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.
Cartagena de Indias Convention Center - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Clock Tower - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
Las Bovedas - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
Bocagrande Beach - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
Castillo Grande Beach - 7 min drive - 4.4 km
Getting around
Cartagena (CTG-Rafael Núñez Intl.) - 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
Hotel Kim
Hotel Kim puts you in a great location, within a short 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 travellers say great things about the helpful staff.
Languages
English, Spanish
At a glance
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Hotel size
47 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 11 AM
Contactless check-out
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Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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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
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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 cots (infant beds)
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Pets
No pets or service animals allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
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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
Travelling with children
Children stay for free (see details)
What to do
Yoga classes
Beach nearby
Working away
Business centre
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 shower heads
Shower only
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi
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Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. Fees may include applicable taxes:
You may be required to pay VAT (19%) at the property. Non-resident travellers 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 travelling with a child, your property may require you to present the following documents: parents travelling into Colombia with a child under 18 may be required to present the child's birth certificate and photo ID (passport for non-Colombian citizens) at check-in. If a relative or legal guardian is travelling into Colombia with the child, that relative or legal guardian may be required to present a notarised consent of travel signed by both parents and a copy of both parents' ID. If only one parent is travelling into Colombia with the child, that parent may be required to present a notarised 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 is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
This property does not have lifts.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
Also known as
Selina Cartagena Hostel
Frequently asked questions
Does Hotel Kim offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Hotel Kim 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 that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Hotel Kim?
Yes, there are 2 outdoor pools.
Are pets allowed at Hotel Kim?
Sorry, neither pets nor service animals are allowed.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel Kim?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless social distancing and check-out are available.
Is there an on-site casino at Hotel Kim?
No, this hostel doesn't have a casino, but Rio Cartagena Casino (6-min drive) is nearby.
What is there to do at Hotel Kim and nearby?
On-site recreation at Hotel Kim 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 Hotel Kim?
Yes, there are 2 on-site restaurants.
What's the area around Hotel Kim like?
Hotel Kim is a short 3-minute walk from Cartagena de Indias Convention Center and 9 minutes' walk from Clock Tower.
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Hotel Kim Reviews
Reviews
7.6
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7.6/10
Cleanliness
7.6/10
Staff & service
7.6/10
Amenities
7.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.8/10
Eco-friendliness
Popular mentions
Room
Service staff
Location
Rooftops
Drinks
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
30 Jun 2024
Close to everything by the old city wall, great staff and great place to meet people.
Thomas
Thomas, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
18 Dec 2024
Outstanding service and attention!
Very secure and good.
Brendan
Brendan, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
1 Aug 2024
We enjoyed our stay at Selina overall. However, there was ongoing construction happening during our stay and at times it was noisy.
Sonia
Sonia, 3-night trip
8/10 Good
28 Sept 2024
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
Adeline, 4-night trip
8/10 Good
27 Apr 2023
Staff was very friendly. I booked a semi private room, will definitely come back and getting a private or private plus room.
MARCUS
MARCUS, 3-night trip
10/10 Excellent
25 Jul 2024
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
Punit, 4-night trip
10/10 Excellent
18 Jun 2023
The staff here were incredible. Very helpful, creative and seem to enjoy their jobs. I will always remember the staff here.
Arlo
Arlo, 3-night trip
10/10 Excellent
14 Apr 2024
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
Catherine, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
13 Mar 2023
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
Olivier, 2-night trip
6/10 Okay
29 Aug 2024
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
Chris, 5-night trip
10/10 Excellent
31 Jul 2023
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
Maria, 4-night trip
10/10 Excellent
17 Jul 2023
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!
Jack
2/10 Terrible
18 Jul 2023
Terrible personnel. The check-in experience was awful.
Miguel
Miguel, 2-night trip
2/10 Terrible
28 May 2024
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
Jose, 3-night trip
4/10 Poor
2 Mar 2023
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
Ragnar, 3-night trip
2/10 Terrible
6 Mar 2023
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
Adriana, 2-night trip
4/10 Poor
4 Feb 2023
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
micahel, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
16 Apr 2025
Me encantó!
Padrísimo hotel! Es muy bonito, las habitaciones son amplias, cómodas y limpias, nos encantó el rooft con alberca y restaurante además de contratamos con desayuno incluido y prácticamente podrías pedir a la carta y todo era delicioso!! Regresaría mil veces y lo recomendaría mil veces!
Melissa Alejandra
Melissa Alejandra, 4-night trip
10/10 Excellent
5 Apr 2025
Jason
Jason, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
17 Mar 2025
Perfekt bis auf die extrem laute Terrassen -Musik
Beste Lage in Cartagena, zentral aber nicht zu dicht am Nachtleben. Wir hatten das Luxus Zimmer mit Fenstern, tolles Riesen Bett, Schreibtisch, geräumig. Sauber und alles funktioniert. Aufzug. Das Hotel hat ein gutes Frühstücksangebot. Alle Angestellten sehr nett. Wir hatten einen späten Flug aus Cartagena und konnten die Gemeinschaftsräume den ganzen Tag nutzen. Schöne dachtterasse. Einziger Nachteil: auf der Terrasse wird oft ab der Mittagszeit und insbesondere am Wochenende so laute Musik gespielt, dass man sich kaum unterhalten, lesen oder gar arbeiten kann. Schade!
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2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
5 Mar 2025
Viagem inovadora
Muito bom
Neire da Silva
Neire da Silva, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
2 Mar 2025
Bon séjour
Bien mais trop de bruit, les murs sont mal isolées. Le rooftop était super par contre.
Kevin
Kevin, 4-night trip
10/10 Excellent
10 Feb 2025
Superbe emplacement dans Getsimani, bien pour dormir et manger, pour se rafraîchir aussi dans la piscine. Super service du personnel!
Sabrina
6/10 Okay
25 Jan 2025
The hotel walls looks like dirt but it is the paint print ; the room is not the nice furniture; it is ok for back packers