Medellín nightlife guide for beginners

Planning my first trip to Medellin. Read through the older threads but wanted to check if info is still current.

My main questions:
1. Best area to stay for easy access to the scene?
2. Realistic daily budget including accommodation?
3. Any areas to avoid?
4. How is the quality compared to Germany?
5. Uber or taxi?

Coming from the US with experience in Latin America but first time in Medellin.

Any recent reports or recommendations appreciated. Thanks!

What was your total spend roughly? Trying to budget for mine.

Good info. Going during the week is much better — less crowded and better prices.

Quick question — how was the wifi?

This matches my experience. Medellin is underrated.

Saving this thread. Gold mine of information.

+1 on this. Exactly my experience too. Solid destination.

This matches my experience. Medellin is underrated.

Word of caution — be careful with street touts. Other than that, great destination.

Different experience for me. Prices were lower when I went.

Also recommend downloading Maps.me before you go. Essential.

Been going for years. Scene has gotten busier.

+1 on this. Exactly my experience too. Solid destination.

+1 on this. Exactly my experience too. Solid destination.

This matches my experience. Medellin is worth the trip.

Thanks for the detailed write-up. Very helpful for planning my upcoming trip.

Spot on with the prices. Matches what I paid recently.

Can confirm. Was there recently and everything checks out.

Nice report. Heading there next month — exactly the intel I needed.

Great report, thanks for sharing. Had a similar experience there last month.