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Selina - San Jose

3.0 star property

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Daily local cuisine breakfast (USD 13 per person)

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet friendly
  • Breakfast available
  • Spa
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

Explore the area

Map
Ave. 9, Calles 13 y 15, Barrio Otoya, El Carmen, San José, 10101
  • National Park
    4 min walk
  • Rafael Angel Calderon Guardia Hospital
    4 min walk
  • Morazan Park
    6 min walk
  • San José (SYQ-Tobías Bolaños Intl.)
    21 min drive

Room options

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Suite

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Studio Suite

  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Room

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 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

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Standard Twin Room

  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Deluxe Room

  • 205 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room

  • 140 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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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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Living area

Costa Rica Backpackers - Hostel

Pool
Free WiFi
Restaurant
Game room
3.8 out of 5, Good, (252)
The price is $13
per night
$26 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 6 - Jan 7
Costa Rica Backpackers - Hostel

About the neighborhood

San José

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.
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What's nearby

  • National Museum of Costa Rica - 7 min walk
  • Plaza de la Cultura - 10 min walk
  • National Theater - 12 min walk
  • Central Park - 14 min walk
  • Sabana Park - 5 min drive

Getting around

  • San Jose Atlantic Station - 7 min walk
  • 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 transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Daily local cuisine breakfast available 7:30 AM to 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

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business center

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Rooftop terrace

Spa

  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Sports massages

Accessibility

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

More

  • Reception hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private or shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

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 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

Property 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

Rating 10 - Excellent. 95 out of 176 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 51 out of 176 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 176 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 176 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 176 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jordan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Felipe

No refrigerator No tv No large windows
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
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.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Orlando

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

4/10 Poor

Ricky

Traveled 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 traveler

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

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

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

8/10 Good

Mary

Traveled 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

10/10 Excellent

Alexis, Brooklyn

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Da'Sha

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alexander, Toronto

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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’
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Yasmine

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved everything about Selina, great food, great beds, super friendly and helpful staff. Been there 3 times and will be back!
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Yasmine

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved this place, staff is so nice, food is delicious, comfortable beds. Great decor.
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Awesome
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.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

Lisbeth

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tammy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place, highly recommend!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021