Balcones de la Casona Hostel

Property class: 2.5

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At Balcones de la Casona Hostel, you can look forward to free continental breakfast, a free daily manager's reception and a terrace. Adventurous travellers may like the a ropes course, rowing/canoeing and fishing at this hostel. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a coffee shop/cafe and a garden.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Laundry room

Room options

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Family Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking

  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Basic Room, 1 Bedroom, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • 17 sq m
  • 7 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 3
  • 6 Double Beds, 2 Large Single Trundle Beds, 1 King Bed and 1 Large Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Basic Shared Dormitory, Multiple Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Family Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

  • City view
  • 30 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Double Beds, 3 Single Bunk Beds and 1 Single Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi
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About the area

Located in Guatapé, Balcones de la Casona Hostel is in the city centre and on the boardwalk. Old Peñol Replica and Peñol Cross are local landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Calle del Recuerdo and San Nicolás Mall. Parque Comfama and Las Tangas Spa are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and waterskiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain climbing and mountain biking. Visit our Guatapé travel guide
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Vereda El Roble, Sector Playa Hermosa, Guatapé, Antioquia, 053840

What's nearby

  • A panoramic view of a lake surrounded by lush greenery and scattered buildings.
    Peñol-Guatapé Reservoir
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • A mountainous landscape with a prominent rock formation, a river, and scattered settlements.
    Rock of Guatapé
    30 min drive - 12.4 km
  • Plazoleta de los zocalos
    13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Calle del Recuerdo
    13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Guatapé Dam Boardwalk
    13 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Medellín (MDE-José María Córdova Intl.)
    105 min drive

Restaurants

  • ParadorTuristico La Casa del Café
    10 min drive
  • Pier 72 Restaurante
    13 min drive
  • San Tropel Charcutería Bar
    16 min walk
  • Restaurante El Malecón
    10 min walk
  • El Bacchanal
    14 min walk

About this property

Balcones de la Casona Hostel

  • Hostel near Rock of Guatapé
  • Consider a stay at Balcones de la Casona Hostel and take advantage of free continental breakfast, a free daily manager's reception and a terrace. Adventurous travellers may like the a ropes course, rowing/canoeing and fishing at this hostel. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a coffee shop/cafe and a garden.
  • You'll also find perks such as:
    • Free self-parking and extended parking
    • A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), a front desk safe and helicopter/aeroplane tours
    • Multilingual staff, tour/ticket information and coffee/tea in reception
  • Room features
  • All rooms are individually furnished, and have comforts such as pillow menus and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as perks such as free WiFi and safes.
  • Other amenities include:
    • Select Comfort beds and down duvets
    • Rainfall showers and designer toiletries
    • 17-inch LED TVs with cable channels
    • Wardrobes/cupboards, communal kitchens and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle at scheduled times for a surcharge
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Free uncovered extended parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Fishing
  • Helicopter/aeroplane tours
  • Motor boating
  • Personal motorised watercraft
  • Ropes course
  • Rowing/canoeing
  • Scooter/moped rentals

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Living room
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • On the boardwalk/promenade
  • Terrace

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in hallways
  • Handrails in stairways
  • No lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 2017
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Pillow menu
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 17-inch LED TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Electrical adapters
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laundry detergent
  • Living room
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; check-in end time: 5:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 15

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 5:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 3 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room; children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: COP 25000.0 per night
  • You may be required to pay the following charge at the property: Colombia value-added tax (VAT) at 19%. A VAT exemption is available to travellers who present a valid passport and tourist visa showing that they are not a resident of Colombia and who pay using a foreign card or via a bank transfer from outside Colombia. This exemption only applies to tourist package bookings (accommodation plus other travel services).

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: COP 110000 per vehicle (one-way)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking
This property accepts credit cards and cash

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
If you are travelling with a child, your property may require you to present the following documents: parents travelling into Colombia with a child under 18 may be required to present the child's birth certificate and photo ID (passport for non-Colombian citizens) at check-in. If a relative or legal guardian is travelling into Colombia with the child, that relative or legal guardian may be required to present a notarised consent of travel signed by both parents and a copy of both parents' ID. If only one parent is travelling into Colombia with the child, that parent may be required to present a notarised consent of travel signed by the other parent. Visitors who plan to travel with children should consult with a Colombian consulate office prior to travel for further guidance.
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Parking height restrictions apply

Frequently asked questions

Is Balcones de la Casona Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Balcones de la Casona Hostel?

Self-parking and extended parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at Balcones de la Casona Hostel?

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; check-in end time: 5:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Balcones de la Casona Hostel?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Does Balcones de la Casona Hostel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs at scheduled times. A fee of COP 110000 per vehicle applies.

Where is Balcones de la Casona Hostel located?

Located in the heart of Guatapé, this hostel is within a 15-minute walk of Peñol-Guatapé Reservoir, Calle del Recuerdo and Guatapé Dam Boardwalk. Plazoleta de los zocalos and Parque Comfama are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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