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Gaudys Hotel

San José / Central Valley · Costa Rica

Calles 36 Y 38View location

8.2/10Excellent35 Reviews
Cleanliness8.0/108.0
Service8.8/108.8
Comfort7.0/107.0
Condition7.2/107.2
Amenities7.0/107.0
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About Gaudys Hotel

Enjoy on-site massages or relax on the terrace and in the garden of this centrally located San José hostel. A complimentary local breakfast is served daily from 7:30 to 9:00 AM. Stay connected with complimentary Wi-Fi and make use of the TV in the common area.

The hostel also offers tour/ticket assistance, dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. A roundtrip airport shuttle is available for a surcharge. The 15 guestrooms offer complimentary Wi-Fi, bottled water, and portable fans. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Gaudys Hotel is conveniently located within a 5-minute drive of Sabana Park and the National Stadium of Costa Rica, and just a short walk from Parque La Sabana.

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With a stay at Gaudys Hotel, you'll be centrally located in San José, within a 5-minute drive of Sabana Park and National Stadium of Costa Rica. This hostel is 4.9 mi (7.9 km) from Multiplaza Mall Escazu and 0.6 mi (1 km) from Museum of Costa Rican Art.

Make yourself at home in one of the 15 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include complimentary bottled water and portable fans, and housekeeping is provided daily. Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage.

A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours).

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Parking available
Airport transfers
Dining services
Concierge
Laundry
Spa
Entertainment
Smoking areas
Business facilities
Accessible facilities

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 1:00 PM
Check-in until anytime
Check-out until 11:00 AM
Minimum check-in age 18

Hotel policies

No elevators Professional property host/manager Pets allowed Only dogs and cats are allowed Service animals are allowed Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions Pets allowed (no fees)

Cleaning and safety

Sanitization
Cashless transactions are available
Essential Travel
Essential workers only - NO

Important information

  • You need to know
    • Reservations are required for massage services. Reservations can be made by contacting the hostel prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
    • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
  • Special 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. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
  • Instructions
    • 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
    • Cashless transactions are available
    • Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
    • Property Registration Number 3101322740
  • Minimal age
    18
  • Optional fees
    • Airport shuttle fee: USD 25 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
    • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 25 (one-way), (up to 18 years old)
    • Covered valet parking fee: USD 10 per night

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

  • Spoken Language

    English

    Spanish

Nearby attractions

Sabana Park 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Museum of Costa Rican Art 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
National Stadium of Costa Rica 1.4 km / 0.9 mi
Mercado Central 1.9 km / 1.2 mi
Central Park 2.1 km / 1.3 mi
La Salle Natural Science Museum 2.2 km / 1.3 mi
Melico Salazar Theatre 2.2 km / 1.3 mi
San Jose Cathedral 2.3 km / 1.4 mi
Children's Museum 2.3 km / 1.4 mi
Plaza de la Cultura 2.3 km / 1.5 mi
Pre-Colombian Gold Museum 2.4 km / 1.5 mi
Morazan Park 2.4 km / 1.5 mi
National Theater of Costa Rica 2.4 km / 1.5 mi
Casino Fiesta 2.5 km / 1.6 mi
Municipal Crafts Market 2.6 km / 1.6 mi

Hotel facilities & services

Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.

  • Total number of rooms: 15
  • hotel
  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Garage
  • 24-hour reception
  • Check-in hour
  • Check-out hour
  • Wi-fi
  • Secure parking
  • Laundry service
  • Garden
  • Terrace
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  • TV lounge
  • Spa treatments
  • Breakfast
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
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Room types

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  • FAMILY ROOM BUNK BEDFAMILY ROOM • BUNK BEDFAM.BK

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    FAMILY ROOM BUNK BED

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
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    FAMILY ROOM
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    BUNK BED

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    Room code: FAM.BK

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  • Bed in dormitory FEMALE ROOMBed in dormitory • FEMALE ROOMBED.FA

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    Bed in dormitory FEMALE ROOM

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–1 • Adults: max. 1 • Children: max. 0
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    Bed in dormitory
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    FEMALE ROOM

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    Room code: BED.FA

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  • Bed in dormitory BASICBed in dormitory • BASICBED.Z1

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    Bed in dormitory BASIC

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–1 • Adults: max. 1 • Children: max. 0
    Room type
    Bed in dormitory
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    BASIC

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    Room code: BED.Z1

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  • TRIPLE BASICTRIPLE • BASICTPL.Z1

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    TRIPLE BASIC

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–5 • Adults: max. 3 • Children: max. 4
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    TRIPLE
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    BASIC

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    Room code: TPL.Z1

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  • QUADRUPLE BASICQUADRUPLE • BASICQUA.Z1

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    QUADRUPLE BASIC

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–6 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    QUADRUPLE
    View / characteristic
    BASIC

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    Room code: QUA.Z1

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  • DOUBLE BASICDOUBLE • BASICDBL.Z1

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    DOUBLE BASIC

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    BASIC

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.Z1

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Guest reviews

What other guests saying about Gaudys Hotel

8.2
Excellent
35 Reviews
Cleanliness
8.0 /10
Service
8.8 /10
Comfort
7.0 /10
Condition
7.2 /10
Amenities
7.0 /10
20 reviews shown
8/10
Excellent
03 Jun 2026
Deborah
It was more of a hostile than a hotel. But the people were friendly, and it was comfortable to stay.
Self
8/10
Excellent
08 Apr 2026
James
No parking and not the best area. But the facility itself is secure. Please know, it’s a hostel, not a hotel. The staff was kind and the common areas were darling. The rooms were outdated and in some disrepair.
8/10
Excellent
08 Feb 2026
keith
Yes
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
03 Dec 2025
Martin
Awesome
8/10
Excellent
02 Apr 2025
Clinton
This is pretty good for a short stay downtown San Jose. The downside is that it's a hostel, not a hotel. It's weird that they call it a hotel. And of course I had a private room with a private bathroom but this is definitely not a hotel.
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
07 Jan 2025
Kyle
A good stay. The only complaint is that the common kitchen is too small. There's only room for one person at a time, maybe 2 at most.
Leisure Self
4/10
Poor
17 Dec 2024
Brian Kurt
Gaudys is NOT a hotel, but a hostel.
Hotel.com is wrong
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
21 Nov 2024
Ricardo Juan Blanco
Nice area. Walk able to other places. Restaurants are close by.
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
19 Jul 2024
Robert
I never have stayed in a Hostel before.
It turned out to be a good experience.
The Staff were really great about everything
I will definitely go back here again.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
12 Jul 2024
Robert
It was the first time I ever stayed at a Hostel/Hotel. I was pleasantly surprised
All the people that came through here were very
Friendly including the staff.
I will definitely come back here again.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
12 Jul 2024
Ron
Pros:
close to the Sabana park
good kitchen
rules about quiet hour
free breakfast and free coffee
the double room is spacious for one person

Cons:
A bit far from the historic center
room not insulated, but traffic does die down during sleep hours
bathroom not ventilated
6/10
Pleasant
04 Mar 2024
Roger

$$ transports

25 US dollars for the transport from the airport to the hôtel is expensive.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
31 Jan 2024
Oliver
Great host!
Self
10/10
Exceptional
06 Nov 2023
Diego
All crew were really friendly and helpful
Leisure
8/10
Excellent
23 Jun 2026
Ivan
Me agrado mucho la hospitalidad del personal, Yazmin muy atenta así como todos los chicos. Me sentí en un ambiente seguro y muy familiar. Aunque es hostal es una casa de huéspedes pero muy agradable. Quizá lo único que podría decir es que los cuartos no tienen aire acondicionado.
Family
10/10
Exceptional
09 Jan 2026
Jeffrey
Fantastische host! Onze kat liep weg vlak voordat we naar Paraguay vlogen en ze deden werkelijk alles om hem te vinden... kamer was schoon en ruim en de gehele opzet was erg leuk gedaan. Wij boeken zeker deze hostel als we verblijven in San Jose. Dikke aanrader!!
Leisure Pet
10/10
Exceptional
28 Oct 2025
Felipe
Tudo limpo e organizado, café da manhã local feito na hora.
10/10
Exceptional
28 Oct 2025
Felipe
Tudo limpo e organizado, café da manhã local feito na hora.
6/10
Pleasant
02 Mar 2025
Manuel
La chambre ne Bénéficie pas de fenêtre sur l’extérieur. Chambre très grande mais nous avons eu une inondation dans la nuit. Ça nous a gaché le séjour de nous réveiller dans la nuit les pieds dans l’eau.
De plus
Nous avions demandé un petit déjeuner exceptionnellement à 7h, car tous les autres hotels font comme cela. Mais notre demande n’a pas été transmise. Nous Étions assez pressé ce matin-là. Dommage

Friends_and_family Family
2/10
Poor
05 Jan 2025
Verified traveler

Small noisy room

It's a place where I stayed overnight before going to the airport, but it can be seen as a hostel, not a hotel. The staff was kind, but the room was small and there is no table to put things on. The most serious thing was noise. I couldn't sleep because I could hear the sound of motorcycles, cars, and people screaming vividly through the windows that didn't close, as well as the sound of the next door, the next room, and the upstairs.
Friends_and_family Family

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Calles 36 Y 38, San José, Costa Rica

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