Selina Cartagena, Cartagena de Indias

Colombia
Cartagena de Indias
Selina Cartagena
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Selina Cartagena | Colombia - Cartagena de Indias

Calle Larga No. 8B - 148, Getsemani, 130001 Cartagena de Indias, Colombia (Show map)

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With its great view of the Cartagena de Indias Bay, Selina Cartagena offers comfortable rooms. It features a rooftop swimming pool and a sun terrace. Free WiFi is available.

All rooms are air-conditioned.

Located in the heart of Cartagena, within a 5- minute drive from the touristic area Bocagrande and 15 minutes from the Rafael Núñez Airport.

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Review score

Based on 1949 reviews

Facilities

7.9

Cleanliness

7.8

Comfort

7.6

Value for money

7.3

Location

Free WiFi

8.3

Total

7.9

Room choices in Selina Cartagena

Double Room with Shared Bathroom

Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

Standard Queen Room

Deluxe Room

Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room

Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room

Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room

Suite

Bed in 7-Bed Dormitory Room

X 4

Quadruple Room

Standard Twin Room

Triple Room

Small Room Shared Bathroom

Bed in Large Dorm

Standard Room

Bed in Small Dorm

X 4 X 3

Family Room

X 4

Private 4 Beds Room

Selina Cartagena Services

Pets	Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
Internet	WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking	No parking available.
General	Designated smoking area, Air conditioning, Non-smoking throughout, Lift, Non-smoking rooms
Activities	Live sport events (broadcast), Live music/performance, Tour or class about local culture, Happy hour, Walking tours, Movie nights, Evening entertainment, Entertainment staff
Services	Shared lounge/TV area, Lockers, Luggage storage, Tour desk, Airport shuttle, 24-hour front desk, Meeting/banquet facilities
Food & Drink	Fruits, Bar, Magnetic Burger
Kitchen	Shared kitchen
Outdoors	Outdoor furniture, Sun terrace, Terrace
Pool and wellness	Pool 1 - outdoor, Yoga classes, Massage chair, Public Bath, Open-air bath
Entertainment and family services	Board games/puzzles

Selina Cartagena Terms and Conditions

Check-in	15:00 - 00:00
Check-out	Until 11:00 hours
Cancellation/ prepayment	Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.
Children and beds	Children of any age are welcome.
Age restriction	The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets	Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
Accepted payment methods	Cash Selina Cartagena accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

To consider

Guests must be 18 years or older to stay in a shared dormitory. Guests under 18 years of age
must be accompanied by a family member or a legal guardian (18 years or older) in a private
room.

License number: 53522

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Is there a wifi connection in Selina Cartagena?

WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

What is the check-in time at Selina Cartagena?

15:00 - 00:00

What is the check-out time at Selina Cartagena ?

Until 11:00 hours

Guests loved it because...

Hola! Una consulta el cuarto tiene baño privado o compartido?

Hola buenas noches. La habitacion estardar tiene baño privado y es para dos personas, es totalmente privada al igual que las Delux, Suit Plus y las Familiares. Los dormitorios y habitaciones micro si comparten baño. Saludos

Is there a bedroom with a private bathroom? I need to have a table and a chair in the bedroom to work sometimes. Is there any room with it? Is there any safe in the bedroom? Is the hotel near to good restaurants, beaches, bars that I can just walk t

Hello. we have private rooms with private bathroom that do have a desk.The hotel is located in getsemani a place in the center where you will find many places to eat, dance and meet people and if you want to go to the beach we recommend our tours

Hi there do you provide airport shuttle from Cartagena airport? Thanks

Hi, good afternoon. Yes, we have shuttle service from the airport to Selina and has a value of 40.000COP if it is domestic, 80.000COP if it is international. We remain attentive. Greetings.

1. Do you offer shuttle service to and from the airport? If so, how much? 2. Do offer guest passes? If so, how much?

Hi, how are you? If we have service to and from the airport, it has a value of 40.000COP national flight or international flight for 80.000COP. The passadia for visitors costs 70.000COP of which 50.000COP are consumables. Regards.

Hello, I’m looking at a standard room with two beds and I would like to know if it included a private bathroom please.

Hello, if you have a private bathroom the dorms are the only ones with a shared bathroom, we hope to see you soon!

Hi, do all private rooms have private bathrooms?

Hello, good evening. The standard room has a private bathroom and is for two people, it is totally private as well as the Delux, Suit Plus and Family rooms. The dorms and micro rooms do share a bathroom. Regards

Hello I would like to know the guest policy. Can I bring a local visitor to my private room for a short time? Is there an additional charge?

Hello, for private rooms, two persons per room are allowed.

Does the suite or any room have a balcony or private patio?

Hello. Thank you for contacting our services, The SUITE + has a balcony where you can observe the streets of our city!

There's two suites for different prices but the same pictures. what's the difference?

Hello! in our Selina application you can find our images with the prices corresponding to each category, thank you for contacting us.

what time is breakfast and is it included with the dorm price?

Hi, how are you? Breakfast is served from 7:30am to 10:30am, we have different options in the menu and it would be included depending on the rate you choose at the time of booking. Regards

Hi, does the standard twin room have a private bathroom?

Hello, of course!

Hello Are outside guest allowed?

Hi. Yes, of course, we have common areas such as bars and restaurants in our roftop, there you can share. Greetings

Hi is there any chance I can arrive today? If yes I can make the reservation or go direct to the hostel, please let me know. Just one person, no kids

Hi, how are you? Sorry for the delay, you can make the reservation via internet or you can also arrive directly at the hotel, no problem. Regards

Can we pay to us the co-working space (we will not be staying at the hostel)? How much does it cost to use the co-working space for 2 hours?

Hello, thanks for contacting us. We offer our coworking space in two ways: Half-day (6 hours) and full day (24 hours). Have a goog day! Stay tuned.

Hi I am thinking of coming back to Cartgena and staying with you again I just wondered if all the bars and restaurants are open & what restriction?

Hi, how are you? Yes of course, the bars and restaurants are open in both roftop, they only have opening and closing hours depending on the day. We look forward to seeing you soon.

Hi how are you? The guest Are still allowed under Registration?

Hello, guests must register at the pre check in and upon arrival at the hotel, please note that the companion is only allowed in private rooms! Thank you for contacting us, good day.

Is there a possibility to get private bathrooms for both rooms? Looking to stay December 23 till January 4th, we will be four guests but we also want a pullout mattress.

hello very good afternoon, we apologize for the delay, I am pleased to inform you that in case both reservations are standard rooms, they will have private bathroom, in case it is another type of room, it would not have it.

Are we allow to bring guest back to the hotel

Hello, how can we help you?

can I bring girls in

Hello, how can we help you?

Hi what is the price to have a guest stay?

Hello, it is only possible to have guests in private rooms at no cost.

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United Kingdom

Frankontheroad

7,0 Good

Purpose of trip: Leisure trip

What was the highlight of Selina Cartagena

Good

Good location. Place looks nice. Rooftop pool looked nice too.

Squeaky bed in dorm. I know it doesn't sound much but it kept me awake, and the person on the other bunk too. Not much equipment in the kitchen. For example, only 1 bowl, and that wasn't a particularly good one.

France

Léa

7,0 Good

Purpose of trip: Leisure trip

What was the highlight of Selina Cartagena

Nice hotel

We love this brand of hotel

We were in the building in front of the main one. Not the best. Restaurant & pool are much better in the other side. Staff does not speak english at this bar.

United States of America

Joanne

8,0 Very good

Purpose of trip: Leisure trip

What was the highlight of Selina Cartagena

Great for remote workers

I like the café, and all the lounge spaces.

The hostel overall is beautiful, except for the dorm rooms. Mine was a bit damp, my bed and sheets too, and the room smelled like a wet used towel most of the time, which makes sense since there's no fan or window in the bathroom which is inside our dorm room. The ac unit also seems to be inconsistent, sometimes too warm/to cold despite it being set at the same temperature. My sheets had little stains and mosquitos around my bed. And none of the top bulks had working outlets. A couple of the bottom bunks' outlets worked but they were not accessible to everyone else in the room since it's inside by the beds. The only positive aspect of the dorms is that it's generally quiet. But again all else of the hostel outside of the dorms were great: the rooftops, lounge space, cinema room, library, Cafe, etc. Oh also, the laundry was not free and quite expensive, but I guess you're also paying for convenience here.

Netherlands

Lisa

9,0 Very good

Purpose of trip: Leisure trip

What was the highlight of Selina Cartagena

Good work/travel vibe with heaps of stuff to do

2 Rooftop pools are nice to cool of after a walk through the city

Canada

Madison

7,0 Good

Purpose of trip: Leisure trip

What was the highlight of Selina Cartagena

Good

The location, the pool and the standard Selina facilities were what drew me to this property. The shared spaces are beautiful designed/curated.

The rooms don’t get natural light, the bathrooms are teeny tiny, and there is music blasting from nearly every corner from morning til midnight. I need some quiet time!

Hong Kong

Razia

8,0 Very good

Purpose of trip: Leisure trip

What was the highlight of Selina Cartagena

Very Good

The location was great and so was the rooftop bar.

The dorms itself were poorly maintained. Broken lockers and power sockets.

Canada

Tyson

8,0 Very good

Purpose of trip: Leisure trip

What was the highlight of Selina Cartagena

Great stay, great location.

The location was great, easy walking distance to many shops and restaurants as well as the old town. The bar/restaurant across the street (Saint Nicholas) is a fun time with live music.

Roof top pool wasn't really a pool, more like a soaking tub. But the rooftop itself offered nice views of the city.

Brazil

Emily

9,0 Very good

Purpose of trip: Leisure trip

What was the highlight of Selina Cartagena

Wonderful

The hostel is located just walking distance from the historical center. The staff were very helpful and knowledgeable.

Romania

Paul

8,0 Very good

Purpose of trip: Leisure trip

What was the highlight of Selina Cartagena

Yes OK but I definitely prefer Selina Candelaria in Bogota

Nice roof top bar and pool. Backpackers which makes it fun.

Not nearly as lovely as the Selina Candelaria in Bogota, maybe partly because I was in the annexe across the road from the reception. Much pricier, but that's supply and demand. Bedroom functional but not beautiful like the one in Candelaria. For $100 it should be 4 star.

Costa Rica

Ian

7,0 Good

Purpose of trip: Leisure trip

What was the highlight of Selina Cartagena

Good

The location is fantastic, and the restaurant serves delicious food. However you need to consider that the prices are above the average range.

There was a special event at the bar, the music was so load and open for non-hotel guests, so all night you can hear people taking and waking, that made it challenging to rest through the night. If early bedtime is a priority, this might not be the ideal place for you. However, if you're still considering staying, I would recommend opting for accommodations in the second building.

Netherlands

Nadiah

6,0 Good

Purpose of trip: Leisure trip

What was the highlight of Selina Cartagena

Nice pool, good location, but that’s it.

Good location, nice pool and rooftop. I’ve met amazing people here. Breakfast is good, and it’s nice they have vegetarian options.

The people are very rude! Just on their phone, or ignoring you when u want to ask them something and any question you ask seems like too much. Rooms are tiny and u can hardly move your but in the shower.

Colombia

Melissa

7,0 Good

Purpose of trip: Leisure trip

What was the highlight of Selina Cartagena

my trip is made of moments with friends i met there

the spot outside the room

bathroom is too small and products and cleaning is not visible and also that every bed on shared room doesn’t have a minimum light for host.

Brazil

Rosmari

8,0 Very good

Purpose of trip: Leisure trip

What was the highlight of Selina Cartagena

Despite the topics above, the stay was pleasant.

Location is great. Close to downtown and Getsemani neighborhood. Pool were always crowed. Room was small, specially the bathroom. The linen and the bed could be softer for Selina´s standards.

There´s no replenishment of soap, shampoo and conditioner. The towels were not changed some days. The room cleanliness were not satisfactory.

Netherlands

Julius

6,0 Good

Purpose of trip: Leisure trip

What was the highlight of Selina Cartagena

High prices for an okay experience

Nice looking property with a beautiful rooftop bar and ocean views.

I wrote the property before I arrived (multiple times) and never got a response. My airconditioning stopped working on the second day and was “fixed”, but kept leaking for the following three days which the staff didn’t seem to care about. The staff in general are friendly when you talk to them, but will not make much of an effort to go beyond that. Really too expensive for what you get. Might as well go to a nice hotel (probably cheaper) and get a drink at the rooftop bar.

Sweden

Felix

7,0 Good

Purpose of trip: Leisure trip

What was the highlight of Selina Cartagena

Alright

The staff where nice, and rooftop great.

However i think I never experienced a so slow check in, they where like 10 people in the line waiting to check in. And then they also said they could not find that I already paid, they found it maybe after 1 hour it total. The staff tried to be nice tho.

United Kingdom

Ufuomanefe

7,0 Good

Purpose of trip: Leisure trip

What was the highlight of Selina Cartagena

Not a backpackers destination.

Nice vibe especially with the rooftop pools, bars. Good for travellers, digital nomads. Great location to walk to the Getsemani streets.

The rooms always smell damp as there's no external windows. Private rooms are very small for the size and could do with some modification. Very expensive especially over the weekend. Low water pressure in the showers. Not good at responding- had a very expensive necklace stolen and I stayed in a private room for 3 nights and got no logical response from staff - very disappointing.

Australia

Anna

7,0 Good

Purpose of trip: Leisure trip

What was the highlight of Selina Cartagena

great location and facilitates, but noisy.

our room was great. the rooftop bar/restaurant and pool were amazing. you can watch the sunset over the ocean from here.

it was really noisy at night even after midnight. our room and it appears most rooms face onto a big atrium which is a common space and where reception is. you can hear everyone coming and going.

Germany

Peiser

8,0 Very good

Purpose of trip: Leisure trip

What was the highlight of Selina Cartagena

Very good

very central

it looked very dirty and needs some new paint. our room was ver smelly!

United Kingdom

Alexander

6,0 Good

Purpose of trip: Leisure trip

What was the highlight of Selina Cartagena

Pleasant

Rooftop bars with pools were great. Food menu was brilliant

Staff were slow, especially around 3pm when the majority of people check in. Could have done with a bigger reception.

United Kingdom

Rosie

7,0 Good

Purpose of trip: Leisure trip

What was the highlight of Selina Cartagena

Good

Staff are simply brilliant and so helpful - including with tips for the area, travel help and general advice.

Nearby the Selina Cartagena

Nearby places of interest

San Francisco Church

0 km

Cartagena's Pegasos's Wharf

0.2 km

Centenary Park

0.2 km

Trinidad Square

0.3 km

Santisima Trinidad Church

0.3 km

Highlighted Places

San Pedro Claver Square

0.3 km

Cartagena's Gold Museum

0.5 km

Bolivar Park

0.5 km

Palace of the Inquisition

0.5 km

San Felipe de Barajas Castle

1 km

Connections & Popular Places of interest

La Casa de Socorro Restaurant

0.1 km

Mister Babilla Cafe/bar

0.1 km

La Cocina de Pepina Restaurant

0.2 km

El Arsenal: The Rum Box Cafe/bar

0.3 km

La Caponera / Quiebra Canto Cafe/bar

0.5 km

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