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Socialtel Cartagena

3.0 star property
Hostel with 2 restaurants, near Cartagena de Indias Convention Center

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Premium Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Suite | Free WiFi, bed sheets
2 outdoor pools
In the heart of Cartagena, Selina Cartagena invites you to experience a vibrant getaway. Enjoy local cuisine at one of two on-site restaurants or sip cocktails at the bars, then dive into a good book from the library. With 2 outdoor pools and helpful staff on hand, your stay is sure to be an unforgettable retreat.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Laundry facilities
  • Pool
  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Breakfast available
  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Front-desk safe
  • Laundry service

Feel at home (5)

  • Children stay free
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • 2 outdoor pools
The current price is $58
$58 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 8 - Apr 9

Room options

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Standard Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Daily housekeeping
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Premium Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Daily housekeeping
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Daily housekeeping
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Small Room Shared Bathroom | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Small Room Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Rainfall showerhead
Daily housekeeping
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Family Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Daily housekeeping
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Calle Larga No. 8B- 148, Getsemani, Cartagena Walled City, Cartagena, 130001

What's nearby

  • Cartagena de Indias Convention Center - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Clock Tower - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Plaza Santo Domingo - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Las Bovedas - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Bocagrande Beach - 6 min drive - 2.0 km

Getting around

  • Rafael Nunez Intl. Airport (CTG) - 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

Socialtel Cartagena puts you in a great location, within just a 10-minute walk of Cartagena de Indias Convention Center and Clock Tower. 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. Also, this hostel is within a short drive of Bocagrande Beach. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.

Languages

English, Spanish

At a glance

DONE

Hotel size

    • 47 rooms
DONE

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
DONE

Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
DONE

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
DONE

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 cribs (infant beds)
DONE

Pets

    • No pets or service animals allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
DONE

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

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)

What to do

  • Yoga classes
  • Beach nearby

Working away

  • Business center
  • 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 showerhead
  • 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 check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • You may be required to pay VAT (19%) at the property. Nonresident travelers 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 traveling with a child, your property may require you to present the following documents: Parents traveling into Colombia with a child under 18 may be required to present the child's birth certificate and photo ID (passport for non-Columbian citizens) upon check-in. If a relative or legal guardian is traveling into Colombia with the child, that relative or legal guardian may be required to present a notarized consent of travel signed by both parents and a copy of both parents' ID. If only one parent is traveling into Colombia with the child, that parent may be required to present a notarized 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 elevators.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express

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 to 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, pets and service animals aren't 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 check-in and check-out are available.

Is there an onsite 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?

Onsite 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 onsite restaurants.

What's the area around Socialtel Cartagena like?

Socialtel Cartagena is a short 3-minute walk from Cartagena de Indias Convention Center and 9 minutes' walk from Clock Tower.

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Socialtel Cartagena Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

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

Close to everything by the old city wall, great staff and great place to meet people.
Thomas, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

We needed to book a reservation last minute and they had availability for us. Staff was very kind and understanding, the property was nice, didn’t meet as many people with it being a hostel, but enjoyed being there.
Adeline, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

We enjoyed our stay at Selina overall. However, there was ongoing construction happening during our stay and at times it was noisy.
Sonia, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

Staff was very friendly. I booked a semi private room, will definitely come back and getting a private or private plus room.
MARCUS, 3-night trip

6/10 Good

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, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The staff here were incredible. Very helpful, creative and seem to enjoy their jobs. I will always remember the staff here.
Arlo, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Location is perfect! 2 roof top pool options. Rooms are smallish but clean and nice. The common areas are nice and open. Plenty of restaurants and bars within walking distance. Very close to the Walled City and other must see spots.

10/10 Exceptional

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, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Room was amazing, only downside is that the cleaning service of the rooms was very slow, one day they didn’t come at all so we had to request it and then it was done promptly, otherwise clean and comfortable rooms. Great location and atmosphere
Arti, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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!

2/10 Poor

Terrible personnel. The check-in experience was awful.
Miguel, 2-night trip

2/10 Poor

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, 3-night trip

2/10 Poor

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, 7-night trip

2/10 Poor

Book somewhere else
Worst hotel ever. I had to check out and leave our room to change room during my stay and they had no room available so i had no room between 11.00 and 16.00, even though i paid for it. Did not get any compensation for it either. Don't get fooled by the pictures.
6-night trip

4/10 Fair

Far from our expectations
We had booked a rather expensive private standard room. The room we recieved was nothing like the pictures on the website. Small space without a window that smelled like mold. We asked to change room which took the staff over an hour and they were not very friendly. The hostel is noisy at night time and full of drunk teenagers
Ragnar, 3-night trip

2/10 Poor

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, 2-night trip

4/10 Fair

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
micahel, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Viagem inovadora
Muito bom
Neire da Silva, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Bon séjour
Bien mais trop de bruit, les murs sont mal isolées. Le rooftop était super par contre.
Kevin, 4-night trip

2/10 Poor

William, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Ricardo, 3-night trip

2/10 Poor

Melanie, 5-night trip