Reviews of Eco Stay Hostel
Calle 27A Edificio dos plantas, 10104 San José, Costa Rica
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Reviewed: 2 June 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewFriendly staff Clean room No key needed
Thank you so much for the review, we hope to see you soon!
Reviewed: 2 June 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewThe staff, the people and the activities offered!!!
We are glad you think so. Thank you a lot!
Reviewed: 21 May 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 15 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewThe breakfast was great and the staff were extremely lovely! The bathrooms in the dorms were also very clean
The location isn’t the best, be careful walking around at night
Thank you for staying with us! Until next time :)
Reviewed: 4 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 1 May 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 21 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewSuper nice and clean hostel, big rooms with even 2 bathrooms, everything super clean, nice breakfast, amazing helpfull staff!!!
Everything was great!
We are glad you enjoyed your stay with us. We hope to see you again, Alice!
Reviewed: 20 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewThe 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.
Thank you so much for your kind review, Girls! It was a pleasure having you stay with us. Your feedback truly motivates us to keep working hard to offer quality service. You are always welcome back!
Reviewed: 19 April 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 16 April 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
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Verified reviewReviewed: 22 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewClean, ventilation and nice lockers.
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Hi Abner, thank you very much for your comment. It was a pleasure having you with us. We're delighted to welcome you back.
Reviewed: 20 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewThe 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 !!
Our 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.
Thank you for your feedback Joséphine! We appreciate your comments about the bathroom and will work to improve the cleaning and water pressure for future guests. We're happy you had a comfortable stay overall!
Reviewed: 4 March 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewThe staff was super kind and the breakfast is incredible.
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So sweet, thank you so much for your kind comment, Kristy! It was a pleasure having you
Reviewed: 28 February 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewVery nice staff
The bed
Hello Matthias, thank you for your comment, it helps us improve!
Reviewed: 26 February 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 20 February 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewIt very quiet and relaxing here and the free homemade breakfast is outstanding.
There is no hot water in the sink and the hot water pressure in the shower is very low.
It's a pleasure to have you with us Lydia, your comment helps us improve, thank you.
Reviewed: 12 February 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewThe 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!
It was a pleasure having you here! We’re happy you noticed those little details—it really inspires us to keep doing our best. Hope to see you again soon!
Reviewed: 4 February 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewThe 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.
Thank you very much for your comment Sarah, it was amazing to have the whole group with us. We hope to see you in the future.
Reviewed: 3 February 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewSo friendly. Helped with my late check in a d early departure. Amazing breakfast and friendly guests. I felt safe as a solo female traveler
It was secluded, quiet but close to the downtown area and safe to walk.
Hi Kristy ! It was a pleasure to have you with us. Wish you a great journey and really hope to see you again. 😉
Reviewed: 27 January 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 24 January 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewLovely accommodation with super friendly people running it! The bedding was really comfortable too and I loved the breakfast!
It was a pleasure having you in our hostel, we hope you enjoy Costa Rica!
Reviewed: 13 January 2025 · Stayed in December 2024
Verified reviewThis 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!
Location 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.
Thank you for sharing your wonderful feedback! We're sorry you had a bad experience finding supermarkets and restaurants. However, we are always happy to help our customers with recommendations for dining or grocery shopping. We hope to welcome you back soon! 😄
Thank you for sharing your wonderful feedback! We're sorry you had a bad experience finding supermarkets and restaurants. However, we are always happy to help our customers with recommendations for dining or grocery shopping. We hope to wel… Show more
Reviewed: 8 January 2025 · Stayed in December 2024
Verified reviewLocation, friendly hosts.
Thank you Thomas for the review! It is importand for us.
Reviewed: 8 January 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
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