San José, Distrito Merced avenida 7, calle 8 y 6, 10102 San José, Costa Rica
#66 of 116 hotels in San José
Guests' ChoiceBased on 136 hotel reviews
8.0Cleanliness
8.5
Comfort
8.5
Location
7.0
Facilities
8.1
Staff
8.9
Value for money
8.4
Free WiFi
9.1
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 2 June 2024
Htet
SwitzerlandThe air-con was pretty noisy. At least, it worked well.
Location. It is just next to 7-10 bus terminal. Convenient for early bus travel. Breakfast was really good and staff very friendly.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 19 May 2024
Massimo
ItalyThe sorrounding area not the best.
Good place to rest one or two nights, really close to 7-10 bus terminal. Not very far to the center by walking.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 17 May 2024
Angélique
FranceLocation - the streets in front of the hotel are kind of seedy. Nothing major however at least in daytime
Large and comfortable room, good value for money. Very practical for taking buses from the 7-10 terminal which is right next door and short walking distance to city centre
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 11 May 2024
Perrine
Costa RicaAlthough we have individual lights for each bed, I would have liked a stronger light for the whole room on the ceiling. The location is good as it was less than 10min from my bus station, but I found it a bit sketchy.
The place is really nice overall and the people are very nice. I could enjoy the pool/restaurant even before the check-in (which is at 2:30/3pm) as I arrived a bit early. I stayed in the hostel part, and I have never been in such comfy hostel. 4 beds per room, that were almost fully private thanks to the wood panels (see photos). They also have individual bed lights and plugs for each bed, which is always lacking in hostel. And I found the bed was very comfortable!
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 10 May 2024
Wilai
ThailandClean
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 9 May 2024
Charlotte
CanadaVery shady location. Multiple cab drivers told us that we should not leave the hotel.
Great pool, A/C was great, comfortable beds and pillows.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 21 April 2024
Betty
United StatesBreakfast was from 8am -10am. We missed it because we had business to do. No time stated in booking description. Paid extra for it and didn't get to use the service.
Pool was nice and the inside was nice. The outside left much to be desired. Our driver told us not to go out after dark. Not a good part of town. Was close to stores, restraunts and bus station.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 7 April 2024
Koren
United KingdomNo sign of food in the restaurant. The area is not great. I wouldn't want to walk around at night but fine for getting to the bus station as its so close.
Big room, 2 doubles. Swimming pool, clean, next to bus station - just a 3 minute walk at 5.30am.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 6 April 2024
Joel
Switzerlandnot much daylight in the room and the wifi does not reach the rooms
great location, tasty breakfast, clean room, cool outdoor area and very friendly staff!
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 28 March 2024
Andreas
Germany- the area around is honestly very bad (many junkies, hangarounds and beggers outside - no place to walk alone at night, also as man) - private bathroom is a cool thing in dorms, but it could not be locked
+ clean and comfortable beds + dorms in general + good value for money + close to many bus terminals + nice common area
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 28 March 2024
Megan
CanadaThe area is rough and it is difficult to get out for meals, etc, and hotel meals are a bit expensive. One Uber driver had trouble finding it.
Staff were helpful, hotel was basic but reasonable. The pool area has a nice atmosphere.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 23 March 2024
Alberto
GermanyThe hotel is a restored building and the walls do not have the noise isolation as modern buildings. Nevertheless nothing bothering with earplugs.
Liz (the hotel manager) was very helpful and welcoming. We had dinner after the restaurant closed around 8:15. In reception they informed we could request uber eat. The delivery worked perfect and Liz helped us to refrigerate and then warm up the left overs for next day. Hotel has a perfect location in San José, only 5-7min walking to the central market. The parking is also a nice asset.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 22 March 2024
Fernandez
UruguayThe bed was not comfortable enough. The hotel location is in a dangerous area if you dont have a car. If you do, you can park it there. Getting in an out on the área by car is safe
Installations are ok, it is very clean
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 16 March 2024
Nicci
CanadaYes, there are safety elements for the neighbourhood at night time. However I was able to walk half a block to the 7–10 bus station in San Jose and able to get to touristy area during the evening the night before.
Facilities were decently clean, space felt open and bright in the lobby. Bed was comfortable to sleep on in the women’s dorm area.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 14 March 2024
Audrey
SwedenThey charge 10$ for using a towel and give it back!!! that is the craziest thing I’ve seen in my Costa Rica hostels experience. One should give a deposit only or be charged no more than 2$ for using a towel… Also no possibility to cook. One can store things in the restaurant fridge but the kitchen is only for their restaurant use.
The place is extremely clean, from the common area to the rooms. Rooms don’t have too many people in them (I was in a dorm for 4 people) because they used to be hotel rooms I believe. And there is privacy as the bunk beds are separated by a wooden wall. Also really spacious and nice bathroom. The restaurant serves really good food
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 13 March 2024
Anne
United KingdomSee above
This is a great hotel but in a dodgy area. Def wouldn't walk out at night from there but daytime is ok, just need to be aware. Ubers are cheap tho so that's how we managed. Would happily stay there again because it's great and great value.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 12 March 2024
Me
Israelthere were about 100 flies on the bathroom walls when I arrived
convenient location if you intend to use the 7/10 terminal
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 10 March 2024
Diego
NetherlandsWifi could be better at the back of the hotel
Centrally located, secure & friendly staff
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 8 March 2024
Tatiana
FranceThe pool should be cleaned more often
Nice staff Safe location 2 minutes walk from the 7-10 bus station Comfortable room and bed Hot shower Good wifi
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 7 March 2024
Arnold
Austriano good light in the room only in the beds, hard to (re-)pack bags
i liked the room, pool is nice, bed confy, good bathroom with good warm water!
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 7 March 2024
Timea
CanadaVery close to the bus station. The place looks good stuff is friendly.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 4 March 2024
Harmony
CanadaWe paid extra for breakfast in advance (it's cheaper that way), and I confirmed that they had food I could eat (I have allergies), however in the morning they only had 2 items available, and I couldn't eat either. The pool was only open until 8 pm, and in the hostel section they charge you $10 USD for a towel and TOILET PAPER. : \
The hotel was beautiful and comfortable beds.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 29 February 2024
Sunita
United StatesOnline it says shuttle service which is misleading, they do not have a shuttle. They book cars for guests. They could not accomidate transportation for my group of 14
The emplyees were very nice! I liked that all our rooms were close together and the dining area was great.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 29 February 2024
Olle
SwedenThe rooms were really small and you didn’t have a lot of places to put your luggage
Very close to the bus terminal 7/10 which was nice since i left at 6 in the morning the day after.
Stayed in February 2024
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