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Socialtel Quito

2.0 star property
Travelers sip freshly brewed coffee from the on-site cafe or bask in sunshine on the scenic rooftop terrace at this vibrant urban retreat

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Located in La Mariscal's heart, Selina Quito offers a lively atmosphere for relaxation. Guests enjoy the sun-drenched terrace, local cuisine at breakfast, and quiet moments in the library. Practical amenities like laundry facilities and free WiFi support travelers.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
  • Bar

Room options

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Standard Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Deluxe Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room

Highlights

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

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Small Room Shared Bathroom | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Small Room Shared Bathroom

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Rainfall showerhead
Daily housekeeping
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Triple Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room

Highlights

Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Quadruple Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Quadruple Room

Highlights

Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Daily housekeeping
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Suite Unique

Highlights

Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Daily housekeeping
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Twin Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Daily housekeeping
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Located in La Mariscal, a neighborhood in Quito, Socialtel Quito is in the entertainment district and near the airport. Uio Microtheater and Museo Jacinto Jijon y Caamano are cultural highlights, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Quicentro Sur Mall and La Mariscal Craft Market. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at General Rumiñahui Coliseum or Liga Deportiva Universitaria Stadium. Visit our Quito travel guide
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Diego de Almagro N24-416 & Luis Cordero, Quito, 170143

What's nearby

  • Foch Square showing a house and street scenes
    Foch Square
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • La Mariscal Craft Market featuring shopping, interior views and markets
    La Mariscal Craft Market
    13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Aerial drone view of Quito capital city of Ecuador South America Parque La Carolina Sunrise early morning traffic
    Parque La Carolina
    18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Cuyabeno Lodge
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • General Rumiñahui Coliseum
    17 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Universidad Central Station
    9 min drive
  • El Ejido Station
    19 min walk
  • Mariscal Sucre Intl. Airport (UIO)
    50 min drive

Restaurants

  • Campero Av. Colón
    6 min walk
  • Texas Chicken
    3 min walk
  • El Cafecito
    5 min walk
  • Ambrosia
    5 min walk
  • Achiote
    4 min walk

About this property

Socialtel Quito

Hostel located in La Mariscal
Consider a stay at Socialtel Quito and take advantage of a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and a library. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as laundry facilities and a bar.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • Local cuisine breakfast (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and a billiards/pool table
  • An elevator, luggage storage, and smoke-free premises
Room features
All 62 rooms offer amenities such as free WiFi.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily local cuisine breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: USD 5 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Library
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

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

Business services

  • Business center

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private or shared bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3 PM
Contactless check-in available
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk, key retrieval

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Property 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: Ecuador Value-Added Tax (VAT) at 15%. A VAT exemption is available to travelers who present a valid passport and tourist visa showing they are not a resident of Ecuador.

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

Optional extras

  • Fee for local cuisine breakfast: approximately USD 5.00 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 30 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 30 (one-way)

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

Property is also known as

Selina Quito Hostel

Frequently asked questions

Is Socialtel Quito pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Socialtel Quito?

Check-in begins at 3 PM.

What time is check-out at Socialtel Quito?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Does Socialtel Quito provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 30 per vehicle applies.

Where is Socialtel Quito located?

Located in La Mariscal, this hostel is within a 10-minute walk of Uio Microtheater, Foch Square, and Cuyabeno Lodge. Salesian Polytechnic University and Pontificia Catholic University of Ecuador are also within 15 minutes. El Ejido Station is 19 minutes by foot and Pradera Station is 20 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Socialtel Quito Reviews

7.8

Good

7.8

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

8.2

Staff & service

7.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 66 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 66 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 66 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 66 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 66 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

katty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel for the price
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

AVIAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Ok
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Extremely friendly staff

I really enjoyed my stay at Selina Quito. The main floor has a bar that serves food and drinks, as well as a fuse ball table and a connected room with a pool table. There is also a main area with a piano and a couch. On weekends, a DJ would play music in the evening. The hotel staff were extremely friendly -- probably my favorite part of our stay! They advised us on where to eat, where to go in Quito and helped us book tours. When we were desperately trying to find a tour to go to Cotopaxi on one specific day, one of the staff members called around to various travel agencies and found a tour for us at a reasonable price. The rooms were comfortable and very clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2018

2/10 Terrible

Vivian

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I DO NOT recommend staying at Socialtel Quito. When I arrived, the staff informed me that the hotel would soon be without power. The place felt like a ghost town—nearly empty, with only a few staff members around. None of the listed facilities were available, and breakfast was not offered, despite being advertised. It was clear the hotel is in the process of closing, yet they are still accepting reservations without warning guests about the situation. The uncertainty and lack of security made me feel unsafe, and I decided to leave after just one night. Travelers deserve transparency and basic services. This experience was disappointing and stressful. I hope others are warned before booking here.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Aparna

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was really looking forward to staying at a Selina property given the positive feedback I had heard from friends. Immediately upon arriving (after a long journey) I found there to be no hot water in the shower. This was not fixed for 24hrs. I also expected the staff to be more friendly/community focused however this was not the case. I was never invited to the whatsapp group even though I requested to be added and ultimately, will never stay at a selina again. Hostels provide a much better hostel experience and hotels provide a much better hotel experience. While Selina strives to be the best of both, it falls completely short of achieving that goal. Note, my friend checked-into this same Selina location yesterday and (a) they gave him the wrong room upon check-in even though his reservation had been made, and paid for, weeks in advance and (b) he also did not have hot water for a day.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

2/10 Terrible

Alexandra

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
El hotel está cerrado, no tengo donde quedarme no conozco la ciudad, necesito el reembolso de mi dinero más la compensación necesito por haberme expuesto al peligro y pasar un pésimo momento. Tengan cuidado con esos hoteles q ya no están funcionando
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

SANDY VIRGINIA

Excelente servicio
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excelente
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Joel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Buen precio
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
EXCELENTE
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

6/10 Okay

LUIS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

Hace mucho frío en el hotel

La cadena está genial, para los que viajábamos y trabajamos súper. Solo que hace mucho frío en las habitaciones. Todo lo demás está bien.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
El lugar cumple con todo lo que necesitaba, un lugar cómodo para pasar las noches tranquilo. Muy buenas atenciones
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked the funky, cool vibe
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Cool, hip hotel in a cool part of town.

This is a cool, beautifully designed hotel in a hip part of Quito. They have a lot of tours and activities and really helpful people working there. Breakfast was simple but good. The room was clean, the shared bathroom was clean, and the shower was nice. The coworking space is also great. The only negative thing is that I didn't get really good wifi in my room. It was enough to send some messages and browse but I had to either go to the coworking space or to the lobby to get faster internet for video calls. I think it may depend on what floor they put you on.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nada todo pésimo la estadía las camas sucias no ponen ni papel ahí q estra diciendo las cosas y no dan asistencia si asunto peor hotel pesima atencion
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Muito bonito, limpo, localização boa, funcionarios atenciosos, estive durante a pandemia, viajando sozinha, foi otimo, me senti segura quanto aos protocolos de segurança COVID.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent choice in quito.

Big building hotel located in a quote green district in quito. The service is very good, staff efficient and kind. Congrats! 👍
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2021

4/10 Poor

Nathan

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Bad plumbing and noisy

The staff was very friendly and helpful, that was the best part. The room was nice enough but the water didnt work most of the time (no shower, no flushing toilet, not able to wash hands). There is significant plumbing issues in that building and I was only able to take one "hot" shower in 2 days. The bath towels smelled moldy and it did not appear that the room was super clean upon entering (I did my own sanitizing of the room). Also, you can hear a pin drop from outside the room. Very noisy which is typical for Quito streetside rooms but the hallways were very noise and it was hard to relax being able to hear every thing happening in the hallways and even rooms adjacent to mine.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Erika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Es mi lugar preferido, excelente ubicación y comodidad.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2020

6/10 Okay

LaurenVerde, Not Georgia

Liked: Amenities
I like the yoga room on the ninth floor with the big windows and panoramic view of Quito. The workspace on the eighth floor is great. I didn’t like that Kelly the concierge once called me a “ho” in the elevator or that I fell into a three hour sleep multiple times after each breakfast. I stopped eating their breakfast and that stopped. Even if the CIA does have a hit on me, that’s not appropriate to cooperate with them. I am actually not a prostitute. I’m a law- abiding visitor in a foreign country. There should be a no smoking policy. My apartment rental was delayed for repairs, otherwise I would Have left sooner. In Quito there are Lavenderias, where someone will do your regular laundry FOR YOU. There were people staying for months in Selina and there wasn’t a washer dryer so they could have the privacy of washing their own clothes. This is weird to me. It’s common here.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

4/10 Poor

Verde, Not Georgia

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I liked the yoga room on the 9th floor had a panoramic view of Quito. I liked the 8th floor workspace. There isn’t a nonsmoking policy. I stopped eating breakfast because I felt drugged and passed out for 3 hours after after a series of breakfasts. A staff member called me an expletive once in the elevator.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

LaurenaVerde, Cambridge, MA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The value. The rooms clean and I switched my room to that with a balcony and great view, and then got a free breakfast upgrade. There’s an awesome exercise room with a panoramic view and ample workspace.
Stayed 15 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Chirag

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location

Great location in Quito, really clean and comfortable. Excellent breakfast and really helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excelente atención y servicios . Te hacen sentir bienvenidos
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2020

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There was a gas leak at the property and everyone had to be evacuated for many hours. The smell of gas was everywhere and the hostel was not fit habitation, even after they said it was safe to return. I have attempted to contact the manager regarding a refund as we had to change hotels, I still have not received a response and reception is not able to assist me.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020