• View
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Private Bathroom
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Baggage storage
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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 8.3 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Selina Hotels
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

Loyal Customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 full bed
1 full bed
1 queen bed
2 twin beds
and
1 bunk bed
2 twin beds
and
1 bunk bed
1 queen bed
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Property practices

This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.8
Facilities
8.6
Cleanliness
8.5
Comfort
8.5
Value for money
8.0
Location
8.4
Free WiFi
9.2
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Lauren
    Canada Canada
    Comfortable beds, good location, friendly staff, and clean common areas.
  • Maria
    Argentina Argentina
    A lovely vibe! Friendly staff. Good food. Activities. Better than many hotels I have stayed in San José. Great for sólo travellers
  • Jeroen
    Belgium Belgium
    Good on site restaurant! Nice atmosphere! Feels like a safe retreat in the busy city.

Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

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

Amenities of 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
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.
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
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

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

Check-out

Until 11:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

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 allowed. Charges may apply.

Mastercard Visa Cash Selina San Jose accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

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 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 Selina San Jose

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

  • Selina San Jose has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant #1

  • Room options at Selina San Jose include:

    • Single
    • Bed in Dorm
    • Double
    • Suite
    • Dorm Room
    • Family
    • Twin
    • Apartment

  • Check-in at Selina San Jose is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • Guests staying at Selina San Jose can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.1).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental

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

    • Massage
    • Evening entertainment
    • Themed dinners
    • Head massage
    • Temporary art galleries
    • Neck massage
    • Cooking class
    • Yoga classes
    • Bar crawls
    • Back massage
    • Happy hour
    • Full-body massage
    • Stand-up comedy
    • Foot massage
    • Live music/Performance