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Socialtel Medellin

3.0 star property
Stylish hostel in El Poblado blends relaxation with local culture, offering travelers a comfortable base to experience Medellín's vibrant energy

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Selina Medellín in El Poblado connects travelers with local culture and amenities. The hostel offers a hair salon, library, and restaurant with three daily meals. Guests love the reliable in-room WiFi and praise the helpful multilingual staff.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Laundry room

Room options

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Standard Room

Standard Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Rainfall showerhead
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Twin Room

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Rainfall showerhead
Daily housekeeping
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Deluxe Room

Deluxe Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Rainfall showerhead
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Unique Room

Unique Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Rainfall showerhead
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Room

Family Room

Highlights

Rainfall showerhead
Daily housekeeping
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Studio Apartment

Studio Apartment

Highlights

Rainfall showerhead
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room Apartment

Highlights

Rainfall showerhead
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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About the area

Located in El Poblado, a neighbourhood in Medellín, Socialtel Medellin is near a metro station. El Tesoro Shopping Park and Santafé Mall are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lleras Park and Poblado Park. Río Sur Shopping Center and Santa Fe Zoological Park are also worth visiting. Visit our Medellín travel guide
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Carrera 32d, #9-17, Medellín, 50021

What's nearby

  • Foto aérea del Parque de El Poblado, en la ciudad de Medellín, aparece la Iglesia de San José, Católica.
    Poblado Park
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Such an impressive mall. With the heat that we struggled to adapt to in Medellin, we often found ourselves seeking out the comfort of air conditioned malls. Although, malls are not are favorite thing, this was definitely our favorite mall in Medellin. A must see, if you're in the area. #colombia #shopping #travel
    Santafé Mall
    4 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Lleras Park
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Medellín Clinic - El Poblado
    11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • El Tesoro Shopping Park
    18 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Industriales Station
    4 min drive
  • Medellín (MDE-José María Córdova Intl.)
    33 min drive

Restaurants

  • Bupos
    3 min walk
  • La Casa De Ruby
    1 min walk
  • Restaurante Relato
    2 min walk
  • La Causa
    1 min walk
  • Hamburguesas El Corral
    2 min walk

About this property

Socialtel Medellin

Hostel near Lleras Park
Near Poblado Park and El Tesoro Shopping Park, Socialtel Medellin provides free full breakfast, a hair salon and laundry facilities. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a bar and a 24-hour business centre.
Additional perks include:
  • Tour/ticket information, a lift and a TV in reception
  • Multilingual staff, smoke-free property and a billiards/pool table
  • Luggage storage
Room features
All 92 rooms have amenities such as free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and soap

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre

Accessibility

  • Lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 8 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • You may be required to pay the following charge at the property: Colombia value-added tax (VAT) at 19%. A VAT exemption is available to travellers who present a valid passport and tourist visa showing that they are not a resident of Colombia and who pay using a foreign card or via a bank transfer from outside Colombia. This exemption only applies to tourist package bookings (accommodation plus other travel services).

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Long-term renters welcome
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

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.

Property is also known as

Selina Medellin Hostel

Frequently asked questions

Is Socialtel Medellin pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Socialtel Medellin?

This hostel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Socialtel Medellin?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Socialtel Medellin?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Socialtel Medellin located?

Located in El Poblado, this hostel is within a 5-minute walk of Lokkus Contemporary Art and Lleras Park. Poblado Park and El Tesoro Shopping Park are also within 1 mile (2 km). Poblado Station is 21 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

Socialtel Medellin Reviews

7.4

Good

7.4

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

7.4

Staff & service

7.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 65 out of 161 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 35 out of 161 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 161 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 161 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 161 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

amelia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It’s a place very beautiful and safe for get out and walk, the zone ITS AMAZING
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brenny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place, had an issue with my room and they solve it right away. Thanks guys. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Alex

Very nice hostel, well located, spacious kitchen, friendly and helpful staff. The Wifi isn’t working that well in all the rooms though and I could hear the music from the bar even on the sixth floor. Overall, I was pleasantly satisfied with my stay there.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great and welcoming staff. Spotless cleanliness inside the room.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Rody

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Staff & service
It is an average place to stay, an excellent and accessible area for many activities, but some staff members were rude.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Dale

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lots of potential but….

This hotel has a lot of potential but lacking in a few key areas. First the positive. Room was spacious and comfortable. Bathroom was excellent! No AC but wasn’t necessary, however no fan and that is sometimes necessary on warmer days. The prices for their beverages are outrageous and not even particularly cold. The reception was very friendly but the ARMED security guard harrassed me because the staff had not given me a wristband, something I did not see on other guests. I was wearing my American flag hat so maybe he was part of the “harrass the gringos” club encouraged by their new socialist, Maduro and China friendly, President? Most Colombians despise him and he will be gone in the next election unless he cheats like Maduro which is certainly possible. Overall I still give this hotel 4/5 stars because MOST of the staff were very friendly and welcoming . Replace the security guard and put fans in the rooms and I would give it 5/5 stars.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zachary Clifford james

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
loved this hotel. It’s beautiful. Most people walk down the hill, but if you walk up and turn the corner, you’ll find jungle and flowing water right in the middle of the city. The staff were amazing and genuinely happy to see me every day. I left for a few days to Cartagena, and when I returned, I was met with smiles and friendly faces — it truly felt like coming home. Breakfast was great, and the small dining area was lovely. After eating, I enjoyed sitting outside each day with a cappuccino. The hotel recently got a new owner, and I had the chance to chat with him for a while. He’s a very well-spoken, intelligent man with big ideas and high standards. I’m excited to return in the future and see the positive changes he has planned for this place.
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good hotel
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leomil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love it, beautiful place, exelent services.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tatiana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I Love this Hotel
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cornelius

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hostel with a cool bar and great staff! I can highly recommend to stay here!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Ricki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was lively beautiful scenery inside and outside. The staff was amazing, and very welcoming as well as helpful. Definitely going to be one of my top choices when I visit Medellín.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chernor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked the prime location of the property and that Selina had so many amenities.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Paulina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Chirag

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Booked a studio apartment for four nights. No A/c, no hot water. Does not mention anywhere while booking about these amenities. 150000 pesos if you have a guest(visitor). Poor quality towels. Gave me a room with broken wash sink and took them one day to switch room. Not going there again. Checked out after three nights and booked another hotel for one night since everything was solid booked due to flower festival .
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Juan

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Not like the other Selinas.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

4/10 Poor

Adriana

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I wouldn't come back to this Selina or any other Selina base don my stay. The staff was not friendly and the rooms were dirty. Our room was never clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

4/10 Poor

Jon

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Selina Medellin is not like others Selinas, rooms are dirty, window ac that barely works and I got bite for some kind of insect while sleeping ( not sure if it was bed bugs) I would never stay here again the only reason I did was because everything else was soldout.

4/10 Poor

Sayed

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was nice but this Selina hotel is below average compared to other locations. I booked a private queen room and it didn’t have any type or cooling or heating system. And there weren’t any iiron/hair dryer in the room.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

2/10 Terrible

Carlos Leonardo

Staff was very rude. I forgot my passport but had a photo of my ID page on my phone which of course matches me. The staff demanded my physical passport, wanting to examine the stamped pages, and would not let me check in. My visas are none of their business. They would not respond when I asked for a refund since they would not allow me to check in, so I had to dispute the charge on my credit card since the room was paid in advance. I had to find different accommodations. Never again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

bobby

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Security guards wanted money almost everytime while coming back to the room late nights. I never wanted to come out my room because we never knew if the guard were going to take our money.
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Edith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Selina Medellin was in a good location in el poblado. The main dining and bar areas are in walking distance. The rooms are pretty clean. You have housekeeping often so the room can stay clean. The rooms can be a little small especially if you have roommates with lots of stuff, then it can get crowded. If you want to lock up personal stuff, you can take a small lock since there’s lockers in the room. It can get very loud at night since Medellin is always partying, so take ear plugs.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

2/10 Terrible

Delphery J

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Poor service.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

2/10 Terrible

Luis

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Staff & service
The Hotel is in a good area, but there is a lot of noise, inclusive from the same hotel. If you want to relax and sleep well, this is NOT a good option. I talked to the fornt desk to Isabel Dorado, and she was "not" friendly, basically sais this is what you get. The restaurant makes parties on Friday but the sound system is not well distributed, so they just put the volume the "high" they can to have fun.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

2/10 Terrible

Adriana

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
On our second day, we came back to the hotel only to find ROACHES crawling around the room. Easily, we counted about 10 between the ones we spotted and those we could kill. This all happened during the night; so when we went to the reception, they said we had to wait until the maintenance/room service morning shift came so they could clean. The problem is that they had already done the room cleaning service that very day. On another note, the room only has 1 window that faces THE FLOOR'S HALL. There's no other window.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025