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.
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
Visit this replica of an early 20th-century town to experience old-world Colombia and to get amazing views of Medellín.
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.
Botero Plaza
Admire Medellín artist Fernando Botero’s one-of-a-kind sculptures, dine in fancy restaurants and watch street performers in this bustling square.
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
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
Medellín: Comuna 13 District Tour with Cable Car Ride
“Exclusive Mountain Escape : ATV Tour from Medellin with lunch
Comuna 13 Graffiti Tour: Con Esmeralda y catering de café y beer
Our pick of the best El Castillo Hotel Deals
Hotel BH El Poblado
"No está mal si vas pocos días y quieres algo económico. Todos muy amables y todo se ve limpio, super céntrico. Solo que me dieron cuarto con una sola cama, hotel lleno y tuvimos que dormir con nuestro niño de 6 años en la misma cama asi que no dormimos muy bien que digamos. ( estadía de 6 dias)"
Reviewed on 18 June 2026
Calle Flora Hotel by Jalo
"Clean every day and change the towels, very nicely.Breakfast was ok, staff respectful and very kind. I did not go to the rooftop, but I heard it’s very enjoyable."
Reviewed on 19 June 2026
Hotel Dorado La 70
"Great staff"
Reviewed on 16 June 2026
Hashtag 98 Hotel By Jalo
"Very good"
Reviewed on 18 June 2026
Heiss Hotel By Jalo
"Nice property and great location. However, the customer service could use improvement. I was not impressed with the service at the reception desk, as the staff seemed unhelpful and lacked the level of hospitality I expected. While the property itself was enjoyable, a more welcoming and attentive ..."
Reviewed on 18 June 2026
Dann Carlton Medellin Hotel
"Second time there, I love the property"
Reviewed on 18 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.
