport nearby; expect journeys to the main sightseeing and nightlife areas.
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Rooms: Private rooms and dormitories are listed; guest feedback favors the comfortable beds and simple setup.
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Cleanliness: A consistent strength across Hostelworld and Expedia, including recent guest feedback.
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Service: Friendly, accommodating hosts are the clearest recurring highlight.
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Amenities: Breakfast, shared kitchen and free Wi-Fi; expect hostel facilities rather than full-service hotel amenities.
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Fees and surprises: Official terms specify a 5% card surcharge; laundry, transfers and tours cost extra, and additional towels may be charged.
Axel's opinion of Spring Hostel, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · hostelworld.com · Expedia · Google · Tripadvisor. Reviewed Oct 27, 2026.
About Spring Hostel
- Property type: Hostel
- 2-star hotel
- 69-141 Cl. 30A, Medellin
- Guest rating: 4.6/5 on Google from 99 reviews (location 3.6/5)
- Getting around (travel times from Google's hotel listing): Jose Maria Cordova International Airport: 46 min by taxi · Cerro de Nutibara Sculpture Park: 6 min by taxi
- Hotel policies: Airport shuttle (one way): COP 130,000; Airport shuttle (round trip): COP 130,000; Pets: COP 20,000 per guest per stay
- Amenities: Playroom, Breakfast, Airport transportation (extra charge), Pets allowed, Laundry (extra charge), Wheelchair Accessible, Free Wi-Fi, Common kitchen
- Check-in from: 15:00
- Check-out by: 12:30
- City page: Hotels in Medellin
Room types
Room types and selected features reported for this hotel. Check your dates for availability.
Source: ETG room descriptions.
Bed in Dorm (shared bathroom)
- Bathroom: shared bathroom; Shared bathroom
- Bed in Dorm (shared bathroom) — room photo 1
- Bed in Dorm (shared bathroom) — room photo 2
- Bed in Dorm (shared bathroom) — room photo 3
Bed in Dorm (shared bathroom)
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
- Bathroom: shared bathroom; Shared bathroom
- Bed in Dorm (shared bathroom) — room photo 1
- Bed in Dorm (shared bathroom) — room photo 2
- Bed in Dorm (shared bathroom) — room photo 3
Bed in Dorm (male dorm) (shared bathroom)
- Bathroom: shared bathroom; Shared bathroom
Bed in Dorm (male dorm) (shared bathroom)
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
- Bathroom: shared bathroom; Shared bathroom
Bed in Dorm (female dorm) (shared bathroom)
- Bathroom: shared bathroom; Shared bathroom
Bed in Dorm (female dorm) (shared bathroom)
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
- Bathroom: shared bathroom; Shared bathroom
Economy room
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
Economy Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
Economy Twin room (twin beds)
- Beds: twin beds
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
Standard room (shared bathroom)
- Bathroom: shared bathroom; Shared bathroom
Standard Triple room (shared bathroom)
- Bathroom: shared bathroom; Shared bathroom
Standard Double room (shared bathroom) (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Bathroom: shared bathroom; Shared bathroom
Standard room
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard room — room photo 1
- Standard room — room photo 2
- Standard room — room photo 3
Standard Family room
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard Family room — room photo 1
- Standard Family room — room photo 2
- Standard Family room — room photo 3
Standard Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard Double room (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Standard Double room (full double bed) — room photo 2
- Standard Double room (full double bed) — room photo 3
Standard Twin room (twin beds)
- Beds: twin beds
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard Twin room (twin beds) — room photo 1
- Standard Twin room (twin beds) — room photo 2
- Standard Twin room (twin beds) — room photo 3
Comfort room
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Comfort room — room photo 1
- Comfort room — room photo 2
- Comfort room — room photo 3
Comfort Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Comfort Double room (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Comfort Double room (full double bed) — room photo 2
- Comfort Double room (full double bed) — room photo 3
Superior room
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
Superior Family room
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
Superior Twin room (twin beds)
- Beds: twin beds
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
Deluxe room
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Deluxe room — room photo 1
- Deluxe room — room photo 2
- Deluxe room — room photo 3
1 Bedroom Deluxe Quadruple room with garden view
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- 1 Bedroom Deluxe Quadruple room with garden view — room photo 1
- 1 Bedroom Deluxe Quadruple room with garden view — room photo 2
- 1 Bedroom Deluxe Quadruple room with garden view — room photo 3
1 Bedroom Deluxe Double room with garden view (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- 1 Bedroom Deluxe Double room with garden view (full double bed) — room photo 1
- 1 Bedroom Deluxe Double room with garden view (full double bed) — room photo 2
- 1 Bedroom Deluxe Double room with garden view (full double bed) — room photo 3
Classic room (shared bathroom)
- Bathroom: shared bathroom; Shared bathroom
- Classic room (shared bathroom) — room photo 1
- Classic room (shared bathroom) — room photo 2
- Classic room (shared bathroom) — room photo 3
1 Bedroom Classic Quadruple room (shared bathroom)
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathroom: shared bathroom; Shared bathroom
- 1 Bedroom Classic Quadruple room (shared bathroom) — room photo 1
- 1 Bedroom Classic Quadruple room (shared bathroom) — room photo 2
- 1 Bedroom Classic Quadruple room (shared bathroom) — room photo 3
1 Bedroom Classic Quadruple room with garden view (shared bathroom)
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathroom: shared bathroom; Shared bathroom
- 1 Bedroom Classic Quadruple room with garden view (shared bathroom) — room photo 1
- 1 Bedroom Classic Quadruple room with garden view (shared bathroom) — room photo 2
- 1 Bedroom Classic Quadruple room with garden view (shared bathroom) — room photo 3
1 Bedroom Classic Double room (shared bathroom) (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathroom: shared bathroom; Shared bathroom
- 1 Bedroom Classic Double room (shared bathroom) (full double bed) — room photo 1
- 1 Bedroom Classic Double room (shared bathroom) (full double bed) — room photo 2
- 1 Bedroom Classic Double room (shared bathroom) (full double bed) — room photo 3
Classic room
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Classic room — room photo 1
- Classic room — room photo 2
- Classic room — room photo 3
1 Bedroom Classic Triple room with garden view
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- 1 Bedroom Classic Triple room with garden view — room photo 1
- 1 Bedroom Classic Triple room with garden view — room photo 2
- 1 Bedroom Classic Triple room with garden view — room photo 3
Classic Quadruple room
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Classic Quadruple room — room photo 1
- Classic Quadruple room — room photo 2
- Classic Quadruple room — room photo 3
1 Bedroom Classic Quadruple room
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- 1 Bedroom Classic Quadruple room — room photo 1
- 1 Bedroom Classic Quadruple room — room photo 2
- 1 Bedroom Classic Quadruple room — room photo 3
1 Bedroom Classic Quadruple room with garden view
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- 1 Bedroom Classic Quadruple room with garden view — room photo 1
- 1 Bedroom Classic Quadruple room with garden view — room photo 2
- 1 Bedroom Classic Quadruple room with garden view — room photo 3
1 Bedroom Classic Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- 1 Bedroom Classic Double room (full double bed) — room photo 1
- 1 Bedroom Classic Double room (full double bed) — room photo 2
- 1 Bedroom Classic Double room (full double bed) — room photo 3
Classic Twin room (twin beds)
- Beds: twin beds
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Classic Twin room (twin beds) — room photo 1
- Classic Twin room (twin beds) — room photo 2
- Classic Twin room (twin beds) — room photo 3
1 Bedroom Classic Twin room (twin beds)
- Beds: twin beds
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- 1 Bedroom Classic Twin room (twin beds) — room photo 1
- 1 Bedroom Classic Twin room (twin beds) — room photo 2
- 1 Bedroom Classic Twin room (twin beds) — room photo 3
1 Bedroom Classic Twin room with garden view (twin beds)
- Beds: twin beds
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- 1 Bedroom Classic Twin room with garden view (twin beds) — room photo 1
- 1 Bedroom Classic Twin room with garden view (twin beds) — room photo 2
- 1 Bedroom Classic Twin room with garden view (twin beds) — room photo 3
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