Balu Coliving

Welcoming coliving in the heart of the neighborhood, in my opinion the best neighbourhood to stay in. Really strong community and lots going on. The hosts do a fantastic job of making you feel welcome and part of the family. Definitely recommend staying, especially if it's your first time in the country/the city. This is already my second time and I'll surely be back!

We loved staying at this place; our trip wouldn’t have been the same had we not stayed there because we met so many lovely people and bonded so quickly. We also love that it’s always clean and they clean your room once a week. The hosts are lovely and make a big effort to make sure everything runs smoothly.

I stayed for 3 months with the host, and it was a great experience. The house is beautiful, the location is perfect, close to many things, and safe. The hosts always make sure everything is in order and resolve anything that may come up. The people are friendly and there are always activities to do; I highly recommend it 🩷

I had a wonderful two months staying with this host, which was the perfect introduction to the city. The people at this host were a great group, and it was a lovely space to work and socialise. The hosts are fantastic - very friendly and attentive, and always on hand if you need tips and help!

If you're in Medellín for a couple of weeks or longer, and are looking for a co-living setup, the host is THE place!

Location: Laureles is brilliant, and the house is perfectly located just off La 70 (the main street). Not so close that it's noisy, but near enough to explore all of the great restaurants, bars, salsa venues easily. All sorts of amenities within walking distance, and good transport links to the rest of the city.

Accommodation: Spacious rooms, perfect for making it feel your own space (i.e. not like a coliving!). The house is really clean and everyone takes great care of it - it also really feels like a 'home', with shared living space, roof terrace and kitchen. The hosts are properly attentive, caring and knowledgeable hosts who are clearly really proud of the place and make every effort to ensure the people living there get to know each other and aren't just passing strangers who move in and out. If you need anything, they are on hand to help out.

Extras: When you move in you are added to their WhatsApp community which has all sorts of amazing things going on. Run clubs, hiking trips, language exchanges, events, salsa, food recommendations, volleyball, etc! I arrived into Medellín completely solo and it was the perfect way to meet Colombians as well as get to know other foreigners who are living/working in Medellín.

I stayed here in September/October 2025, but ended up staying in Medellín for over 6 months (I had pre-arranged my own apartment) but still felt part of the community because of the friends I made through these groups! I wish I could have stayed longer.

Gracias to the hosts y hasta luego :)

I’ve stayed at the host multiple times since I’ve been coming to Colombia and it’s been one of my best choices since traveling. The house is beautiful, clean and felt right at home. A great base for remote work as well, desks in all
the rooms, perfect WiFi and most people staying there were also working remotely so everyone is on the same vibe. The hosts do an incredible job of making everyone feel welcome and connected. The host gave me friends and connections that I’ve kept for years. 10/10, you can tell the effort and care that the hosts put into this to make it a home

I can't imagine there is a better place in Medellin for digital nomads! Amazing! If you work online or are looking to spend longer in Medellin then this host is perfect. Great Wi-Fi and an internet cable in your bedroom, where there's a good-sized desk and a lovely chair. I also liked to work on the balcony and hear the birds tweet in tune with the hectic city life. The hosts are brilliant and helped me out specifically when I needed help extending my tourist visa! Also they organised lovely gatherings for the birthdays of the guests and all of us always went. We all got on really well and most of us extended because we didn't want to leave the community we had built. Medellin is amazing and this is definitely somewhere where I'd recommend. I've worked remotely for many years and haven't come across a place where I felt so comfortable, safe, and welcome as this host. I loved joining the Run Club and other events that the hosts organise around the city. Always safe, nice people and I met some great friends.

As a remote copywriter/communication advisor, I stayed at a coliving for nearly two months. This was my third visit to Medelln, but definitely the best one. With the coliving as my base: a great place to live and work, and an organizer of many great activities where you meet lots of people. Exactly the combination I was looking for, made possible by the coliving. Highly recommended!

This was such an amazing place, really a home away from home

They are super nice hosts, always attentive, and make you feel at home!