With a stay at Selina - San Jose, you'll be centrally located in San José, a 5-minute drive from Sabana Park and 7 minutes from National Stadium of Costa Rica. .This hostel is 6 mi (9.6 km) from Multiplaza Mall Escazu and 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Casa Amarilla.
San José (SYQ-Tobías Bolaños Intl.) - 21 min drive
Restaurants
Café Mundo - 1 min walk
Almendras - 5 min walk
Sportsmens Lodge Bar - 3 min walk
Café Miel Garage - 1 min walk
El Social - 5 min walk
About this property
Selina - San Jose
San José hostel in Carmen with a rooftop terrace and spa services
Selina - San Jose offers 46 accommodations with ceiling fans. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include deep-tissue massages and sports massages.
Make yourself at home in one of the 46 guestrooms. Bathrooms with showers are provided. Conveniences include ceiling fans, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Pamper yourself with onsite massages or take in the view from a rooftop terrace and a garden. This hostel also features complimentary wireless internet access, a television in a common area, and tour/ticket assistance. Guests can catch a ride to nearby destinations on the area shuttle (surcharge).
You can enjoy a meal at the restaurant serving the guests of Selina - San Jose, or stop in at the grocery/convenience store. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Local cuisine breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours).
Local cuisine breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:30 AM and 10:00 AM.
Onsite venue - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Languages
English, Spanish
Property amenities
Internet
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and public transport
No on-site parking available
24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
Airport shuttle on request
Local 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
Spa services
Family friendly
Corner/local shop
Laundry facilities
Conveniences
Corner/local shop
Library
Reception hall
Vending machine
Guest services
Daily housekeeping
Front desk (limited hours)
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Tour/ticket assistance
Business services
Business centre
Outdoors
BBQ grill(s)
Garden
Rooftop terrace
Spa
Massage - deep-tissue
Massage - sports
Accessibility
If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
This property does not have any lifts
Accessible airport shuttle
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)
More
Shared microwave
Shared fridge
Smoke-free property
TV in lobby
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 staffed during limited hours
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
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets 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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Fee for local cuisine breakfast: approximately USD 13 per person
Airport shuttle fee: USD 30 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 elevators
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Property is also known as
Selina San Jose Hostel
Selina San Jose
Selina - San Jose Reviews
Reviews
8.6
Excellent
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Felt like the Selina was in a safer part of town, with a couple cafes near by but a good walk to any kind of supermarket. Facilities were great, food and drinks were good.
I was roomed with a male which I found to be very disturbing. I was comfortable at all to sleep, didn’t want to cause any confusion but that was unacceptable. Little bugs was all in my clothes and on the bed.
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.
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
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.
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
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!
Wonderful place to stay in San Jose -- safe, centrally located, lots of amenities, and an easy walk from things like San Jose Central Market, as well as incredible restaurants like Restaurant Silvestre.
Selina San Jose is the best and made my 4week trip fantastic.
Guests and staff so kind and caring.
Robert & Mike from LA met me there and since Mike’s left leg was broken they pulled strings to get him a room pronto.
I had eye surgery and couldn’t see for a few days, so some guided me and cooked me dinner!’
Two Sofis were so much fun and were full of energy promoting their free Salsa great yoga and Guocamole classes.
Selina staff recomended UBER to get cheaply to TRACOPA BIBLICA and TUASA.
They recomended Manuel Antonio beach as a two day trip while they stored my small old bag safely.
I developed some warm associations at Selina San Jose and look forward to. going back.
Ava -den mother Steven- yoga Julio from Columbia two Sofis and front reception staff and tireless cleaning staff will be remembered with fondness.
I couldn’t even say good bye when I left on the 19 Aug because I was heartbroken to leave my ‘travel home’
Awesome hostel/hotel. Super clean and very comfortable bed. We only stayed for a night, but if ever we’re back in San Jose we will absolutely go to the Selina again.
Very cozy and full of spaces for sharing. Good food and friendly service. Would have preferred a quiter room though. Our door was right in front of the shared kitchen and someone decided to start playing piano al 7.50 am!
It is a perfect stopping point if you fly into San Jose Airport! The people are so nice! The food was great! Walkable to 4 museums; jade museum, gold museum, national museum and theatre!