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The best places to work in Medellin, according to Reddit

The 5 cafés and workspaces in Medellin that people on Reddit named as places they worked from, led by Selina, Semilla Café and Biblioteca EPM. The 5 after them are our own picks, by work score, to make 10.

Ranked by how many Reddit threads name the place as somewhere to work, then by work score. Quoted as written, linked to the thread. One branch per chain.

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  1. 01Selina

    hostelCarrera 32D-66Wi‑FiWork 100

    Selina probably the most popular and gringo-friendly in terms of large community.
    r/digitalnomadNovember 2018

    Hours, amenities and photos for Selina

  2. 02Semilla Café

    caféCl. 39c #73-7Wi‑FiWork 100

    Semilla cafe.

    Semilla cafe

    r/medellinSeptember 2024Translated from Spanish

    Hours, amenities and photos for Semilla Café

  3. 03Biblioteca EPM

    library44-48 Carrera 54Work 94

    But the Biblioteca Pública Piloto and Biblioteca EPM are very pleasant and quiet spaces.

    Pero la Biblioteca Pública Piloto y la Biblioteca EPM son espacios muy amenos y callados.

    r/medellinDecember 2024Translated from Spanish

    Hours, amenities and photos for Biblioteca EPM

  4. 04Atom House Coworking

    coworking space43A-49 Calle 8Work 92

    Just got back from two weeks in Medellín (mostly in Laureles) and figured I’d share a few places I enjoyed, especially if you're into good food and remote work. 2. Atom House – Small but modern, good internet
    r/digitalnomadFIREJune 2025

    Hours, amenities and photos for Atom House Coworking

  5. 05Santa Leña

    caféCarrera 66A, Los ConquistadoresWork 62

    Santa Leña on the Nutibara is fantastic, the second floor is perfect for working securely in the semi-outdoors and the decor is homey and cute.
    r/medellinMay 2022

    Hours, amenities and photos for Santa Leña

Our picks

Reddit named 5. These are the next best by work score, one branch per chain.

  1. 06Semilla Coworking

    coworking spaceCalle 39C, BolivarianaWi‑FiWork 100

    basically perfect...unlimited coffee, working space, upstairs...The atmosphere is jovial
    Medellin GuruApril 2021

    Hours, amenities and photos for Semilla Coworking

  2. 08Cabina Literaria

    café74 04 Carrera 76★ 4.8Wi‑FiWork 100

    Cabina Literaria is a coffee shop in Laureles, Medellín, where literature and coffee merge. The space combines soft lighting and gentle instrumental music with shelves stocked with books you can read while you drink.

    Hours, amenities and photos for Cabina Literaria

  3. 10Bloque 8 - Biblioteca Carlos Gaviria Díaz

    libraryCircunvalar Ciudad Universitaria, Ciudad UniversitariaWi‑FiWork 100

    Hours, amenities and photos for Bloque 8 - Biblioteca Carlos Gaviria Díaz

Quoted from the Reddit threads linked, which are not ours. If a quote is yours and you would rather it were not here, email us and it comes down.