The Top 10 Airbnbs in Medellin for Your Next Vacation

TLDR? Some of the top Airbnbs in Medellin are Casacol’s Poblado penthouses.

The quality of the Airbnb vacation and long-stay rentals on offer in Medellin and in the mountains that surround the city are a big part of Medellin’s considerable charm.

Whether you’re a digital nomad, a high-rolling investor, a cryptocurrency millionaire, or simply a traveler passing through Medellin looking for a penthouse pad for the weekend, you most definitely get more bang for your buck in Medellin.

With more vacation rentals than any other Airbnb host in South America, Casacol boasts the pick of Airbnb’s Medellin properties. Here are the top 10 to know about.

Long-Term Furnished Apartment Rentals

The apartments in this part of our top 10 are truly spectacular but can only be rented on a monthly basis. Many of Medellin’s most luxurious buildings don’t permit owners to rent apartments for less than 30 days.

These apartments are perfect for investors from overseas looking for the same levels of comfort they would expect from home.

Or, they’re ideal for digital nomads that want to feed their creative impulses with elevated living quarters, these properties are a sure-fire way to guarantee a superior stay in Medellin. 

1. Astorga Lofts Penthouse 1501

This brand new penthouse in Poblado will score you some serious kudos with your friends back home and impress even the most worldly-wise of travel companions.

Spread over three levels this expansive one-bedroom, the loft-style penthouse is a spectacular base camp from which to explore the city, or hold up and get some serious remote working done.

It won’t feel like work from this playful delightfully furnished apartment. Budding chefs that enjoy entertaining newfound friends will enjoy the open-plan kitchen/dining area with a view of the world-class BBQ area on the roof.

The location is ideal if you’re in town on business or want to be within walking distance of the city’s top shopping, tastiest restaurants, and the city’s most important office addresses.

Put simply this penthouse sets you up for success whatever you’re in town for. Just know that it’s available for monthly rental only.

Details:
Bedrooms: 1
Bathrooms: 3
Max Occupancy: 2

2. Bosques Del Tesoro 905 Penthouse

This exquisitely pointed, 2-bedroom penthouse in Poblado is for visitors to Medellin that want to take their luxury lifestyle with them when they travel the world.

Found high up in the hills in Medellin’s most exclusive residential neighborhood, this duplex with two terraces and a jacuzzi is designed for relaxing in style.

The impeccable decor will make you feel right at home and your well-heeled neighbors are your shortcut into the upper echelons of life in Medellin.

High-speed fiber-optic internet piped through the apartment will keep you hooked up during your stay. This apartment is available for monthly rental only. 

Details:
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 4
Max Occupancy: 6

3. Obra Quince 702 Penthouse

If only all furnished apartments in Medellin were decorated as thoughtfully as this stunning 3-story palace in El Poblado.

Lockdown in this luxury pad’s a piece of cake, equipped with a karaoke home system, custom-made bar and wine cellar on the first floor, a pool table and an expansive dining / living room area that’s perfect for entertaining guests.

The 60sqm roof terrace offers up some spectacular views of the city and a chance to catch some rays in privacy. Boredom is not an option here. 

Details:
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 4
Max Occupancy: 6

4. Provenza Arriba 701, Luxury Penthouse Style apartment in Provenza

The award-winning architecture of ALH Taller is a big part of the allure of this upscale loft in one of the leafiest corners of El Poblado.

In one of the most luxurious of recent developments in the city, this 3-bedroom apartment is one of the most peaceful places in Medellin.

Found on a privileged cul-de-sac in an elevated spot above the city’s best restaurants and bars but perfectly protected from the urban hubbub by a natural park and a creel.

Provenza Arriba is for nature lovers with impeccable taste.

Better yet, each of the apartments in this luxury block occupies an entire floor with Manhattan loft-style floor-to-ceiling windows. So, you can have breakfast with the birds and butterflies feeding from the fruit trees on your balcony.

Just make sure you’re aware that the apartment accepts monthly rentals only. 

Details:
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 4
Max Occupancy: 6

Short-Term Luxury Vacation Rentals

If you’re just passing through and do not intend to stay for more than a month, good luck sticking to that plan.

Still, if you’re not ready to commit to a long-term vacation rental then be sure to book yourself into one of the few buildings that have been constructed specifically with Airbnb in mind.

These buildings have all of the official permissions to operate as furnished condo apartments and are not subject to stroppy neighbors complaining and creating uncomfortable situations.

They also have a 24 hour receptionist, cleaning teams and all the other facilities you would expect of a world class, Airbnb hosted property.

5. Edificio Ayamonte with Private Jacuzzi

The Ayamonte building in Provenza puts you right in the action, less than 5 minutes walk from Medellin’s best restaurants, bars, and shopping.

And, this beautifully decorated two-bedroom apartment is the pick of the furnished apartments in this sophisticated apartment block.

Fitted with a Jacuzzi on the balcony and plush fixtures and fittings, this superior vacation rental ticks all the boxes for the most demanding of visitors.

Stylish interiors, high-speed internet and someone dedicated to making sure your stay goes without a hitch, you can’t go wrong.  

Details:
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 2
Max Occupancy: 4

6. Provenza Life Meets Nature

This luxury furnished apartment comes with impeccable decor and a therapeutic view of Medellin’s lush foliage. It provides a spectacular urban oasis from which to explore the city.

Immerse yourself in the very best the city has to offer with the privilege of being able to walk down the hill to Medellin’s best bars, restaurants and shops.

The Provenza Life building is a gem for its uber-convenient location. And, this stylish apartment is the pick of the crop of reasonably priced Aibnb vacation rentals available in this luxury block.

It comes with 24/7 back up from one of the friendliest hosts in Medellin. Available for rent by the night or month.

Details:
Bedrooms: 1
Bathrooms: 2
Max Occupancy: 2

7. Energy Living 1903

This stellar, space-age 3-bedroom furnished apartment is the most spectacular of the luxury vacation rentals available on Airbnb.

And, it’s located in one of Medellin’s most iconic buildings.

The Energy Living building towers above Poblado, one of the unmistakable landmarks of Medellin’s most affluent district.

With a stunning rooftop terrace and pool that offers guests breathtaking views of the city, this luxury piece of Medellin real estate is incredibly popular with high-rolling visitors that want to impress their newfound friends.

The en suite bathrooms also add to its appeal.

Plus, there’s a gym and jacuzzi to play around in. And, the duplex comes with high-speed internet piped throughout so you won’t have any issues working remotely.

Details:
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 3
Max Occupancy: 6

8. Loma Verde Poblado Condo

Hands down one of the most popular furnished apartment blocks on Airbnb, the Loma Verde condo in a leafy corner of Poblado has stylish, unfussy interiors and a price tag that won’t damage your travel budget.

Packing a one and two-bedroom punch at a nightly rate that will probably make you consider extending your stay, this spot is perfect for weary travelers wanting to kick their feet up.

The apartment features friendly staff, a BBQ area, and a rooftop plunge pool with a breathtaking view of the city.

Each apartment comes with fiber optic internet, kitchen amenities for long-term stays, a king-size bed, a sofa bed, and L’Occitane toiletries.

If you stay long enough, you might be lucky enough to catch a glimpse of the spectacular macaws that mate in the woodlands that back onto the property.

Details:
Bedrooms: 1
Bathrooms: 2
Max Occupancy: 4

9. Nueva Alejandria 901 

In the heart of Medellin’s most important office district, the Nueva Alejandria furnished apartment building means business for long-term visitors.

Digital nomads with a long-term assignment to finish will enjoy staying in this delightfully decked-out luxury condo.

What’s more, the apartments are fully equipped with a gym, rooftop pool, and a fast and reliable internet connection. They’re light, spacious, and airy with a fully equipped kitchen for budding master chefs intent on showcasing their culinary talents.

Details:
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 2
Max Occupancy: 4

10. Laureles Factory Lofts

The chic loft-style furnished apartments of Laureles Factory Lofts tick all the boxes for creatives. With this rental, you won’t have to cut corners on their comfort zones but can still snaffle some geographical arbitrage.

Affordable loft living landed in the friendly Medellin neighborhood, Laureles in 2018. That’s when these petite but perfectly formed furnished apartments came onto the market.

Located in an especially leafy corner of Medellin the stylish building with a rooftop pool boasts 25 slick, 1-bedroom apartments.

All of them come with all the modern amenities needed for digital nomads – high-speed internet, an open-plan kitchen, and a desk.

A stay in one of these stylish lofts will plug you straight into a network of like-minded creatives. You’re most likely to meet them in the small BBC pub in the evening or munching on avocado toasts at breakfast. 

Details:
Bedrooms: 1
Bathrooms: 1
Max Occupancy: 2

Book One of the Best Airbnbs in Medellin

If you know where you want to stay and are looking for a luxury vacation rental, hotel or long-stay apartment check out Casacol’s superior selection of properties in Medellin.

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