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Featuring free WiFi throughout the property, Selina San José offers pet-friendly accommodations 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 Theater of Costa Rica is 2297 feet from Selina San José, while Pre-Colombian Gold Museum is 2297 feet from the property. Guests can find galleries, museums, restaurants and nightlife in the surrounding area. The nearest airport is Tobías Bolaños International Airport, 5 mi from the property.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.2 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Socialtel
Hotel chain/brand

Property highlights

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

Breakfast Info

Continental, Vegetarian, Vegan, American, Breakfast to go

Loyal Customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 twin bed
1 bunk bed
1 full bed
1 full bed
1 full bed
1 queen bed
2 twin beds
and
1 bunk bed
2 twin beds
1 bunk bed
1 bunk bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.8
Facilities
8.6
Cleanliness
8.5
Comfort
8.5
Value for money
7.9
Location
8.4
Free Wifi
8.9

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Toni
    Sweden Sweden
    Very clean, pretty much everything you need for a good price
  • Inés
    Spain Spain
    Nice hostel and great vibe! Fantastic choice for solo travelers!
  • Lucas
    United States of America United States of America
    Convenient location to walk to areas we wanted to visit. Had parking on the street right outside.
  • Tal
    Israel Israel
    I love the stay and the staff . Best place to stay in downtown !!
  • Miah
    United States of America United States of America
    The location of Selina was perfect! It was especially wonderful to have free activities available on-site. Enjoyed having a yoga class, karaoke, and a welcoming staff. It was great to meet fellow travelers and to participate in activities together.
  • Selena
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Really nice hostel, plenty of storage in dorm room. Clean. Felt safe and could walk to main museums/market etc easily. Adding breakfast to booking was good value.
  • Chris
    United States of America United States of America
    The ambiance was definitely Costa Rica, and the vibe was youthful and very welcoming to us older folk. Every staff person was so helpful to us. Even though it was the rainy season, Selina, San Jose shone brightly!
  • Tal
    Israel Israel
    A very pleasant stay. The place and the staff are just great . The facility with lots of spaces , a kitchen and a restuarant. I realy recommending staying there.
  • C
    United States of America United States of America
    Superb hostel with a superb activities/programming director and host Valen!! Superb staff from reception, yoga instructor, masseuse Oscar (massage by Oscar a must!), restaurant staff, to the facilities maintenance staff! The food, atmosphere,...
  • Larussy
    Bermuda Bermuda
    The staff - excellent The food - amazing The location - perfect The vibe - on point

Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

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

Amenities of Socialtel San Jose - formerly Selina San Jose
Great facilities! Review score, 8.6

Most popular amenities

  • Airport shuttle
  • Free Wifi
  • Parking
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Terrace

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Outdoors

  • Sun deck
  • Terrace

Kitchen

  • Shared kitchen

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed

Activities

  • Live music/Performance
  • Cooking class
    Additional charge
  • Happy hour
    Additional charge
  • Themed dinners
    Additional charge
  • Stand-up comedy
  • Bar crawls
    Additional charge
  • Temporary art galleries
  • Evening entertainment
  • Karaoke

Food & Drink

  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Bar
  • Restaurant

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and costs $18 per day.

  • Street parking

Services

  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Vending machine (snacks)
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
  • Business center
    Additional charge
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge

Entertainment & Family Services

  • Board games/Puzzles

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security

General

  • Convenience store on site
  • Smoke-free property
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

Spa

  • Yoga classes
  • Full-body massage
  • Head massage
  • Foot massage
  • Neck massage
  • Back massage
  • Massage
    Additional charge

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Spanish

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

Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 12:00 AM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children over 1 are welcome.

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

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print
Must-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 ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

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

FAQs about Socialtel San Jose - formerly Selina San Jose

  • Room options at Socialtel San Jose - formerly Selina San Jose include:

    • Single
    • Bed in Dorm
    • Double
    • Suite
    • Family
    • Twin
  • Socialtel San Jose - formerly Selina San Jose has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant #1
  • Socialtel San Jose - formerly Selina San Jose is 0.9 miles from the center of San José. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at Socialtel San Jose - formerly Selina San Jose may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

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

    • Massage
    • Karaoke
    • Evening entertainment
    • Themed dinners
    • Foot massage
    • Temporary art galleries
    • Back massage
    • Cooking class
    • Full-body massage
    • Bar crawls
    • Neck massage
    • Happy hour
    • Head massage
    • Stand-up comedy
    • Yoga classes
    • Live music/Performance
  • Guests staying at Socialtel San Jose - formerly Selina San Jose can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.4).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
    • American
    • Breakfast to go
  • Check-in at Socialtel San Jose - formerly Selina San Jose is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.