Cartagena de Indias Convention Center - 3 min walk
Clock Tower - 9 min walk
Plaza Santo Domingo - 14 min walk
Bocagrande Beach - 2 min drive
Port of Cartagena - 6 min drive
Getting around
Cartagena (CTG-Rafael Núñez Intl.) - 16 min drive
Restaurants
Di Silvio Trattoria - 2 min walk
Taboo - 2 min walk
San Nicolás - 1 min walk
Cervecería Cartagena Bar - 1 min walk
Sierpe - 4 min walk
About this property
Socialtel Cartagena
When you stay at Socialtel Cartagena, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Clock Tower and Bocagrande Beach. After splashing around at one of the 2 outdoor pools, you can visit one of the 2 restaurants for a bite to eat, or unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff.
Languages
English, Spanish
At a glance
Hotel size
47 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
Children (12 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
Parents must have child's birth certificate and photo ID*
No cots (infant beds)
Pets
No pets or service animals allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Local cuisine breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–11:00 AM
2 restaurants
2 bars/lounges
Travelling with children
Children stay for free (see details)
What to do
Yoga classes
Beach nearby
Working away
Business centre
Meeting rooms
Services
24-hour front desk
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Facilities
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Terrace
2 outdoor pools
Room amenities
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Rainfall shower heads
Shower only
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi
More
Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. Fees may include applicable taxes:
You may be required to pay VAT (19%) at the property. Non-resident travellers who pay using a foreign card or bank transfer and present a valid passport and tourist visa may be exempt from value-added tax (19%) on tourist package bookings (accommodation plus other travel service).
Optional extras
Local cuisine breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately COP 39000 to 49000 for adults and COP 39000 to 49000 for children
Children & extra beds
If you are travelling with a child, your property may require you to present the following documents: parents travelling into Colombia with a child under 18 may be required to present the child's birth certificate and photo ID (passport for non-Colombian citizens) at check-in. If a relative or legal guardian is travelling into Colombia with the child, that relative or legal guardian may be required to present a notarised consent of travel signed by both parents and a copy of both parents' ID. If only one parent is travelling into Colombia with the child, that parent may be required to present a notarised consent of travel signed by the other parent. Visitors who plan to travel with children should consult with a Colombian consulate office prior to travel for further guidance.
Policies
This property does not have lifts.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Also known as
Selina Cartagena Hostel
Frequently asked questions
Does Socialtel Cartagena offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Socialtel Cartagena does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Socialtel Cartagena?
Yes, there are 2 outdoor pools.
Are pets allowed at Socialtel Cartagena?
Sorry, neither pets nor service animals are allowed.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Socialtel Cartagena?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless social distancing and check-out are available.
Is there an on-site casino at Socialtel Cartagena?
No, this hostel doesn't have a casino, but Rio Cartagena Casino (6-min drive) is nearby.
What is there to do at Socialtel Cartagena and nearby?
On-site recreation at Socialtel Cartagena includes yoga. Enjoy a swim in one of the 2 outdoor swimming pools or use the hostel's other amenities, which include 2 bars.
Are there restaurants at or near Socialtel Cartagena?
Yes, there are 2 on-site restaurants.
What's the area around Socialtel Cartagena like?
Socialtel Cartagena is a short 9-minute walk from Clock Tower and 3 minutes' walk from Cartagena de Indias Convention Center.
Socialtel Cartagena Reviews
Reviews
7.6
Good
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7.6/10
Cleanliness
7.6/10
Staff & service
7.6/10
Amenities
7.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.8/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
28 Oct 2024
paola
paola, 8-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
10 Sept 2024
Santi
Santi, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
29 Aug 2024
Great location near old town. Food is nice. I needed ear plugs to sleep. Once charged, slept fine. Amenities exc. Busy. Stayed a week.
Chris
Chris, 5-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
1 Aug 2024
We enjoyed our stay at Selina overall. However, there was ongoing construction happening during our stay and at times it was noisy.
Sonia
Sonia, 3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
25 July 2024
Really nice private room with true king sized bed
I was lucky enough to get a free upgrade to a deluxe private room upon check in. The staff were exceptionally friendly and very helpful. Would 100% recommend.
Punit
Punit, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
2/10 Poor
9 July 2024
Liem
Liem, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
2/10 Poor
5 July 2024
The room was extremely dirty, I found trash stashed between the wall and side table. Smelled a bit moldy, there was dust by the bed. Customers service was the horrendous. People there don’t acknowledge your existence and they rather socialize among themselves rather than the guest. They are loud and you can hear them in your room. Overall, I had a horrible experience and I would not recommend this property.
Mitzy
Mitzy, 7-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
30 June 2024
Close to everything by the old city wall, great staff and great place to meet people.
Thomas
Thomas, 2-night trip
Verified Orbitz guest review
2/10 Poor
28 May 2024
I book for 3 days went I got to from desk
They said the can’t find my booking
And charge me again for my stay much more then I already booked it
Jose
Jose, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
14 Apr 2024
Top stay at Selina Cartagena
We very much enjoyed this hotel. Best quality/price in Cartagena. Very well located in Getsemani but 5 min wal to Centro Historico. Great patio. Friendly staff. Very nice decor and design. We had a suite on the second floor. I highly recommand.
Catherine
Catherine, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
7 Jan 2024
Hunt
Hunt, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
28 Dec 2023
Katherine
Katherine, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
23 Dec 2023
Zahyra
Zahyra, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
7 Dec 2023
Ryan
Ryan, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
23 Oct 2023
David
David, 5-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
1 Aug 2023
La proximite de Cartagene et de Getsenami, le personnel courtois, le style different de l’hotel qui permet des activites et rencontres d’autres voyageurs. Le prix
Daniel
Daniel, 13-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
31 July 2023
I liked they have a rooftop and you can have breakfast or lunch there, I didn’t liked the room with balcony you can hear everything from the street
Maria
Maria, 4-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
17 July 2023
Super social hostel in the heart of Getsemani. “Micro rooms” are great value for money and surprisingly spacious. Wifi is strong too.
Minor criticisms include the painful check-in process - I’ve opened bank accounts quicker - and the prices for drinks are way too high for a hostel. Fortunately all the cool street bars are right on your doorstep so this wasn’t an issue for us.
Would recommend!
Jack
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
11 July 2023
Peter
Peter, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
18 June 2023
The staff here were incredible. Very helpful, creative and seem to enjoy their jobs. I will always remember the staff here.
Arlo
Arlo, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
27 Apr 2023
Staff was very friendly. I booked a semi private room, will definitely come back and getting a private or private plus room.
MARCUS
MARCUS, 3-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
13 Mar 2023
it was my first time there and definitely not the last time. it was very calm and quiet. the people were very friendly and understanding.
Olivier
Olivier, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
2/10 Poor
6 Mar 2023
Bad smell and rooms with no windows
The room we stayed had no windows and it smelled really bad. At the hotel they took a long time to change rooms and even the new room was not working. The AC was leaking and it also had a very bad smell. For the price I would expect something better.
Adriana
Adriana, 2-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
4 Feb 2023
Dirty, loud, uncomfortable and rude
What a bad experience
1. Dirty shower. Hairs all over the shower
2. No space between toilet and wall. Had to sit down with open legs
3. Uncomfortable pillows
4. Guard at night was super rude and disrespectful
5. Extremely loud at night. You could hear all the hallway and neighbors.
Conclusion: never going back to a hole like this