Hotel Nutibara
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Downtown convenience and generous rooms, but noise and nighttime surroundings limit its appeal.

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Axel’s rating: 7.1/10 · a historic, budget-minded 3-star in downtown Medellín

Hotel Nutibara is a historic, budget-minded 3-star beside Plaza Botero and near Parque Berrío metro. It's a reasonable pick for travelers who prioritize downtown sightseeing and room space over modern finishes. Booking.com and Expedia guests regularly praise the helpful staff, clean rooms and convenient transport links; breakfast is included, and the adjoining Terraza Nutibara adds plenty of dining options.

The compromises are substantial: rooms look dated, and recent guests repeatedly mention street, bar and metro noise. Reports of unreliable hot water also recur. More importantly, guests across several sites describe the surrounding streets as uncomfortable after dark—we'd plan on taxis rather than evening strolls. Choose carefully between fan-only and air-conditioned rooms. We'd skip it for light sleepers or anyone wanting a relaxed neighborhood for nighttime wandering.

Rooms
Spacious but dated; fan-only and air-conditioned categories differ, and noise can intrude.
Cleanliness
Generally a strength in booking-site ratings, despite occasional housekeeping complaints.
Service
Helpful staff earn frequent praise, although some recent guests report poor reception handling.
Amenities
Included breakfast, free Wi-Fi, 24-hour reception and the adjoining Terraza Nutibara dining complex.
Fees and surprises
Airport transfers cost extra; confirm parking availability and charges before arrival.

Axel’s opinion, from the hotel’s website and guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Booking.com · Expedia · Tripadvisor · en.planetofhotels.com · wanderlog.com. Reviewed Oct 20, 2026.

The location

Calle 52 A #50-46, Medellin

Excellent access to Plaza Botero and the metro; guests repeatedly advise caution outside at night.

Amenities and check-in

Included breakfast, free Wi-Fi, 24-hour reception and the adjoining Terraza Nutibara dining complex.

Check-in

after 3:00 PM

Check-out

before 12:00 PM

  • No pool
  • Breakfast (free)
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Parking (free)
  • Airport shuttle (extra charge)
Additional hotel policies
  • Charged by the hotel at the property: The national sales tax (19%) is charged upon check-out to citizens of Colombia regardless of length of stay and to foreigners staying 60 consecutive days or more. Foreigners on a tourist visa are exempt from this…
  • Optional charges: Airport shuttle fee: USD 27 per vehicle
  • Hotel policies: Conditioning fee: COP 5,000 per room per night
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Hotel Nutibara: from $40 for Nov 21–22, 2026, 2 adults (1 night)

From $40 total for Nov 21–22, 2026, 2 adults at Hotel Nutibara on Axel (1 night), checked Nov 1, 2026.

Hotel Nutibara is a historic, budget-minded 3-star in downtown Medellín in Medellin, Colombia.

Address: Calle 52 A #50-46, Medellin. Property ID: 1118666. Canonical property page: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/medellin/hotel-nutibara-1118666

Source: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/medellin/hotel-nutibara-1118666/2026-11-21/2-adults

Axel vs Expedia and Booking.com

Same hotel, same dates, 2 adults, 1 room, USD stay totals. Axel's total is this page's price for those dates; the other total is what that site listed for the same stay on the day shown.

StayAxel totalExpedia or Booking.comDifferenceSeenLinks
Jan 1 to Jan 3, 2027 · 2 nights$79$108 on Booking.com$29 less (27%)Nov 5Select · Share this stay · Check guest price
Dec 4 to Dec 6, 2026 · 2 nights$94$125 on Expedia$31 less (25%)Nov 7Select · Share this stay · Check guest price
Dec 22 to Dec 24, 2026 · 2 nights$84$108 on Booking.com$24 less (22%)Nov 5Select · Share this stay · Check guest price

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1 night

Total price: $40 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-22 · 1 night · 2 adults · 1 room.

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2 nights

Total price: $83 USD

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3 nights

Total price: $126 USD

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4 nights

Total price: $169 USD

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5 nights

Total price: $212 USD

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6 nights

Total price: $256 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-27 · 6 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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7 nights

Total price: $299 USD

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8 nights

Total price: $333 USD

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9 nights

Total price: $376 USD

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10 nights

Total price: $419 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-12-01 · 10 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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11 nights

Total price: $467 USD

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12 nights

Total price: $516 USD

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13 nights

Total price: $565 USD

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14 nights

Total price: $612 USD

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#3 of 9 hotels in El Centro by Axel's take. El Centro is #4 of 6 places to stay in Medellin. The best hotels in El Centro, ranked · Where to stay in Medellin

Axel's take: 7.1/10

Downtown convenience and generous rooms, but noise and nighttime surroundings limit its appeal. a historic, budget-minded 3-star in downtown Medellín, scored for what it is.

Hotel Nutibara is a historic, budget-minded 3-star beside Plaza Botero and near Parque Berrío metro. It's a reasonable pick for travelers who prioritize downtown sightseeing and room space over modern finishes. Booking.com and Expedia guests regularly praise the helpful staff, clean rooms and convenient transport links; breakfast is included, and the adjoining Terraza Nutibara adds plenty of dining options.

The compromises are substantial: rooms look dated, and recent guests repeatedly mention street, bar and metro noise. Reports of unreliable hot water also recur. More importantly, guests across several sites describe the surrounding streets as uncomfortable after dark—we'd plan on taxis rather than evening strolls. Choose carefully between fan-only and air-conditioned rooms. We'd skip it for light sleepers or anyone wanting a relaxed neighborhood for nighttime wandering.

  • Best for: budget-conscious downtown sightseers; travelers who appreciate historic hotels; metro-based city exploring

  • Watch out for: street, bar and metro noise; uncomfortable surroundings after dark; dated rooms and inconsistent hot water

  • Location: Excellent access to Plaza Botero and the metro; guests repeatedly advise caution outside at night.

  • Rooms: Spacious but dated; fan-only and air-conditioned categories differ, and noise can intrude.

  • Cleanliness: Generally a strength in booking-site ratings, despite occasional housekeeping complaints.

  • Service: Helpful staff earn frequent praise, although some recent guests report poor reception handling.

  • Amenities: Included breakfast, free Wi-Fi, 24-hour reception and the adjoining Terraza Nutibara dining complex.

  • Fees and surprises: Airport transfers cost extra; confirm parking availability and charges before arrival.

Axel's opinion of Hotel Nutibara, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Booking.com · Expedia · Tripadvisor · en.planetofhotels.com · wanderlog.com. Reviewed Oct 20, 2026.

About Hotel Nutibara

  • Property type: Hotel
  • 3-star hotel
  • Calle 52 A #50-46, Medellin
  • Guest rating: 4.3/5 on Google from 4,700 reviews (location 4.8/5)
  • Getting around (travel times from Google's hotel listing): Olaya Herrera Airport: 20 min by taxi · Jose Maria Cordova International Airport: 48 min by taxi · Estación Metrocable Arví: 51 min by public transport · Palace of Culture Rafaél Uribe Uribe: 2 min walk · Plaza Botero - Medellín, Antioquia: 3 min walk · Museum of Antioquia: 3 min walk
  • Charged by the hotel at the property: The national sales tax (19%) is charged upon check-out to citizens of Colombia regardless of length of stay and to foreigners staying 60 consecutive days or more. Foreigners on a tourist visa are exempt from this…
  • Optional charges: Airport shuttle fee: USD 27 per vehicle
  • Hotel policies: Conditioning fee: COP 5,000 per room per night
  • Amenities: No pool, Breakfast (free), Restaurant, Bar, Parking (free), Airport shuttle (extra charge), Full-service laundry, Accessible, Wi-Fi (free)
  • Check-in from: 15:00
  • Check-out by: 12:00
  • City page: Hotels in Medellin

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