Salón Amador is the club people mean when they say Medellín has a serious electronic scene. It sits on Calle 10, a short walk down the hill from Parque Lleras, and it has been booking house and techno DJs since 2014.
A club built for the music, not the bottle service
Salón Amador is run by Breakfast Club, the group behind several of Medellín’s electronic nights. It opened in 2014 and reopened in late 2020 in a bigger venue that roughly doubled its capacity. The design borrows from early twentieth-century Antioqueño mansions and takes its name from Carlos Coriolano Amador, a nineteenth-century Medellín businessman.
The owners say the club now draws tens of thousands of people a year and books around 300 artists annually. That volume is why it holds its place on international DJ routings rather than being a one-season hotspot.
Salón Amador is for you if…
You came to dance to electronic music. The sound system and the bookings are the point. If you want reggaeton and table service, Provenza’s bigger party clubs are a better fit, and our Parque Lleras nightlife guide sorts them by vibe.
You’re fine with a late start. Arriving at 10 pm usually means an empty room. Most people eat in Provenza, have a drink at a rooftop and walk down after midnight.
Tickets, cover and the door
Buy ahead for any night with a named headliner — tickets go through Fourvenues and the price climbs closer to the date. On ordinary nights you can usually pay at the door. Bring a physical ID or passport copy; Colombian clubs check it, and entry is strictly 18+.
Drinks are priced like a premium club rather than a neighbourhood bar, and several guests mention that in reviews. Budget accordingly, and use a registered taxi or app ride home rather than flagging cars on Calle 10 at 4 am.
Nightlife tours that start nearby
NightlifeRooftops and nightclubs of Provenza
ProvenzaRooftop bar crawl with VIP access
SalsaSalsa lesson and salsa bar night
Hotels a short walk from Salón Amador
Staying within walking distance means no hunting for a ride at closing time. These are on or just off Parque Lleras, a few minutes uphill from the club.
Area photoThe Charlee Hotel
Best for: Being central to every restaurant on this site
Consider: Weekend nights are loud by design
Area photoHotel Marquee Medellín
Best for: Couples and groups who want polish on the square
Consider: Location over quiet
Area photoThe Click Clack Hotel Medellín
Best for: Playful design, rooftop pool bar (La Deriva), a hotel with a sense of humour
Consider: The rooftop is a scene on weekends
Salón Amador: common questions
Where is Salón Amador in Medellín?
At Calle 10 #40-30 in El Poblado, on the Calle 10 strip below Parque Lleras. From the park it is a short walk downhill.
What music does Salón Amador play?
Electronic music — mainly house and techno, with indie dance nights and frequent international guest DJs.
How much is the cover at Salón Amador?
It varies by night. Ordinary nights have been reported around COP 50,000, and headline DJ nights cost more. Check the club’s ticket page for the night you want.
Do I need to buy tickets in advance?
For nights with a well-known DJ, yes — tickets are sold online through Fourvenues and can sell out. Ordinary nights usually have door entry.
What time should I arrive?
After midnight. The room fills late and runs until close, typically around 4 am on weekends.
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