Socialtel San Jose Hotel, San Jose (San Jose) ➤ Reviews, Rooms & Prices 2025

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About the Hotel

Ave. 9, Calles 13 Y 15, San Jose (San Jose), Costa Rica

Socialtel San Jose, a 4-star hotel, offers modern accommodations with amenities for both leisure and business travelers, featuring free WiFi and a rooftop terrace. Guests can enjoy nearby vibrant nightlife and local cuisine enhanced by the city's rich culture.

Rooms & Amenities

Rooms at Socialtel San Jose include amenities such as a seating area, flat-screen TV, and a desk. Some units feature a private terrace and air conditioning, catering to both individuals and families with their selection of double and family rooms.

Dining & Nearby Options

Dining options at Socialtel include an on-site restaurant serving international cuisine, with several nearby restaurants like Stiefel Pub and La Terrasse French Cuisine within walking distance. Additionally, guests can explore the vibrant local food scene, including Cafe Otoya and Restaurante El Patio del Balmoral.

Leisure & Activities

The hotel features a rooftop terrace and offers access to leisure activities such as exploring Braulio Carrillo National Park and Parque Espana. Guests can also watch a movie in the Cinema Room and participate in various rooftop activities.

Services & Local Area

Socialtel San Jose provides essential services including a business center, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. The nearest transport options include local bus stations within an 8-minute walk, facilitating easy access to surrounding attractions like the Pre-Columbian Gold Museum and Central Park.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Deluxe Queen Room

Max:

2 persons

32 m²

Bed options:

1 Double bed

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Small Double Room

Max:

2 persons

12 m²

Bed options:

1 Double bed

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Standard Room

Max:

2 persons

15 m²

Bed options:

1 Double bed

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City Center

San Jose (San Jose)3300 ft

Airports

Tobias Bolanos International (SYQ) 6.3 mi

Juan Santamaria International (SJO) 11.8 mi

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Wi-Fi

Parking

USD 18 per day

Baggage storage

24-hour services

24-hour security

General

No smoking on site
Wi-Fi
Parking
No pets allowed
24-hour security
Baggage storage
Vending machines
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key access

Sports & Fitness

Yoga class

Services

Paid airport shuttle
Laundry
Tours/Ticket assistance
Stores/Commercial services
Happy hour

Dining

Restaurant
Bar/ Lounge area
Dinner
Special diet menus

Business

Business center

Children

Board games
Children's menu

Spa & Leisure

Karaoke
Live entertainment
Sun terrace
Back massage
Head massage
Full body massage
Foot massage

Room features

Sitting area
Terrace

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Location

Ave. 9, Calles 13 Y 15, San Jose (San Jose), Costa Rica

Map view

Ave. 9, Calles 13 Y 15, San Jose (San Jose), Costa Rica

City landmarks

Museums

National Museum of Costa Rica

2800 ft

Museums

Pre-Columbian Gold Museum

2400 ft

Broadway Theatre

National Theatre of Costa Rica

2500 ft

Market

San Jose Central Market

4000 ft

Square

Plaza de La Cultura

2200 ft

Calle Central Alfredo Volio

Central Park

3400 ft

Church

Metropolitan Cathedral of San Jose

3400 ft

Santa Teresa

4200 ft

Parks

Parque Nacional

3700 ft

Calle 4

Costa Rican Center of Science and Culture

3300 ft

Church

Church of Our Lady of La Soledad

4200 ft

Avenue 9 & Calle 4

Centro Costarricense de Ciencias y Cultura

2100 ft

Store

Chinatown, San Jose

3600 ft

Square

Plaza Juan Mora Fernandez

2500 ft

Museums

Museo de los Ninos

3400 ft

La California

3800 ft

Parks

Parque Espana

4900 ft

Nearby

Museums

Jade Museum

1800 ft

Zoo

Zoologico y Jardin Botanico Nacional Simon Bolivar Park

1600 ft

Avenidas 3 y 5

Museum of Contemporary Art and Design

600 ft

Events

Templo de la Musica

1300 ft

Museums

Madc

1500 ft

Square

Plaza de la Libertad Electoral

700 ft

Avenida Segunda

Mercado Nacional de Artesanias

1600 ft

Gallery

Galeria Namu

1300 ft

Square

Plaza de las Artes

1400 ft

Avenida 11 Calle 25

Museo Dr. Rafael Calderon Guardia

1700 ft

Parks

Gral Francisco Morazan

3700 ft

Savegre River

3300 ft

Parks

Spirogyra Butterfly Garden

1800 ft

Restaurants

Cafe Mundo

1400 ft

Calle 15 y Avenida 9 200m este y 100m norte del INS

Cafe Miel Costa Rica

1000 ft

Avenida 9

Restaurant El Jardin San Jose

1200 ft

Avenida 9 Calle 13 50 mtrs west of Cancelaria Yellow House

Cafe-Te-Ria

900 ft

Avenida 7 20 Meters Este de la Casa Amarilla

Cafenauta

900 ft

927

Alpino

1200 ft

Avenida 8

La Criollita

500 ft

Avenida 7 Between Calle 7 and 9

Cafe de los Deseos

900 ft

Barrio Otoya

Cafe Amon

500 ft

Calle 9

Restaurante El Patio del Balmoral

1800 ft

Central Avenue

Restaurant Dragon Oriental

900 ft

2nd Avenue 200 East of La Caja

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.

74%

liked the hotel and would stay again

Convenient Location

Clean Rooms

Limited Dining Options

Room for Service Improvement

7.4/10

Very good

Rooms

7.9

Location

8.7

Service

6.9

Dining

7.0

James

United States of America, April 2024

7.6/10

I stayed at the hotel which had a convenient location in downtown San Jose. The service was friendly, but they could improve on their customer service. The room with ensuite bath was clean and comfortable.

Rooms

9.0

The room with ensuite bath was clean and comfortable.

Service

7.0

The service was friendly, but they could improve on their customer service.

Location

8.0

The hotel is conveniently located in downtown San Jose.

Dining

6.0

The dining options were limited.

Facilities

Alan

United Kingdom, December 2023

7.8/10

The hotel is in a convenient location in the city center, close to everything. The rooms are comfortable, and the service is friendly. However, there could be improvements in customer service. The hotel offers a good value for the price.

Rooms

8.0

My room was comfortable and clean, providing everything I needed for a pleasant stay.

Service

7.0

The staff was friendly and tried their best to help me communicate with the manager during my stay.

Location

9.0

The hotel is located in the city center, which made it easy for me to access all the attractions and amenities. Very convenient!

Dining

7.0

I enjoyed the home-made jams served during breakfast, adding a nice touch to the dining experience.

Facilities

8.0

The hotel offers some convenient commercial services and tours/ticket assistance.

Andy

United Kingdom, December 2023

6.6/10

The hotel is in a convenient location near healthy cafes. The rooms are comfortable, but lacking in shared bathrooms in the hall. The staff tries to communicate well, yet can improve customer service. The dining options are limited to sushi only. The price is reasonable for the value provided.

Rooms

7.0

The rooms are comfortable, but lacking shared bathrooms in the hall.

Service

7.0

The staff is friendly and tries to communicate well but can improve customer service.

Location

8.0

The hotel is in a convenient location near healthy cafes.

Dining

5.0

Dining options are limited to sushi only.

Facilities

6.0

Basic facilities provided at the hotel.

John

United Kingdom, October 2023

8.2/10

The hotel is in a convenient location close to everything, with a great shower in the ensuite bathroom. The staff was very friendly and made efforts to communicate effectively. The dining experience offered a pancake platter, and the facilities were satisfactory.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms were as depicted in the website photos, with a comfy double bed and ensuite bath featuring a great shower.

Service

7.0

The customer service, although needing improvement, was friendly and made sure to convey messages between me and the manager.

Location

9.0

The hotel is located in a safe area close to the harbor and Selina's restaurant, providing easy access to various amenities.

Dining

9.0

I enjoyed the dining experience with a few drinks and a delicious pancake platter.

Facilities

8.0

The hotel offered shops/commercial services and tours/ticket assistance, ensuring a convenient stay.

Chad

United States of America, October 2023

7.8/10

I had a pleasant stay at this hotel. The rooms were clean and comfortable, and the staff was friendly. However, there were limited dining options and improvements could be made to the customer service. The location was convenient, and the facilities were well-maintained.

Rooms

8.0

The room I stayed in was clean and cozy, providing a comfortable experience.

Service

7.0

While the customer service could be improved, the staff was friendly and attempted to address any concerns I had during my stay.

Location

9.0

The hotel is situated in a safe and lovely area, just a short distance from the Citycenter. It was convenient and close to various attractions.

Dining

7.0

The dining options were satisfactory, with a decent selection of dishes available. However, more variety could enhance the overall dining experience.

Facilities

8.0

The hotel provided adequate facilities that were well-maintained and contributed to a comfortable stay.

Convenient Location

Limited Dining Options

Darren

United States of America, August 2023

7.6/10

I had a pleasant stay at the hotel. The rooms were clean and comfortable, and the staff was friendly. However, the dining options were limited. The location is convenient for accessing various amenities. The overall value for money is reasonable.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms were clean and comfortable, just like in the photos showed on the website and offered a shared bathroom.

Service

7.0

The staff was friendly and tried to facilitate communication between me and the manager.

Location

9.0

The hotel is located in a nice neighborhood with easy access to shops and commercial services.

Dining

6.0

The dining experience offered traditional meals.

Facilities

8.0

The hotel provides laundry services and tours/ticket assistance.

Leslie

United Kingdom, June 2023

6.6/10

The hotel is in a convenient location by public buses and offers a shared bathroom with a double bed. The staff's communication could be improved for a better customer service experience. The price is decent.

Rooms

7.0

I stayed in a room with a shared bathroom with a double bed. It was clean and suitable for a short stay.

Service

6.0

The staff was friendly, but there could be better communication between them and the manager.

Location

8.0

The hotel is conveniently located by public buses for easy transportation.

Dining

5.0

Facilities

5.0

Basic facilities available, but nothing exceptional.

Robert

United Kingdom, May 2023

7.6/10

The hotel is in a convenient location, close to the city center, and in a safe area. The rooms are comfortable, with shared bathrooms available like the ones shown in the website photos. The customer service, although friendly, could improve communication with the manager. The dining experience offers regional jams, and the hotel is in a lovely workout area. However, there is a paid shuttle service for which the price should be considered.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms are comfortable, and the shared bathrooms match the ones in the website photos.

Service

7.0

The customer service is friendly, though there's room for improvement in communication with the manager.

Location

9.0

The hotel is conveniently located in the city center within a short walking distance, and the area is safe.

Dining

8.0

The dining experience includes regional jams, which is a nice touch.

Facilities

6.0

The hotel offers paid shuttle services that add to the options available.

Convenient location

Communication improvement

Dave

United Kingdom, April 2023

8.0/10

I had a pleasant stay at this hotel. The room with a double bed and bathroom was comfortable, and the shower was great. The service was friendly, but there is room for improvement. The location was safe and convenient for exploring the city. The dining experience with marinated fish was enjoyable. The facilities met my needs during my stay.

Rooms

8.0

The room with a double bed and bathroom was comfortable with a great shower.

Service

7.0

The service was friendly, but there is room for improvement.

Location

9.0

The hotel is located in a safe area, making it convenient for exploring the city.

Dining

8.0

I enjoyed the dining experience with marinated fish.