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Best Hostel San José

3.0 star property
Start your day in style by enjoying a delicious breakfast or unwind over drinks at the lively bar.

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Desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing, free WiFi
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In the heart of San José, Best Hostel San José offers a vibrant atmosphere with on-site golf course, restaurant and bar. Enjoy cooked-to-order breakfast options at the on-site restaurant and stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

6.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Non-smoking
  • Free parking
  • Laundry facilities

Main amenities (12)

  • 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 (6)

  • 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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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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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
  • National Theater - 10 min walk
  • National Museum of Costa Rica - 16 min walk
  • Museum of Costa Rican Art - 4 min drive
  • Sabana Park - 4 min drive

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, this hotel is within a short drive of Multiplaza Mall Escazu.

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 42 rooms
    • Arranged over 4 floors
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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
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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 at the property
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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
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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)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • WiFi in public areas*
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
DONE

Transfers

    • Airport shuttle (available 24 hours)*
DONE

Offsite

    • Area shuttle*
DONE

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.

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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

2/10 Poor

Laura, 1-night trip

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

8/10 Very good

Jerry, 4-night trip

2/10 Poor

Nos sentimos engañados
Dos parejas de amigos reservamos DOS HABITACIONES y nos llevamos la sorpresa de que solo nos dieron una habitación con cuatro camas alegando que en la reserva ponía que las habitaciones eran de uso compartido. Pero nosotros desde el principio, en Tripadvisor indicamos DOS HABITACIONES y no podemos saber las políticas que aplican en los hoteles. En este viaje cada pareja nos hemos alojado en habitaciones con dos o tres camas (en lugar de solo una cama, las que dispone el hotel) pero hemos pagado por una habitación y la hemos usado solo nosotros. Tal vez el problema esté en la propia web de Hotels que es confusa, porque después del problema observamos que en Booking si que dice que el precio es por cama y no por habitación, como debería de ser para no engañar al usuario. Por lo demás la limpieza dejaba bastante que desear. En las aspas del ventilador se podían cultivar patatas de la suciedad que había... lastima que se nos olvidó hacer una foto.
Esteban, 2-night trip

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 trip

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

8/10 Very good

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

8/10 Very good

Jonas, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

mauricio, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Repito experiencia
Misma habitación de la reservación del 24 de dic. No habían reparado el asiento del inodoro ni colocado las perchas y jabonera en el baño. Minutos de mi reporte sólo solucionaron el problema del inodoro. De la alimentación no me puedo quejar. Atención cordial del personal.
Gilbert, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Para ser tan barato, no se puede pedir mucho..no me gustó que las hanitaciones no tienen jabón de baño, ni jabón de manos, ni paños..Si uno ocupa se lo cobran por aparte...
Cinthia Castro Mena, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Hotel estilo caribeño en San Jose
El baño no contaba con jabonera y percheras. El asiento del inodoro se encontraba flojo. El desayuno típico delicioso, no tanto el almuerzo. La atención del personal muy cordial, no si no fuese por ello la calificación sería menor.
Gilbert, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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

6/10 Good

Buena relación precio calidad
Esta bien por el precio Algo ruidoso
Ariel, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

10-night trip

2/10 Poor

5-night trip

8/10 Very good

7-night trip

4/10 Fair

1-night trip

4/10 Fair

muy mal
El hotel se encuentra en una zona muy peligrosa, hace falta limpieza en el hotel y tiene muchos detalles por mejorar, en las fotos se ve razonable y a la hora de llegar nada que ver, no estaba funcionando el servicio de cable por tv, el baño sin cortina, las puertas rechinan mucho, pisos y paredes manchadas.
Nelson, 1-night trip

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 trip

8/10 Very good

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

8/10 Very good

The only complain is that the hotel doesn't have a parking lot..
1-night trip

8/10 Very good

À proximité du centre de San José. Stationnement sur place. Service de restauration disponible également pour le soir sur commande. Rue très passante, un peu bruyant comme tous les hôtels situés dans un centre ville.
1-night trip