Balu Coliving

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

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

I spent 3 months at Balu and it was a great experience. The house is beautiful, the location is perfect, close to many things and safe. Joe and Diana always make sure everything is in order and resolve any issues that may arise. The people are friendly and there are always things to do. I highly recommend it 🩷

I had a wonderful two months staying at Balu, which was the perfect introduction to Medellín. The people at Balu were a great group, and it was a lovely space to work and socialise. Joe and Diana are fantastic hosts - 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, Balu is THE place!. Location: Laureles is brilliant, and the house is perfectly located just off La 70 (the main street). Not too 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 hotel/hostel!). 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. Diana and Joe are properly attentive, caring and knowledgable hosts who are clearly really proud of Balu 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 Balu because of the friends I made through these groups! I wish I could have stayed longer. Gracias Joe & Diana y hasta luego :)