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title: "Socialtel San Jose, San José: 9.0/10 guest rating, reviews & location"
description: "Socialtel San Jose in San José: rated 9.0 by guests, 3-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side."
url: https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/socialtel-san-jose-san-jose/
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source: StayVersus (https://stayversus.com)
retrieved: 2026-11-11
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Hotel · ★★★ · Selina Hotels
# Socialtel San Jose

Carmen, San José, Costa Rica

9.0 ·  Excellent 65 reviews ·  #5 #5 of 45 in San José ·  8.1 Location score
## About Socialtel San Jose

Socialtel San Jose is a hotel in Carmen, San José, Costa Rica. It holds a 3-star rating. Guests rate it 9.0 out of 10 across 65 reviews. Facilities include bar, airport transfer, free wi-fi. It is 2.7 km from the centre of San José. The nearest airport, Tobías Bolaños International Airport (SYQ), is 7.7 km away.

- **Type:** Hotel

- **Star rating:** ★★★

- **Check-in from:** 15:00

- **Check-out until:** 11:00

- **Rooms:** 49

- **Floors:** 3

- **Opened:** 2017

- **Last renovated:** 2017

- **Chain:** Selina Hotels

- **Formerly:** Selina San Jose

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 10

[Hotel prices in San José by month](https://stayversus.com/en/costa-rica/san-jose/prices/)

San Jose, Otoya, Ave 9 - Street 13-15

## Live prices around Socialtel San Jose

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## How Socialtel San Jose scores

Better rated than 89% of hotels in San José

-   Guest rating **9.0**
-   Location **8.1**
-   Public transport **8.3**

San José average

## Amenities

BarAirport transferFree Wi-Fi

### Food & drink

-   Breakfast
-   Bar

### Internet

-   Free Wi-Fi

### Parking & transport

-   Parking

### Services

-   Airport transfer
-   Luggage storage

### In the rooms

-   Air conditioning

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **8.1**/10

- **Walk grade:** **89**/100 Great for walkers

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **112**

- **Shops within 500 m:** **6**

- **Sights within 1 km:** **17**

<table class="dist" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tbody data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest station<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Estación Ferrocarril Del Atlántico; San José</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">470 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">8 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest airport<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Tobías Bolaños International Airport (SYQ)</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">7.7 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">17 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Distance to the centre<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">San José</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">2.7 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">6 min drive</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Everyday places nearby

<table class="dist" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tbody data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Food shop<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">AMPM</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">320 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">5 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Pharmacy</th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">230 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">4 min walk</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   MADC160 m
-   Museo de Arte y Diseño Contemporáneo190 m
-   Zoologico260 m
-   Casa Museo 707290 m
-   Museo del Jade y la Cultura Precolombina430 m
-   Museo Nacional Costa Rica470 m

## Lists this hotel is on

-   [Top-rated budget stays in San José](https://stayversus.com/en/costa-rica/san-jose/budget/)

### Compare

## Compare Socialtel San Jose with nearby hotels

Similar hotels within 3 km. Open a match-up to see where each one wins.

-   [Chillout Otoya Downtown](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/chillout-otoya-downtown-san-jose/) Hotel ★★★★ 90 m away
    
    7.6
-   [Delta Hotels by Marriott San Jose Aurola](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/delta-hotels-by-marriott-san-jose-aurola-san-jose/) Hotel ★★★½ 410 m away
    
    8.1
-   [Sleep Inn Paseo Las Damas San Jose](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/sleep-inn-paseo-las-damas-san-jose-san-jose/) Hotel ★★★ 430 m away
    
    8.5
-   [Hotel Santo Tomas - Historical Property 1908](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/hotel-santo-tomas-historical-property-1908-san-jose/) Hotel ★★★ 460 m away
    
    8.2
-   [Hotel Aranjuez](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/hotel-aranjuez-san-jose/) Hotel 500 m away
    
    7.5
-   [Hotel Amón Real](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/hotel-amon-real-san-jose/) Hotel ★★★ 530 m away
    
    7.8
## Questions about Socialtel San Jose

### How do guests rate Socialtel San Jose?

Socialtel San Jose has a guest rating of 9.0 out of 10 from 65 reviews, which is better than 89% of rated hotels in San José.

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

Check-in starts at 15:00 and check-out is until 11:00.

### Does Socialtel San Jose include breakfast?

Breakfast is available. Whether it is included depends on the rate you book.

### Is there parking at Socialtel San Jose?

Yes, parking is available; charges may apply.

### How far is Socialtel San Jose from the airport?

The nearest airport, Tobías Bolaños International Airport (SYQ), is 7.7 km away in a straight line.

### What was Socialtel San Jose called before?

Socialtel San Jose was previously known as Selina San Jose.

### When did Socialtel San Jose open?

Socialtel San Jose opened in 2017.

### How many rooms does Socialtel San Jose have?

Socialtel San Jose has 49 rooms on 3 floors.

### Is there a supermarket or food shop near Socialtel San Jose?

Yes: AMPM, about 320 m away (5 min walk).

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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