The pool / bar / garden common areas are really nice, and are the reason why the higher price is justified. Lots of hammock, treehouse, lounge chair options. Breakfast is pretty good (pancakes are good!) but not always very good value for money. The shared bathroom rooms have access to a locked bathroom (single shower, sink, toilet) which is shared with other double rooms, which we thought was a good system. WiFi works well in the room and common areas.

Not the best value for money considering the room is not en-suite, but the common areas make up for it.

The common faciltitiea and the backyard are just amazing, especially if you have a day off in Arequipa and want to just relax. It has a great vibe, the staff is nice, there are sunbeds availableamd you can have have drinks/food at the bar. Out of all the hotels we staid in Peru - this one we enjoyed the most. It is also a mix of a hostel and hotel vibe, which I very much appreciate as it allows you to meet other people

Nothing for me personally. For a light sleeper, you just need to be aware that they play music at the bar, sometimes have concerts - but for us it really was not an issue :)

The whole site of Selina is beautiful designed and many creative details are added to the garden. It intvites for relxing after a tour or day in tje city. Although we couldnt attend any offerings we want to highlight the many offerings of courses, games and activites, that creates a good athmosphere and connects the guests. The staff was friendly and helped for planning tours also offering breakfast to go after pre-ordering.

The bathroom was ok, but we have seen betters in this price category (no window, very basic, no hairdryer) For the room in total a bit more storage area would be nice.

The pool and chilling area is the best. My room felt like home. Free ypga class every morning! People actually talked to each other, which is not usual at Selina. The staff was also very nice, also not usual at Selina. Also the tours are the same price as with agencies which is great and also unusual.

I would add more free water. I saw some people asking for it at the bar at the end of my stay, didn't know it's possible. At the reception is just a small jar so you feel guilty when you want to refill your bottle.

Loved my time here. So relaxing and I had the most amazing room when I booked a private room. The included breakfast is super and the place is beautiful. I had a fun night when Selina hosted a rave night, Luca is super fun and the hostel is lucky to have him. He takes great care of the guests and really encourages them to socialise together. I also adored Michael on reception who is also a gentleman and was really kind. All of the staff are warm and welcoming and this made my stay excellent. The place is huge and there are lots of cool areas to hang out. Also, I booked the day trip to Colco canyon with the hostel and that was superb. And... a massage (which was really random but so wonderful and way cheaper than European prices). Thanks everyone!

This is the most beautiful hostel I’ve stayed in. The pool and all common areas are really lovely and the 4 bed dorms are super spacious. Shower was amazing - hot and good pressure, such a treat! Staff are all kind and helpful and everything was well organised for check in/out.

The only minor issue was it’s really warm in the dorms to the extent it was hard to sleep, I’m not sure if they are heated

Amazing common areas. The pool was such a lovely place to relax! We booked the small room with shared bathroom and was pleasantly surprised with how spacious and bright the room was. The bathroom is shared between a few rooms but it was never a problem and it was kept very clean. Location is good, just a short walk to the main square

It’s true they do have a few events, but our room was on the back so we weren’t disturbed. Pop a couple of ear plugs in and you’ll be fine. Or join the party!

the whole trip was great. There is such a great atmosphere of relaxation and chillness. Everything was really well taken care off and i had little to no difficulty with regards to booking another room or making sure everything was good.

quite expensive relative to the outside prices. This is quite normal, but the difference was somewhere between 10-30% for activities, ranging to same prices for very much different (lower) quality. This is a pity because the rest was great

Sure, the breakfast was great, the beds were comfortable, the amenities were nice. The best of all? The welcoming staff! Everyone that worked at the Selina in Arequipa was kind, hospitable, and caring towards the guests.

Beautiful courtyard to hangout in complete with swimming pool and treehouse where you can charge phones, easy to book excursions, very friendly staff, had a very social atmosphere good for solo travellers. It was so good I wanted to stay longer! Would be a great place for remote work

Sound from the roads easily travel to room, as well as music from the courtyard