Title: edificio santorino - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Aparthotel # edificio santorino Aparthotel units in Medellín with kitchens ## Photo gallery for edificio santorino ![Comfort Apartment | Private kitchen - edificio santorino (Medellín)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99510000/99508900/99508854/871e8243.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Comfort Apartment | Living area - edificio santorino (Medellín)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99510000/99508900/99508854/d723f86f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Family Apartment - edificio santorino (Medellín)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99510000/99508900/99508854/29ad4336.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Basic Apartment, 1 Bedroom | Living area - edificio santorino (Medellín)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99510000/99508900/99508854/9fc2a824.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Comfort Apartment | Living area - edificio santorino (Medellín)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99510000/99508900/99508854/baee3984.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Prices - Amenities - Policies Close to Botero Plaza, edificio santorino has plenty to offer. 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[Sign in](https://www.expedia.ca/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FMedellin-Hotels-Edificio-Santorino.h99508854.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.ca/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FMedellin-Hotels-Edificio-Santorino.h99508854.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%7C6.24047%2C-75.60566&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=D_h9yU7iVkp_HVGZ4c6MpPYYNF8=) 82a-27 Cl 33B, Medellín, Antioquia, 050032 #### What's nearby - Centro Comercial Los Molinos \- 11 min walk \- 1.0 km - Second Laureles Park \- 14 min walk \- 1.3 km - First Laureles Park \- 19 min walk \- 1.7 km - Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana \- 20 min walk \- 1.7 km - Unicentro Shopping Center \- 3 min drive \- 2.2 km #### Getting around - Suramericana Station - 5 min drive - Jose Maria Cordova Intl. Airport (MDE) - 49 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Rincon Sabanero - ‬6 min walk - ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬8 min walk - ‪Carmela - ‬4 min walk - ‪Tostao’ - ‬1 min walk - ‪Coyote ugly - ‬4 min walk ## About this property ### edificio santorino Aparthotel units in Medellín with kitchens Each apartment provides a kitchen with a refrigerator, an oven, a stovetop, and a kitchen island. Added amenities include free WiFi. Edificio santorino offers 3 accommodations. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Kitchens offer full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, and cookware/dishes/utensils. ## Similar properties ![Outdoor spa tub](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23920000/23914400/23914400/664eb986.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hotel Merlott 70 Laureles - Hot tub - Breakfast included - Parking included - Free WiFi 6.8 17 reviews CA $75 CA $75 total Dec 15 - Dec 16 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-15&endDate=2025-12-16&selected=23914400&PinnedHotelID=23914400&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Rooftop terrace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11580000/11575400/11575368/f4b76736.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hotel Dorado La 70 Laureles - Breakfast included - Parking included - Free WiFi - Restaurant 8.8 Excellent 1,772 reviews CA $87 CA $87 total Dec 16 - Dec 17 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-16&endDate=2025-12-17&selected=11575368&PinnedHotelID=11575368&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property entrance](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/71640000/71634600/71634509/6f8751de.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hotel Med Colombia Laureles - Estadio - Breakfast included - Free WiFi - Housekeeping - 24/7 front desk 8.4 Very good 18 reviews CA $64 CA $64 total Dec 9 - Dec 10 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-09&endDate=2025-12-10&selected=71634509&PinnedHotelID=71634509&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the apartment: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - No onsite parking available ### Kitchen - Blender - Cleaning supplies - Coffee grinder - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Full-sized refrigerator/freezer - Griddle - Kitchen island - Oven - Stovetop ### Bathroom - 1 private bathroom ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - No elevator ### 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 - 3 units ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM Late check-in fee: COP 50000 for check-in between 8:00 PM and 11:00 PM ### Check-out Check-out before 11:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions There is no front desk at this property Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information; access will be through a private entrance To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Access methods Key retrieval, private entrance ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Property payment types ## Important information ### Fees You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes: - Cleaning fee: COP 50000 per accommodation, per stay - You may be required to pay VAT (19%) at the property. Nonresident travelers who pay using a foreign card or bank transfer and present a valid passport and tourist visa may be exempt from value-added tax (19%) on tourist package bookings (accommodation plus other travel service). We have included all charges provided to us by the property. ### Optional extras - Late check-in fee: COP 50000 for check-in between 8:00 PM and 11:00 PM The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### You need to know 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, debit cards, and cash 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 137100, 86584 ### We should mention This property does not have elevators If you are traveling with a child your property may require you to present the following documents: Parents traveling into Colombia with a child under 18 may be required to present the child's birth certificate and photo ID (passport for non-Columbian citizens) upon check-in. If a relative or legal guardian is traveling into Colombia with the child, that relative or legal guardian may be required to present a notarized consent of travel signed by both parents and a copy of both parents' ID. If only one parent is traveling into Colombia with the child, that parent may be required to present a notarized 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. ### Property is also known as edificio santorino Medellín edificio santorino Aparthotel edificio santorino Aparthotel Medellín ## Frequently asked questions ### Is edificio santorino pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at edificio santorino? ### What time is check-out at edificio santorino? ### Where is edificio santorino located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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