Time Out named Laureles in Medellin the coolest neighbourhood in the world in its October 2023 announcement. The piece notes the area around La 70 nightlife and Estadio Atanasio Girardot also offers calm in its parks, tree-lined streets, yoga studios and many coffee shops.
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Lonely Planet describes Laureles as a middle-to-upper-class neighborhood, a bit less glitzy than El Poblado, with several beloved restaurants and cafes and upscale lodging such as Factory Lofts and Inntu Hotel.
Laureles hotel near the Segundo Parque with 45 accessible rooms, spa, therapeutic pool, sauna, Turkish bath, terrace, restaurant and three event halls. Lonely Planet lists it among Laureles' upper-scale lodging options.
Furnished loft apartments in Laureles with equipped kitchens, free coworking space, rooftop pool and jacuzzi, an on-site restaurant and craft brewery. Weekly, bi-weekly and monthly rates are offered. Lonely Planet lists it among Laureles' upper-scale lodging.
Social backpacker hostel in Laureles with shared dorms and private rooms, plus monthly events including karaoke nights, language exchanges and free salsa classes. Its site states a Hostelworld Best Hostel in Colombia award.
Contemporary hotel in Laureles-Estadio with a rooftop, MED Restaurant, bar, fitness center, covered parking and 24-hour front desk. Rooms have wood floors and marble bathrooms. Site cites about 7 minutes to downtown; airport shuttle available for a fee.
Laureles hotel operated by Solar Hoteles with 34 rooms, buffet breakfast included in the rate, Cafe Basilico restaurant, room service and a terrace with free Wi-Fi. Positioned as a hotel for events and business stays.
Laureles creator-focused hotel and coliving property with themed suites, standard rooms, a coworking area with 24 workstations and an outdoor workspace terrace; nightly and monthly stays with breakfast included.
Family-style Colombian restaurant on La 70 built around mondongo tripe soup, with ajiaco and the Antioqueño típico platter on the menu. A reliable stop for classic paisa dishes in Laureles.
Steakhouse whose menu centres on large imported and national beef cuts grilled over charcoal, including a 1,000 g tomahawk and smoked ribs. Lonely Planet's Laureles guide names it the leading steakhouse in the neighborhood. Branch is on the second floor on Carrera 76.
Colombian restaurant chain. Lonely Planet names it among beloved restaurants and cafes in Laureles. Use the chain's locator page to find the exact branch and hours.
Plant-based restaurant in Laureles that calls its cooking a dynamic kitchen with healthy, balanced food. Dishes reported include vegetable pizza with tofu, empanadas, gratinated nachos and pasta, plus experimental sauces such as grape chimichurri.
Relaxed Laureles cafe, restaurant and bar beside the Segundo Parque de Laureles, operating there since 2013. Serves coffee, cakes, sandwiches and German-style pork sausages, with several seating corners and a calm atmosphere.
Laureles branch of Al Alma, serving Colombian specialty coffee and a fresh menu for breakfast and brunch. The same address is listed in the site footer as the group's Medellin base.
Laureles bakery selling pandebono, bunuelos, almojabanas, croissants and specialty breads, plus coffee and other drinks. Medellin.Travel's gastronomy guide lists it under traditional snacks. The site runs an online store with combo boxes and bulk orders.
Colombian coffee company that Lonely Planet cites among beloved Laureles cafes and restaurants. Its official site is an online coffee shop and does not list a cafe address or opening hours.
Laureles nightclub with themed events and table service. Time Out cites it, alongside Tutaina, Medallo Club and Medussa, as part of the reggaeton-led club scene behind Medellín's high nightlife ranking in 2026.
Salsa and son cubano bar in Laureles. Fodor's describes a casual room with low ceilings and simple decor, and advises arriving about an hour before the live bands start around 11pm.
Laureles nightclub that brands itself around art, sound and brutalist architecture, with VIP tables available. Time Out lists it with Dulcinea and Medallo Club as a newer hotspot on Medellín's reggaeton-led club scene.
Volunteer cycling collective promoting everyday biking. Its free SiCLeada ride has left from Carlos E. Restrepo every Wednesday at 8 pm since 2010, visiting a different barrio each week. It also runs guided cultural bike tours and bike classes.
Official site of the club that plays home matches at Estadio Atanasio Girardot. Its ticketing page names a single official platform for season passes and tickets, tribunaverde.com, and asks buyers to register.
Food hall in Laureles combining small restaurant concepts, an artisanal coffee area and a full bar. Its site lists vendors such as Pizzatoria, Carbonetto, De Maduro, Deli Burgers, Tribu Patatas and Takamar Sushi, plus coworking space and pet-friendly areas.
Dance academy in Laureles teaching salsa and bachata, plus zouk, kizomba and porro, through private lessons, group classes and intensives, with a free trial class. The city tourism site names it among academies where visitors learn Latin rhythms; classes can be taken in English.
Home ground of Atlético Nacional and Deportivo Independiente Medellín, inside a sports complex of over 50 hectares with pools, a running track and fitness areas. Lonely Planet calls attending a match a must-do.
Metro de Medellin lists Parque Berrio station (Line A) as the nearest station for Plaza Botero and Estadio station (Line B) as the nearest for Estadio y Unidad Deportiva Atanasio Girardot.
Metro Line B links San Javier and San Antonio over 5.5 km in about 10.5 minutes per trip, serving Santa Lucia, Floresta, Estadio, Suramericana and Cisneros B; commercial operation began 29 February 1996. The official page lists 6 stations (5 elevated).
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