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Best Hostel San José

3.0 star property
Hotel with free parking, a quick walk to National Theater

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Desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing, free WiFi

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Breakfast available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included

Room options

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Desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing, free WiFi

Basic Shared Dormitory, Women only

Highlights

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

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Desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing, free WiFi

Economy Shared Dormitory, Men only

Highlights

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

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Desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing, free WiFi

Standard Room ( 1Double + 1Twin Bed)

Highlights

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

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Desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing, free WiFi

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

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

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 Jose Atlantic Station - 16 min walk
  • San José (SYQ-Tobías Bolaños Intl.) - 20 min drive

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

Hotel near National Theater
Located close to Spirogyra Butterfly Garden and National Center of Art and Culture, Best Hostel San José provides dry cleaning/laundry services, a bar and a restaurant. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and a TV in reception
  • Free newspapers, meeting rooms and luggage storage
Room features
All guestrooms at Best Hostel San José have comforts such as free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Fans, daily housekeeping and desks

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (surcharge)

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: CRC 3,500 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Desk
  • Fan
  • Free local calls
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms
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Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 10 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

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Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: from approximately CRC 3500.00 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: CRC 35 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: CRC 35 (one-way)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash

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Frequently asked questions

Is Best Hostel San José pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Best Hostel San José?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Best Hostel San José?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 5:30 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Best Hostel San José?

Checkout is at noon.

Does Best Hostel San José provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of CRC 35 per vehicle applies.

Where is Best Hostel San José located?

Located in Merced, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of National Theater, National Center of Art and Culture and National Park. Spirogyra Butterfly Garden and Jade Museum are also within 15 minutes. San Jose Atlantic Station is 16 minutes by foot and San Jose Procuradiria Museum Station is 17 minutes.

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Best Hostel San José Reviews

Reviews

6.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 50 out of 427 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 143 out of 427 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 139 out of 427 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 66 out of 427 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 29 out of 427 reviews

7.0/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

6.4/10

Amenities

6.4/10

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