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Reviews of NATIVUS Art-Hostel 3 stars

Entre Calle 36 y 38, Ave 5 Edificio 3650, Paseo Colon, 12768 San José, Costa Rica

#6 of 122 hotels in San José

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Review score

Based on 367 hostel reviews

8.9

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.3

  • Comfort

    9.2

  • Location

    8.5

  • Facilities

    9.1

  • Staff

    9.1

  • Value for money

    9.2

  • Free WiFi

    8.8

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  • Reviewed: 27 August 2025

    10
    Great people, great value, wonderful place, will go again!!
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Bed in Male Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    nothing

    The hostel was very nice. It was clean with nice common areas. The breakfast was good. The location worked out well for us. It has cool art. Clearly the owners care about this hostel and the people who stay there. We used the transport service from the airport. We had no problem connecting with Javier the taxi driver at the airport. He is a very nice guy. We had a small emergency in the city and Ana was very kind when we contacted her for assistance. What can we say about Nativus Art hostel, great place, great people, great value:)

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 25 August 2025

    10
    Absolutely beautiful Art Hostel, an amazing value!!
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Bed in Male Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lil warmish on the AC but wasn't too bad..

    Absolutely beautiful Artwork and front desk manager ! 😍 I fell in love with both!

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 17 August 2025

    10
    Great Hostel for a female solo traveller
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room with Fan
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Perfect hostel for a female traveller in my 40's. Nice and quiet, very clean, facilities great, no complaints at all. Highly recommend to stay here. Ana is really nice and friendly.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 4 August 2025

    9.0
    Very good quality hostal
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in Male Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    One of the most expensive hostels I ever stayed at. But I feel the price is justified. Costa Rica is expensive, and the quality of the place is good. Aside from that, no real down sides.

    Very nice hostal, owner is very kind, there is breakfast included. Not too much, but it's a good start of the day. Kitchen was good, had everything to cook. Fridge to store food. The bathroom and shower was nice and clean and had soap to wash your hands. Wifi was good, although I think I sometimes had some issues in the male dorm, since it was furthest from the wifi router. Supermarket is relatively close, a few blocks. City center is walkable, although a taxi might be faster. Quiet neighborhood. Safe at night.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 28 July 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room with Fan
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location not ideal, far from the center.

    Quiet neighborhood

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 13 July 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room with Fan
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Parking was different but different is not bad. By day 2, it was a breeze.

    Anna was wonderful. She was very accommodating. Our flight was delayed twice and she allowed for a very late check in.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 5 July 2025

    10
    Beatifully designed hostel with superb cleanliness in all areas and incredibly comfortable bunk bed
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in Male Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    nothing

    Super clean and organized, secured premises, beautiful and relaxing communal areas, genuine hospitality, great location

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 8 June 2025

    10
    Best hostel in San Jose. Best hostel in Central America?
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in Male Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Nothing to say here = this is how hostels should be!

    Could this be the best place to stay in San Jose? The best place in Costa Rica? This hostel is SO comfortable - the beds have privacy curtains and are like sleeping on a cloud! The manager is delightful - so kind, calm and full of advice. The building itself is simply gorgeous - full of art (as the name suggests) and a simple breakfast is served! It's a 20 minute walk to the centre of San Jose, but Uber is easy to call as well. I can't speak highly enough of this hostel - I simply loved it... I even considered staying an extra night in San Jose just to relax at the hotel a bit longer!

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 6 June 2025

    10
    Wonderful hostel
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Energy, cleanliness, spaciousness, breakfast, hostess, character. Has everything a mature traveler desires.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 19 May 2025

    10
    Fantastic place to stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in Male Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was nothing I didn't like. Everything was on point and organized.

    This place was much better than the pictures. Very clean, cozy, safe and the host was very kind and always willing to help or give advice on what to do in San Jose. The hostel has common areas to chill, a fully equipped kitchen, and a spot to exercise or practice yoga. There's a balcony with a view to either work remotely or read a book. Rooms are spacious, there are lockers. The location is very convenient to get around town. Truly exceptional.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 6 May 2025

    9.0
    The breakfast was amazing!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Had space for yoga and workouts, also a well equipped kitchen

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 3 May 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room with Fan
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We found it a bit far from the centre of town, but it's convenient if you just need a quiet night nearish the airport.

    Very helpful staff and friendly receptioist. Comfortable and quiet. Good kitchen fascilities. Freshly painted. Nice communal places, but not many people around as it was a quiet time.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 20 April 2025

    10
    Awesome!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in Male Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The staff was really friendly, especially Jorge who made my stay there even better. He’s always there when you have a question and he showed me a lot of places during his free time!

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 16 April 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Something on the roof was loose, clanking sound constant for the entire night: could not sleep.

    Close to San Jose downtown. Clean neighborhood. Facility is very well maintained, the bathroom is spacious and water pressure great.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 14 April 2025

    10
    Loved my stay here :)
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in Male Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Loved my stay here! Grocery store at a walking distance, and super close to the bus station. I had to leave at 5am, before breakfast was served but they offered me breakfast in a bag so I can take it with me 🙏🏽 This hostel is spotless, 100% recommend!

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 7 April 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Single Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was beautiful!

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 23 March 2025

    9.0
    Good hostel.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in Male Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There were no screens on the windows of the sleeping rooms. So when you open the windows on a hot night the mosquitoes fly in and bite. That's my only complaint about this hostel.

    Good free breakfast. Decent location. Good opportunity to meet other travelers.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 6 March 2025

    9.0
    A Good stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room with Fan
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Clean bed linens, well equipped kitchen, good breakfast, hot shower.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 6 March 2025

    9.0
    Nice hostel with friendly staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room with Fan
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    This hostel is very nice and cute, hotel staff is very helpful and friendly. Room is clean and the water is hot in the shower. It’s located not so far from city centre.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 3 March 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in Male Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    I've arrived late in the night, which I had to pay for extra 10$ without any notice beforehand.

    Close to the city centre (15min walk), great breakfast, clean bathrooms. Best deal in the town :)

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 1 March 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room with Fan
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Really Nice place. Very, Very clean. Ana is beyond helpful. Great lication!!

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 27 February 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in Male Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Not much to complain considering the price.

    Very good price-quality ratio in my opinion. Facilities clean and in good condition. Very good public spaces (yoga room, good kitchen and balcony). Staff was nice and breakfast ok. Central park is very near which is nice. Quite near the center also. Enjoyed my stay here.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 23 February 2025

    9.0
    good hostel
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    only one bathroom for two dorms

    nice hostel, good location

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 16 February 2025

    8.0
    Short stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing. I only stayed for one night.

    It was convenient.

    Stayed in February 2025

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