National University of St Augustin of Arequipa - 5 min drive
Getting around
Arequipa (AQP-Rodriguez Ballon Intl.) - 24 min drive
Tres Cruces Station - 13 min drive
Arequipa Station - 27 min walk
Yura Station - 33 min drive
Restaurants
Zig Zag Restaurant - 7 min walk
Picanteria la Mundial - 4 min walk
Nowhere Cerveza Artesanal - 3 min walk
Chelawasi - 2 min walk
Pasta Canteen - 6 min walk
About this property
Socia/tel Arequipa
Socia/tel Arequipa offers a great location, putting you within a 15-minute walk of Arequipa Plaza de Armas. You can splash around at the outdoor pool, grab a bite to eat at the restaurant or unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge.
Languages
English, Spanish
At a glance
Hotel size
80 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 11 AM
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Pets
No pets or service animals allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
No on-site parking
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Local cuisine breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:30 AM–10:30 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Water dispenser
What to do
Yoga classes
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Working away
Business centre
Services
24-hour front desk
Tour/ticket assistance
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Facilities
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
An outdoor pool
Bike parking
At least 80% of food locally sourced
Vegan dining options
Vegetarian dining options
Humane treatment of captive wild animals
Locally owned and organised tours and activities
Local artist showcase
At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
Room amenities
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Shower only
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi
More
Daily housekeeping
Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
LED light bulbs
Fees & policies
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. Fees may include applicable taxes:
You may be asked to pay the following charges at the property: Peru value-added tax (18%). Nonresident travellers who present a valid passport and tourist visa/immigration card may be exempt from value-added tax (18%).
Optional extras
Local cuisine breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 5 for adults and USD 5 for children
Children & extra beds
Children under 18 are generally not allowed to stay at properties in Peru without a parent, legal guardian or duly authorised responsible person. Accompanying adults may be asked for both their and the child's ID as well as any duly notarised supporting documentation. Visitors who plan to travel with children should consult with a Peruvian consulate office prior to travel for further guidance.
Policies
This property does not have lifts.
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
According to Peruvian law, cash is not accepted for payments over PEN 2,000 or USD 500. Payments greater than these amounts must be settled by credit card or other methods approved by the property and local law. Payments cannot be split between currencies.
Does Socia/tel Arequipa offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Socia/tel Arequipa does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Socia/tel Arequipa?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Socia/tel Arequipa?
Sorry, neither pets nor service animals are allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Socia/tel Arequipa?
Sorry, there's no on-site parking at Socia/tel Arequipa.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Socia/tel Arequipa?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11 AM.
What is there to do at Socia/tel Arequipa and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as hiking. Additional recreation on-site includes yoga. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the hotel's other amenities, which include a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Socia/tel Arequipa?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant.
What's the area around Socia/tel Arequipa like?
Socia/tel Arequipa is a short 12-minute walk from Arequipa Plaza de Armas and 10 minutes' walk from Casa Ricketts.
Socia/tel Arequipa Reviews
Reviews
8.0
Very good
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8.4/10
Cleanliness
7.8/10
Staff & service
7.6/10
Amenities
8.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
16 December 2024
James W
James W, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
18 September 2024
Really enjoyed my stay here. Beautiful grounds with lots of common spaces (both indoors and outdoors) to sit and relax, enjoyed the free yoga class and was easy to organise tours etc. Staff were lovely and helpful and it was clear the hostel was well taken care of. Good location - the main plaza was a short walk away.
A few notes on the dorms… one bathroom for a 12 bed dorm wasn’t enough (even just a sink in the room would’ve been helpful) and the bed lockers/under bed storage weren’t big enough for most backpacks so the floor space was always taken up with everyone’s bags - quite a hazard at night!
Verified traveller
4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
20 July 2024
Great choice for Arequipa
Terrific shared open area where guests lounged, relaxed, read or ate. Nice vibe.
My only gripe was that my room was quite cold (it is winter).
One night there was live music, whcih added to the ambience
Mr Carsten M.
Mr Carsten M., 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
25 June 2024
Jose
Jose, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
19 June 2024
Jennifer
Jennifer, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
17 June 2024
Me encanto el lugar muy acogedor , limpio el servicio muy agradable😊, esta céntrico a todo.
Jacqueline
Jacqueline, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
17 August 2023
The ambience was nice, but the room had a smell when we walked in, there was not hair dryer or phone in the room.
Beds were comfortable.
Judith
Judith, 3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
21 June 2023
Frederic
Frederic, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
10 May 2023
Very cool, great vib, excellent staff , great live music, could not wait to write review
Lorne
Lorne, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
9 March 2023
Beautiful grounds. Friendly staff.
I thought it came with free breakfast when I booked with Expedia but they said no. It’s okay though. I was happy with everything else.
Desiree
Desiree, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
20 November 2022
Staff were fantastic, great place to meet people, common areas were nice, private room with shared bathroom was a good size. Would definitely recommend!
Sian
Sian, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
11 November 2022
Carla
Carla, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
15 October 2022
Really loved the place very warm and cozy
Sampaguita
Sampaguita, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
1 August 2022
Very accommodating staff. Lovely place to stay and close to all the areas we needed to go to.
Leander
Leander, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
5 February 2022
Greatttty outstanding
jim
jim, 7-night trip
Verified CheapTickets guest review
8/10 Very good
21 January 2022
Great hostel
We had a great stay at Selina, the room was clean and comfortable.
Verified traveller
3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
28 November 2021
The amenities and the staff ....second to none
Jose
Jose, 3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
21 September 2021
This place is kinda cool and quirky, close to plaza de arms in Arequipa. Just a little to pricey for what I received.
Jeffrey P
Jeffrey P, 16-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
2/10 Poor
15 December 2020
I booked a small room with private bathroom and when I arrived, they told me that i have to share a bathroom with 5 other rooms. I understand this problems may happen sometimes but the peoppe working there werent helpful at all. It was either you take it or you can go. As i was with all my bags i decided to stay. The room was reaaaaally small and walls were so thin that we could hear all rooms while in the night. Not a pleasant stay at all
Renato
Renato, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
2/10 Poor
30 November 2020
Staff doesn't care of user experience
Had to wait for over an hour because staff didn't want to give me the room described in my reservation. They didn't even offer a seat. Had to call hotels's support phone in order to have the situation figured out.
Room didn't get clean-up next morning but at evening. This was uncomfortable but Im thank for it because it made me notice *wait for it* that the room had an active camera that we weren't aware of. I have photos and video of the staff removing the camera after my complaint. Asked for a confirmation that the footage was deleted but they minimized the situation and didn't offer any.
Camera pointed the corridor between the private bathroom and the bed. Staff mentioned that the room was used previously by the hotel admin and that they forgot to remove the camera. I also have video footage of this.
Verified traveller
2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
15 March 2020
amel
amel, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
15 January 2020
1- the room didn’t have a tv, there was no hair dryer or fridge.
2- i requested a room with no stairs since my mother can’t walk and unfortunately in order to get to their first floor, we had to go up the stairs which was extremely difficult ( that’s where my moms room was located )
3. The person at the bar was nice to re- make me a drink when it fell on the floor. The same person language- shamed me. I speak both English and Spanish and when was speaking in English to him , he asked if I could speak in Spanish even though he also spoke English. He made me feel embarrassed to speak English. It was a weird moment to be honest.
4- the hotel was cute overall and the people working there were nice.
5-drinks were super cheap.
6- food was ok
7-they has a kitchen to cool which is awesome, the pool was cute as well!
Rosa
Rosa, 5-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
21 October 2019
Room amenities could be enhanced. For instance, there was no hair dryer
Verified traveller
3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
28 September 2019
Verified traveller
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
6 July 2019
Eclectic outdoor area with something for everyone. The room was excellent, the bed and pillows amazing and an overall great value.