Medellín has one of the most developed coliving scenes in Latin America, concentrated almost entirely in El Poblado and Laureles, ranging from big international chains to small, family-run houses.
The established options #
Selina, the international coliving and coworking chain with over 100 locations worldwide, has a large El Poblado property with capacity for around 80 residents, multiple coworking spaces, a rooftop, and regular yoga and workshop events. It’s the most predictable, chain-hotel-like option of the group.
Masaya, in El Poblado, blends hostel and coliving with a pool, spa, and restaurant on-site, a more resort-like feel than most of the alternatives.
Los Patios Hostel & Coliving, in the Manila area of El Poblado, has run since 2017 and is one of the longest-established options in the city, with coworking terraces, a gym, and activities ranging from salsa classes to entrepreneurship talks.
Nomadico, with its flagship “Caobo” property, takes a deliberately smaller, more community-focused approach, run by a local couple who host residents in what functions closer to a genuine shared home than a hotel-style coliving. They also run a Laureles location for residents who want a quieter, more local neighbourhood than El Poblado.
Choosing between El Poblado and Laureles #
El Poblado is where the nightlife, restaurant density, and most first-time visitors concentrate, particularly around Provenza and Parque Lleras. Laureles offers a genuinely more local, less touristy experience with its own strong café and coworking culture (Café Revolución and the Pergamino locations there are popular work spots), at a lower cost, and a short Uber ride from El Poblado when you want it.
What it actually costs #
Coliving in Medellín runs roughly USD 400 to 900 per month depending on room type (shared vs. private) and which property, generally including wifi, weekly cleaning, and access to communal kitchen and coworking space. Chain operators like Selina price toward the higher end; smaller, family-run options like Nomadico’s Caobo tend to be more affordable for a comparable private room.
What to actually expect #
Every option above runs regular community events, group dinners, salsa or cooking classes, coworking hours, which is the actual draw of coliving over a standard apartment: an immediate, built-in social structure for people arriving in a new city alone. If that structure matters more to you than privacy, coliving is worth the premium over a standard rental; if you already know people in Medellín or prefer more independence, a long-term rental will generally cost less for equivalent space.
Related: Long-Term Rentals in Medellín | Best Coworking Spaces in Colombia | El Poblado Guide
