Medellin Digital Nomad FAQ’s
How Good Is The Wi-Fi in Medellin?
Very good in most places, my speeds here are comparable to the speeds I get in the US / Western European cities.
How Much Do Coworking Spaces Cost In Medellin?
Prices start around $7USD per day and $100 – $150 USD per month
Is it easy to find places to work remotely in Medellin?
Absolutely! Particularly Laureles and Poblado are packed full of cafes, coworks and colives.
Do you have any recommendations on hotels / how to find friends / live in Medellin?
Yes I do! Check out my complete digital nomad guide to Medellin here!
Visitor / Working Visas
- Colombia offers a 90 day tourist visa for many nationalities which can be extended up to 180 days total. This covers most short-term digital nomad trips.
- For longer stays, many digital nomads apply for the 1-year Colombia M visa. This allows you to stay in Colombia without the need to do visa runs.
- To get the M visa, you need to provide proof of minimum monthly income of around $700 as well as health insurance and other documents. The process can take 2-4 weeks.
- Colombia doesn’t have a specific digital nomad visa, but the M visa is the closest option. Other visas like inversionista or resident visas have higher income requirements.
- For remote work, you are allowed to work for foreign companies or clients while on a M visa. But you aren’t allowed to work for Colombian companies or get paid locally.
- An important restriction is that you can’t spend more than 180 total days per year in Colombia on a M visa. So it requires planning 1-2 international trips per year.
- Extensions for M visa are allowed, but after 3 years you may need to change visa type or leave the country for a few months before reapplying.
Cost Of Living / Traveling Through
🏢 – Avg. Cowork Per Month (near city center) – $100-$200
🧍Avg. Cost Of Living (For Single Adult) – $1,200-$1,800 per month
🏨 Avg. Price Per Night For Hotel Room (near city center) – $50-$80, I pretty much only use Booking for hotel accommodations
🏩 Avg. Price Per Night For Hostel Dorm Room (near city center) – $10-$20, I personally recommend Coliving for killer deals!
🏡 Avg. Price for apartments (near city center) – $500-$800 for 1 bedroom
☕️ Latte – $2-$3
🍺 – .5 Liter Beer – $2-$3
🏋️♀️ – Monthly Gym Membership – $20-$40
🚊 – Local Transport – Avg. One Way Ticket Price – $1
🍝 Avg. Dinner Price – $5-$10
📱 – Avg. Data Plan Per Month – $15 for 5GB, Airalo is the only ESIM company I use.
Top CoLIVES IN MDE
#5 Casa Santa Fe
- OVERALL – 4.5/5 – I am writing this from Europe, and I’ll actually be meeting up with 2 – 4 of the people I met at Casa Santa Fe next week. I made lots of great friends here, and really love the place.
- Affordability – 4/5 – Super affordable, at the time of writing this, it’s $30 – $45 per night & ~$860 per month
- Wifi – 4.5/5 – Great wifi here, plenty fast enough and stable enough to have video calls all over the hotel.
- Avg. Download Speed = 88 MBPS
- Avg. Upload Speed = 48 MBPS
- Avg. Latency = 16 MS
- Sense Of Community – 4.5/5 – This is a bit smaller of a place, so it does feel a bit more intimate. As mentioned I made lifelong friends here, and I’m sure you can too.
- Location – 5/5 – prime spot in central Laureles
- Amenities (Kitchen, Pool, etc.) – 3.75/5 – The don’t have a pool, the kitchen. is smaller and shared which can get a bit cramped.
- Cleanliness – 4.5/5 – Super clean the whole time I was there
#4- kiin living
- OVERALL – 4.7/5 – Typical raves are about Kiin’s high-end feel, spotless spaces, and thoughtful design. It’s got that “I could actually live here” factor—without sacrificing hotel-level perks.
- Affordability – 3.5/5 -This is not your budget backpacker spot. Kiin leans luxury, so prices reflect the location, amenities, and style.
- Wifi – 5/5 -Fast, reliable, and remote-work approved
- Sense Of Community – 4.5/5 – From rooftop hangouts to wellness events, Kiin offers plenty of ways to meet fellow travelers and long-term residents—without forcing the “mandatory mingling” vibe.
- Location – 5/5 -Smack in El Poblado, it’s a quick walk to shopping, restaurants, and nightlife, yet still feels tucked away from the chaos.
- Amenities (Kitchen, Pool, etc.) – 4.8/5 -Indoor pool, hot tub, spa, gym, bar, restaurant, and beautifully designed apartments with premium bedding and rainfall showers—it’s got everything you’d expect from a boutique stay.
- Cleanliness – 4.9/5 – Don’t really need much of an explanation here… inside and out is pretty immaculate
#3- THE HARBOUR HOTel
- OVERALL – 3.75/5 – Is this my favorite hotel in the world? No, but for the price it is a good deal, it’s well located and has a beautiful view from the top of the rooftop.
- Affordability – 3/5 – Pretty great value on this one, at the time of writing this starting at ~$55 per night and ~$1,500 per month.
- Wifi – 4/5 – Pretty solid wifi, and they do have wifi in each of the rooms too which is pretty great.
- Avg. Download Speed = 88 MBPS
- Avg. Upload Speed = 73 MBPS
- Avg. Latency = 10 MS
- Sense Of Community – 3/5 – The ability to make friends here is definitely easier than your standard hotel, but I wouldn’t say it’s super easy. There isn’t too much in the way of events / ways to get to know others and it is a pretty large place without much of a welcoming workspace / common area.
- Location – 5/5 – In the heart of Laureles
- Cleanliness – 4/5 – Overall pretty damn clean
#2- Los Patios
- OVERALL – 4.6/5 – Honestly the reviews speak for themselves, especially on booking, overall praise its stylish presentation and welcoming atmosphere.
- Affordability – 4/5 – Rates generally hover in the mid-range—not quite budget hostel-level, but excellent value considering the design, amenities, and location.
- Wifi – 4.5/5 – As mentioned before, Booking gives free Wi-Fi an impressive 9.2/10, indicating solid connectivity throughout the property—ideal for casual work and streaming.
- Sense of Community – “This hostel vibe”—Los Patios actively designs for social connection. Full of coworking zones, coffee bars, nightlife events, stunning rooftops, and local tours
- Location – 4.5/5 – Situated in the vibrant Manila-El Poblado area, it’s well-located for nightlife, eateries, and local exploration—offering both convenience and safety.
- Amenities (Kitchen, Pool, etc.) – 4.6/5 – The rooftop pool, bar/lounge areas, plus on-site restaurant and lively common spaces like game rooms and coworking zones bring this rating up
- Cleanliness – 4.3/5 – Even with the common areas and shared kitchens, pretty solid score
#1- nomadico – laureles
- OVERALL – 4.75/5 – Huge fan of this place, super inspiring decor, awesome cowork, great location, and a community manager that lives on site, constantly organizing events. You get the community feel of a dorm room in a hostel, with a cowork and a private room.
- Affordability – 4/5 – Prices for what you get here are about as good as it gets – $900 a month
- Wifi – 4.5/5 – Some of the fastest wifi I’ve gotten in Medellin
- Avg. Download Speed = 225 MBPS
- Avg. Upload Speed = 427 MBPS
- Avg. Latency = 36 MS
- Location – 4/5 – Super close to central Laureles, in a quiet neighborhood
- Amenities (Kitchen, Pool, etc.) – 4/5 – They have a Jacuzzi in the kitchen! Laundry, rooftop, etc.
- Cleanliness – 5/5 – Super clean the whole time I was there
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