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Medellin stays warm enough to swim most of the year: average highs run 27.1°C in November, 27.3°C in December and 27.9°C in January, and January to March are the best three months. Of the 13 hotels on our list with a pool on the roof, 2 let non-guests buy day passes and 5 admit guests only. The other 6 don't publish their access rules.
Our first pick is A Design Hotel, where non-guests reserve the heated 11th-floor pool through its Sunny Days service. For an easier way in, Soul Lifestyle Apartments gives non-guests daily access or a monthly membership, with a warm rooftop pool, sauna and cold plunge. Neither hotel shows a day-pass price.
Heated 11th-floor rooftop pool that non-guests can book ahead
El Poblado, 4-star hotel, rated 4.8 on Google (2,103 reviews)
Sample photo, not A Design Hotel. Matti Blume, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
11thfloor pool
Who can swim
Non-guests can swim
Day pass
Sold, price varies
Heated
Heated
Season
Not published
Why it's here. Choose this one for a heated rooftop pool you can use without a room. Non-guests reserve through the Sunny Days service on havenmedellin.com, and the pool sits on the 11th floor.
The pool is on the 11th-floor rooftop terrace at 360° Rooftop & Restaurante in El Poblado, and it is heated. The bar sits alongside it, and the views run over Medellín. The catch is that the day-pass price isn't shown on the hotel's pages.
Best forDay guests after a heated pool on the roof and a bar nearby, with no room booked.
Skip it ifYou want to see a price before you commit, or decide on the morning.
Warm rooftop pool with sauna, cold plunge and a membership option
Alejandria, El Poblado, 4-star hotel, rated 4.8 on Google (641 reviews)
Sample photo, not Soul Lifestyle Apartments. Sandra Cohen-Rose and Colin Rose from Montreal, Canada, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
Rooftopfloor not published
Who can swim
Non-guests can swim
Day pass
Sold, price varies
Heated
Heated
Season
Not published
Why it's here. Choose Soul if you want more than a pool. Daily access or a monthly membership is open to non-guests, and the rooftop has a warm pool with jacuzzi, sauna and cold plunge.
In Alejandria, El Poblado, the rooftop terrace holds a pool the hotel describes as warm, with a jacuzzi alongside. A thermal zone holds the sauna and cold plunge, and the views cover Medellín and El Poblado. The floor isn't published.
Best forTravelers who want a rooftop thermal circuit, or a longer stay with a monthly membership.
Skip it ifYou need a published floor, price or opening hours before you choose.
Heated pool about 16 floors up, open 6am to 6pm daily
El Castillo, El Poblado, 4-star hotel, rated 4.7 on Google (2,410 reviews)
Sample photo, not ESTELAR Square. PattayaPatrol, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
16thfloor pool
Who can swim
Access not published
Day pass
No
Heated
Heated
Season
Not published
Why it's here. Published hours are the draw: daily 6am to 6pm, and an adults-only sunset party on Saturdays. The heated pool is about 16 floors up, though the hotel doesn't say whether non-guests can use it.
The heated pool is on the terrace roughly 16 floors up in El Castillo, El Poblado. The hotel advertises 360º views of Medellín, and 16 Sky Bar shares the roof. Non-guest access isn't published.
Best forHotel guests who want early swims, or adults who like a Saturday pool party.
Skip it ifYou aren't staying and need confirmed non-guest access.
A social hostel in Astorga with its own rooftop pool
Astorga, El Poblado, 4-star hotel, rated 4.8 on Google (5,023 reviews)
Sample photo, not Masaya Medellin. Pjotr Mahhonin, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
Rooftopfloor not published
Who can swim
Access not published
Day pass
No
Heated
Not published
Season
Not published
Why it's here. Pick Masaya for a hostel stay with a rooftop pool in El Poblado. Floor, hours, heating and access rules aren't published, and the facts stop there.
Masaya is a hostel on Cl. 8 in Astorga, El Poblado, with a swimming pool on its rooftop terrace. The hostel doesn't publish a floor, heating or view details. That thin detail is the catch.
Best forSolo travelers who want a hostel stay with a rooftop pool in El Poblado.
Skip it ifYou need a quiet deck, a stated floor or confirmed non-guest access.
Rooftop pool on the 16th floor for hotel guests only, beside Etro bar
Las Lomas II, El Poblado, 5-star hotel, rated 4.6 on Google (1,469 reviews)
Sample photo, not Binn Hotel. Jordiferrer, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
16thfloor pool
Who can swim
Hotel guests only
Day pass
No
Heated
Heated
Season
Not published
Why it's here. Stay here for a 16th-floor rooftop pool with valley views. It's open to hotel guests only, so a day visit won't get you in the water.
On the 16th-floor rooftop in Las Lomas II, El Poblado, the pool shares space with the Etro Rooftop bar. Views take in the Aburrá Valley and the Medellín skyline. The catch is access: only hotel guests can swim.
Best forGuests who want a high rooftop pool and a bar upstairs.
Outdoor pool, hot tub and a bar on one rooftop deck
El Poblado, 5-star hotel, rated 4.7 on Google (1,143 reviews)
Sample photo, not Marquee Hotel. Supercarwaar, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
Rooftopfloor not published
Who can swim
Access not published
Day pass
No
Heated
Not published
Season
Not published
Why it's here. Go for Marquee if you want a hot tub with your pool. The outdoor rooftop pool has loungers, umbrellas and a bar, but the hotel doesn't publish its floor or access rules.
An outdoor pool and hot tub sit on the rooftop in El Poblado, with loungers and umbrellas on the deck. A bar serves signature cocktails and snacks, and the views cover the Medellín skyline. The floor and access rules aren't published.
Best forHotel guests after a hot tub and a bar on the pool deck.
Skip it ifYou need a stated floor, heating or non-guest access.
Manila, El Poblado, 4-star hotel, rated 4.8 on Google (1,720 reviews)
Sample photo, not Landmark Hotel Medellin. Jose Monica, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
7thfloor pool
Who can swim
Hotel guests only
Day pass
No
Heated
Heated
Season
Not published
Why it's here. A guests-only pool on the 7th floor, in the Manila pocket of El Poblado. It suits travelers who want a stated floor and a rooftop bar with posted hours. No day pass is listed for outside swimmers.
Landmark sits in Manila, the residential food pocket of El Poblado between Provenza and Lleras, with its pool on the 7th floor. Cierto, the rooftop bar, serves Nikkei-style bites such as ceviches, tacos and makis. The catch is access: only staying guests can swim.
Best forTravelers who want a rooftop bar and a pool on one level, with Manila's restaurants close by.
Skip it ifYou want to swim without staying, since no day pass is listed.
Warm pool-jacuzzi on a sun terrace with 360° views
La Florida, El Poblado, 5-star hotel, rated 4.5 on Google (556 reviews)
Sample photo, not 23 Hotel. Jose Monica, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
Rooftopfloor not published
Who can swim
Hotel guests only
Day pass
No
Heated
Heated
Season
Not published
Why it's here. Warm water under 360° city views is the draw at 23 Hotel in La Florida, where the pool-jacuzzi sits on a rooftop bar terrace. The hotel publishes no floor number and no day pass.
At 23 Hotel in La Florida, on the edge of El Poblado, the pool-jacuzzi is on the Terrace of the Sun, a rooftop bar terrace. The hotel describes warm water and 360° views of the city. The catch is that the floor isn't published and access is guests only.
Best forGuests who want warm water and a rooftop bar terrace on the same level.
Skip it ifYou'd rather book with a published floor number or a day pass option.
Guests-only rooftop pool in Provenza, with a public bar
El Poblado, 4-star hotel, rated 4.5 on Google (657 reviews)
Sample photo, not Selvario 36. Alexandre Ultré, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
Rooftopfloor not published
Who can swim
Hotel guests only
Day pass
No
Heated
Not published
Season
Not published
Why it's here. Choose Selvario for a Provenza base and a guests-only rooftop pool. The Rooftop Bar and Enso restaurant are open to the public, so visitors can share the view but not the water. Floor and heating aren't published.
Selvario is a boutique hotel in Provenza, the most polished pocket of El Poblado, with a rooftop pool and views over Medellín. The Rooftop Bar sits alongside the Enso restaurant, which serves Mexican, Asian and Mediterranean food at sunset. The catch is that the floor and heating aren't published.
Best forGuests who want Provenza's bars at the door and a rooftop pool at the end of the day.
Skip it ifYou'd like to swim without booking a room, since the pool is for hotel guests only.
Top-floor outdoor pool with 360-degree views, next to the gym
Astorga, El Poblado, 5-star hotel, rated 4.5 on Google (495 reviews)
Sample photo, not Elcielo Hotel. Bernard Gagnon, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
Rooftopfloor not published
Who can swim
Access not published
Day pass
No
Heated
Not published
Season
Not published
Why it's here. Consider Elcielo for a top-floor outdoor pool plus a rooftop spa with a jacuzzi and Turkish bath. The hotel publishes no pool access rules, floor number or heating.
Elcielo, in Astorga, El Poblado, has its outdoor pool on a top-floor terrace next to the gym, with 360-degree city views. A rooftop spa adds a jacuzzi and a panoramic Turkish bath, open to all guests. The catch is that who else can swim isn't published.
Best forGuests who want a pool, jacuzzi and Turkish bath on the top floor of one building.
Skip it ifA day pass or a confirmed heated pool is a must for you.
El Poblado, 5-star hotel, rated 4.4 on Google (1,339 reviews)
Sample photo, not The Charlee Hotel. Hu Totya, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
Rooftopfloor not published
Who can swim
Access not published
Day pass
No
Heated
Not published
Season
Not published
Why it's here. Book The Charlee for a pool that sits in the middle of the party. Envy Rooftop pairs an aquarium-style pool with a lounge and live DJ, with 180° city views. Access rules and floor aren't published.
Envy Rooftop is the terrace at The Charlee in El Poblado. It has an aquarium-style pool, with a lounge, a bar and a live DJ beside it. The hotel gives a 180° view of the city. The catch is that the floor, heating and access rules aren't published.
Best forGuests who want a pool next to a bar with live music.
Skip it ifYou want a quiet deck or a confirmed day pass.
Rooftop pool in Laureles, with gastro bar and steam bath
El Nogal - Los Almendros, Laureles - Estadio, Medellin, 3-star hotel, rated 4.5 on Google (319 reviews)
Sample photo, not Hotel Cool Living. Jvhertum, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
Rooftopfloor not published
Who can swim
Access not published
Day pass
No
Heated
Not published
Season
Not published
Why it's here. Go for Cool Living if you'd rather stay in Laureles than El Poblado. The hotel has a rooftop pool, a gastro bar, a gym with city views and a steam bath. Access rules aren't published.
Hotel Cool Living is a 3-star hotel in Laureles - Estadio with a rooftop pool and a rooftop gastro bar where guests watch the sunset. The gym has city views too, and there is a steam bath. The catch is that the floor, heating and access rules aren't published.
Best forFamilies or longer stays that want a kitchen, games and a rooftop pool outside El Poblado.
Skip it ifYou want a nightlife strip at your door or a stated pool floor.
Free infinity-edge pool for guests, open all year, in La Candelaria
La Candelaria, 3-star hotel, rated 3.9 on Google (341 reviews)
Sample photo, not Appartments Pool and Rooftop. Ori Ackerman, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
Rooftopfloor not published
Who can swim
Hotel guests only
Day pass
No
Heated
Not published
Season
Open all year
Why it's here. Choose this one for a free rooftop infinity pool on a stay based outside El Poblado. Guests swim at no charge and the pool is open all year. Non-guests can't get in, and the floor isn't published.
Only guests can swim in this infinity-edge rooftop pool in La Candelaria, and the hotel doesn't publish the floor. Loungers line the deck, and central Medellín spreads out in every direction. The roof also holds a bar-restaurant with a 360° view.
Best forGuests who want a free rooftop infinity pool and a central base outside El Poblado.
Skip it ifYou're not sleeping here and need a day pass.
January to March is the best window for a rooftop swim in Medellin, and highs run 27.1°C to 27.9°C from November through January. Six hotels on our list have heated pools: A Design Hotel, Soul Lifestyle Apartments, ESTELAR Square, Binn Hotel, Landmark Hotel and 23 Hotel. Appartments Pool and Rooftop in La Candelaria states that it is open all year.
Book ahead around the Feria de las Flores, which runs August 2 to 11 and is described as Medellin's biggest yearly bash. AfroVibe Medellín 2027 lasts five days and includes pool parties, though exact dates aren't given. La Solar Festival has a Medellin edition on Saturday, February 13, 2027, at CORE Medellin.
Average daily highs: November 27°C (81°F), December 27°C (81°F), January 28°C (82°F). The warmest stretch for swimming is Jan–Mar.
Where to stay: Medellin's rooftop pools by area
El Poblado
This is the most popular neighborhood for visitors, described as the safest and most walkable, with upscale dining, rooftop bars and nightlife. Most of our list is here, including A Design Hotel, Soul Lifestyle Apartments, Binn Hotel, Marquee Hotel and The Charlee.
Provenza
Provenza sits where El Poblado meets La Florida, and the best coffee shops, boutiques and rooftop bars cluster here. Selvario 36 is the listed hotel, with a guests-only pool.
Manila
Manila is a residential corner of El Poblado known for food, wedged between Provenza and Lleras and a few minutes from the bars. Landmark Hotel Medellin has its guests-only 7th-floor pool here.
Laureles
Laureles is more residential and more local than El Poblado, and flatter, with good public transport including the metro and a growing café scene along the Segundo Parque. Hotel Cool Living is the listed pick here.
Cheaper ways to swim in Medellin
For a swim without a hotel day pass, the public Complejo Acuático Atanasio Girardot is the alternative. Its adult admission price isn't published, so check it before you go.
Complejo Acuático Atanasio Girardot. Only one named public pool in Medellín is supported by the sources. The adult admission price is not stated in the source. The other sources cover hotels, theme parks, a generic app listing, or an unrelated architecture studio.
Hotels you might expect here, and why they're not
These hotels come up in Medellin rooftop searches, but none has a rooftop swimming pool.
The Click Clack Hotel Medellín. None of the four sources mention a swimming pool, rooftop or otherwise. The Google Maps listing, hotel structured data and restaurant page are silent on any pool, so no rooftop pool is established.
Art Hotel Boutique Medellín. The hotel has a rooftop terrace (The Up Garden Rooftop) but none of the sources mention a swimming pool, so it is not classed as a rooftop pool.
The O By Seekers Medellín. The hotel's sources describe KNOCK KNOCK Rooftop as a cocktail bar and events space with music and small plates. None mention a swimming pool on the roof or on any top-floor terrace. The only pool-like feature is a private jacuzzi in some guest rooms.
Hotel Tequendama Medellín. None of the provided sources mention a swimming pool at Hotel Tequendama Medellín. The Google Maps listing gives only the address. The hotel-group pages cover other properties (Tayrona Park, Cartagena/Tierra Bomba), so they cannot confirm a rooftop pool here.
ZIRUMA TIKI BAR. No source says this venue has a pool. Sources mention only a rooftop terrace used for private celebrations, and a tiki bar inside Los Patios Hostel.
Medellin rooftop pools: questions people ask
Which Medellin hotels with rooftop pools sell day passes?
Two do: A Design Hotel and Soul Lifestyle Apartments, both in El Poblado. Non-guests book A Design Hotel through its Sunny Days service, and Soul opens to outsiders by the day or by monthly membership. Neither shows a price. Six more hotels on our list don't publish their access rules.
Are any Medellin rooftop pools heated?
Yes, 6 are: A Design Hotel, Soul Lifestyle Apartments, ESTELAR Square, Binn Hotel, Landmark Hotel Medellin and 23 Hotel. Medellin has no cold season to speak of, with average highs of 27.1°C to 27.9°C from November to January. Appartments Pool and Rooftop in La Candelaria states that it is open all year.
Which Medellin hotel has the highest rooftop pool?
The 16th floor is the highest published: Binn Hotel states it, and ESTELAR Square's heated pool is about 16 floors up. Only 4 hotels on our list publish a floor. The others are A Design Hotel on the 11th and Landmark Hotel on the 7th.
Which rooftop pools in Medellin are guests only?
Five: Binn Hotel, Landmark Hotel Medellin, 23 Hotel, Selvario 36 and Appartments Pool and Rooftop. At Selvario 36 the rooftop bar and Enso restaurant are open to the public, so visitors get the view but not the pool.
Are any Medellin rooftop pools adults-only?
No hotel on our list publishes an adults-only pool rule. The one adults-only detail is ESTELAR Square's Saturday sunset party; whether non-guests can use its pool isn't published. Check with any hotel before you bring children to a party venue like The Charlee's Envy Rooftop.
Which Medellin rooftop pool costs the least?
One is free: guests at Appartments Pool and Rooftop in La Candelaria swim at no charge. Day-pass prices at A Design Hotel and Soul aren't shown. The public Complejo Acuático Atanasio Girardot is the non-hotel option, with no published adult price.
