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Reviews of Soy Local San José 3 stars

San José, Distrito Merced avenida 7, calle 8 y 6, 10102 San José, Costa Rica

#67 of 121 hotels in San José

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 122 hotel reviews

8.0

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.6

  • Comfort

    8.5

  • Location

    7.0

  • Facilities

    8.1

  • Staff

    9.0

  • Value for money

    8.4

  • Free WiFi

    9.0

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  • Reviewed: 11 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Although 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

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Clean

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 May 2024

    9.0
    Great hotel, but shady area.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very 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

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast 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

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

    No 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

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room - Disability Access
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    not 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

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    - 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

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The 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

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The 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

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The 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

    8.0
    Close to 7–10 bus station. Comfortable convenient.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Yes, 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

    8.0
    Very clean and comfortable but insane charging on extra services
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    They 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

    9.0
    Great hotel, dodgy area
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    See 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

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 1 night

    there 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

    8.0
    Good hotel at centrum location, friendly staff
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Wifi could be better at the back of the hotel

    Centrally located, secure & friendly staff

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 March 2024

    9.0
    Perfect for the bus station
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The 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

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    no 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

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very close to the bus station. The place looks good stuff is friendly.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 March 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 1 night

    We 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

    7.0
    Efficient clean place to stay for cheap.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Online 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

    7.0
    Small room but really good location and the shared space was nice
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The 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

  • Reviewed: 28 February 2024

    7.0
    Clean and spacious room but dirty streets around
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The hotel location is just next to the police but this area is surrounded by sewage smell and street people. But it is closed to my bus terminal. It is good for bus transfer over night but no good for longer San Jose trip

    Clean and spacious room and lounge. The staffs were kind to make hot water for my request.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 February 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 1 night

    nice hotel with great pool and at a good price

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 February 2024

    7.0
    Good choice if you don’t want to go outside in the night
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very dodgy area, please specify to every guest the situation outside during the night. I found myself in a not very pleasant situation. No soap in the bathroom even to wash the hands

    Swimming pool, reception and close to the bus terminal

    Stayed in February 2024

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