Socialtel Antigua
Location: 6ta Avenida Norte 43-A, Antigua Guatemala, Antigua Guatemala, GT
Star Rating: 3 Stars
Property Type: Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
About this Property
Recreation Amenities and Terrace
Restaurant and Bar/Lounge
Business Center and Complimentary Wifi
Experience the perfect blend of comfort and convenience at Selina Antigua - Hostel. Book now to make unforgettable memories in the historical district of Antigua Guatemala.
Important Information
- No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.
- Contactless check-in is available.
Policies
Check-in: 03:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Instructions: The front desk is open daily from 6:30 AM - 10 PM. If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. The front desk is staffed during limited hours.
Amenities & Facilities
- Meeting rooms
- Free WiFi
- Terrace
- Luggage storage
- Wheelchair accessible
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Front desk (limited hours)
- Meeting rooms
- Smoke-free property
- Billiards or pool table
- Tours/ticket assistance
Rooms Available
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12 Bed Mixed Community Dorm
1 Twin Bunk Bed
Internet - Free WiFi
Bathroom - Shared bathroom and towels
Comfort - Ceiling fan
Need to Know - No cribs (infant beds) available, bed sheets not available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 1 (1 Adults)
- Shower
- Ceiling fan
- Free WiFi
- No cribs (infant beds)
- Bed sheets not available
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4 Bed Mixed Community Dorm
1 Twin Bunk Bed and 2 Twin Beds
Internet - Free WiFi
Bathroom - Private bathroom, towels, and a shower
Comfort - Ceiling fan
Need to Know - No cribs (infant beds) available, bed sheets not available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 1 (1 Adults)
- Shower
- Private bathroom
- Ceiling fan
- Free WiFi
- No cribs (infant beds)
- Bed sheets not available
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Standard Room (Queen), Private Bathroom
1 Double Bed
Internet - Free WiFi
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, towels, and a shower
Practical - Desk
Comfort - Daily housekeeping, ceiling fan, fresh towels every 2 days, fresh bed sheets every 2 days
Need to Know - No cribs (infant beds) available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- Desk
- Private bathroom
- Daily housekeeping
- Ceiling fan
- Free WiFi
- No cribs (infant beds)
- Bedsheets provided
- Bed sheets not available
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Compact Private Room, Shared Bathroom
1 Double Bed
Internet - Free WiFi
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Shared bathroom and towels
Comfort - Daily housekeeping, ceiling fan, fresh towels every 2 days, fresh bed sheets every 2 days
Need to Know - No cribs (infant beds) available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- Wheelchair accessible
- Daily housekeeping
- Ceiling fan
- Free WiFi
- No cribs (infant beds)
- Bedsheets provided
- Wheelchair-width doorways
- Bed sheets not available
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14 Bed Large Community Room
1 Twin Bunk Bed
1151 sq feet
Internet - Free WiFi
Bathroom - Private bathroom, towels, and a shower
Comfort - Ceiling fan
Need to Know - No cribs (infant beds) available, bed sheets not available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 1 (1 Adults)
- Shower
- Private bathroom
- Ceiling fan
- Free WiFi
- No cribs (infant beds)
- Bed sheets not available
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Suite
1 Queen Bed
215 sq feet
Internet - Free WiFi
Food & Drink - Espresso maker and minibar (fees may apply)
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, towels, and a shower
Comfort - Daily housekeeping, ceiling fan, fresh towels every 2 days, fresh bed sheets every 2 days
Need to Know - No cribs (infant beds) available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Minibar
- Shower
- Private bathroom
- Daily housekeeping
- Ceiling fan
- Espresso maker
- Free WiFi
- No cribs (infant beds)
- Bedsheets provided
- Bed sheets not available
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Compact Room, Private Bathroom
1 Double Bed
172 sq feet
Internet - Free WiFi
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, towels, and a shower
Practical - Desk
Comfort - Daily housekeeping, ceiling fan, fresh towels every 2 days, fresh bed sheets every 2 days
Need to Know - No cribs (infant beds) available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- Desk
- Private bathroom
- Daily housekeeping
- Ceiling fan
- Free WiFi
- No cribs (infant beds)
- Bedsheets provided
- Bed sheets not available
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Suite +
1 Queen Bed
204 sq feet
Internet - Free WiFi
Food & Drink - Espresso maker and minibar (fees may apply)
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, towels, and a shower
Practical - Desk
Comfort - Daily housekeeping, ceiling fan, fresh towels every 2 days, fresh bed sheets every 2 days
Need to Know - No cribs (infant beds) available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Minibar
- Shower
- Desk
- Private bathroom
- Daily housekeeping
- Ceiling fan
- Espresso maker
- Free WiFi
- No cribs (infant beds)
- Bedsheets provided
- Bed sheets not available
-
6 Bed Mixed Community Dorm
3 Twin Bunk Beds
Internet - Free WiFi
Bathroom - Shared bathroom and towels
Comfort - Ceiling fan
Need to Know - No cribs (infant beds) available, bed sheets not available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 1 (1 Adults)
- Shower
- Ceiling fan
- Free WiFi
- No cribs (infant beds)
- Bed sheets not available
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6 Bed Female Community Dorm
3 Twin Bunk Beds
Internet - Free WiFi
Bathroom - Private bathroom, towels, and a shower
Comfort - Ceiling fan
Need to Know - No cribs (infant beds) available, bed sheets not available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 1 (1 Adults)
- Shower
- Private bathroom
- Ceiling fan
- Free WiFi
- No cribs (infant beds)
- Bed sheets not available
Guest Reviews
- Ana (6/5): - The showers did not work correctly and the staff was not friendly to US but to other people
- Monique (10/5): - Our stay at Socialtel was beyond amazing! The staff were so pleasant and accommodating, the vibes were top tier and I would definitely recommend them to everyone! I may visit again!
- Henry Carlo Garcia (2/5): - Room smelled like a gym .
- Romain (8/5): Ça coûte pas grand chose d être sympa ! - Très bien situé ! Un peu cher … mais personnel très peu aimable! Pas un sourire, pas un mot, quand on demande des conseils … Dommage … sinon l établissement est très bien:
- Lizbeth (10/5): - Está muy lindo y muy cerca de todo. Ademas de seguro
- Jose (4/5): - States at both Socialtel properties ( Atitlán and Antigua) but the property in Antigua was the worst by far. Staff looked so unhappy I was afraid to ask any questions. The room was dirty and the furniture moths. Very noisy at all times; you could hear people’s steps above you. The towels were old and teared. Don’t stay here; they need major renovations and a change in attitude!
- Vilma (10/5): - This property is very nice.
- Jack (6/5): - I had a good stay with pleasant service. A couple of improvements could be made for the WiFi, pool cleanliness, and air conditioning (small portable unit that did not work well).
- Benjamin (10/5): - Real dope. You’ll love it.
- FABIAN E. (8/5): - Great hotel and Costumer service.. good price and bed
- William (10/5): - Great value and comfortable room with nice view.
- Hanna (8/5): - Our stay was ok, we paid a lot more than the other hostels but don't feel like we got anything more for the value. It's a nice hostel, dude to the rain we couldn't use the pool. The breakfast area stank of booze in the morning which was quite off putting.
- JAIME (8/5): - La atención es buena y las habitaciones son pequeñas pero esta limpias.
- Lesley (10/5): - Central to everything in Antigua!
- Marianella (10/5): - N/R
- Ana (10/5): - Brian at was a really amazing support!
- FRANCISCO (6/5): - Mi habitación contaba con cabellos sobre las almohadas, al principio me brindaron con informes en recepción, posterior me solicitaron descargar la app de Selina y revisar ahí mis dudas.
- Alejandro Cesar (8/5): - Bonito lugar aire libre buena vibra
- Inna (10/5): - Selina has many activities and it’s fun to stay there. The staff is amazing. It’s safe but it’s not quiet because it’s not supposed to be quiet. I liked my stay. Will stay again.
- Cinthya (10/5): - Love it there
- Joshua (10/5): - The staff were amazing, they offered so many activities, it had such a relaxed and fun atmosphere, only complaint was the night time security guy was a little uptight. But all in all, an amzing experience, would definitely stay there again, and even i stayed somewhere else id have to stop by to say hi to the staff.
- Raymond (10/5): - This is one of best hostels / hotels I’ve ever stayed at! I‘ve stayed here a few times and I’m always surprised at just how down to earth, friendly and accommodating the staff are here. Amazingly friendly and always make me feel at home.
- Bethany (6/5): - Selina is nice, but there is a clear line between the backpacking traveler and the budget-aware traveler. I think Selina tries to accommodate both but it’s clear it attracts the backpacker more than the budget-aware. The common spaces are cute and quirky, but again it’s quite a young crowd that gathers in the bar in the evenings. I did have a chance to take a yoga class, it’s nice that this is an offering but the outdoor yoga space is right next to the kitchen which is also open air and the people cooking their breakfast were not mindful of their noise and speaking levels at all. Overall it was a decent stay and served its purpose - that being a cost efficient place to stay while we finalized some wedding decisions.
- Ro (10/5): - Enjoyed my stay. Love the aesthetic of the property.
- Emilie (6/5): - The property is great, but the main thing that really took away from the experience was the loud pop music, from 9am to 10pm everyday, wherever you are on the property. Yoga room? Pop music. In your private room? Pop music.
- Byron (2/5): - Bed bugs. Lots of bed bugs.
- Kevin (10/5): - Una experiencia muy agradable
- Kevin (10/5): - El ambiente es muy agradable y se encuentra en una exelente ubicación
- Roman (6/5): - Lindo
- Verified traveler (6/5): - This is technically a very nice place, very green and lots of places "to hang out". Yet the management of this hostel chain is way too focussed on making the last Dollar out of you, e.g. by overcharging the legal limit for additional nights (in Guatemala every room has a max ask price which hangs in the room). Also the room quality is best average and very noisy as not sound isolated to the outside (you cannot close the top windows which only consist of wooden bars with big spaces in between).
- Sandra (10/5): Si vous êtes jeunes et social, cest parfait - Très bel endroit, surtout pour les jeunes. J'ai dormi dans le dortoir de style tente bedouin, c'était confortable mais plutôt bruyant. Les déjeuners ne sont pas inclus mais y a une grande cuisine commune où on peut laisser notre nourriture étiquetée. L'établissement est situé en plein centre de Antigua, donc facile d'accès pour visiter les alentours.
- Alexia Fernanda (10/5): - Todo muy bien
- Rosa (2/5): - Uno de los peores lugares para ir, no lo recomiendo no permiten niños todo se tiene que compartir
- Sameer (6/5): - I liked the convenient location, however the staff was not welcoming. They seemed indifferent and didn’t seem to care for guests needs. They said they will give welcome drink after arrival at 6 pm but went late by 20 minutes and said it is not available anymore. After arguing with them they finally gave me one. The facilities are ok but the staff needs to be more welcoming.
- Rayzha (6/5): Bad cleaning - It’s ok cleaning people no clean good and also they don’t clean the bathroom
- Marnie (6/5): - Debido a que sobrevendieron me mandaron a un hotel casi a la par, si se puede llamar hotel, pésimo, era un cuarto donde no pude dormir ya que no tenía aire acondicionado ni ventilador, ademas que por ruido no logré dormir en toda la noche ya que sus huéspedes no pararon de hablar. Muy mala experiencia con Selina. No vuelvo ni lo recomiendo jamás.
- John (8/5): - Good location. Selina’s hostels have a great concept and good wifi. Which is tough to find in many hotels in Guatemala
- Shawn Alan (10/5): - The Selina is a fantastic space and a great place to stay in central Antigua. They provide so many excellent services, the food is great, and the staff are so friendly and really helpful.
- Citlaly (10/5): - Great service and staff!
- Verified traveler (8/5): Social backpackers’ paradise - The hostel plays loud music throughout the property until ~9 to 11PM. Now I see this is mentioned in reviews going back for years. If you are looking for an extroverted backpacker scene, this is absolutely the spot for you! People come to Selina to hang out and socialize. However we booked a private room because we need good sleep, but unfortunately there is no noise insulation from the loud music and other people around (woken up by someone throwing up in the nearby shared bathroom).
- Tyler (10/5): - Lovely stay! Room was very clean, staff was wonderful!
- Julie (8/5): - The hotel is set back off the street so really quiet from street noise with a small waiting room up front. Super stylish, welcoming, friendly & eclectic design. The bed is comfortable but no window (a fan) and small for 2 people with luggage. The location is terrific 2 blocks from the arch. One small snafu - we booked airport shuttle for 3 - had misunderstanding with staff I meant afternoon & they booked 3am. We had to re pay and staff helped us get a seat on the shuttle we needed to make our flight so all is well that ends well but could be something to be mindful of when dealing with tourists who may not be used to using military time.
- CPeterson (10/5): - This was the BEST hostel I have ever stayed in. The bar area had amazing drinks and food, as well as staff! The environment was very chill, and had just enough quiet that you need to enjoy a vacation, but it was also very social and allowed you to branch out and meet new people. I love photo ops, and Selina had the best artsy areas for that. Overall, I would stay here over and over and over again. It was incredible.
- Claudia (10/5): last minute trip - Spontaneous trip-So glad we found a last minute private room! The room was very clean, bed was comfy. Bathroom a bit small but very clean! Love the desk and small sofa. The best part was the view of the volcano. We had a 3rd floor room! Location is perfect! I usually stay in boutique hotels with my husband and this room definitely felt like it. The coffee/bar area is great too! Good drinks and WiFi! The next door restaurant la Esquina was awesome!
- Christopher (10/5): Great Hostel - Great hostel in a great location. Easy to explore all of Antigua. Loads of facilities and places to just chill.
- Sivan (8/5): - Beautiful amenities, only thing we didn’t like is that the shuttles were more expensive than in other agencies, and when we asked the staff about that the answer was that we will be picked up first. It was a lie, we were picked last.
- adam (10/5): Great - Very good
- EdwinDiaz (10/5): - I really liked Selina Antigua, it was the best travel experience I’ve ever had. The staff is amazing, the receptionists are very helpful, and the managers are very attentive. They helped with my transportation, tours, and entertainment needs. There is always something to do there: bars, a cinema, restaurants, and a pool.
- GTtraveller (8/5): - The location and most of the staff are nice. There is one girl that works at the front that is incredibly rude though.
- Verified traveler (8/5): awesome outdoor area - This hostel is huge! It's really funky with a bar, eateries, pool, awesome outdoor area and staff who are friendly and helpful.
- Verified traveler (4/5): - The Location was really great near of everywhere and amenities
- wan (10/5): - It's the best hostel for backpacker. Share a dormitory with many travelers. Very clean and excellent organizing like a small community. Highly recommend.
- Asaf (10/5): Best hostel in antigua! - I was amazed by this place. Everything is so well designed and well maintained and the atmosphere is great! The dorms are super comfi with personal light and socket (even USB sockets!) Don't hesitate.
- Carla (8/5): - Nice hostel with good amenities and in great location. Walking distance for many interesting attractions. Do not miss the next-door restaurant plaza called "La Esquina".
- Verified traveler (6/5): Overpriced or what you get (Deluxe room review) - I had the deluxe room booked - and for the price (around $80) it was a bit disappointing. The room faces the street, and has a tiny balcony - therefore it is very noisy with traffic all through the night, and the exhaust fumes make it rather unpleasant if you open the doors to the balcony. Daily housekeeping was done, but on three of my 4 days only one of the two bins was emptied, the bathroom wasn't cleaned properly - I understand it's a hostel, and would have been happy with the lax service if the price would have been lower. You can get a better and quieter room for that money in Antigua. On the positive side, the communal areas were really nice, and the service was good, always somebody on reception who spoke fluent english and was able to help out with transport and tours. Also the concept of the chain is clearly pointed towards young travellers, in my mid forties I felt a bit misplaced.
- Myriam (8/5): Good hostel with female dorms and hot water - I really wanted to give this hotel 5-stars but a few things fell short towards the end of my visit so I'm opting for 3 instead. For the positives: the hotel is well-located in Antigua, the prices are reasonable, the showers are hot and clean, the hotel looks really pretty and the beds are comfortable. In the dorm I stayed at, there was outlets around all of the beds, which is really convenient. I also liked that there was a female dorm, which is sometimes hard to find in hostels in Guatemala. Internet seems to be relatively fast. I was able to download a few Netflix episodes. However, there's a few things I didn't like. First, customers are allowed to smoke in the restaurant/bar area, which is really disgusting and unpleasant. Second, I booked a shuttle ticket at this hotel for Livingston in Guatemala. What they sold me was not a direct shuttle at all - it was a shuttle to a bus station in Guatemala City, where they gave me a ticket for a LiteGua bus to... Rio Dulce. Not Livingston. So it was really annoying because once in Rio Dulce, I had to pay an extra 150Q (about 30$) for the last leg to Livingston. It was also annoying because it was not a shuttle at all, it was just a shuttle to a bus station where I had to wait an hour to get on a bus. If I would have known, I would have simply gone to Guatemala City by myself and booked the bus myself.
- Verified traveler (10/5): - Wonderful rooms situated right in Antigua only 3 blocks from the main square!
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