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Selina San Jose - Hostel
3.0 star property

Comfortable San José hostel in Carmen with rooftop terrace
your current months are May, 2024 and June, 2024.
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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
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant
  • BarBarBar
The price is AU$91
Price available on 5/5/2024

Check out 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
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Room options

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Suite

Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Studio Suite

Studio Suite

Highlights

Ceiling fan
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Room

Family Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Bed sheets

4-Bed Dorm Plus

Highlights

Ceiling fan
2 bathrooms
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Bed sheets

Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room

Highlights

Ceiling fan
2 bathrooms
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room

Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room

Highlights

Ceiling fan
2 bathrooms
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Standard Twin Room

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Ceiling fan
Daily housekeeping
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Bed sheets

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
2 bathrooms
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Bed sheets

Standard Room

Highlights

Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Small Room Shared Bathroom

Small Room Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Ceiling fan
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Bed sheets

Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room

Highlights

Ceiling fan
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds

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Bed sheets

Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds

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About the area

San José

Selina San Jose - Hostel is located in Carmen, a neighbourhood in San José, and is in the entertainment district and near the airport. Multiplaza Mall Escazu and Avenida Escazú Shopping Center are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Sabana Park. Simon Bolivar Zoo and Children's Museum are also worth visiting.
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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

Hostel located in Carmen
At Selina San Jose - Hostel, you can look forward to a corner/local shop, a rooftop terrace and a garden. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. In addition to a library and laundry facilities, guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Local cuisine breakfast (surcharge), a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and tour/ticket information
  • A TV in reception, luggage storage and a billiards/pool table
  • A reception hall, a vending machine and smoke-free property
More amenities include:
  • Ceiling fans and daily housekeeping

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Daily local cuisine breakfast available 7:30 AM–10:00 AM for a fee: USD 13 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Reception hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels

More

  • Ceiling fan

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 and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
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 older

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 10 per pet, per night

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 4 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for local cuisine breakfast: from 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)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

Selina San Jose Hostel
Selina San Jose
Selina San Jose
Selina San Jose Hostel
Selina Jose Hostel Jose
Selina San Jose - Hostel San José
Selina San Jose - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

Is Selina San Jose - Hostel pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 10 per pet, per night.

How much does it cost to stay at Selina San Jose - Hostel?

As of 25 Apr 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Selina San Jose - Hostel on 5 May 2024 start from AU$91.15, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Selina San Jose - Hostel?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Selina San Jose - Hostel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Selina San Jose - Hostel?

Checkout is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Does Selina San Jose - Hostel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 15 per person applies.

Where is Selina San Jose - Hostel located?

Located in Carmen, this hostel is steps away from Casa Amarilla, Museum of Contemporary Art and Design and National Center of Art and Culture. Parque Espana and Simon Bolivar Zoo are also within 5 minutes. San Jose Atlantic Station is 7 minutes by foot and San Jose Fercori Station is 9 minutes.

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

Orlando

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

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

Yi Ci

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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