Selina operates two Bogotá locations — Chapinero (Calle 74 #15-60) and Parque 93 (Calle 95 #13-35). The Chapinero location is the one most nomads use as their entry point into the city. Here's the honest assessment of what works, what doesn't, and the optimal way to use it.
The Landing Pad Strategy
Don't book Selina for a month. Book it for 5–10 days. Use that time to explore neighborhoods on foot, view apartments in person, test coworking spaces, and adjust to the altitude. Then sign a monthly furnished lease in whatever neighborhood felt right. This approach costs $150–$350 at Selina but saves you from locking into a subpar Airbnb sight-unseen.
Pricing
| Option | Daily | Monthly |
|---|---|---|
| Dorm bed | COP 55,000–85,000 ($15–$23) | N/A |
| Private room | COP 150,000–250,000 ($40–$68) | COP 1,850,000–2,960,000 ($500–$800) |
| Coworking day pass | COP 35,000–50,000 ($10–$14) | COP 400,000–650,000 ($109–$177) |
What Works
- Location: Chapinero is the #1 nomad neighborhood. Walking distance to cafés, restaurants, and nightlife along Calle 72–85.
- Instant community: Common areas, events, and the coworking space create natural connection points. You'll meet people your first day.
- Flexibility: No lease, no deposit, cancel anytime. Perfect for the uncertainty of your first week.
- The Howm café: Connected café gets consistent praise for coffee quality and atmosphere.
What Doesn't
- WiFi reliability: Multiple reviews flag inconsistent internet speeds. Fine for browsing, potentially frustrating for video calls. Test before committing to the coworking.
- Phone booth maintenance: Coworking phone booths draw complaints — some reportedly non-functional or poorly maintained.
- Selina's global financial issues: The company has faced well-documented financial difficulties. Verify the location is operating before booking long-term.
- Noise: It's a hostel. Dorm rooms have hostel-level noise. Private rooms are better but not apartment-quiet.
The optimal Selina play: Book a private room for 5–7 nights. Use the coworking for a day or two (day pass, not monthly). Spend mornings working, afternoons viewing apartments. By day 5, sign a monthly lease. Total Selina spend: $200–$475. Value: priceless — you've seen your apartment in person, tested the WiFi, met the portero, and walked the neighborhood at night.
Frequently Asked Questions
The coworking space is functional but WiFi reliability gets mixed reviews. For a few days of work while apartment hunting, it's fine. For a dedicated monthly coworking membership, test the internet speed first — WeWork, Tinkko, or Plugin may be more reliable for sustained remote work.
Private rooms run approximately $500–$800/month. Dorm beds are only available nightly ($15–$23/night). At the monthly private room rate, you're approaching furnished apartment pricing — which is why most nomads use Selina as a short landing pad rather than a long-term base.
Both Selina locations (Chapinero and Parque 93) were operational as of early 2026. However, Selina's global financial difficulties have caused closures in other cities. Verify current operations before booking, especially for stays more than a few weeks out.
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