Parts of building could do with a freshen up .

Great location,friendly staff. Breakfast was good . Outside garden nice

Stayed in April 2024

Occasional power surges and lack of hot water depending on time of day.

We stayed one night in the Bungalow room which was very cute, basic but comfortable. Staff was extremely friendly and included breakfast was decent, but a bit lacking- toast, pancakes and bananas only- would have liked to have seen some eggs at least.

Stayed in April 2024

Traditional hostel stuff, annoying guests, but you can’t blame that on the owners

Beautiful place, great looking and clean for a hostel

Stayed in April 2024

Bathrooms quite dirty

Lovely garden and breakfast. Staff friendly

Stayed in March 2024

Gardens. Building. Breakfast. Location. Within 2 mins shop with large selection prepack ready to eat snacks/meals or eateries from possibly every country

Stayed in March 2024

Room and decor was a little old and tatty but fine. Shared showers had good pressure and hot and cold. Good location, close to many restaurants in a very safe area. Walking distance to city centre. Breakfast was good. Pancakes, fruit, granola, cereal. Coffee provided 24 hours a day.

Stayed in February 2024

Unfortunately our booked garden bungalow was given to other guests the night we arrived. We were given a standard double room in exchange which was supposed to be similar quality. Which was not the case at all. It was a bit run down and the walls were extremely thin, so that we woke up frequently. The first room had sheets with hair and stains on them, they were also wrinkled as if someone has already slept in them for a night. There was no one at the reception to ask for new ones. The host wanted to give us that standard double room for 2 nights for a discount of 10 USD (which is also the regular price difference between those two room). We had to insist on switching to the booked garden bungalow. The promised discount of 5 Dollar for the one night ended up being only 4 Dollar. So in total our experience is disappointing due to the first night. For this first night in the double room I would give 4 points and for the second night in the bungalow 9 points.

Great Finca with a beautiful garden. Delicious breakfast with pancakes, fresh fruit, granola, yoghurt and toast. The garden bungalow was clean and cozy. Safe Barrio with lots of restaurants and bars close by. You can easily walk into the city center. I would definitely recommend staying here.

Stayed in February 2024

The bedsheets were dirty and all ripped off. There was a cockroach in the room and no hot water. For breakfast, the only vegan options were fruit and bread, not even PB milk. Overall, it wasn't the nicest experience, only worth it for the location.

The location is great, and the overall look of the hotel is very nice.

Stayed in February 2024

The bed could be a bit more comfortable. Some tiles on the floor were broken.

The Hostel is in a great area of San Jose with plenty of restaurants and young/student vibe. The room was cozy and facing a beautiful garden. Very good breakfast, we loved the pancakes! Staff was also very friendly.

Stayed in January 2024

Nothing!

We arrived an hour after check in time (at 11pm) due to being delayed, but we were welcomed and there was no problem. We were even given a room each, when we had booked a shared dorm. It was such a treat after a long day of travelling and so appreciated! We were leaving again early the next morning, but we still had a chance to avail of the generous buffet breakfast and sit in the beautiful garden. Wish we could have stayed longer, such a nice traditional building in a cool neighbourhood. And great value for money. Recommended!

Stayed in January 2024

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Small oasis of peace (wonderful garden!) with great restaurants/bars around the corner. You can snack on pancakes left over from breakfast all day for free (coffee too) and the hotel is close to the university/artists' quarter, which we really liked (recommendation: Jardín de Lolita!). A supermarket with a large selection is right next door. We would definitely come back, we felt very comfortable.

Stayed in January 2024

Could have been a little bit cleaner. And even if cockroaches are usual in this country, we had more than average in our room…

Great location, nice staff, good breakfast.

Stayed in January 2024

Our room was rather loud both inside the hotel we could hear other guests and outside we could hear a bar. Breakfast was the bare minimum.

Great location to explore San Jose, many bars and restaurants close by. Great seating outside in the garden. Friendly staff on day 1 to help us check in late. Good room with all amenities.

Stayed in November 2023

Bathrooms were really dirty

Good price and close to my office

Stayed in October 2023

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It was in a very safe part of town, somewhat upscale. Very close to many good restaurants a Fresh Market grocery store, and easy access to bus stations. We walked there from Tracopa and later to the Tuasa station to the airport. The breakfast was healthy, ample and delicious.

Stayed in December 2023

There were some small things that, for me, added up not being sure I would choose the Hostel again: - the showerhead was damaged so much, I can’t imagine why nobody would bother fixing it - the door to the room kept colliding with the floor at some point of uneven floor - there was nothing special about that intercontinental breakfast - bedsheets and towels were torn and with wholes and should be exchanged - the position of my room: right in between the hostels parkinglot (you had to close the curtains) and the dorms bathroom (you could hear the people use it) - worst thing: cockroaches in my room. I told the front desk, he took a look and never returned. I’m sorry, but for me this kind of bugs is a red flag.

- Nice building, and old villa with nice inside decorations - beautiful garden where you can enjoy breakfast - comfortable big bed - the room was really beautiful and spacious - in walking distance to a lot of nice restaurants - parking right inside the grounds possible

Stayed in December 2023

Lack of cleaning

It’s location

Stayed in November 2023

Mostly great. Showers could be better as temp and pressure varies a lot

The location is great surrounded with best bars and restaurants. Check out Jardin de Lolita a food hall with many great cuisines Breakfast was good

Stayed in November 2023

The Barrio Escalante area is a great area to stay. We stayed in the bungalows so can’t comment about the dorms. The only criticism I have is that it would have been nice to have coffee available ( we were getting picked up at 06.00). I would stay again.

Stayed in October 2023

Staff never available. You have to beg for toilet paper. Poor breakfast

Perfect location, great parking

Stayed in October 2023

Bring some earplugs for at night 😉

Great location in a neighbourhood full of bars and restaurants, and very close to the city center We booked a double room with private bathroom, was very ok ! And we really really enjoyed breakfast with loads of fruits and some very fresh pancakes

Stayed in October 2023

the smell was not so good and some furniture a bit old

breakfast, room, location good,

Stayed in October 2023

Just be mindful if you need to check in late...

Great location, decent breakfast and quite a spacious room. They also gave us a fan when we requested one!

Stayed in October 2023

I booked and paid for a shuttle service to the airport and the shuttle never came. I had to call a ride after waiting for 15 minutes for my shuttle to arrive early in the morning

Comfortable place with beautiful courtyard and nice quiet environment. Located very close to many restaurants and night life

Stayed in October 2023