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Celestino Boutique Hotel
A 22-room, adults-only boutique hotel near Vía Primavera in El Poblado, decorated in forest green with jungle prints and plants, with balconies on the street-facing rooms.
At a glance
- Type
- Boutique hotel
- Area
- El Poblado, Medellín, Colombia
- Price
- $$$ · Upscale
Good to know
- 22 rooms
- Balcony rooms
- 24-hour front desk
- Shuttle service
- Luggage storage
- Adults only
Why we recommend it
Celestino Boutique Hotel is a small, design-led hotel in the Zona Rosa of El Poblado, close to Vía Primavera, a street of boutiques, restaurants and nightspots. The Michelin Guide, which includes it in its Medellín selection, describes it as a 22-room oasis and sums up its atmosphere as modern design and lively.
The look is what sets it apart. The palette is forest green, with jungle prints and plenty of indoor plants throughout the public spaces. Rooms are dramatic, combining strong graphic contrast with rustic natural materials and industrial-chic fixtures. The Michelin inspectors call them compact but comfortable, and they recommend the front rooms, which have balconies overlooking the street. As the guide puts it, this is more pied-à-terre than grand palace, so it suits travellers who plan to spend their days out exploring.
Services are simple but cover the essentials: a 24-hour front desk, free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, a shuttle service and luggage storage, and the hotel is entirely non-smoking. There is no parking, and pets are not allowed. Wi-Fi is free in the public areas.
Celestino is an adults-only hotel: children are not accepted, which makes it a good fit for couples and friends travelling together. Bookings of more than three rooms may be subject to different policies and supplements, so groups should check the conditions first. Check-in is from 15:00 and check-out at 12:00, and credit cards are accepted.
The location is ideal for food and coffee. Vía Primavera itself is lined with boutiques, restaurants and nightspots, so shopping, dinner and a late drink are all on the doorstep without needing a taxi. Pergamino's well-known café is just along Vía Primavera at Carrera 37 No. 8A-37, and the restaurants of Provenza, including Sambombi on Carrera 35 and Carmen and XO on Carrera 36, are within a short walk, as are the rooftop bars of The Charlee and Click Clack. Café Zorba, the vegetarian pizzeria with live music on Wednesdays, is also in El Poblado, on Calle 8.
The Michelin Guide shows rates in US dollars for one night and one guest, so check the final price with taxes when booking.
Celestino Boutique Hotel FAQs
How many rooms does Celestino have?
22 rooms.
Are children allowed?
No. Children are not accepted.
Which rooms should I book?
The Michelin Guide recommends the front rooms, which have street-facing balconies.
Is there parking?
No. The hotel has no parking.
Are pets allowed?
No.
What are check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 15:00 and check-out is at 12:00.
Where is the hotel?
At Carrera 37 No. 8A-60 in El Poblado, near Vía Primavera.
Can groups book several rooms?
Bookings of more than three rooms may be subject to different policies and supplements.