Calle 27A Edificio dos plantas, 10104 San José, Costa Rica
#1 of 122 hotels in San José
Guests' ChoiceBased on 208 hostel reviews
9.2Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.4
Location
8.7
Facilities
9.3
Staff
9.7
Value for money
9.4
Free WiFi
9.2
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 2 June 2025
Louise
United KingdomFriendly staff Clean room No key needed
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: 2 June 2025
Adir
United StatesThe staff, the people and the activities offered!!!
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: 15 May 2025
Grace
AustraliaThe location isn’t the best, be careful walking around at night
The breakfast was great and the staff were extremely lovely! The bathrooms in the dorms were also very clean
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: 21 April 2025
Alice
GermanyEverything was great!
Super nice and clean hostel, big rooms with even 2 bathrooms, everything super clean, nice breakfast, amazing helpfull staff!!!
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: 20 April 2025
Alexandra
United KingdomThe garden is relaxing and well appointed with good recycling facilities and comfy hammocks. The shared spaces were all really good, including a well equipped kitchen. The hostel is an easy 15 minute walk from Barrio Escalante. The beds were comfortable and the breakfast was exceptional. Thank you to our hosts for looking after us so well.
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: 22 March 2025
Acutus
Costa Rica...
Clean, ventilation and nice lockers.
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: 20 March 2025
Joséphine
GermanyOur bathroom was functional, however warm water was only possible with low water pressure. The bathroom also had few spots here and there and appeared not to be thoroughly cleaned, but it was enough to feel comfortable for our short stay.
The hosts were absolutely lovely and the breakfast every morning was just perfect. Our room had a very nice large bed. It is located in a more calm neighborhood not to far away from the city center or barrio escalante. The Garden was very nice to sit in to enjoy the sun. I would definitely recommend this place !!
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: 4 March 2025
Kristy
United StatesNothing
The staff was super kind and the breakfast is incredible.
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: 28 February 2025
Matthias_bauer
AustriaThe bed
Very nice staff
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: 20 February 2025
Lydia
United StatesThere is no hot water in the sink and the hot water pressure in the shower is very low.
It very quiet and relaxing here and the free homemade breakfast is outstanding.
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: 12 February 2025
Coline
GermanyThe staff is extremely friendly and helpful and everything is SUPER clean. There is a nice garden to relax in and the breakfast tastes very good!
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: 4 February 2025
Mcsween
AustraliaThe breakfast was amazing every single day and the staff were really lovely and so welcoming, very accomodating to english speakers. The rooms were also really lovely and clean.
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: 3 February 2025
Kristy
United StatesIt was secluded, quiet but close to the downtown area and safe to walk.
So friendly. Helped with my late check in a d early departure. Amazing breakfast and friendly guests. I felt safe as a solo female traveler
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: 24 January 2025
Joanna
United KingdomLovely accommodation with super friendly people running it! The bedding was really comfortable too and I loved the breakfast!
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: 13 January 2025
Gangaprasad
IndiaLocation is slighly away from the city centre! But then it would cost a lot more if it were nearer! Also since there's no supermarket or restaurant immediately nearby, perhaps they can arrange a phone-order system with some such companies. BUT these things are minor. I'd stay there again, if I were to visit San Jose, CR.
This property deserves more guests! It is a great value for money! The staff is helpful. I paid for a bunk bed and got the entire area for myself! Breakfast was OK. The decor topclass, it is a wooden property and the sit-out, the garden etc are too good! They even have a workstation and a barbeque!
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: 8 January 2025
Espinoza
United StatesLocation, friendly hosts.
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: 2 January 2025
Eva
Czech RepublicThe accomodation was clean, the breakfast was delicious
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: 17 December 2024
Matthieu
FranceA bit far from the city center
Lot of space, big rooms and nice staff
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: 26 November 2024
Oxana
NetherlandsNot very social and not so many options for eating out in the neighborhood.
Hostel felt very safe. 30 min from airport with taxi or uber. Spacious and clean rooms. 8 people dorm had two bathrooms with hairdryers and hot showers. Comfortable beds and delicious on the spot prepared breakfast.
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: 18 November 2024
Lars
SwitzerlandThe gym was not included but rather next door and you had to pay 3000 colones to access it.
The breakfast was amazing with eggs, toast and a lot of fruit (+coffee or tea). The staff was friendly and the rooms were nice. My 8 bed dorm had two bathrooms.
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: 16 November 2024
Sabina
GermanySmelled a bit musty but seems to be a pretty common issue in Costa Rica that boils down to the humidity
Good value for the money you spend
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: 12 October 2024
Charles
FranceNothing
Great location, comfortable room with very nice balcony outside
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: 11 October 2024
Cathrine
NorwayOnline it said there was a gym, however this is something in another building that you have to pay for.
Very good option for a cheap but nice place to stay in San Jose. The social areas are large and welcoming, the rooms are clean, and they serve a great breakfast. We stayed here before starting a group trip in CR and this was one of the best stays we had for the 2 weeks we traveled the country.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 10 October 2024
Pedro
VenezuelaThe neighborhood doesn't feel very safe to walk at night, not many eating options nearby.
A very relax and comfy place with very nice and helpful staff. Great place to return after a a day of volcanoes and other wonders. They help me a lot to plan my trip with great suggestions and with the logistics, especially Suzette and Marta. I would definitely come back.
Stayed in October 2024
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