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 1061 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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Ramos • solo_traveller • ar
2
Cons:

Me quedé en cuarto compartido. Los trabajadores son buena onda y atienden muy bien, el problema es que es el típico hostel donde entran huéspedes borrachos haciendo ruido a cualquier hora de la madrugada sin ningún problema. El baño además se inunda y queda mojado e incluso moja el cuarto, haciendo barro de zapatillas en el suelo. No te dan agua potable gratis por la noche, debes comprarla embotellada. Todos sus precios son desorbitados para el servicio que ofrece, un lugar pretencioso, muy poco recomendable

2026-03-14 • via Nuitee
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Rosimar • solo_traveller • ec
10
Maravilloso
Pros:

Es muy cómodo y tranquilo

2026-03-14 • via Nuitee
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Sánchez Rocca • couple • ca
8
Pros:

La terraza es muy buena con la piscina, nostra habitación también muy bella y limpia solo que no tienen secador de pelo está muy bien ubicada

2026-03-14 • via Nuitee
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Francy • couple • co
10
2026-03-14 • via Nuitee
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Sofie • couple • fr
8
très bon acceuil
Pros:

l'emplacement

Cons:

Il n'y avait pas de fenêtre vers l'extérieur , juste 1 fenêtre vers le couloir.

2026-03-14 • via Nuitee
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Diego Bryan • couple • pe
10
2026-03-14 • via Nuitee
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Michael • solo_traveller • co
8
Pros:

La ubicación

Cons:

Mucho ruido en la
Noche

2026-03-13 • via Nuitee
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Gabriela • solo_traveller • br
8
Pros:

Localização, piscina, banheiro com água quente, elevador. Equipe muito atenciosa e prestativa.

Cons:

Não tem luz individual e a tomada não estava em boas condições.

2026-03-13 • via Nuitee
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Kosuke • solo_traveller • jp
10
Pros:

スタッフの人の対応がすごく良く、全てが清潔できれいだった。

2026-03-13 • via Nuitee
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Merili • solo_traveller • ee
5
2026-03-12 • via Nuitee
M
Merili • couple • ee
5
2026-03-12 • via Nuitee
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Sarah • extended_group • ch
10
Kann das Hostel empfehlen!☺️
Pros:

Super zentrale Lage und gutes Preis-Leistungsverhältnis. Wir hatten ein Einzelzimmer mit Gemeinschaftsbad, das Zimmer war grosszügig und hat für Zwei gut gepasst.

Cons:

Das online Check-In hat bei uns nicht funktioniert.

2026-03-12 • via Nuitee
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Pa • family_with_children • es
7
2026-03-11 • via Nuitee
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Isabela Pykasu • solo_traveller • py
10
Amé el hostal Kim!! Super lindo y acogedor ♥️🇨🇴
Pros:

La ubicación excelente, y la atención súper buena!!

Cons:

Mi cama estaba en la litera de arriba y no me llegaba mucho el aire acondicionado :(

2026-03-11 • via Nuitee
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Javier • solo_traveller • es
7
2026-03-11 • via Nuitee
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Patricia • extended_group • es
7
Mejorable pero bien
Pros:

La azotea y la zona de Bar, además de la ubicación

Cons:

baños pequeños, habitaciones sin ventanas a la calle, humedad

2026-03-11 • via Nuitee
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Moona • couple • fi
10
Pros:

location was perfect! Few steps from getsemani artstreets & coffeeshops. Nightmarket close too!
Nice rooftop pool, just like pictures!
Workers are always smiling & very welcoming.

Cons:

little bit noisy at nights. Highly recommed earplugs if you are sensitivy sleeper.

2026-03-10 • via Nuitee
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Brenda • family_with_children • br
9
Localizacao incrivel e quarto cheiroso
Pros:

Adorei a localização é perto de tudo, dá para conhecer tudo caminhando. Fiquei num quarto privado com a minha irmã, estava super limpo e tinha água quente sim. Todos os dias as meninas da limpeza iam lá arrumar a cama, limpar o chão e trocar as toalhas. A equipe também é super atenciosa e fizemos um dos melhores passeios da nossa viagem pela agencia que está dentro do hostel.

Cons:

A única coisa que eu acho que poderia ter é um secador de cabelo, nos fez falta lá para comodidade mesmo. Outra coisa que poderiam fazer também para movimentar mais o hostel é programacao de festas/atividades, isso nao vimos muito.

2026-03-10 • via Nuitee
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David & Margaux • family_with_children • us
10
Super clean private room for family, great staff, amazing pool, great vibes
Pros:

We stayed as a very last minute booking bc Booking.com cancelled our planned reservation down the block. The staff was more than generous, showing our family the room options before booking because we had a toddler and wanted some private space and bath. The room we chose was lovely, small but very clean. The pool was absolutely AWESOME, with a sunset view overlooking the harbor and all the boats going out for a sunset viewing. It is right on the edge of the best part of Getsemani, and old Cartagena. We had one small meal there which was great, and the staff on the rooftop, and actually everywhere (service staff too) were so kind to us and our little one. There was also an awesome live band on Saturday night, and a welcome drink your first night which was tasty. They also held our bags for us. There is easy public parking nearby if you need it.

Cons:

The room we were in was on the 4th floor and had a window letting the atrium light in which was a win, but only a curtain to pull over it at night and the main lights never went off at night, so it was rather bright. A blackout curtain option would fix this easily. Breakfast isn't included, and probably would have gotten it if we stayed more than one night.

2026-03-10 • via Nuitee
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Romain • couple • fr
8
Préférez la chambre économique
Pros:

La chambre économique est mieux que la chambre standard, plus propre, moins bruyante

2026-03-09 • via Nuitee