Selina Cartagena
Calle Larga No. 8B - 148
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10 nights, 2 adults
Includes taxes and charges
10 nights, 2 adults
Includes taxes and charges
Why people book this hotel
“Good location, clean spacious private room, cool rooftop area with pool”
“Great place to meet people and very central to where everything happens”
“The staff is great and friendly, the accommodation is also great, the swimming p…”
“24h reception with friendly staff”
“The hotel is beautiful, the staff is friendly, and we really enjoyed the rooftop…”
“Nice having a roof top pool and good location”
“- friendly & competent staff, open for any questions in English or Spanish and h…”
“Location, room and service”
“The cleaner tidy up the room everyday”
“Very clean”
“Breakfast not included 25000 COP and very tasty”
Overview
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 15 minutes from the Rafael Núñez Airport.
Traveller reviews
Edouard
solo_traveller
May 28, 2026
The cleaner tidy up the room everyday
Esme
couple
May 20, 2026
“Perfect for stay in Cartagena, good value for money”
Good location, clean spacious private room, cool rooftop area with pool!
Ciro. C
solo_traveller
May 10, 2026
“Great place to stay and meet others.”
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.
Tisha
couple
April 29, 2026
“Perfect location and nice pool on the rooftop”
Location is top, most things in walking distance (pharmacy, supermarket, Getsemaní city). 24h reception with friendly staff. Not the most social hostel (only few activities) but the hostel across the street 1min walking offers good events if interested in socialising and partying (their rooftop is also a hotspot for locals). Breakfast not included 25000 COP and very tasty. Very clean!
Miriam
solo_traveller
April 24, 2026
- friendly & competent staff, open for any questions in English or Spanish and happy to help out - the rooftop is gorgerous (part of a cafe, not sure if you can hang out there without buying anything) - there are many little sitting areas inside the hostel to chill and escape the heat - the welcome drink was great too - near the front desk you can book activities and wellness treatments directly, which I didn't try - comfortable beds, two pillows - great location, felt safe during the day & early evening (can't comment on other times) - dorm has good A/C - (medium sized) lockers in the dorm
Judith
couple
April 21, 2026
We do not recommend this hotel. The experience started poorly at check-in. Instead of a normal reception process, we were told to complete the check-in ourselves on the Booking website. That meant standing there for about 10 minutes filling out a long form on a phone, uploading passport photos, and repeating the process due to app errors — all while the receptionist simply waited. The room itself was also disappointing. The only window faces the hotel corridor, something that is not clear in the photos. At first the room smells strongly of perfume, but after a few hours the real smell appears: mold. You can clearly see mold spots behind the air conditioning unit and on the walls. There is also no potable drinking water provided in the room. If you stay here on a weekend, forget about sleeping. The music is extremely loud and goes on late into the night. We asked to check out the next day because of these issues, but were told we would still have to pay the full stay. The only “solution” offered was a free breakfast. The rooftop pool is nice. Everything else is not.
Judith
solo_traveller
April 20, 2026
Very nice rooftop
Marcello
couple
April 16, 2026
“Good but needs some renovation in the rooms as it was very humid. See picture.”
We had a nice stay overall. The hotel is beautiful, the staff is friendly, and we really enjoyed the rooftop and pool. Service was good throughout.
christina
solo_traveller
April 16, 2026
Nice having a roof top pool and good location.
Alejandro David
solo_traveller
April 13, 2026
“Just go for the cheapest room and don't expect great breakfast. Location makes it worth it.”
Location and coworking space. We were able to also buy some essentials (like water, snacks, soda, etc) and they accept cash.
CAROLINA
solo_traveller
April 10, 2026
Location, room and service.
Łukasz
solo_traveller
April 6, 2026
“Nice chill two days while waiting for the plane”
Good there is a pool
Gert Jan
couple
April 4, 2026
Mold, smell in room
Connor
couple
March 29, 2026
“Great place in a good location if you want good quality accommodation and privacy.”
Our room was really nice and the hostel in general was clean and in good condition. Good hot showers. Location was great and not noisy. Rooftop area was nice to sunbathe and swim. Staff were nice and helpful.
Nicolo
couple
March 29, 2026
“Good stay in central Cartagena.”
Great location, big room with AC, big tv screen. Nice rooftop bar and restaurant.
hatimber
solo_traveller
March 24, 2026
“Nice hostel”
the 2 almohadas
Yang
extended_group
March 24, 2026
Perfect location. Good access to the Getsemani and the Walled city area.
Meret
solo_traveller
March 23, 2026
“not worth it”
It’s a good location but it’s very loud at night, it feels like your inside of a club.
Lappi
solo_traveller
March 22, 2026
“Good”
The roof pool area, customer service
Moona
couple
March 10, 2026
location was perfect! Few steps from getsemani artstreets & coffeeshops. Nightmarket close too! Nice rooftop pool, just like pictures! Workers are always smiling & very welcoming.
Facilities
Activities
Entertainment staff, Open-air bath, Public Bath, Movie nights, Walking tours, Happy hour, Tour or class about local culture, Live music/performance, Live sport events (broadcast), Evening entertainment, Massage chair, Yoga classes
Cleanliness & disinfecting
Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays
Entertainment and family services
Board games/puzzles
Food & Drink
Fruits, Restaurant, Bar, Breakfast options
Food & drink safety
Physical distancing in dining areas, All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized
General
WiFi available in all areas, Pets allowed, Non-smoking rooms, Lift, Non-smoking throughout, Air conditioning, Designated smoking area
Internet
WiFi, Internet services, Free WiFi
Kitchen
Shared kitchen
Outdoors
Outdoor pool, Sun terrace, Terrace, Outdoor furniture
Physical distancing
Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed
Pool and wellness
Swimming pool, Swimming Pool
Safety & security
Key access, CCTV in common areas, CCTV outside property, Fire extinguishers
Safety features
Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, Process in place to check health of guests, First aid kit available
Services
Lockers, Shared lounge/TV area, Airport shuttle (additional charge), Tour desk, Luggage storage, Airport shuttle, Business centre
Transport
Airport pick up, Airport drop off
Deluxe Room
The double room has a private bathroom, air conditioning, a tea and coffee maker, as well as a seating area with a TV. The double room offers a wardrobe. The unit has 1 bed.
Economy Double Room
The double room offers air conditioning, a tea and coffee maker, as well as a private bathroom boasting a shower. This double room features a wardrobe and a TV. The unit has 1 bed.
Small Double Room
The unit offers 1 bed.
Small Room Shared Bathroom
The double room features air conditioning and a wardrobe, as well as a shared bathroom boasting a shower. The unit has 1 bed.
Standard Room
The double room provides air conditioning, a tea and coffee maker, as well as a private bathroom featuring a shower. This double room features a wardrobe and a TV. The unit offers 1 bed.
Standard Triple Room
The triple room offers air conditioning, a tea and coffee maker, as well as a private bathroom featuring a shower. This triple room features a wardrobe and a TV. The unit offers 3 beds.
Standard Quadruple Room
The quadruple room offers air conditioning and a tea and coffee maker, as well as a private bathroom featuring a shower. This quadruple room provides a wardrobe and a TV. The unit offers 4 beds.
Suite
The suite features 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom with a shower and free toiletries. This suite has air conditioning, soundproof walls, a TV and a balcony. The unit offers 1 bed.
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