Title: Aiana Verde by Host Medellin Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire apartment # Aiana Verde by Host Medellin Apartment with a 24-hour front desk, near Botero Plaza ## Photo gallery for Aiana Verde by Host Medellin ![Reception - Aiana Verde by Host Medellin (Medellín)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118330000/118326500/118326485/e4d0880e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Aiana Verde by Host Medellin (Medellín)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118330000/118326500/118326485/486f8c82.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Classic Apartment, City View | Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi - Aiana Verde by Host Medellin (Medellín)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118330000/118326500/118326485/498e53d3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio - Aiana Verde by Host Medellin (Medellín)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118330000/118326500/118326485/546b5efa.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Gym - Aiana Verde by Host Medellin (Medellín)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118330000/118326500/118326485/eade2c31.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Prices - Amenities - Policies Located close to Botero Plaza, Aiana Verde by Host Medellin has plenty to offer. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Free Wi-Fi - 24/7 front desk £118 additional charges may apply 22 Jan - 23 Jan ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Jan 14 - Jan 15](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-14&endDate=2026-01-15&selected=118326485&PinnedHotelID=118326485&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-14&endDate=2026-01-15&selected=118326485&PinnedHotelID=118326485&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Jan 15 - Jan 16](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-15&endDate=2026-01-16&selected=118326485&PinnedHotelID=118326485&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-15&endDate=2026-01-16&selected=118326485&PinnedHotelID=118326485&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Jan 16 - Jan 18](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-16&endDate=2026-01-18&selected=118326485&PinnedHotelID=118326485&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-16&endDate=2026-01-18&selected=118326485&PinnedHotelID=118326485&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Jan 23 - Jan 25](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-23&endDate=2026-01-25&selected=118326485&PinnedHotelID=118326485&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-23&endDate=2026-01-25&selected=118326485&PinnedHotelID=118326485&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 2 beds 1 bed Showing 2 of 2 rooms ### View all photos for Classic Apartment, City View ![Classic Apartment, City View | Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118330000/118326500/118326485/4c2b44db.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Classic Apartment, City View ### Highlights Kitchen Fridge Flat-screen TV Washing machine Separate bedroom Private bathroom Hairdryer Microwave - 388 sq ft - 1 bedroom - City view - Sleeps 3 - 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed ### Superior Apartment, 1 King Bed, Balcony, City View ### Highlights Balcony Separate dining area Air conditioning Kitchen Fridge Flat-screen TV Washing machine Separate bedroom - 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[Sign in](https://www.expedia.co.uk/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FMedellin-Hotels-Aiana-Verde-By-Host-Medellin.h118326485.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.co.uk/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FMedellin-Hotels-Aiana-Verde-By-Host-Medellin.h118326485.Hotel-Information) ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C6.24364%2C-75.55974&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=gtjv8SQtHZvqZwZvHkDqLy-lPpA=) 48-51 Cra. 38, Medellín, Antioquia, 050016 #### What's nearby - Medellin Cathedral \- 16 min walk \- 0.9 miles - Botero Plaza \- 16 min walk \- 0.9 miles - Plaza Cisneros \- 16 min walk \- 0.9 miles - Antioquia Museum \- 18 min walk \- 1.0 mile - Plaza Mayor Convention Center \- 4 min drive \- 1.2 miles #### Getting around - Pabellón del agua EPM Tram Stop - 5 min walk - Medellín (MDE-José María Córdova Intl.) - 37 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Perú Al Sartén - ‬1 min walk - ‪Anita y sus Delicias - ‬2 min walk - ‪Empanadisimas - ‬2 min walk - ‪La Pascasia - ‬7 min walk - ‪El Paisa - Lechoneria - ‬5 min walk ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Aiana Verde by Host Medellin Apartment with a 24-hour front desk, near Botero Plaza This apartment building features a 24-hour front desk. Each apartment provides a kitchen with a fridge, an oven, a stovetop and a microwave. Additional amenities include free WiFi, a hairdryer and a desk. Aiana Verde by Host Medellin offers 2 accommodations with a hairdryer. Accommodation at this 3-star apartment has kitchens with fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. This Medellín apartment provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices). 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Laptop workspace - Printer ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - No lift ### Services and conveniences - 24-hour front desk ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - 2 units ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime Minimum check-in age - 18 ### Special check-in instructions Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Access methods Access code, staffed front desk ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### 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: - Cleaning fee: USD 40 per accommodation, per stay. - 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. ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property Property Registration Number 251394, 162483 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### 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. ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Aiana Verde by Host Medellin pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at Aiana Verde by Host Medellin? ### How much is parking at Aiana Verde by Host Medellin? ### What time is check-in at Aiana Verde by Host Medellin? ### Where is Aiana Verde by Host Medellin located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ---