Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Business center
Terrace
Lift / Elevator
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent location in Getsemaní / close to historic centre
Rooftop pool and terrace with good atmosphere and views
Friendly and attentive rooftop staff; generally pleasant service
Nice décor and comfortable beds
Good breakfast
Cons:
Humidity / dampness in some rooms and poor ventilation
Small rooms and some without windows
Reception/check-in issues and occasional billing disputes (unexpected charges)
Noise from rooftop DJ and guests at night (can disturb a quiet stay)
Occasional maintenance issues: leaking showers, old amenities, non-working sockets or elevator

Categories

Cleanliness
6.5
Multiple guests reported humidity and dampness in rooms (including slippery floors), visible moisture issues and poor ventilation; some rooms had no windows which aggravated the problem.
Service
9
Staff frequently described as friendly and helpful (rooftop team praised, upgrades issued), but there are notable negatives at reception and bar (unexpected charges, slow or unhelpful check-in, billing dispute) which lower but do not negate generally strong service impressions.
Location
9.6
Consistently highlighted as a major positive — excellent location in Getsemaní, very close to the historic centre and main attractions.
Room Quality
7.5
Mixed reports: some guests loved the décor, comfortable beds and terrace access; others cited small rooms, no windows, very cold or problematic air conditioning and occasional leaks or humidity affecting room comfort.
Amenities
9
Rooftop pool and bar are a standout feature and repeatedly praised; some guests reported older/blemished bathroom fixtures, shower leaking, non-working sockets or elevator issues, but rooftop amenities are a strong positive overall.
Value for Money
8.5
Generally seen as good value because of location and rooftop facilities, but unexpected charges (card commission, disputed extra night) and occasional poor handling of billing reduced perceived value for some guests.
Food and Beverage
8.9
Breakfast is noted positively by several guests and rooftop food/drinks are appreciated; isolated reports of bar staff adding service charges without clear notice and occasional slow service affected the score slightly.
Overall Experience
9.8
Majority of reviews describe a very positive stay thanks to location, rooftop pool, decor and friendly staff; negative episodes (check-in problems, billing disputes, humidity/noise on some nights) appear but are outweighed by the many strong experiences.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-08-13 01:00

Property Description

Stunning Bay View
Selina Cartagena boasts a stunning view of the Cartagena de Indias Bay, providing a picturesque backdrop for your stay.

Rooftop Pool and Sun Terrace
Enjoy ultimate relaxation at our rooftop swimming pool and sun terrace, perfect for soaking up the sun and taking in the breathtaking surroundings.

Convenient Location
Situated in the heart of Cartagena, just a short drive from the popular Bocagrande area and the Rafael Núñez Airport, Selina Cartagena offers easy access to the city's key attractions.

Experience the beauty of Cartagena at Selina Cartagena - book your stay now!

Important information:

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.Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: CTG

Location

Guest Reviews

8.6
Based on 1474 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.5
Service: 9
Location: 9.6
Room Quality: 7.5
Amenities: 9
Value for Money: 8.5
Food and Beverage: 8.9
Overall Experience: 9.8
M
Manuel • extended_group • es
9
2026-08-15 • via Nuitee
J
Jesus • solo_traveller • cr
10
Pros:

Excelente lugar me encantó, muy recomendado en Cartagena, excelente ubicación y piscina

2026-08-15 • via Nuitee
M
Michele • couple • it
8
2026-08-14 • via Nuitee
L
Lourdes • couple • es
4
Pros:

La piscina

Cons:

Un ruido tremendo de maquinas en la habitación y nada que ver con lo que vimos en las fotos, una decepción

2026-08-14 • via Nuitee
L
Likitsakos • couple • us
7
Pros:

Super nice for a night or two, our room didn’t have windows but it was clean and spacious and a good price. Don’t know if I would stay here for a while but nice for a transit or like a budget option

2026-08-14 • via Nuitee
W
Wickey • solo_traveller • nl
9
Heerlijke plek
Pros:

Geweldige locatie, ruime en leuke kamer.

Cons:

Badkamer was erg klein.

2026-08-14 • via Nuitee
E
Eva • couple • aw
5
Slechte ervaring
Pros:

Kamer was schoon en netjes.

Cons:

Bij aankomst bleek de jacuzzi/openbaar bad niet meer in werking te zijn. Hier zijn wij vooraf niet op geinformeerd. Daarnaast stond op het menu op de kamer en op de website dat het restaurant elke dag tot 9pm geopend zou zijn, maar wij kwamen op zondag aan en het restaurant was dicht.
De medewerker die ons hielp bij aankomst leek het allemaal niet zo interessant te vinden en was niet klantvriendelijk.

2026-08-14 • via Nuitee
L
Laura • couple • it
8
Pros:

La stanza era veramente grande e spaziosa, oltre che essere molto bella e particolare
Lo staff super disponibile (parlavano molto bene inglese, cosa da non sottovalutare)
Posizione eccellente. A pochi minuti dal centro storico e Getsemaní. Via ampia con ottimo viabilità vicino. Ha un bar/ristorante sopra sempre aperto. Non hanno la colazione inclusa ma è possibile prenderla al bar ad un ottimo prezzo. Si mangia bene

Cons:

La piscina molto scenografica e sicuramente è stata un ristoro nella giornata rovente che abbiamo trascorso, ma o’acqua era torbida e non ho visto bocchettoni per il ricircolo

2026-08-13 • via Nuitee
G
Giulia • couple • it
2
2026-08-13 • via Nuitee
L
Laurine • extended_group • fr
8
Hostel avec rooftop top à Carthagene
Pros:

Le rooftop et la piscine, l’emplacement

Cons:

Pas de serviettes à disposition, configuration étrange de la douche qui laisse l’eau envahir la salle de bain, distributeurs à savon cassés, casiers en métal bruyants, ne parlent pas anglais

2026-08-13 • via Nuitee
C
Carolina • extended_group • es
10
2026-08-13 • via Nuitee
F
Florence • solo_traveller • ca
8
Auberge sympa et bien située!
Pros:

L'emplacement est vraiment super, juste à côté de la plaza Trinidad et des animations de Gestemani mais proche aussi du centre historique. La terrasse sur le toit est un vrai plus pour admirer les couchers de soleil et les petits déjeuners délicieux et abordables pour Cartagena (25.000/pers avec boisson) sont à ne pas manquer. Très bon rapport qualité-prix ! Nous reviendrons assurément.

Cons:

Nous avions une chambre quadruple qui sentait beaucoup l'humidité mais, c'est difficile de se plaindre car on comprend l'humidité de la ville, tout simplement. Les oreillers sont assez inconfortables et la porte de la douche vitrée ne fermait pas, donc c'était difficile de ne pas mettre de l'eau partout. Cependant, dans l'ensemble et pour les autres atouts du lieu, nous avons apprécié notre séjour.

2026-08-13 • via Nuitee
S
Susana • solo_traveller • es
9
Pros:

El servicio, la ubicación y la comida que estaba muy buena.

2026-08-13 • via Nuitee
M
Maria Luiza • solo_traveller • br
7
Adorei ficar hospedada no Kim, mas achei que o atendimento não foi tão bom quanto esperava, pessoas sem paciência para f
Pros:

Ambiente muito limpo, organizado, com ar condicionado

Cons:

Água do banheiro não esquentava.

2026-08-12 • via Nuitee
S
sara • solo_traveller • mx
8
Buena ubicación!
Pros:

La ubicacion

Cons:

Demasiado ruido toda la noche, de música hasta las 2 am y a partir de las 5 AM trabajadores, tubos MUY Mal

2026-08-12 • via Nuitee
S
Samir • couple • nl
10
Top hotel
Pros:

Fijn hotel met fijn personeel. Het dakterras met een zwembad is heerlijk om een middag te chillen. Je zit verder in een bruisende wijk waar vele voorzieningen zijn en zo’n 5min loopafstand naar El Centro.

2026-08-11 • via Nuitee
P
Perez • solo_traveller • pa
10
2026-08-11 • via Nuitee
C
Carolina • extended_group • co
10
Pros:

El hotel está muy bien ubicado, limpio y las zonas comunes son geniales

2026-08-11 • via Nuitee
Y
Yesenia M • couple • au
8
2026-08-11 • via Nuitee
M
Manjul • solo_traveller • in
8
2026-08-11 • via Nuitee