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Reviews of Hostel Casa Colon

San Jose Paseo Colon Calle 24 Norte, 10102 San José, Costa Rica

#108 of 121 hotels in San José

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Review score

Based on 130 hostel reviews

7.2

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.6

  • Comfort

    7.5

  • Location

    8.3

  • Facilities

    7.2

  • Staff

    8.2

  • Value for money

    7.6

  • Free WiFi

    7.9

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  • Reviewed: 3 April 2024

    7.0
    Basic stay for a night
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There were rarely staff on reception. I got locked out a couple of times and had to get a guest to let me in. I also let in some guests. Very loud road next to rooms

    It was simple and had most things I needed.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 March 2024

    8.0
    A great location, quiet and clean but totally central to museums and the theater.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Our room had two showers. Only one had hot water.

    The room was clean and quiet. The beds are in great shape, comfortable. Bradley speaks great english and was very helpful with everything we asked for and needed.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 January 2024

    7.0
    Nice but noisy room in a beautiful old building
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Room was very noisy, you could hear all the sounds from the street. I didn't like the towels. Hand towel wasn't cotton, terrible to touch and not absorbing the moisture. And the big towel was cotton but smelled moldy. Big closet but no hangers. It's not 24hr reception.

    Nice room in a beautiful old building. My room and bathroom were very spacious and well equipped. Staff was very nice and shared helpful tips when I asked. Location is good, only couple of minutes from the pedestrian area.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 January 2024

    6.0
    Last minute place to stay.
    • People with friends
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Check in and check out was a bit complicated, with check out staff being a bit rude. Parking is really small.

    Good location.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 December 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very clean and quite.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 December 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Unfortunately the Wi-Fi was bad or I guess it’s limited for the use of WhatsApp and Instagram. I could not download my boarding pass and other applications also did not work. In my laptop it was better. And the breakfast is ok but last time I stayed there it was better. Last time I could eat the typical Pinto, this time only a little bit of scrumbled egg, with three small slices bred and some fruits.

    The Hotel ist good located, there are supermarkets, restaurants and other stores very close. Also the bus stations are close. You can reach all by walking. The stuff super friendly, welcoming and helpful! :)

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 November 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Cleanning

    Location

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 November 2023

    8.0
    I was very satisfied with the location and price for the money of the room
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Too much of traffic

    The breakfast was good. Very good location , easy to walk everywhere in town, lots of shopping places and eatery

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 15 October 2023

    8.0
    I liked the location as I was able to walk to the town and also get plenty of food, also picked up
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I found it hard to communicate as I do not know Spanish at all

    I enjoyed the rice with pees The coffee was delicious

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 22 August 2023

    8.0
    Comfy
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Have a water station instead of having to ask staff. Would be great to have a communal microwave to heat up food.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 June 2023

    8.0
    It was short and sweet.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Clean, Cute and staff was friendly

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 February 2023

    7.0
    Usually a very good hotel just be prepared for large noisy groups at times
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    People on the balcony were loud and obnoxious all night. They did not care that it was 2 in the morning.

    People are nice and the room is nice.

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: 31 July 2022

    8.0
    Great cheap short stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    We weren’t pleased when we saw the bathrooms which were shared (fine for the money) but not the cleanest and did not feel so secure. Any guest (male or female) could walk in at any moment. A lot of homelessness immediately outside the hotel which is to keep in mind especially if travelling solo or hoping to go out at night - and I mean there were homeless men lurking staring and coming up to me at 1am asking for some money. Wouldn’t go out at that time again whilst staying there!

    Great breakfast for the price - exceeded expectations and good time. Bed was quite comfy for the price and the bedroom was a great side for my friend and I. The guy wt reception was lovely and accomodating.

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 18 June 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Solo traveller
    • Superior Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Front desk not always manned a little cold to guests but not a huge issue stayed 10 nights would stay again

    Great Location ,decent breakfast, good value for private room.

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: 13 June 2022

    7.0
    good value for money for one night
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    expect old fashioned equipment and solon ave is busy road, so noicy from outside

    good central location, comfortable room, friendly staff. reliable pick up from the airport

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: 30 May 2022

    6.0
    Does the Trick
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The staff, bathrooms and rooms were not well cleaned. Someone from the hotel tried to show my room to other people while I was there.

    The decoration and breakfast

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: 27 May 2022

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    We paid for a room including breakfast and according to their website we would make it. By arriving they told us the breakfast was later and they where not offering anything. We had to take the Tica bus at 7.00. Hostel is located at a very busy road which starts at 5.30. ok if you have to take an early bus. I think the people who worked there where nice, sadly it seems that there where no quests.

    Close to Tica bus. Decent room, bathroom with a hot shower. Bed ok. Perfect stay for going on the Tica bus.

    Stayed in April 2022

  • Reviewed: 23 April 2022

    7.0
    Good
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not much atmosphere

    Nice breakfast Big room nice bathroom Good location for city Next to busy road but can't be helped if you want city location

    Stayed in April 2022

  • Reviewed: 29 March 2022

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    there were to much people party in my room, i could barely sleep and they didnt do anything about it

    the location

    Stayed in March 2022

  • Reviewed: 19 March 2022

    8.0
    Good for a stopover before moving on
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Superior Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room was a little small. Once we got our bags in, there wasn't much floor space left! You get what you pay for, and I didn't pay much, so I can't complain. The location wasn't great... there weren't any bars close by and only one restaurant. I didn't feel very safe when we strayed off the main road the hotel is located on. My bed squeaked every time I moved.

    The hotel was an older building, which had a lot of charm. The staff were very pleasant and helpful.

    Stayed in March 2022

  • Reviewed: 16 March 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Superior Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    broken beds in both rooms

    great staff

    Stayed in March 2022

  • Reviewed: 15 March 2022

    8.0
    absolutely ok to stay for one night
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    clean and big room

    Stayed in March 2022

  • Reviewed: 6 March 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was a good few blocks from the centre of the city but fairly close to lots of bus depots!

    Perfect place to crash for a few nights. Bus from airport stopped right outside the door

    Stayed in March 2022

  • Reviewed: 11 February 2022

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

    the place has a restaurant

    Stayed in February 2022

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