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Reviews of Eco Stay Hostel

Calle 27A Edificio dos plantas, 10104 San José, Costa Rica

#1 of 122 hotels in San José

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Review score

Based on 208 hostel reviews

9.2

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    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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  • Reviewed: 2 June 2025

    8.0
    Good value hostel.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Friendly staff Clean room No key needed

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 2 June 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Family Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The staff, the people and the activities offered!!!

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 15 May 2025

    9.0
    Great place for a night
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The 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

    10
    Perfect place for SJ
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything 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

    9.0
    Safe and comfortable stay in San José
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Quadruple Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The 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

    10
    Nice!
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    ...

    Clean, ventilation and nice lockers.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 20 March 2025

    8.0
    peace oasis in city chaos
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    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.

    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

    10
    Amazing spot in San Jose.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Quadruple Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    The staff was super kind and the breakfast is incredible.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 28 February 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bed

    Very nice staff

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 20 February 2025

    10
    Good value
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There 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

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The 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

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night

    The 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

    10
    Realy lovely would definitely recommend
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Quadruple Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It 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

    10
    Lovely eco hostel in San Jose
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lovely 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

    9.0
    Good value for money & helpful staff, but not a great location!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    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.

    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

    10
    Exceptional
    • Solo traveller
    • Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location, friendly hosts.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 January 2025

    9.0
    Clean, delicious breakfast
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Quadruple Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The accomodation was clean, the breakfast was delicious

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 December 2024

    8.0
    I had a great time at Eco stay I’ll probably recommend it.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    A bit far from the city center

    Lot of space, big rooms and nice staff

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 November 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not 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

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The 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

    10
    We had a nice stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Smelled 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

    10
    Great valued stay with a wonderful breakfast and kind host
    • Couple
    • Family Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Great location, comfortable room with very nice balcony outside

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 October 2024

    8.0
    Nice and cheap option in San Jose
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Quadruple Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    Online 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

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The 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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