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Socialtel San Jose

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

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Studio Suite
Meeting facility
Daily continental breakfast (USD 12 per person)
Family Room
Suite

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Breakfast available
  • Spa services
  • Business center
  • Airport shuttle
  • Area shuttle
  • Garden
  • Library
  • Convenience store
  • Vending machine

Feel at home (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Barbecue grill(s)
  • Grocery/convenience store
The current price is CA $69
CA $78 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 7 - Mar 8

Room options

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Suite

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

Studio Suite

Highlights

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

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Family Room

Family Room

Highlights

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

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Standard Twin Room

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

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

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Deluxe Room

Deluxe Room

Highlights

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

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Standard Room

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

Small Room Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Ceiling fan
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
Living area

Hotel Cultura Plaza

  • Free WiFi
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Non-smoking
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (335)
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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
  • National Museum of Costa Rica - 7 min walk
  • National Theater - 12 min walk
  • Central Park - 14 min walk
  • Sabana Park - 5 min drive

Getting around

  • San José (SYQ-Tobías Bolaños Intl.) - 21 min drive
  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 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 just a 5-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

DONE

Hotel size

    • 46 rooms
DONE

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
    • Contactless check-in 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 available
    • Late check-out subject to availability
DONE

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
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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 cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • No onsite parking
DONE

Transfers

    • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*
DONE

Offsite

    • Area shuttle*
DONE

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

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)
  • Grocery/convenience store

What to do

  • Pool table

Working away

  • Business center

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 onsite spa services. Services include deep-tissue massages and sports massages.

Dining

Onsite venue - This restaurant specializes 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)
  • 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 elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing 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 onsite parking at Socialtel San Jose.

Is 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 check-in and check-out are available.

Is there an onsite 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 onsite 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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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

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
Verified Hotels.com guest review

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
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

No refrigerator No tv No large windows
Felipe, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

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
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10/10 Exceptional

Orlando, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Mike, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

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 family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

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
Verified Expedia guest review

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
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8/10 Very good

Maria, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

great experience overall
Jackson, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

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
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Yi Ci, 1-night trip
Verified Orbitz guest review

8/10 Very good

1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

Just no.
2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

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 romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

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 romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Marisa, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Da'Sha, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

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 with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Loved everything about Selina, great food, great beds, super friendly and helpful staff. Been there 3 times and will be back!
Yasmine, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Loved this place, staff is so nice, food is delicious, comfortable beds. Great decor.
Yasmine, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Benjamin, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

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!
Lisbeth, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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!
Amanda, 7-night trip
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