Avenida 8, calle 13, 10104 San José, Costa Rica
#84 of 114 hotels in San José
Guests' ChoiceBased on 239 hostel reviews
7.7Cleanliness
8.2
Comfort
7.9
Location
8.2
Facilities
7.7
Staff
8.9
Value for money
8.4
Free WiFi
9.0
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 1 June 2024
Charlotte
GermanyIn a very dodgy area of San Jose. Right next to the train line which is VERY loud, you could hear the honking and screeching of old trains all night.
Nice balcony, Very friendly owners
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 26 May 2024
Sue
United KingdomDrain was a bit smelly but fine if you closed door
We had to leave early before breakfast time, and the lady who was looking after the hostel specially cooked us breakfast herself. Very much appreciated.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 23 April 2024
Niklas
GermanyTrain passes right next to the hostel. Starting at around 5am, every 20-30 minutes - very load honking
Comfy bed, close to the inner city, nice and large breakfast, friendly staff
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 23 March 2024
Sarah
United StatesExcellent location, helpful staff, clean facilities, and nice common seating areas. Nice place for an excellent price!
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 15 March 2024
Marketa
United KingdomThe water stoped working at night which was a bit inconvenient. The kitchen wasn’t exceptionally equipped but did the job.
Really good location. The receptionist was super nice, and opened gate from the car park before they opened it.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 28 February 2024
Claude
CanadaThe hotel is accross the train then so noisy. Some changes about the breakfast, it's always the same one.
Kindle staff
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 25 February 2024
Stephen
United StatesKitchen hot plate wasn't working. Loud trolley outside during daytime.
Good restaurant food downstairs. Room was comfortable. Museum was a few blocks away.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 14 February 2024
Alva
GermanyFor using the tab in the bathroom you had to press a button and got a specific amount of water. You couldn't control that, which was a waste of water in our opinion. Windows couldn't be opened completely, they just had the "window slices", that you see a lot around here. The problem was, that you couldn't close them completely as well, which made the loud street even louder...
Very nice staff. They prepared our breakfast earlier, as we had to leave before the official beginning of breakfast. It was a typical Costa Rican breakfast (rice, beans, egg, fried banana and a slice of tomato) and delicious! The room was nicely decorated.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 30 January 2024
Gary
United KingdomCold shower and trains are noisy in morning
The property was great value and included breakfast.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 27 January 2024
Logan
New ZealandBreakfast was lovely - fresh fruit, eggs, beans & rice. We arrived very late at night off the plane but the staff were still very welcoming.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 14 January 2024
Charlotte
United KingdomCold water shower
Good location, good value, spacious rooms and perfect for our 1 night stay
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 21 December 2023
Joachim
GermanyGood
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 1 December 2023
Galosb
Costa Ricasounds like the main road and the kitchen in the room with you . very noisy, bad isolation
friendly stuff. clean
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 23 November 2023
Ilana
Switzerlandnoisy (can hear the trains and cars very early in the morning)
perfect location in the center, also close to barrio escalante neighbourhood
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 4 November 2023
Nuin
Guatemalaprices in costa rica are too high
best hostel ever liked everyone and everything
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 17 October 2023
Tasha
United KingdomVery very helpful staff. Thank you 😀
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 26 September 2023
Deborah
United KingdomFabulous guest house, close to National & Jade Museums and about 15 minutes walk to Central Market. Nice/comfy rooms with great public areas to sit in and relax. Adjacent cafe serves breakfast between 0730-1100 and snacks/meals during the day. For a few days in San Jose, this is perfect place to stay.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 4 August 2023
Quisha
Costa RicaMissing breakfast, sleep was so deep and fulfilling! Love to experience the Shakti restaurant breakfast someday if meant to!!
Flor & Her daughter Alexandra are lovely, sweet to spend time together and do some yoga, sharing some yoga and meditation tips. Nice yoga meditation spot with incense to relax and a good table to do some writing in common area. Flexible with issues of payment and generous with understanding to assist. ThanQ, gracias a todos, bendiciones a todos
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 23 July 2023
Brucehansen
United KingdomThe triangles past often, starting at 4.23am! In Costa Rica they sound the horn at every crossing, so you can hear it coming well beforehand.
Great host and lovely clean room and bathroom. Breakfast was traditional and excellent.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 7 July 2023
Martina
FranceThe noise from the street especially the train passing nearby
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 29 June 2023
Jacob
United KingdomThe walls were a bit thin so bring earplugs! But the hostel was quiet in general.
Good location close to central San Jose with a spotless bathroom.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 20 June 2023
Weier
United StatesThe other two room service employees do not understand English at all.
Basically, it is great if you speak Spanish because only one person among the three employees is able to communicate in English. When the bilingual employee is off duty, you will have a very hard time communicating with the other two.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 31 May 2023
Jesse
New Zealandshower is freezing but it’s fine
staff were helpful, clean and good location. breakfast is very good.
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 29 May 2023
Tony
United StatesSleeping room did not have any windows.
It was clean and has several nice amenities (common kitchen, office/reading room, small common balcony). The restaurant is located next door and was pleasant. They will connect you with a driver who is very helpful and who is reliable and communicates well.
Stayed in May 2023
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