Índigo Cowork
Second floor on Carrera 19. Shared kitchen, common room and tour desk: useful for digital nomads and anyone who wants a guided trip to the pools.
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Budget hotels and hostels in San Rafael, Antioquia
The cheapest options are usually in town, a few blocks from the church and the bus stop. Extra savings come from the kitchen: several apartments and hostels have one.
How we chose them
We do not publish prices because they change by date. What we did was take the guesthouses, hostels and apartments that do not advertise a pool, spa or hotel restaurant on Booking.com, which is what pushes rates up most, and that have at least 30 reviews.
| Place | To the church | Kitchen | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nómada Hospedaje | 90 m | No | 8.8 | 142 |
| Hotel San Fernandos Plaza | under 50 m | No | 8.5 | 123 |
| Índigo Cowork | 120 m | Shared | 8.6 | 117 |
| Lagom Apartamentos | 180 m | Yes | 9.1 | 116 |
| Hostal Vista Hermosa | 1.2 km | Shared | 9.0 | 89 |
| Hospedaje Pa'Gaïa | 4.2 km | Shared | 7.1 | 61 |
| Del Río II Apartamento | 180 m | Ask | 9.4 | 35 |
Straight-line distance from the main square, calculated from each Booking.com listing's coordinates (Oct 18, 2026).
Lagom Apartamentos
Apartments with a full kitchen, fridge and town views. 9.1 from 116 reviews, the highest score in this group.
See prices on BookingHostal Vista Hermosa
In La Chorrera, 1.5 km from the square according to its listing, with a shared kitchen and café. It is on the way to the swimming spots.
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A hostel outside town
If you travel as a backpacker and do not mind being far from the square, La Perla Negra pairs hostel rooms with river access. Getting there without a car is easy: the Medellín bus passes the door. Routes and fares in getting there from Medellín.
Go back to hotels in San Rafael to see all areas.
Frequently asked questions
Where to sleep cheaply near the San Rafael square?
Nómada Hospedaje, San Fernandos Plaza and Índigo Cowork are less than 150 meters from the square in a straight line.
Sources
Checked on October 18, 2026. Prices and opening hours change: always confirm with the official source before you travel.