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Best Hostel San José

3.0 star property
Hotel with restaurant, near National Theater

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Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed | Desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing, free WiFi

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
    Airport transfer
  • Bar
    Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Free parking
    Free parking
  • Non-smoking
    Non-smoking
  • Laundry facilities
    Laundry facilities
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • WiFi in the lobby
  • Room service
  • Meeting rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Area shuttle
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Computer station
  • Front-desk safe
  • Laundry service
Feel at home
  • Children stay free
  • Private bathroom
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Elevator

Room options

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Desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing, free WiFi

Basic Shared Dormitory, Women only

Highlights

Soundproofed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Fan
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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Desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing, free WiFi

Economy Shared Dormitory, Men only

Highlights

Soundproofed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Fan
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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Standard Room ( 1Double + 1Twin Bed) | Desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing, free WiFi

Standard Room ( 1Double + 1Twin Bed)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Fan
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 32 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed | Desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing, free WiFi

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Fan
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Avenida 9 - Calle central, San Jose, 1014

What's nearby

  • Central Park - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • National Theater - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • National Museum of Costa Rica - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Museum of Costa Rican Art - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Sabana Park - 4 min drive - 3.4 km

Getting around

  • San José (SYQ-Tobías Bolaños Intl.) - 20 min drive
  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 28 min drive
  • San Jose Atlantic Station - 16 min walk
  • San Jose Procuradiria Museum Station - 17 min walk
  • San Jose Fercori Station - 18 min walk
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Elvis Bar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Silvestre - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Café Rojo - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Best Hostel San José

At Best Hostel San José, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Sabana Park and National Stadium of Costa Rica. You can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant or wind down at the end of the day with a drink from the bar/lounge. Also, Multiplaza Mall Escazu and Avenida Escazú Shopping Center are within a short drive.

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 42 rooms
  • Arranged over 4 floors

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM
  • Contactless check-in available
  • Late check-in subject to availability
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
  • Check-out time is noon
  • Contactless check-out available

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.

Special check-in instructions

  • This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
  • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

  • One child (10 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
  • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

  • Pets not allowed

Internet

  • WiFi in public areas*
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • Free onsite self parking

Transfers

  • Airport shuttle (available 24 hours)*

Offsite

  • Area shuttle*

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Room service (limited hours)

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)

Working away

  • Meeting room
  • Computer station

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Television in common areas

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Grab bar near toilet

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Fan

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Soundproofed rooms

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Free local calls

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • WiFi is available in public areas for an extra charge
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately CRC 3500.00 per person
  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of CRC 35 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Area shuttle service is offered for an extra charge

Children & extra beds

  • Airport shuttle service for children costs CRC 35 (one-way)

Policies

This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.

Also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Best Hostel San José offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Best Hostel San José does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Best Hostel San José?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Best Hostel San José?
Yes, there's free self parking.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Best Hostel San José?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is CRC 35 per vehicle one-way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Best Hostel San José?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM. Check-out time is noon. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.
Is there an onsite casino at Best Hostel San José?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Casino Fiesta (11-min walk) and Casino Fiesta Heredia (13-min drive) are both nearby.
What is there to do at Best Hostel San José and nearby?
Recommended spots to visit include National Theater (10-min walk) and National Center of Art and Culture (12-min walk), along with National Park (12-min walk) and Spirogyra Butterfly Garden (12-min walk).
Are there restaurants at or near Best Hostel San José?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
What's the area around Best Hostel San José like?
Best Hostel San José is in Merced, a short 6-minute walk from Morazan Park and 8 minutes' walk from Mercado Central.

Best Hostel San José Reviews

Reviews

6.6

Good

7.0/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

6.4/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Poor

7-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Not terrible not great
Good deal for price, we only needed a place to sleep and shower after 1am airport arrival. Late check in was easy. Bugs ran across floor. Beds were clean and soft. Bathroom has no toiletries or towels, and needs a deep clean. Word of advice do research before leaving airport our taxi driver ripped us off.
Bree, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Jerry, 4-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Nice basic low cost hotel. Great people, great bar
It is a nice, basic, low cost hotel. If you are looking for 'stars' you won't find it here. But for the price it is great and I'll be back. The bartender is pleasant and makes great Fresco Naturals … (Think fruit smoothies) and he'll ask your preference for sweetness and make it to your preferences.
Level 1 (2nd floor for Americans and Canadians) area to relax, the hostel floor.
One of the places to relax
Looking at the stairs to the rooms
Nice decorations, the manager's personal mask collection
Peter, 2-night business trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Parfaitement bien situé et très calme. Ambiance générale très sympa. Par contre, importe décoration nulle, mais peu importe, n'est ce pas.
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Friendly staff, basic and cheap and very close to Caribe bus station
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The service was wonderful. The room was nice. I will dedinitely stay again.
2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

10-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

5-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

Deception
Deffinetly not worth 45$. The Fotos od the hotel do not nearly reflect the reality. Hotel is old not taken care of. Rooms are like a dungeon with and ugly white bulb. The towels were dirty especially the foot towel. Bed was nice and clean but did not compensate for the rest. Are is very bad!
1-night romance trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Enjoyed my stay
Mattress was really hard. Room was clean and friendly service and staff.
David, 3-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

The only complain is that the hotel doesn't have a parking lot..
1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

Hotel muy poco cuidado. Servicio pesimo. Desayunos pesimos. No lo recomiendo
Sheyla, 5-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

Avoid
We arrived at the hotel to be told no TVs worked and neither did the lift. No problem really. However, despite the room having a safe, no safe key was available as there wasnt one! The door could be opened very easily without a key. There was no hot water. The food in the hotel was expensive and you did not get much for your money. The location was okay for the bus station but that is about it. The streets surrounding the hotel smelled of urine and actually took your breath away.
clare, 1-night romance trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

4/10 Fair

A bad experience too many broken stuff in the room
Yamilet, 13-night romance trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

2/10 Poor

1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

It is a low priced hotel. the room was minimally clean..There was plenty of hot water, and that is about all I can say that is good. The rooms are ugly with little light. Some of the rooms have a weird, moldy smell (I had to ask for a different room). Neither the bed light or the TV worked. Contrary to the advertisement it does not have a restaurant.
1-night romance trip
Verified Orbitz guest review

2/10 Poor

First of all I can not describe how disappointed I was. 1. Unhygienic, dirty wall, floors, sheets was dusty , shower tile was moldy 2. The room smell like urine, bleach and wet mop together. 3.first day no hot water 4.you can hear all your neighbors and construction. Could not sleep 5. No elevator. Walk up steps with all my baggage. No one offered help. The only good think was it was located close to restaurant and shops
2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

The room lighting was dim and dingy. The room was simple and poorly decorated. There was no ac in the room just a ceiling fan. The beds were thin and springy and the pillows were lumpy. Stay away!
1-night trip with friends
Verified Orbitz guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The hotel is close to pretty much everything, the staff was amazing, speaking different languages and super nice.
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

Noise all night long, construction and wind blowing loose roof material
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

Front desk and cafeteria staff need to be trained properly on customer service management.
7-night trip
Verified Orbitz guest review

6/10 Good

Location very central but the surrounding area is very dodgy, I felt uncomfortable after dark. Traffic noise is loud and near constant. The "hotel" is more of a hostel but viewed as such its not too bad.
Gary, 2-night trip
Verified Ebookers guest review

8/10 Very Good

1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review