El Castillo Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit El Castillo
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
Travel back to the turn of the 20th century with a visit to this re-creation of old town life in the state of Antioquia.
Botero Plaza
Misshapen and strangely alluring, the world-famous sculptures of Fernando Botero both disturb and delight. This lively plaza is home to a number of his works.
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.
Activities
Medellín: Comuna 13 District Tour with Cable Car Ride
Tour to Guatape, Piedra del Peñol, lunch, snacks boat trip
Pablo Escobar Tour : Museum, History and Beer
Tour a Guatapé y El Peñol con Paseo en Barco, Desayuno y Almuerzo
PREMIUM Guatapé Tour: Rock, Luxury boat ride, Meals & Llamas
hiking medellin and hidden waterfalls
Our pick of the best El Castillo Hotel Deals
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 June 2026
Estelar Square
"Friendly staff, clean room and easy to get around."
Reviewed on 24 May 2026
Calle Flora Hotel by Jalo
"The rooms a very small, no closed or drawers to put clothing, pool very small and very hard to access, the location of the hotel is horrible since you can hear all the loud parties happening around. I like to party but once in my room would like to not hear outside noise which lasted all night since ..."
Reviewed on 10 June 2026
Hotel Dorado La 70
"Todo en excelencia. Personal muy amable, limpieza,localización. Ño mejor de Medellin."
Reviewed on 9 June 2026
Hashtag 98 Hotel By Jalo
"Todos los dias desayuno que estuvo excelente al igual q el personal y la limpieza de los cuartos fue todos los días"
Reviewed on 10 June 2026
Heiss Hotel By Jalo
"Nice, cheap and clean rooms. Very strategically located in El Poblado, very near to many excellent restaurant and many other choices for food. Easy to access to the north side of El Poblado, Medellin. Room was clean, I doubt that you will get another room nearby at that price. Very affordable."
Reviewed on 10 June 2026
Our guide on 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.
