I'm not going to tell you that this hostel is the best thing since sliced
arepas (cheese). These are a few of the write-ups from guidebooks if
you're interested though. Not that you should believe everything you
read in guidebooks but it'll fill in some time at least.
Talking about guidebooks. I came to Colombia for the first time in 2000
and there was really only one guidebook to the country in those days,
the Lonely Planet, 1996 Colombia guidebook. It was a real mine that
thing. I still have a copy of it and it is still the best guidebook out there.
Though obviously it is out of print these days. I have a copy in the hostel
for those that are interested in reading a decent guidebook.
In December of this year or January of next year the Footprint
Colombia, 2009 guidebook will be coming out. That should be a good
effort. Then in July or August of 2009 the new edition of the Lonely
Planet to Colombia guidebook will be coming out. That will be a vast
improvement on the 2006 edition which was to say the least abysmal.
Below will appear all reviews good or bad that are written about the Black
Sheep until the end of time. Amen
Footprint, Colombia, 2009
"Run by New Zealander Kelvin, The Black Sheep is another very
comfortable backpackers hostel on the site of an ex-hospital. WIth five
internet connected computers, a kitchen, Spanish classes and a Sun
bbq, it is an excellent place to unwind and plot excursions around
Antioquia. Kelvin also writes an excellent blog on his website, full of
invaluable info on the rest of Colombia.
Lonely Planet, Colombia, 2009
"This popular Kiwi-owned hostel has long been a Medellin favourite.
Theres a pleasant common room big screen TV with cable and DVDs,
four desktop computers plus free WIFI for guests. Most Sundays the
owner does a hangover busting barbecue for 10.000 pesos. At the time
of research plans were underway to build a second story consisting
entirely of private rooms. Construction should be finished by the time
you read this.
Rough Guide, South America, 2009
"This sociable backpacker's pad has all the bases covered, including
Spanish classes, high pressure showers and weekly barbecues. The
affable Kiwi owner has travelled extensively in Colombia and is happy to
share his knowledge.
Bradt, Colombia, 2008
"Well located in a quiet El Poblado neighbourhood, this New Zealand
owned hostel has won rave reviews since opening in 2005. Spacious
rooms & communal areas offer plenty of places to hang out, with a
garden, kithcen, BBQ, TV room (with cable), hammocks & internet for
guest use. With El Poblado's nightlife just a 15 - minute walk this is a
good option for anyone ken to make the most of Medellin's excellent
bars & restaurants. A metro station is also just 8mins down the road.
Everyone speaks English here so it's also a boon for those with iffy
Spanish. A choice of dorm rooms contains 4,6 or 8 beds with 3 dbl
rooms available & a sgl. En-suite bathrooms are equipped with hot
power showers & extra-long European-style beds (great for those over
5ft 8in). On Sundays the owners throw an all-you-can-eat BBQ party
with sausages, steak, chicken, salad & potatoes."
Footprint South America Handbook, 2009
"Run by welcoming New Zealander, Kelvin, D in small private rooms,
homely feel, well organized, TV areas, good kitchen facilities, popular
weekly BBQ, internet, washing machine, excellent service, salsa and
Spanish lessons arranged. Information on paragliding. Warmly
recommended"
South American Lonely Planet Guidebook to South America, 2007
"Well-managed guesthouse with every conceivable amenity including
two TV rooms, BBQ, Spanish-language classes, kitchen and clean
rooms. It's in the swanky neighbourhood of Bario Patio Bonito, a
20-minute walk from the Zona Rosa"
arepas (cheese). These are a few of the write-ups from guidebooks if
you're interested though. Not that you should believe everything you
read in guidebooks but it'll fill in some time at least.
Talking about guidebooks. I came to Colombia for the first time in 2000
and there was really only one guidebook to the country in those days,
the Lonely Planet, 1996 Colombia guidebook. It was a real mine that
thing. I still have a copy of it and it is still the best guidebook out there.
Though obviously it is out of print these days. I have a copy in the hostel
for those that are interested in reading a decent guidebook.
In December of this year or January of next year the Footprint
Colombia, 2009 guidebook will be coming out. That should be a good
effort. Then in July or August of 2009 the new edition of the Lonely
Planet to Colombia guidebook will be coming out. That will be a vast
improvement on the 2006 edition which was to say the least abysmal.
Below will appear all reviews good or bad that are written about the Black
Sheep until the end of time. Amen
Footprint, Colombia, 2009
"Run by New Zealander Kelvin, The Black Sheep is another very
comfortable backpackers hostel on the site of an ex-hospital. WIth five
internet connected computers, a kitchen, Spanish classes and a Sun
bbq, it is an excellent place to unwind and plot excursions around
Antioquia. Kelvin also writes an excellent blog on his website, full of
invaluable info on the rest of Colombia.
Lonely Planet, Colombia, 2009
"This popular Kiwi-owned hostel has long been a Medellin favourite.
Theres a pleasant common room big screen TV with cable and DVDs,
four desktop computers plus free WIFI for guests. Most Sundays the
owner does a hangover busting barbecue for 10.000 pesos. At the time
of research plans were underway to build a second story consisting
entirely of private rooms. Construction should be finished by the time
you read this.
Rough Guide, South America, 2009
"This sociable backpacker's pad has all the bases covered, including
Spanish classes, high pressure showers and weekly barbecues. The
affable Kiwi owner has travelled extensively in Colombia and is happy to
share his knowledge.
Bradt, Colombia, 2008
"Well located in a quiet El Poblado neighbourhood, this New Zealand
owned hostel has won rave reviews since opening in 2005. Spacious
rooms & communal areas offer plenty of places to hang out, with a
garden, kithcen, BBQ, TV room (with cable), hammocks & internet for
guest use. With El Poblado's nightlife just a 15 - minute walk this is a
good option for anyone ken to make the most of Medellin's excellent
bars & restaurants. A metro station is also just 8mins down the road.
Everyone speaks English here so it's also a boon for those with iffy
Spanish. A choice of dorm rooms contains 4,6 or 8 beds with 3 dbl
rooms available & a sgl. En-suite bathrooms are equipped with hot
power showers & extra-long European-style beds (great for those over
5ft 8in). On Sundays the owners throw an all-you-can-eat BBQ party
with sausages, steak, chicken, salad & potatoes."
Footprint South America Handbook, 2009
"Run by welcoming New Zealander, Kelvin, D in small private rooms,
homely feel, well organized, TV areas, good kitchen facilities, popular
weekly BBQ, internet, washing machine, excellent service, salsa and
Spanish lessons arranged. Information on paragliding. Warmly
recommended"
South American Lonely Planet Guidebook to South America, 2007
"Well-managed guesthouse with every conceivable amenity including
two TV rooms, BBQ, Spanish-language classes, kitchen and clean
rooms. It's in the swanky neighbourhood of Bario Patio Bonito, a
20-minute walk from the Zona Rosa"
