Name: Selina Cartagena
Address: Calle Larga No. 8B - 148, Getsemani, 130001 Cartagena de Indias, Colombia, Calle Larga No. 8B - 148, Bolivar, 130001, Colombia
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at $11 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 7.8

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Hotel Selina Cartagena

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This neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in nightlife, culture and architecture – Check location Calle Larga No. 8B - 148, Getsemani, 130001 Cartagena de Indias, Colombia – This neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in nightlife, culture and architecture – Check location Excellent location – show map

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*8.9* Cartagena's Pegasos's Wharf: only 3 minutes away! (750 feet by foot)

It’s rooftop and pool area. I’m happy to report that my personal items were intact despite leaving them out on my bed. The lockers are relatively small, it would only fit a mid size backpack, you do need a lock for the locker, I did that plus I leaving my luggage locked on top of my bed. I’d go a room next time just for the comfort of having ur own space.

Mely

United States of America

Great location in the heart of Getsemani. Beautiful lobby with friendly staff. Private deluxe room was lovely with a cute balcony but do expect quite a lot of noise as it is right above a busy street. Great rooftop bars and pools that are a perfect get away from the busy streets. Amazing cocktails at a decent price.

Valerie

United States of America

Loved the location. The private room w/bath was great. The staff were very helpful when they had time. It was very busy on New Year’s Eve

Jayne

United States of America

The property is beautiful! Decorated with tons of foliage and 2 rooftop pools! The staff is super friendly and most speak English. They will store your luggage for you in a locked area with cameras if you arrive earlier then check in or aren’t leaving town till way after check out. We stayed one night, left for 3, then came back for 3 and they stored a large portion of our luggage while we were gone with no extra charges. The rooms are lovely and there is artistic eye candy everywhere!

Kayla

United States of America

I loved that there are two rooftop pools with different vibes: one quieter for lounging, and another with a bar and music. I sat at the bar and had great conversation with the bartenders and other guests. It takes only 5 minutes to walk to the old city, but there are restaurants and entertainment nearby as well.

Alec

United States of America

I brought my doggie with me and they were super nice with him! The staff is super nice and helpful and is good for young people, tons of activities to do

Angela

United States of America

Only thing we didn’t appreciate was the mugginess of the rooms, which is hard to change simply by the nature of the location in such humid weather. While it was loud at night, everywhere seemed loud and it was always more of a welcoming feeling than a bother and never affected our sleep. Overall great value with a lovely pool that we got much use out of. Friendly staff!

Kathryn

United States of America

I liked that the room was exactly how pictured. There we're no surprises or confusion when we arrived & the staff was helpful despite my inability to speak Spanish. The events they offered on-site were also helpful when wanting to meet or see other people in the area that are also traveling.

Savanna

United States of America

The pool on block B was really nice! The location and facilities are really good here. I was supposed to stay 2 nights, ended up staying for 5. Some of the staff were really nice and helpful! It's a nice hostel to chill and relax at the hostel areas too.

Amesuu

Finland

The location, amenities and the building itself are cool

Adriana

Panama

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9.0

Excellent location!
Highly rated for:
Great neighborhood
Highly rated for:
Great neighborhood

What guests loved the most:
“It’s rooftop and pool area. I’m happy to report that my personal items were intact despite leaving them out on my bed.”

Mely United States of America
“Great location in the heart of Getsemani. Beautiful lobby with friendly staff. Private deluxe room was lovely with a cute balcony but do expect quite a lot of noise as it is right above a busy street....”

Valerie United States of America
“Loved the location. The private room w/bath was great. The staff were very helpful when they had time. It was very busy on New Year’s Eve”

Jayne United States of America
“The property is beautiful! Decorated with tons of foliage and 2 rooftop pools! The staff is super friendly and most speak English.”

Kayla United States of America
“I loved that there are two rooftop pools with different vibes: one quieter for lounging, and another with a bar and music.”

Alec United States of America
“I brought my doggie with me and they were super nice with him! The staff is super nice and helpful and is good for young people, tons of activities to do”

Angela United States of America
“Only thing we didn’t appreciate was the mugginess of the rooms, which is hard to change simply by the nature of the location in such humid weather.”

Kathryn United States of America
“I liked that the room was exactly how pictured. There we're no surprises or confusion when we arrived & the staff was helpful despite my inability to speak Spanish.”

Savanna United States of America
“The pool on block B was really nice! The location and facilities are really good here. I was supposed to stay 2 nights, ended up staying for 5. Some of the staff were really nice and helpful!”

Amesuu Finland
“The location, amenities and the building itself are cool”

Adriana Panama

One of our best sellers in Cartagena de Indias! With its great view of the Cartagena de Indias Bay, Selina Cartagena offers comfortable rooms. It features a rooftop swimming pool and a sun terrace. Free WiFi is available.

All rooms are air-conditioned.

Located in the heart of Cartagena, within a 5- minute drive from the touristic area Bocagrande and 10 minutes from the Rafael Núñez Airport.

Getsemani is a great choice for travelers interested in nightlife, culture and architecture.

This is our guests' favorite part of Cartagena de Indias, according to independent reviews.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.

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Selina Cartagena has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Oct 18, 2010
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Guests consistently rate the WiFi as excellent

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Hotel surroundings

– Excellent location – show map

Tropical breezes waft through Cartagena's pastel-hued colonial buildings, just steps from the sparkling waters of the Caribbean.

What's nearby *

San Francisco Church
0 miles
Cartagena's Pegasos's Wharf
0.1 miles
Centenary Park
0.2 miles
Trinidad Square
0.2 miles
Santisima Trinidad Church
0.2 miles
Cartagena's city hall
0.2 miles
Cartagena's Modern Art Museum
0.2 miles
Plaza de la Aduana
0.2 miles
Custom's Square
0.2 miles
Cartagena's Clock Tower
0.2 miles

Restaurants & Markets *

Carulla Supermarket
1.2 miles
Exito Express Supermarket
1.2 miles
CM Calidad y Servicio Supermarket
1.2 miles
La Casa de Socorro Restaurant
0.1 miles
Mister Babilla Cafe/Bar
0.1 miles
La Cocina de Pepina Restaurant
0.1 miles
El Arsenal: The Rum Box Cafe/Bar
0.2 miles
La Caponera / Quiebra Canto Cafe/Bar
0.3 miles
Di Silvio Trattoria Restaurant
0.5 miles

Beaches in the Neighborhood

Bocagrande Beach
Swimming, Food & Drink, Watching the Sunset

3,100 feet
Marbella Beach
Swimming, Food & Drink

4,350 feet

Closest Airports *

Rafael Núñez International Airport
2.8 miles
Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport
61.5 miles

Playground

Food: Italian

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Check-in

3:00 PM - 12:00 AM

Check-out

Until 11:00 AM

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prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 6 and above are considered adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

There's no capacity for cribs at this property.

This property doesn't offer extra beds.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.

Visa Mastercard Maestro Selina Cartagena accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print

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.

Room options at Selina Cartagena include:
- Double
- Bed in Dorm
- Suite
- Quad
- Twin
Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.
Selina Cartagena offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Pool table
- Game room
- Library
- Karaoke
- Evening entertainment
- Yoga classes
- Movie nights
- Walking tours
- Happy hour
- Tour or class about local culture
- Live music/Performance
- Live sports events (broadcast)
- Entertainment staff
- Nightclub/DJ
- Open-air bath
- Bathhouse
- Massage chair
From the nearest airport, you can get to Selina Cartagena by:
- Taxi 15 minutes
Guests staying at Selina Cartagena can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.1).

Breakfast option(s) include:
- À la carte
Check-in at Selina Cartagena is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.
Selina Cartagena has 1 restaurant:
- Playground
The prices at Selina Cartagena may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

“It’s rooftop and pool area. I’m happy to report that my personal items were intact despite leaving them out on my bed. The lockers are relatively small, it would only fit a mid size backpack, you do need a lock for the locker, I did that plus I leaving my luggage locked on top of my bed. I’d go a room next time just for the comfort of having ur own space. ”

“Great location in the heart of Getsemani. Beautiful lobby with friendly staff. Private deluxe room was lovely with a cute balcony but do expect quite a lot of noise as it is right above a busy street. Great rooftop bars and pools that are a perfect get away from the busy streets. Amazing cocktails at a decent price. ”

“The property is beautiful! Decorated with tons of foliage and 2 rooftop pools! The staff is super friendly and most speak English. They will store your luggage for you in a locked area with cameras if you arrive earlier then check in or aren’t leaving town till way after check out. We stayed one night, left for 3, then came back for 3 and they stored a large portion of our luggage while we were gone with no extra charges. The rooms are lovely and there is artistic eye candy everywhere!”

“I loved that there are two rooftop pools with different vibes: one quieter for lounging, and another with a bar and music. I sat at the bar and had great conversation with the bartenders and other guests. It takes only 5 minutes to walk to the old city, but there are restaurants and entertainment nearby as well.”

“Only thing we didn’t appreciate was the mugginess of the rooms, which is hard to change simply by the nature of the location in such humid weather. While it was loud at night, everywhere seemed loud and it was always more of a welcoming feeling than a bother and never affected our sleep. Overall great value with a lovely pool that we got much use out of. Friendly staff!”

“I liked that the room was exactly how pictured. There we're no surprises or confusion when we arrived & the staff was helpful despite my inability to speak Spanish. The events they offered on-site were also helpful when wanting to meet or see other people in the area that are also traveling.”

“The pool on block B was really nice! The location and facilities are really good here. I was supposed to stay 2 nights, ended up staying for 5. Some of the staff were really nice and helpful! It's a nice hostel to chill and relax at the hostel areas too. ”

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Reviewed: February 27, 2020

Joshua
Canada
8.0

“Funky central spot”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Stayed 2 nights
Quite loud at night, especially on weekends when they have a DJ. A bit expensive when you compare it to a hotel in Bocagrande. It's nice, but more for young traveler looking to party and stare at their phones all night.
Very funky space. Great location, right in the centre of Getsmani and close to most of the tourist spots. The front desk staff were very pleasant and patient considering how many people inundated them with questions all day, everyday.

Stayed in February 2020
Reviewed: February 26, 2020

Siegfried
Germany
3.0

“Don't go there!”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 2 nights
We had a "suite" which was the size of a normal room. All appliances were stylish but extremely unpractical (e.g. shower door opens to the toilet bowl). No tea for breakfast. When we complained at the reception, the managed to find some dried-out herb tea bags in the employees' kitchen. Roof terraces/ pools close at 7:30 (!!!). Two buildings separated by a very crowded street. Crossing the street is like playing frogger... Very noisy and polluted air.

Stayed in February 2020
Reviewed: February 26, 2020

Anonymous
Norway
8.0

Very Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 2 nights
The private room was a bit humid and a bit mouldy. Air-con was loud For the price you could get a better ROOM in the area, but the pool and vibe for us was the main reason to stay here.
Selinas is a brand and this hostel fits the brand perfectly. It is two big buildings on each side of the road to eachother. In the heat of Cartagena the rooftop pool was the main reason we chose to live here, and it was perfect. Nice vibe, good food and the perfect rooftop to relax after a long day. They have a luggage locker we could use for 2 nights which was great. The staff was nice and gave good advice. Quiet after 2300, didnt find it noisy

Stayed in February 2020
Reviewed: February 25, 2020

Ronan
Ireland

1 helpful vote
3.3

Poor
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
We booked a suite for three nights. There was no hot water, the sink and toilet blocked, the safe was locked and we were unable to use it. The bathroom had no ventilation and as a result the shower smelled of mould. I investigated the plumbing and there wasn’t a hot water supply pipe to the sink so hot water could never have been a possibility. The suite was meant to have a view and did not, it overlooked a very busy street with three lanes of very noisy traffic, the taxis beep horns all night long. We complained to reception about the problems, in particular the hot water and safe, a number of times and they failed to address our key complaints, they were evasive and when someone eventually came up to investigate after a number of complaints he essentially pretended to fix the problems and left the place a mess. I got the impression they were used to these issues with the building and providing lip service but no solutions to these problems. At any of the times we complained no manager was available, until we were able to get one at check-out, he was unaware of our problems and did not care. We had paid in full at check-in, he offered no discount. At no stage were we offered another room or a discount.

Stayed in February 2020
Reviewed: February 25, 2020

Anonymous
Italy

1 helpful vote
6.0

“Nice location ”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
I am sorry to say I was disappointed by this place. As I say below, staff were lovely and the location is great. However, my room did not have a window and it was dreadful. It felt like a prison and it was sooo stuffy (even with the aircon on). The bathroom flooded everytime and soap wasn't topped up, so I couldn't wash my face during the check out (I had already packed my soap). I was expecting a lovely place and it felt like a low budget hostal.
Staff is lovely and very helpful. Everyone, from the reception to the people working at the bar to the cleaners. The location is perfect, 5 minutes from the clock tower and right in the middle of Getsemani. The rooftop bar is nice, great view and nice atmosphere.

Stayed in February 2020
Reviewed: February 24, 2020

Kristyna
France

7 helpful votes
7.9

“Not place to meet travelers”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
One bathroom for 10 people in the room. We slept in few Selina’s already and they also had bathrooms out of the room.
It’s okay but we slept in better Selina already

Stayed in January 2020
Reviewed: February 24, 2020

Mely
United States of America

1 helpful vote
8.8

Excellent
- • Leisure trip
- • Travelers with friends
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Room was simple, nothing special, tiny bathroom tho. I was in the mixed room for 10 ppl, I wish the bedbunks were designed to keep lights out. Some roommates would turn the lights on n off past midnight which was super annoying.
It’s rooftop and pool area. I’m happy to report that my personal items were intact despite leaving them out on my bed. The lockers are relatively small, it would only fit a mid size backpack, you do need a lock for the locker, I did that plus I leaving my luggage locked on top of my bed. I’d go a room next time just for the comfort of having ur own space.

Stayed in February 2020
Reviewed: February 22, 2020

Michiel
Belgium
8.0

Very Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
A bit noisy at times...

Stayed in February 2020
Reviewed: February 22, 2020

Michael
Switzerland
4.6

“Fraud Hotel in Cartagena”
- • Leisure trip
- • Travelers with friends
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
They advertise rhe rooms with balcony and windows, but both is fraud. Since these „balconies“ and „windows“are not to the outside but to the corridor. I think this hotel should not even be on Booking.com The doors to the rooms have all a big gap, especially in the main building, which gives you the feeling as if you sleep on the street. It was super noisy. After complaining they gave us a room in the other building which was quieter. The showers don‘t have windows so there is mold everywhere and it‘s really unhealthy to spend time there
Vibe Rooftop view

Stayed in February 2020
Reviewed: February 22, 2020

Paula
Colombia
7.1

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Travelers with friends
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Could be cleaner. The baggage room should be more organized for security.
Staff and location

Stayed in January 2020
Reviewed: February 19, 2020

Ieke
Netherlands
4.6

“Not worth the money!”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Bathroom in 10p dorm is VERY small, and not clean at all. There are hairs and mold everywhere, and the rooms smell like mold as well. When you make a reservation including breakfast, you pay more than if you would buy the breakfast seperately. For 16 euros a night (for a 10p dorm) you can get much better than this!!
Nice pool and restaurant, location is perfect, hot shower.

Stayed in February 2020
Reviewed: February 16, 2020

Marketa
United States of America
6.0

“Great location. Perfect for party people.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Ppl at my room were very noisy during the night. They don’t know how to stayed at hostel and respect other guests. Pool at the roof was more like a joke.
Location is great! I enjoyed chilling in the library or lobby. Upstairs restaurant with bar was pretty good. Daytime bartenders were nice and funny. Food was better than I expected.

Stayed in February 2020
Reviewed: February 16, 2020

Dianne
Canada
4.6

Disappointing
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Overpriced for the quality of standard room. The entire place is in need of repair and revitalization. I would not recommend this place for the price we paid.
Access to two rooftops and location.

Stayed in February 2020
Reviewed: February 15, 2020

Brandon
Canada
2.0

Very Poor
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Dorm was moody and smelt really bad

Stayed in February 2020
Reviewed: February 15, 2020

Sergio
Canada
8.0

Very Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Rooms with balcony can be a bit noisy at night.
There was hot water for the shower in my room. A warm welcome.

Stayed in February 2020

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