Socialtel Antigua

3.0 star property
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
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Outdoor pool
Pilates
Yoga
Restaurant
View from property

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

Map
6ta Avenida Norte 43-A, Antigua Guatemala
  • La Merced Church
    3 min walk
  • Santa Catalina Arch
    5 min walk
  • Central Park
    8 min walk
  • Guatemala City (GUA-La Aurora Intl.)
    72 min drive

Room options

Suite

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Compact Private Room, Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Compact Room, Private Bathroom

  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

4 Bed Mixed Community Dorm

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed and 2 Twin Beds

14 Bed Large Community Room

  • 107 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Suite +

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room (Queen), Private Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

6 Bed Mixed Community Dorm

  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

6 Bed Female Community Dorm

  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

12 Bed Mixed Community Dorm

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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About the area

Antigua Guatemala

When you stay at Socialtel Antigua in Antigua Guatemala, you'll be in the historical district, within a 15-minute walk of Central Park and Casa Santo Domingo Museum. .This hostel is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from La Merced Church and 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Iglesia y Convento de Nuestra Señora de la Merced.

What's nearby

  • La Merced Church - 3 min walk
  • Santa Catalina Arch - 5 min walk
  • Central Park - 8 min walk
  • Antigua Guatemala Cathedral - 10 min walk
  • Casa Santo Domingo Museum - 14 min walk

Getting around

  • La Aurora Intl. Airport (GUA) - 72 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fridas - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Cafe Guatemala Frescura Artesonal - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Fernando's Kaffee - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Aqua Antigua - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Donde El Gringo - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Socialtel Antigua

Art Deco hostel with an outdoor pool and a restaurant
Socialtel Antigua offers 51 accommodations with ceiling fans. This Antigua Guatemala hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers.
Recreational amenities at the hostel include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 51 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms with showers are provided.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace. Additional amenities at this Art Deco hostel include complimentary wireless internet access, tour/ticket assistance, and barbecue grills.
At Socialtel Antigua, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, luggage storage, and laundry facilities.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM.
Socialtel Antigua has a restaurant on site.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee daily 7:30 AM–10:30 AM: USD 6 for adults and USD 6 for children
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Outdoor pool
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Guest services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • This property does not have any lifts

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Ceiling fan

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6:30 AM - 10 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 6 for adults and USD 6 for children

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Selina Antigua Hostel Antigua Guatemala
Selina Antigua Hostel
Selina Antigua Antigua Guatemala
Selina Antigua Antigua Guatem
Antigua
Selina Antigua
Socia/tel Antigua
Selina Antigua Hostel
Socialtel Antigua Antigua Guatemala
Socialtel Antigua Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Socialtel Antigua Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 49 out of 85 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 85 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 85 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 85 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 85 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Limor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Inna

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

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cinthya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love it there
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

4/10 Poor

Aixsha

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Raymond

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ariel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

Bethany

Travelled with partner
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.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed my stay. Love the aesthetic of the property.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

Emilie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

2/10 Terrible

Byron

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Bed bugs. Lots of bed bugs.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Sameer, Herndon

Disliked: Staff & service
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

6/10 Okay

Rayzha

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bad cleaning
It’s ok cleaning people no clean good and also they don’t clean the bathroom
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good location. Selina’s hostels have a great concept and good wifi. Which is tough to find in many hotels in Guatemala
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shawn Alan, Seattle

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Citlaly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service and staff!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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).
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tyler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay! Room was very clean, staff was wonderful!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Maria Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Julie

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

CPeterson, Richmond, VA

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020