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Selina San Jose - Hostel

3.0 star property
3-star hostel near Sabana Park

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Selina San Jose - Hostel

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Studio Suite
Property entrance
Daily local cuisine breakfast (USD 13 per person)
Reception
Shower, towels

Overview of Selina San Jose - Hostel

Reviews
8.6

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant
  • BarBarBar

Explore the area

Map
Ave. 9, Calles 13 y 15, Barrio Otoya, El Carmen, San José, 10101
  • Popular LocationNational Museum of Costa Rica7 min walk
  • Popular LocationNational Theater11 min walk
  • Popular LocationCentral Park14 min walk
  • AirportSan José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.)27 min drive

Room options

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Suite

Suite

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Studio Suite

Studio Suite

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Room

Family Room

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Bed sheets

4-Bed Dorm Plus

  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room

Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Standard Twin Room

Standard Twin Room

  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Room

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room

  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Small Room Shared Bathroom

Small Room Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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Reception
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Housekeeping
24/7 front desk
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The price is CA $83
per night
CA $94 total
includes taxes & fees
15 May - 16 May
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About the area

San José

City center stay.With a stay at this Carmen hostel, you'll be steps from Casa Amarilla and Museum of Contemporary Art and Design. Parque Espana and Simon Bolivar Zoo are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • National Museum of Costa Rica - 7 min walk
  • National Theater - 11 min walk
  • Central Park - 14 min walk
  • San Pedro Mall - 4 min drive
  • Sabana Park - 4 min drive

Getting around

  • San Jose Atlantic Station - 7 min walk
  • San José (SYQ-Tobías Bolaños Intl.) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • Almendras - 5 min walk
  • ChuBBs Bar - 6 min walk
  • Restaurante La Criollita - 4 min walk
  • Orvieto by la 22 - 2 min walk
  • Café Otoya - 3 min walk

About this property

Selina San Jose - Hostel

3-star hostel near Sabana Park
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. You'll find a business center on site.

WiFi is free in public spaces. A rooftop terrace, a library, and barbecue grills are also featured at Selina San Jose - Hostel. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and an area shuttle are available for a fee.

This 3-star San José hostel is smoke free.

  • 46 guestrooms or units
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Library
  • Convenience store
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Selina San Jose - Hostel offers 46 accommodations with ceiling fans. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Airport shuttle on request
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Local cuisine breakfast available for a fee daily 7:30 AM–10:00 AM: USD 13 per person
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Ceiling fan

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 11 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination
COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 12 and up

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 10 per pet, per night

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 4 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for local cuisine breakfast: approximately USD 13 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 15 per person (one-way)
  • Pet fee: USD 10 per pet, per night
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available. At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination. The COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 12 and up.

We should mention

  • One child 4 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

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Selina San Jose - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 90 out of 168 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 50 out of 168 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 168 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 168 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 168 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

4/10 Poor

Ricky

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
So if your in your twenties and like noise and don’t care you spent over a $100 for a private room that you cannot walk around the bed, no tv, no AC, dirty shared bathroom, one towel for 2 people, this is the place for you. The staff was nice and food was good enough, but we will not stay here again for the high price alone.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

Camilo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Initial room had no windows and ventilation was inadequate and so the room was extremely hot. Asked to be relocated and the new room was a complete mess and reaked of body odor when I walked in. Feel the property should manage that better. No large lockers for personal items which made it very inconvenient. Breakfast and was excellent

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Selina is always my go to choice when travelling for its safety, it’s people and it’s events. There is always something going on and the people are friendly. The room I got was private didn’t really need too should of booked a dorm as they are really big and comfortable beds.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jackson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
great experience overall
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alexander, Toronto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The entire staff at SELINA SAN JOSE including Carrey Sofia Steven Celeste Mairon Sergio and Andre go out of their way to make your stay memorable. I checked out Ap29/2023 and found it so hard to say goodbye to everybody since we have developed deep friendships. I go to Selina SJ every few months for Proceedures and I have friends here who I have such fond memories with. One time I left without saying goodbye since it was too heartbreaking saying goodbye. I see many guests and staff returning here month after month
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

2/10 Terrible

Matthew

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Just no.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Mary

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First experience of a Selina hostel. Wonderful place to be alone or in group, working and/or traveling. Restaurant items were healthy & delicious. Our private room was adjacent to the community kitchen, so it was a bit noisy in the mornings…no sleeping in for us old folks, ha!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023