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Socialtel Cuenca

3.0 star property
Hostel in Cuenca with a rooftop terrace and a 24-hour front desk

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Bar (on property)
Lobby lounge
Yoga
Unique Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Staircase
Located in Downtown Cuenca's center, Selina Cuenca offers a lively sanctuary for visitors. Guests relax on the rooftop terrace with city views, discover local culture through the library's collection, and meet other travelers in the welcoming bar atmosphere.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Room options

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Tonight

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Tomorrow

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Unique Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Unique Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe or closet
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Small Room Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Family Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room

Highlights

Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe or closet
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room Superior

  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2

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Shared Mixed Dormitory One Bed in 4-Bed

  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 1

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Shared Mixed Dormitory One Bed in 4-Bed

  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 1

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Shared Mixed Dormitory One Bed in 8-Bed

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 1

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Triple Room Standard

  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3

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Shared Mixed Dormitory One Bed in 6-Bed

  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 1

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Shared Mixed Dormitory One Bed in 10-Bed

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 1

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Double Room Economy

  • 6 sq m
  • Sleeps 2

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Double Room Standard

  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2

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Room Standard

  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2

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Suite Superior

  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2

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Quadruple Room Standard

  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 4

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Room Standard

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2

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Room Economy with River View

  • 19 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4

About the neighborhood

Located in Cuenca, Socialtel Cuenca is in the historical district. Puente Roto and Pumapungo Archaeological Park are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at El Cajas National Park and Calderon Park. University of Cuenca's Orchid Garden and Cuenca Botanical Garden are also worth visiting. Take an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails.
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Calle Larga 7-93 y Luis Cordero, Calle Larga, Cuenca, Cuenca

What's nearby

  • Río Tomebamba & Calle Larga - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Calderon Park - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • New Cathedral of Cuenca - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Alejandro Serrano Aguilar Stadium - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Mall del Rio - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles

Getting around

  • 14n - Antonio Borrero Station - 9 min walk
  • Gaspar Sangurima Tram Station - 15 min walk
  • Cuenca (CUE-Mariscal Lamar) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chiplote - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Dubai - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Bumba - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Thai Connection - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Wunderbar Café - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Socialtel Cuenca

Hostel located in Downtown Cuenca
Take advantage of a rooftop terrace, a library, and an outdoor entertainment area at Socialtel Cuenca. In addition to a bar and a business center, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Luggage storage, multilingual staff, and smoke-free premises
Room features
All 67 rooms offer amenities such as free WiFi.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: USD 4 to 5 for adults and USD 4 to 5 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Library
  • Yoga classes

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

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

Business services

  • Business center

Outdoors

  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 12 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Ecuador value-added tax (15%). Nonresident travelers who present a valid passport and tourist visa may be exempt from value-added tax (15%).

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

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 4 to 5 for adults, and USD 4 to 5 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, debit cards, and cash

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Selina Cuenca Hostel

Frequently asked questions

Is Socialtel Cuenca pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Socialtel Cuenca?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Socialtel Cuenca?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Socialtel Cuenca?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Socialtel Cuenca located?

Located in Downtown Cuenca, this hostel is within a 5-minute walk of Río Tomebamba & Calle Larga, Sombrero Museum, and Museum of the Aboriginal Cultures. Inter-American Center of Popular Arts and Las Conceptas Museum are also within 5 minutes. Gaspar Sangurima Tram Station is 15 minutes by foot and Terminal Terrestre Station is 26 minutes.

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