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About this property
Comfortable Accommodations: Chillout Hostel Barrio Escalante in San José offers family rooms with private bathrooms and shared bathrooms. Each room includes a shower and hypoallergenic bedding. Essential Facilities: Guests enjoy a garden, terrace, and free WiFi. Additional amenities include a lounge, shared kitchen, outdoor seating area, picnic area, and bicycle parking. Convenient Services: The hostel provides a paid shuttle service, concierge, tour desk, and luggage storage. Breakfast is available in the room, and bike hire is offered. Local Attractions: Located 21 km from Juan Santamaría International Airport, the hostel is near La Sabana Metropolitan Park (5 km) and Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica (7 km).
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Airport shuttle
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Terrace
- Garden
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Felippe
Brazil
“It's a good value for a one or two-night stay. It has everything you need. The bathrooms could be a little better, but for the price, it's great. I wouldn't recommend it if you need to work, though.” - Lucie
Czech Republic
“Great vibe, very helpful staff and super clean, kitchen is well equipped. Also quiet and nice common premises to meet other travelers.” - Alexis
United States
“This hostel has been the best I've stayed at so far during my time in Costa Rica. It was super clean, very cute and very chill and quiet as described. I enjoyed the atmosphere, and it was the perfect place to stop and rest on my way from Samara to...” - Paula
Germany
“Hostel is located in a nice area of San Jose, the staff was very friendly and helped with organising how to travel around in Costa Rica, kitchen was well equipped” - Ivan
Canada
“- Very clean toilets - Good air conditioning - Quiet after late hours - Easy for booking tours and activities - Close to main square - Friendly staff” - Elise
United States
“Lovely hostel with great common areas. I really liked the idea of it being a chill out and quiet place rather than playing loud music and stuff. Safe neighbourhood and walkable to lots of places to eat and shop. Staff were really nice. Good...” - Lena
Germany
“Really nice hostel in San Jose. I stayed in a few and I definetely liked this one the most. Great location. The information you get at the reception and website are awesome. They can help you with everything ( transport to different towns... )” - Jackie
Costa Rica
“The hostel was incredibly clean, airy and bright. The kitchen had everything one would need and the staff was very nice” - Sarah
Canada
“I booked the private room which is small but comfortable and had all the necessity. The next day I stayed in the outdoor common area and chatted with other travellers: the vibe was great! I would totally recommend this place to anyone! I chatted...” - Siobhan
United Kingdom
“The staff are incredibly friendly, the lady when we arrived spoke through the local area and where is safe/not safe to walk. The man in the morning when we were checking out advised us of places to see on the rest of our travels. We only stayed...”
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Child policies
Children are not allowed.
Cot and extra bed policies
Prices for extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no cots available at this property.
All extra beds are subject to availability.