El Arupo Hostel-Medellin was established in July of 2009. It is a beautiful house, built by one of the best architects in Medellin. Al Arupo is located in one of the most desirable streets of \'Barrio El Poblado.\' There you can find some of the best restaurants in Medellin, all only 5 minutes walking from famous \'Parque Lleras.\' It has a perfect atmosphere for relaxing, and making new friends from all over the world, while having a beer in our cosy living room or our beautiful garden.
We have been making the difference with special services to our guests in properties since 1993 when we opened our first \'Hostal El Arupo,\' in Quito-Ecuador. We are now happy to open another in Medellin-Colombia.
Additional amenities include: internet access, international TV ,free Wi-Fi, storage unit for luggage, safety deposit box and travel contacts for trips to the Galapagos Islands in Ecuador. If one of your objectives is to learn spanish we have contacts with some good spanish teachers. Our main objective is to please our guests and make sure they are satisfied with our services.
Located in the heart of the young vibrant neighborhood �El Poblado�, in what is known as �The Pink Zone� in Medellin, the second largest city in Colombia, South America, El Arupo Property offers the comforts and furnishings of hotels that would cost double or triple the price. The convenience of staying at El Arupo is the accessibility to tons of tourist activities and information. Its just a few minutes walk to travel agencies, banks, restaurants, cyber cafes, bars and discotecs, metro station, Spanish classes, artisan markets, bus stations, parks, post office, hospital, pharmacy and much more.
Directions
how to get to El Arupo
From International Airport Jose Maria Cordova: You can take a taxi that costs about 30 US$ (58000 PESOS) or take a bus to the center and then a taxi that costs about 7 US$. It will take you around 40 minutes. From Olaya Herrera Airport or Terminal Sur Bus Station: The best way is to take a taxi that will costs about 3 US$ (6.000 PESOS) 5 minutes. From Terminal Norte Bus Station: Taxi costs about 6 US$ (12.000 PESOS) or take the Metro to 'Estacion El Poblado' and then walk straight up until you find Carrera 33 then walk to the right one block and then up to the left and you will find it on the right side.
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