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Featuring free WiFi throughout the property, Selina San José offers pet-friendly accommodation in San José. Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant & Bar. The property offers Roof top Activities center, Wellness, and Pub Crawl also a trendy Co-Work space. Accommodations include dorms, standard rooms and private suites. Some units include a seating area to relax in after a busy day and there is a shared kitchen at the property. You can play billiards and darts or watch a movie in the Cinema Room at the hostel. National Theatre of Costa Rica is 700 metres from Selina San José, while Pre-Colombian Gold Museum is 700 metres from the property. Guests can find galleries, museums, restaurants and nightlife in the surrounding area. The nearest airport is Tobías Bolaños International Airport, 8 km from the property.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.2 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Selina Hotels
Hotel chain/brand

Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in San José, this hotel has an excellent location score of 8.4

Breakfast info

Continental, American

Loyal customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
1 double bed
1 large double bed
2 single beds
and
1 bunk bed
2 single beds
and
1 bunk bed
2 single beds
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.8
Facilities
8.6
Cleanliness
8.6
Comfort
8.5
Value for money
8.0
Location
8.4
Free WiFi
9.1
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Talita
    Brazil Brazil
    The property has a very good structure as well as the mattresses and showers.
  • Karon
    United States United States
    The vegan tomato soup was delicious. Cool vibe on the rooftop. Great location in the downtown.
  • Fern
    Australia Australia
    Dorms are good value Excellent community atmosphere
  • Sarah
    Germany Germany
    Ich was very cute. They offer free stuff to do every night. We got a free salsa lesson! Also it was very clean and the whole hostel had a nice interior. The food was very tasty
  • Flo
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Clean, loads of space. Dorm bed had a curtain and power socket
  • Toby
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The building, the space, the light, the tranquility, the restaurant, the salmon, the salad, the breakfast, the room, the shower, the AC, the staff, the price was all perfect and exceeded my expectations as a solo traveller.
  • Fern
    Australia Australia
    Great location Great common areas Activities optional I booked it for a young friend She had a bed in a 4bed dorm and was the only occupant She loved it
  • Karstenskr
    Norway Norway
    Had three nights in a 4-bed dormitory (2 of them alone). Selina is generally quite expensive, but low season gave a really good price. Facilities are outstanding, from showers, beds and air condition to kitchen, terrace and common areas. Didn't...
  • Ivo
    Netherlands Netherlands
    The hostel is very nice. Not too big, the rooms are nice. We had a private room. The bed is big, the bathroom was clean and a nice shower. The breakfast was really good. The upper deck looks nice.
  • Mia
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The staff at Selina are absolutely fantastic. The whole vibe of the hostel is really nice and beautifully designed and done. For the price, what you get is great!

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Dairy-free

Facilities of Selina San Jose
Great facilities! Review score, 8.6

Most popular facilities
  • Airport shuttle
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Terrace
Bathroom
  • Free toiletries
Outdoors
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
Activities
  • Live music/performance
  • Cooking class
    Additional charge
  • Happy hour
    Additional charge
  • Themed dinner nights
    Additional charge
  • Stand-up comedy
  • Pub crawls
    Additional charge
  • Temporary art galleries
  • Evening entertainment
Food & Drink
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and costs US$18 per day.
  • Street parking
Services
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Vending machine (snacks)
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
  • Business centre
    Additional charge
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Minimarket on site
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Wellness
  • Yoga classes
  • Full body massage
  • Head massage
  • Foot massage
  • Neck massage
  • Back massage
  • Massage
    Additional charge
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Spanish

House rules
Selina San Jose takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 15:00 to 00:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 1 year are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

AGE POLICIES

Guests must be 18 years or older to stay in a shared dormitory. Guests under 18 years of age

must be accompanied by a family member or a legal guardian (18 years or older) in a private

room.

OTHER GENERAL CONDITIONS

From January 8th 2022, Costa Rica will require all travelers to present proof of vaccination to access Selina and all commercial establishments in the country. Before travel, a Health Pass must be completed by each individual and will generate a QR code which can be used to gain access to all establishments in the country.

The QR code may be presented as a digital or paper copy and will grant entry to hotels, restaurants, bars and casinos, tourist attractions, shops and commercial centers, museums, gyms and spas, religious sites, event halls, theaters, cinemas, and sporting events.

Everyone aged 12 and over must comply with the mandate, while those exempt from presenting the QR code includes children under the age of 12, and those with medical conditions that prevent them from taking the vaccine as confirmed by an official doctor's letter.

Starting December 1st, tourists can receive their QR code after completing the Health Pass online. Please be aware that travel to Costa Rica is only recommended for vaccinated individuals, and tourism services will only be available to those who fit the mandate criteria.

If you have any further questions, please contact our front desk at our Costa Rica locations.

- Smoking: Not permitted at Selina locations. A charge will be billed to guests who

do not comply.

- Coolers: Not permitted at Selina locations.

- Food and drinks: If brought from outside of Selina, it may not be consumed in common

areas, with the exception of the common kitchen.

- Noise: After 11:00 pm, guests must keep noise levels to a minimum in shared

dormitories.

- Pets: Selina is pet friendly! Pet owners are required to book private rooms, as pets are

not permitted in dormitories.

- Towels: For guests staying in dormitories, there is a small towel fee, and a deposit to be

refunded once the towel is returned at check-out.

- Key deposit: Guests in dormitories will be charged a small key deposit to be refunded

once the key is returned at check-out.

- Luggage: Luggage storage is available at reception free of charge for 24 hours.

Please note that pictures are for illustrative purposes, and may differ from the actual contents of the room.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Selina San Jose in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

FAQs about Selina San Jose

  • The prices at Selina San Jose may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Selina San Jose is 0.9 miles from the centre of San José. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Selina San Jose offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Massage
    • Evening entertainment
    • Themed dinner nights
    • Head massage
    • Temporary art galleries
    • Neck massage
    • Cooking class
    • Yoga classes
    • Pub crawls
    • Back massage
    • Happy hour
    • Full body massage
    • Stand-up comedy
    • Foot massage
    • Live music/performance
  • Check-in at Selina San Jose is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • Selina San Jose has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant #1
  • Room options at Selina San Jose include:

    • Single
    • Bed in Dormitory
    • Double
    • Suite
    • Dormitory Room
    • Family
    • Twin
    • Apartment
  • Guests staying at Selina San Jose can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.4).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • American