This is a former Selina which went bankrupt last year. It's important to note during my stay there were 6 thefts in 6 days in different rooms, it's probably the cleaner as you need a key to enter the rooms. The hostel is currently under staffed as a lot of the events or rooftop is completely unstaffed however the staff is friendly. The rooms are clean, the beds are comfortable and the bathrooms are great. It's well priced for what you get however it currently functions more hotel-like than a hostel.
Selina Palermo Soho
Address: Guatemala 4931, Palermo SohoAvailability
Description
Facilities
Reviews
You get what you pay for I suppose. No longer a hostel, so no kitchen, or social spaces. According to the staff the rooftop bar is closed, despite all the signs and advertisement saying it should be open. No food or drinks allowed in, so you have to go out for every single meal and experience. Unless you want to pay extortionate money for breakfast. The WiFi is HORRENDOUS and our data was blocked a lot inside the hotel as well. The rooms and bathrooms are falling apart, though the shower is nice (until it suddenly decides to burn your skin off), bathroom floor is always wet- if you're in a dorm, which makes changing difficult. Issues with people being robbed in the hotel while we were there. Plugs are built to accommodate different plugs which means no matter what plug you put in, it barely stays in. There's a balcony but no chairs or anything, so pretty much no where to chill out. Zero vibe or community here. Definitely the least social place I've been on my travels. Also the "airport transfer" just means they can call you an Uber, which you have to pay for lol. So if you're just looking for a bed to sleep for cheap, great value, if you're looking for anything more, definitely wouldn't recommend. The area was chill tbf.
All receptionists were perfectly kind and responsive. All very talkative. The rooms are old, they need a paint absolutely. the bed were comfortable but smelled a lot parfumed :) All in it was a good stay.
This has been taken over by Socia Tel and I was disappointed as it had been so highly recommended. Doesn’t have a kitchen, the breakfast passes if you buy them only grant you 3 dishes. The sunset bar is cool but the drinks are quite expensive. It doesn’t have a social feel - everyone is just working on their laptops in the communal areas. The staff are not friendly. However good rooms and comfy beds but just a bit disappointed.
Rooms have comfortable beds with curtains. Lockers that are big enough for large backpacks. Shampoo and conditioner from the hostel is also nice. What I did not like was that we did not get an introduction where the kitchen is or the cinema or other rooms. After asking for towels they did not tell me that the towels cost 2k. The price is ok, it is just the lack of communication that annoyed me. The kitchen is missing glasses or cups and felt dirty. Yoga was listed in Hostelworld, after asking the night before they told us the activity would take place. The next morning the new staff told us it was never planned for today - just annoying. Just small improvements would make the stay so much better.
Upgrade Hotel
Monday through Friday 9 am to 7 pm EST
Reach us by phone
Reach us by email
