Why Coliving Exploded in Medellín
Bloomberg reported in August 2025 that roughly 90 "viviendas turísticas" — short-term rental and coliving buildings — have been built or are under construction in Medellín, with projects ranging from $1M to $100M. The city has become Latin America's coliving capital, fueled by 8,300 digital nomads arriving monthly.
Coliving solves the three biggest problems new nomads face: finding an apartment, building a social network, and setting up a productive workspace. You move in with everything ready — furnished room, fast WiFi, coworking space, and a built-in community of people in the same situation.
The trade-off: less privacy and higher per-square-meter costs than a private apartment. But for your first 1–3 months in Medellín, or if you prioritize social connection over square footage, coliving is hard to beat.
The Best Coliving Spaces in Medellín (2026)
CAOBO by Nomadico
Location: Near Laureles
Price: From ~$809/month (private room)
WiFi: Super-fast fiber
Highlights: The most well-known coliving in Medellín. CAOBO is operated by Nomadico (nomadico.io), which combines coliving operations with content marketing. Live-in community manager organizes cooking classes, yoga sessions, community dinners, and weekend day trips (Guatapé, coffee farms, Comuna 13). If you want the full "nomad experience" with a facilitator making sure everyone connects, this is it.
Best for: First-time nomads, solo travelers who want instant community, people willing to pay a premium for a curated social experience.
Co404
Location: Laureles
Price: Competitive (inquire directly)
WiFi: Fast fiber
Highlights: Daily community activities with a Wednesday "Family Dinner" that's become a Medellín nomad institution. 7 private coworking booths — more workspace than most colivings offer. The vibe is slightly less curated than CAOBO and more organic: residents run the culture rather than a community manager.
Best for: Nomads who want community without it feeling overly managed. Work-focused residents who need real coworking infrastructure, not just a shared table.
Kiin Living
Location: El Poblado
Price: Premium tier
WiFi: Fast
Highlights: The luxury option. Pool, spa, gym, bar, restaurant, cultural classes, and wellness events. Kiin targets premium nomads and executives who want boutique-hotel amenities with coliving community. This is not a hostel with a coworking desk — it's a full lifestyle facility.
Best for: Higher-budget nomads, professionals whose companies cover housing, anyone who wants fitness and wellness infrastructure built into their living situation.
Balu Coliving
Location: Laureles
Price: From ~$900/month
WiFi: 225 Mbps down / 427 Mbps up
Highlights: Rated 4.75/5 by residents. Dance classes and community events give it a Latin flavor that some other colivings lack. The upload speed (427 Mbps) is particularly notable — useful for video calls, streaming, or content creators who upload large files.
Best for: Video-call-heavy workers, content creators, nomads who want cultural immersion (salsa, bachata) baked into their living situation.
International House
Location: Central Medellín
Price: Competitive
WiFi: 900 Mbps
Highlights: The first coliving in Medellín — 20 private rooms with a rooftop kitchen. The fastest WiFi of any coliving on this list (900 Mbps). Central location means you're close to everything but not in the nomad-bubble neighborhoods of Poblado or Laureles.
Best for: Bandwidth-dependent workers, nomads who want to live outside the typical gringo zones, budget-conscious residents who don't need pool/spa amenities.
Casa Santa Fe
Location: Medellín (neighborhood varies)
Price: From ~$860/month
WiFi: 88 Mbps
Highlights: Intimate community — smaller than CAOBO or Co404. If large-group social dynamics exhaust you but you still want housemates, Casa Santa Fe's smaller scale might be the right fit.
Best for: Introverts who want community in smaller doses. Nomads who've tried big colivings and want something calmer.
Selina
Location: El Poblado (Provenza)
Price: Dorms + private rooms
WiFi: 200 Mbps
Highlights: Part of Selina's global chain — dorms from budget prices, private rooms at mid-range. On-site coworking (day pass $15–$20, monthly $150–$250), restaurant, bar, rooftop music studio, yoga, wellness area, Spanish lessons. Pet-friendly. Part of a global network — your membership works at Selina locations worldwide.
Best for: Budget nomads (dorm option), social travelers, people who plan to visit multiple Selina cities.
Coliving Comparison Table
| Space | Location | From (USD/mo) | WiFi | Vibe |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAOBO | Laureles area | $809 | Super-fast | Curated community |
| Co404 | Laureles | Competitive | Fast fiber | Organic / work-focused |
| Kiin Living | El Poblado | Premium | Fast | Luxury / wellness |
| Balu | Laureles | $900 | 225/427 Mbps | Cultural / dance |
| International House | Central | Competitive | 900 Mbps | OG / central |
| Casa Santa Fe | Medellín | $860 | 88 Mbps | Intimate / small |
| Selina | El Poblado | Budget–Mid | 200 Mbps | Social / global chain |
Coliving vs. Private Apartment: The Math
| Expense | Coliving (included) | Private Apartment |
|---|---|---|
| Rent | $800–$1,200 | $700–$1,500 |
| Utilities | Included | $50–$120 |
| Internet | Included | $16–$27 |
| Coworking | Included | $40–$200 |
| Community events | Included | $0 (DIY) |
| Furnishing | Included | Included (furnished) |
| Total | $800–$1,200 | $806–$1,847 |
How to Choose
Three questions determine your best coliving fit:
1. What's your work style? If you need deep focus and multiple daily video calls, prioritize WiFi speed and private coworking booths (Co404, International House). If you work asynchronously and value ambient energy, the open layouts at CAOBO and Selina work fine.
2. How social are you? Large group events daily (CAOBO, Kiin) vs. organic small-group dynamics (Co404, Casa Santa Fe) vs. solo-with-proximity (International House).
3. Neighborhood preference? Laureles (CAOBO, Co404, Balu) is flat, walkable, and feels more Colombian. El Poblado (Kiin, Selina) is the nightlife and expat hub. Central (International House) is the most "real Medellín" option.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Private rooms in Medellín colivings range from approximately $800 to $1,200+ per month, all-inclusive (utilities, WiFi, coworking, community events, furnished room). Budget dorm options at places like Selina start lower. The all-inclusive pricing often matches or beats the total cost of a private apartment plus coworking membership.
When you factor in utilities, internet, coworking fees, and furnishing, coliving often costs about the same as a furnished apartment plus a coworking membership. The real value is the built-in community and zero setup time — you move in and start working the same day.
Co404 stands out for work-focused nomads with its 7 private coworking booths and fast fiber. For the best raw WiFi speeds, International House offers 900 Mbps. CAOBO by Nomadico is best for the full curated community experience with a live-in manager.
Most coliving stays range from 1 to 3 months. Some residents stay 6+ months. The sweet spot is using coliving for your first 1–3 months while building a social network, then transitioning to a private apartment in your preferred neighborhood.
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