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Socialtel San Jose

3.0 star property
San José hostel with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Vibrant Carmen is home to Selina San Jose - Hostel, where you can unwind in the garden or rejuvenate with a sports massage. Indulge in delicious meals at the on-site restaurant and enjoy perks like laundry facilities, a rooftop terrace, and billiards/pool table. Previous guests rave about their stay.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Spa
  • Bar
  • Non-smoking
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Breakfast available
  • Spa services
  • Business centre
  • Airport shuttle
  • Area shuttle
  • Garden
  • Library
  • Corner/local shop
  • Vending machine

Feel at home (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • BBQ(s)
  • Corner/local shop
The current price is S$66
includes taxes & fees
8 Apr - 9 Apr

Room options

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Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Minibar
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Studio Suite

Highlights

Ceiling fan
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Deluxe Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room

Highlights

Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Small Room Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Ceiling fan
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Map
Ave. 9, Calles 13 y 15, Barrio Otoya, El Carmen, San José, 10101

What's nearby

  • Morazan Park - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • National Museum of Costa Rica - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • National Theater - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Central Park - 14 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Sabana Park - 5 min drive - 3.8 km

Getting around

  • San José (SYQ-Tobías Bolaños Intl.) - 21 min drive
  • San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.) - 28 min drive
  • San Jose Atlantic Station - 7 min walk
  • San Jose Procuradiria Museum Station - 9 min walk
  • San Jose Fercori Station - 9 min walk
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)

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

Socialtel San Jose

Socialtel San Jose features a rooftop terrace and puts you a short five-minute drive from Sabana Park. Guests indulge in deep-tissue massages, then grab a bite to eat at the restaurant. Other features include a bar/lounge and a garden.

Languages

English, Spanish

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 46 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
    • Contactless check-in and check-out are available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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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 older
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • One child (4 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
    • No cots (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • No on-site parking
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Transfers

    • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours a day)*
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Off-site

    • Area shuttle*
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–10:30 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Barbecue grills

Travelling with children

  • Children stay for free (see details)
  • Local/corner shop

What to do

  • Pool table

Working away

  • Business centre

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Rooftop terrace
  • Garden
  • Library
  • Television in common areas
  • Spa services
  • Reception hall

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Accessible airport shuttle

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Ceiling fan

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Shower only
  • Towels

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Special features

Spa

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services. Services include deep-tissue massages and sports massages.

Dining

On-site venue – This restaurant specialises in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Continental breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 12 per person
  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of USD 30 per person (one-way)
  • Local area shuttle service is offered for an extra charge
  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Policies

This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit on-site.
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.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard

Also known as

Selina San Jose Hostel
Selina San Jose

Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at Socialtel San Jose?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Socialtel San Jose?

Sorry, there's no on-site parking at Socialtel San Jose.

Is an airport shuttle service offered by Socialtel San Jose?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is USD 30 per person one-way.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Socialtel San Jose?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Contactless social distancing and check-out are available.

Is there an on-site casino at Socialtel San Jose?

No, this hostel doesn't have a casino, but Casino Fiesta (9-min walk) and Casino Fiesta Heredia (14-min drive) are both nearby.

What is there to do at Socialtel San Jose and nearby?

Socialtel San Jose has spa services and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Socialtel San Jose?

Yes, there's an on-site restaurant that offers international cuisine.

What's the area around Socialtel San Jose like?

Socialtel San Jose is in Carmen, a short 7-minute walk from San Jose Atlantic Station and 6 minutes' walk from Morazan Park.

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Socialtel San Jose Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Good

Pretty atmosphere
As always Selina Hostel has great og beautiful decor, that gives a really nice vibe in the common areas. We stayed in a dobble room which was nice and very basic with a good bed and a good shower. We had a nice breakfast included. We thought we ordered food on our late arrival. Due to misunderstanding they did not get the order, the kitchen closed and my husband went to bed hungry - but survived :-)
Lisbeth, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Jordan, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Alexis, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

great experience overall
Jackson, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The atmosphere is great at Selina, relaxed friendly with great service. It can be a bit noisy during the night
mark, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice stay!
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…
Julien, 6-night trip

8/10 Very good

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.

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Amy, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

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!
Mary, 3-night trip

4/10 Fair

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.
Ricky, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

No refrigerator No tv No large windows
Felipe, 2-night trip

6/10 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.
2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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
Alexander, 9-night trip

6/10 Good

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 Exceptional

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.

10/10 Exceptional

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’
Alexander, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Andréa, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Pulseándola estilo perezoso
I stayed at Selina/Socialtel San Jose for about a week until the 28th of January 2025 and my Spirit Animal for the stay was a Sloth because I did mostly nothing in the morning, then took a rest in the afternoon. One might not think this a feasible feat in a city such as San Jose. But, I accepted the challenge and made good on it. Mae, aquí pulseándola! I've stayed here at this property many times since my first time in 2019 or 2020. And, the staff has always been welcoming. It was fun to hang out at the restaurant/bar and partake in the activities in the evenings after an arduous day of doing nothing: "Dolce far niente" style. Pura Vida!
Kevin, 8-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jonathan, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Karen Sujey, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Selina es un ambiente juvenil y Extrangero. Un lugar amable, tranquilo y feliz, apto para toda la familia.
Amin, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Espacio tranquilo, las areas comunes y restaurante, tiene una iluminación natural muy favorecedora.
Maca, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Me sentí cómoda y segura. Hay muy buen ambiente. Solo tener en cuenta que si traes auto tienes que estacionarte en la calle con parquímetro.
Yareli, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Orlando, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

Ich habe aus Versehen das falsche Selina gebucht und nach 5 Minuten diesen Fehler gemeldet und trotzdem mein Geld nicht zurückerhalten. Bin sehr enttäuscht über diesen Service.
stefanie, 10-night trip