In San José (Carmen)
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 6.5 mi (10.4 km) from Avenida Escazú Shopping Center.
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).
Featured amenities include a business center, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours).
English, Spanish
Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.4)
Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.
There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.
Most popular facilities
Bar
Breakfast available
Laundry
Spa
Pool
Free wifi
Restaurants
Housekeeping
Air conditioning
Small Room Shared Bathroom
sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 2 1 Queen BedMore detailsStandard Room
140 sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 2 1 Queen BedMore details
Deluxe Room
205 sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 2 1 Queen BedMore detailsSuite
269 sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 2 1 King BedMore detailsStandard Twin Room
172 sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 2 2 Twin BedsMore detailsFamily Room
215 sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 4 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Bunk BedMore detailsStudio Suite
280 sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 2 1 King BedMore detailsWonderful · 176 reviews
Cleanliness
8.8/10
Location
0.0/10
Recommendation
84.9%
Closest airports
San José (SYQ-Tobías Bolaños Intl.)
12 km / 7.5 mi
Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO)
20.4 km / 12.7 mi
What's nearby
Casa Amarilla
0.2 km / 0.1 mi
Parque Espana
0.2 km / 0.1 mi
Museum of Contemporary Art and Design
0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Simon Bolivar Zoo
0.3 km / 0.2 mi
National Park
0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Rafael Angel Calderon Guardia Hospital
0.3 km / 0.2 mi
National Center of Art and Culture
0.4 km / 0.2 mi
Morazan Park
0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Templo de Música
0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Jacob Karpio Galería
0.5 km / 0.3 mi
National Museum of Costa Rica
0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Asamblea Legislativa
0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Jade Museum
0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Estación del Ferrocarril de Costa Rica
0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Plaza de la Democracia
0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Most Popular Amenities
Bar
Breakfast available
Laundry
Spa
Pool
Free wifi
Restaurants
Housekeeping
Air conditioning
Top family-friendly amenities
Grocery/Convenience store
Parking and transportation
Airport transportation (surcharge)
Food and drink
Barbecue grill(s)
A restaurants
A bar/lounges
Minibar
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Restaurants on site
Number of bars/lounges - 1
Things to do
Television in common areas
Family friendly
Laundry facilities
Grocery/convenience store
Conveniences
Grocery/convenience store
Luggage storage
Guest services
Laundry facilities
Tours/ticket assistance
Daily housekeeping
Families love it for
Grocery/convenience store
Business services
Business center
Outdoors
Billiards or pool table
Rooftop terrace
Full-service spa
Spa services on site
Languages spoken
English
Spanish
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Common areas
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Accessible airport shuttle
Wheelchair accessible
Check-in
From 3:00 PM
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 accommodation type.Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
General 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. 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. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination. The COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 12 and up.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Cards accepted at this property
Optional extras
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
We should mention
92% of our clients have rated us with 5 stars





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