Selina - San Jose

Studio Suite | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave

4.2

Excellent(174 Reviews)

Hostel in San Jose

3-Star Hostel

Reasons to book

Well priced for this locationProperty prices in this area are generally higher

Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi and more

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About this hostel

San José hostel in Carmen with a rooftop terrace and spa services
This smoke-free hostel features a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and a rooftop terrace. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, spa services, a microwave in a common area, and a refrigerator in a common area are onsite.
Selina - San Jose offers 46 accommodations with ceiling fans. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Amenities

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Laundry

Hot tub or spa

Garden

Map of San Jose

Nearby attractions

La Paz Waterfall Gardens Nature Park

31.3 mi

Parque Diversiones

6.6 mi

National Stadium Of Costa Rica

3.9 mi

National Museum of Costa Rica

0.5 mi

Available Rooms

Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room

1 Bunk

Sleeps 1

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Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room

1 Bunk

Sleeps 1

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Small Room Shared Bathroom

1 Queen

Sleeps 2

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Standard Room

1 Queen • 140 ft²

Sleeps 2

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Deluxe Room

1 Queen • 205 ft²

Sleeps 2

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Selina - San Jose

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4.2

Excellent(174 Reviews)

Hostel in San Jose

3-Star Hostel

Reasons to book

Well priced for this locationProperty prices in this area are generally higher

Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi and more

Book with confidenceWe partner with the top travel sites so you know you're getting a great deal on the perfect rental

About this hostel

Amenities

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Laundry

Hot tub or spa

Garden

Map of San Jose

Nearby attractions

La Paz Waterfall Gardens Nature Park

31.3 mi

Parque Diversiones

6.6 mi

National Stadium Of Costa Rica

3.9 mi

National Museum of Costa Rica

0.5 mi

Available Rooms

Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room

1 Bunk

Sleeps 1

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room

1 Bunk

Sleeps 1

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Small Room Shared Bathroom

1 Queen

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Standard Room

1 Queen • 140 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Deluxe Room

1 Queen • 205 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Reviews

4.2

Excellent(174 Reviews)

5.0

Aug 2024

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.

1.0

May 2024

No refrigerator No tv No large windows

1.5

May 2024

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.

4.0

Mar 2024

It's a good place to stay, and I would stay again. I only wish there was a better cooling system in the room other than a fan bolted to the wall, and cost 20$ to have a load of laundry washed and dried. But good restaurant/bar, common areas, services and location.

5.0

Jan 2024

The atmosphere is great at Selina, relaxed friendly with great service. It can be a bit noisy during the night

2.0

Nov 2023

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.

3.0

Oct 2023

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

5.0

Sep 2023

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.

5.0

Jul 2023

great experience overall

5.0

Apr 2023

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

4.0

Feb 2023

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!

5.0

Feb 2023

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.

5.0

Jan 2023

Very pleasant place to stay with a nice vibe. The communal areas are designed with love, the main area is beautiful with lots of space to sit and lounge. The bar and restaurant are excellent. Staff is super friendly and helpful. There’s a little shop stocked with necessities one may have forgotten to pack. Everything is clean. The ratio of bathrooms to guest could be slightly more but encountered no problems. The individual digital door locks can be a wee bit finicky but make u feel safe. The lockers in the room are not big enough for your bed, only valuables. But no worries they provided a locked room to put bigger things.You hear a little traffic from the street in the rooms but overall you will have a quiet and peaceful sleep. Inner city is in 5-10 minutes walking distance, supermarket close by.

2.5

Sep 2022

It was a pleasant stay ! The room was comfortable amd the wifi very good. Not far to the main street of San Jose! However the restaurant was quite expensive actually… Better to get your breakfast outside…

2.5

Aug 2022

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’

5.0

May 2022

Loved everything about Selina, great food, great beds, super friendly and helpful staff. Been there 3 times and will be back!

2.5

May 2022

Loved this place, staff is so nice, food is delicious, comfortable beds. Great decor.

2.5

Mar 2022

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.

2.0

Jan 2022

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!

2.5

Jan 2022

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!

2.5

Jan 2022

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!

2.5

Dec 2021

Great place, highly recommend!!

2.0

Nov 2021

Great environment, fun vibe A bit overpriced

1.0

Nov 2021

Great environment, fun vibe A bit overpriced

2.5

Nov 2021

This hotel was wonderful! It has a hostel-like feel to it, making it feel more welcoming and open. The staff was incredible - they were attentive, patient, and very helpful. The restaurant and bar was also delicious and has long hours, making it very convenient! Would stay here again.

2.5

Nov 2021

2.0

Oct 2021

Selina San José was absolutely worth a visit! Truly cosy enviroment and clean rooms. You could feel the energy and vibe of Costa Rica in Selina. Really Nice place. Pura Vida!

1.3

Sep 2021

I love Selina San Jose and the reason I keep coming back is the team. From Guillermo and Mairon on the front desk through to Mellis behind the bar and Marta and her cleaning team, everyone is super welcoming, super helpful, and a pleasure to deal with.

0.8

Jul 2021

I was hoping to mix with other travelers more, but never met English-speaking guests. Felt safe - they had a guard and very secure room locks. The standard private room had a great bathroom - extremely clean! Bed was so-so but pillows were very nice. Biggest issue was THIN walls and lots of noise from other guests at all hours...

1.5

Jul 2021

2.5

Jun 2021

Love it

2.5

May 2021

Love the location and the overall look and lay out of the interior . I stayed in both the private rooms and the private dorm . The dorms are slightly overpriced per person The amenities are plenty and the restaurant makes it very convenient when need. Priced

2.5

May 2021

2.5

Jan 2021

Amazing! Highly recommended.

2.5

Jan 2021

Excelente hostel, el personal es muy atento, siempre intentando dar lo máximo para la comodidad del cliente, el único detalle es que no hacen limpieza en la habitación a menos de que se los pidas y pienso que esto es un factor muy importante, ya que esperas llegar a tu habitación y ver tu cama tendida. Si tú pides a la recepción que hagan la limpieza, ellos se encargarán de todo. Muy recomendable en tanto a sus instalaciones y a su personal tan alegre y servicial.

2.5

Jan 2021

1.0

Dec 2020

This place would probably be nice if you were staying in the dorms but we picked the suite because it looked nice. It was on the ground level about 8 feet from an intersection and none of the windows were sealed. Allowing ALOT of noise in and lots of mosquitos. The bathtub doesn't function because the stopper doesn't work and to use it as a shower water floods the bathroom because it is not flush against the wall and the shower curtains only cover the front half. After the water covered the bathroom floor it began to smell of sewage... so whenever we used the bathroom our feet would be wet and it would stink. The bed was extremely cheap and uncomfortable and there weren't even fitted sheets so as I rolled around the bedding came undone. The coffee machine also didn't work. Im not mad at the people running this place but the fact that it cost us 200 dollars was insane for a room without aircon in such bad condition with such a horrible bed and relatively disgusting bathroom. This property is cool and is in a fun part of town but this room was really misleading and in poor condition for the price we paid. So in short... I think it'd be fun if you wanted a super cheap dorm... stupid to book the suite and think its going to be nice.

2.5

Dec 2020

I had a great stay here. The hostel had everything I needed. Ariel, David, Carolina and team were super helpful and really made my stay. I will return.

2.0

Mar 2020

The common areas are great with lots of fun details. All the meals I had in the restaurant we’re delicious and the staff are friendly. The dorms themselves are pretty basic. I like that each bed has its own light, socket and curtain, but my 6-bed dorm was really dark which made sorting out my backpack difficult. All in all a good place to stay for a night or two.

2.5

Feb 2020

Stayed in a suite and totally met our needs as a couple. In a great area, in the middle of cool neighborhoods like Escalante and Amon. Parks, museums, and central market all walkable.

FAQs

How much does this hostel cost compared to others in San Jose?

The average price for a rental in San Jose is £58 per night. This rental is £6 above the average.

Is parking included with this hostel?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Selina - San Jose. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this hostel?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this hostel. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Selina - San Jose pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this hostel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Selina - San Jose?

We found 5 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, laundry, hot tub or spa, and garden.

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About this hostel

Amenities

Map of San Jose

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Available Rooms

Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room

Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room

Small Room Shared Bathroom

Standard Room

Deluxe Room

Selina - San Jose

Hostel in San Jose

Reasons to book

About this hostel

Amenities

Map of San Jose

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room

Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room

Small Room Shared Bathroom

Standard Room

Deluxe Room

Reviews

FAQs

How much does this hostel cost compared to others in San Jose?

Is parking included with this hostel?

Is there a pool at this hostel?

Is Selina - San Jose pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Selina - San Jose?

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