Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Terrace
Pets allowed
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Tour desk
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent location
Helpful staff
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Room maintenance problems

Categories

Cleanliness
6.93
Issues with damp smell and cleanliness in the rooms mentioned in multiple reviews.
Service
9.9
Staff received high praise for being polite, attentive, and helpful.
Location
9.44
Perfect location close to attractions, highly rated by multiple reviews.
Room Quality
7.89
Comfortable rooms but with mentions of humidity and some maintenance issues.
Amenities
8.92
Good facilities, including a nice terrace and pool, with some suggestions for improvement.
Value for Money
8.38
Mixed feelings on cost with some rooms deemed expensive for their condition.
Food and Beverage
8.43
Food received positive feedback but with notes that options could be improved.
Overall Experience
8.9
Overall a positive experience with some mentioned areas for improvement.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 02:22

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.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 5 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Internet

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

  • Parking

    No parking available.

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.6
Based on 1113 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.93
Service: 9.9
Location: 9.44
Room Quality: 7.89
Amenities: 8.92
Value for Money: 8.38
Food and Beverage: 8.43
Overall Experience: 8.9
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Ciro. C solo_traveller au
9
Great place to stay and meet others.
Pros:

The staff is great and friendly, the accommodation is also great, the swimming pool definitely needs to be a feature of any stay in Cartagena, as this may be the only escape from the heat. The food (optional) was also great. Great place to meet people and very central to where everything happens. I did consider other hostels, but for some reason this was the option.
No regreat.

Cons:

Lack of kitchen, I think there needs to be an accessible kitchen to allow you make a meal you know, something that connects you back home, I eat many great local dishes, but i craved for something I could prepare myself. I saw various fruits and veggies around and I could not get any because I would have nowhere to prepare something.
Lack of extra toilets and showers. There is only one ensuite in the room, so, if someone is having a shower no-one can use the toilet, and as you meet people in these places and become friends which leads to go out whether, rush hour for the shower can get crazy. So yeah, extra showers would be great, there is an extra toilet next to reception and by the pool.

2026-05-09 via Nuitee
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Ingrid couple cl
10
Excelente servicio
Pros:

Excelente ubicación, personal muy amable. Limpio y ordenado.

Cons:

Todo perfecto.

2026-05-09 via Nuitee
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Bryan Kevin solo_traveller mx
10
Pros:

Desayuno

Cons:

Que te cobren por la toalla es ridículo

2026-05-08 via Nuitee
H
Hernan extended_group co
9
Pros:

ubicación, ambiente

Cons:

en general bien

2026-05-08 via Nuitee
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YESICA solo_traveller pe
8
Reubicar en el cuarto por sexo
Pros:

El aire acondicionado

Cons:

Que en el cuarto estén mezclado varones y mujeres

2026-05-07 via Nuitee
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Caterina extended_group it
10
2026-05-06 via Nuitee
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Mariska H. solo_traveller nl
9
Pros:

Goede locatie, lekker eten in restaurant, donkere en stille kamer (gelukkig niet aan voorzijde gebouw) en een lekker zwembad.

Cons:

Niets

2026-05-06 via Nuitee
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Elvin Hernández solo_traveller pa
10
2026-05-05 via Nuitee
P
Pico solo_traveller ec
7
Pros:

La ubicación

2026-05-05 via Nuitee
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Gillian Georgete solo_traveller mx
8
Pros:

Muy bien, solo que le falta ventilación porque el cuarto huele a humedad de ahi en fuera todo bien.

Cons:

Falta ventilacion

2026-05-05 via Nuitee
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Keilel solo_traveller co
10
2026-05-04 via Nuitee
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Juliana solo_traveller br
9
2026-05-04 via Nuitee
R
Roberto solo_traveller mx
10
Pros:

Excelente lugar para hospedaje en el centro de Getsemaní en Cartagena un lugar muy tranquilo, para disfrutar, el persona amable, las instalaciones excelente y sobre todo calidez.

Cons:

Todo excelente

2026-05-04 via Nuitee
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Chain solo_traveller es
10
Pros:

La comida super buena y un ambiente excelente .

Cons:

Todo es perfecto para mí

2026-05-04 via Nuitee
M
Melissa couple nl
9
2026-05-03 via Nuitee
M
Michel couple fr
8
2026-05-03 via Nuitee
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Valentina couple co
5
Pros:

El personal es demasiado amable y también la ubicación está muy buena.

Cons:

No me gusto el aseo

2026-05-02 via Nuitee
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Matheus couple br
8
Great for short stays. I believe there are better accommodations in the hostel.
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Since we had an early morning flight, the noise from the rooftop was a bit disruptive. And the TV in room 311 doesn't connect to the Wi-Fi.

2026-05-02 via Nuitee
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cyntia solo_traveller br
10
Indico! Ótima
Pros:

A localização é muito boa. Acomodação simples, porém honesta.

Cons:

Quarto com pouca ventilação

2026-05-02 via Nuitee
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Moreno solo_traveller co
10
Pros:

La calidad de las personas que colaboran en el lugar muy amables y prestas colaborar

Cons:

Depronto estar más atentos en la limpieza de baños ya que se comparten con otras persona y recomiendo estar supervisando más seguido ya que convergen muchas nacionalidades se ensucian muy rápido, y mejorar la capacidad del aire acondicionado de la habitación por que termina uno sudando toda la noche

2026-05-02 via Nuitee