Name: Costa Rica Guesthouse
Address: Avenida 6 Entre Calle 21 Y 25, San Jose, 1000, CR

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jul 2026

Minh

I stayed in the women’s-only Dormitory A and had a wonderful experience overall. My dorm mates were all incredibly kind, and I even made a lovely new friend during my stay. It was such a unique experience meeting people from different parts of the world, and I'm so glad this was my first hostel experience.

One area that could be improved is the check-in process. I arrived around 9:30 p.m., but there was no one at the front desk. One of the staff members told me someone would be with me shortly, but after waiting about 10 minutes, no one came. That staff member then stepped in to help me check in. The process took another 20 minutes, and without any guidance, it was a bit stressful trying to figure out where to go late at night. Aside from that, I really enjoyed my stay and would recommend this hostel.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jul 2026

Joshua

Bueno muy bueno hermits bien my bien tres bien

Self

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jun 2026

Dianna

The place is always clean, ready for use and peaceful atmosphere

Self

8/10

Excellent

13 Jun 2026

Aubreion

I the hostel served its purpose for the price. Very quiet and the sister property across the street provided the amenities that were not available at the guesthouse. Decent stay, which they had air conditioning.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jun 2026

Dianna

Thee room was always clean ! Staff is amazing I’d just change the pillows please

Self

8/10

Excellent

11 Jun 2026

William

The staff was excellent. They always had a smile, where friendly, and took their time to answer my questions as well as give advice.
There was plenty of hot water for my private shower and the room was clean enough. I did find some hair that did not belong to me, but not any more or less than I would find at other places.
The walls are thin, so be sure to bring ear plugs if you are a light sleeper. You can hear people in the halls moving around, talking on their phones (which sucks at 2am), the front door chime, etc.
The room I was in never got fully dark, so if you need it dark be sure to bring an eye mask. There is an automatic light that turns on in the hallway when someone walks down it, and that light enters the room through a window in the room.
The coffee in the morning was great. The all day tea was fantastic!
Do note that the times listed for various things (e.g., breakfast, dinner, coffee) on the in-room placard seem more like suggestions. I learned to add 30 minutes to every time listed.
The location is excellent if you want to walk around. Everything you need is close by.
Given the price paid, I would 100% come back and stay again.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jun 2026

Léa

Très accessible de la ville à la marche. Environs 20 minutes de la gare d’autobus. Nous avons pris une chambre privée et c’était très grand.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jun 2026

MARIO

Lovely place. Great for a quiet and yet close to San José's nearby location

Self

8/10

Excellent

18 May 2026

Hooman

We stayed here twice. The first time we had a bad experience. The room was facing the street. Lots of noise and the hot water was not working. The 2nd time was much better. The first time the staff member (gentlemen) was rude. The 2nd time the staff member (lady) was very kind and helpful.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

17 May 2026

Colleen

I

8/10

Excellent

06 May 2026

Dominic

great location, clean rooms and bathrooms

Self

6/10

Pleasant

05 May 2026

Hridisha

Not bad for a short stay as a solo traveler. The female bathroom next to my dorm had a bad stinky smell although there were other bathrooms at the property that were cleaner and smell free. The property is nice and quiet, great for people that are working while traveling.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

05 May 2026

Emmanuel

Cool

10/10

Exceptional

27 Apr 2026

Benjamin

The stay was excellent. Had zero issues & was helped tremendously by the staff with my bombardment of questions. Obviously take note that there is an airport nearby & planes sometimes flew over you but I wasn't woken up by this at all even with the windows left open.

Self

2/10

Poor

22 Apr 2026

D'Arcy

They cacelled our resevation because they had a big group and made a big deal because my girlfriend arrived the next evening and not checked in with me but i paid for 2 person room.

10/10

Exceptional

16 Apr 2026

Norah

The room was clean, the staff is very nice and helpful and the breakfast is so nice and not really expensive!
I recommend this hotel

Self

10/10

Exceptional

13 Apr 2026

Tyler

Staff was good around clock

Self

2/10

Poor

07 Apr 2026

D'Arcy

Room

10/10

Exceptional

27 Mar 2026

Robert

Loved it! All was great! Walking distance to bars, will definitely be back!

Self

10/10

Exceptional

21 Mar 2026

Robert

I booked the single king room with my own bathroom. It was perfect! Near restaurants and three blocks away from nightlife on California Street.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

16 Mar 2026

Keenon

Great spot to start walking tour of the city.

Self

2/10

Poor

16 Mar 2026

corey

It was like a jail.
I could not get out because the door was locked.
No staff to open the door for 10 minutes so lit a cigarette by the entrance. I wanted to go out to smoke but the door was locked like a jail. Later i returned and they said i must leave there or they would phone the police. No refund no respect. Avoid this place they are rats.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

06 Mar 2026

Theodore

They made it easy. It was my first time visiting and the warmth of the staff took the edge away. I really appreciated them setting up my transfer from the airport and made the chaos of finding a taxi late at night much easier. Definitely going to use them for my next visit to Costa Rica. Pura Vida!

Self

10/10

Exceptional

28 Feb 2026

Theodore

Super accommodating,good rooms,and great rooms for the price.

Self

2/10

Poor

27 Feb 2026

robert

There is a train that literally runs through the facility located less than 109 yards away. Making the loud train horns unbearable. The tracks also help to screw up finding directions on Waze The neighborhood was dangerous.the uneven sidewalk cracks and holes big enough to swallow a medium size child were at every corner. Homeless people accost you. The holes and uneven pavement will twist an ankle right outside the door. The staff was very rude when an elderly lady in her 70”s was turned away and the staff woman told her that it wasn’t her problem that she made a stupid mistake by booking a mail dorm room and then said that they were full and wouldn’t even help her find something else and it was dark outside. If it were me I would have found at least one of the inside couches and let her stay there, but that’s just me and there were three different buildings. The building that we slept in, didn’t even have a microwave or coffee maker available and we had to go next-door up some treacherous stairs to the main facility where the outdoor kitchen is located that is shared amongst all three buildings. It would have been nice if there was a small kitchenette area so we didn’t have to go outside the premises.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

15 Feb 2026

David

The rooms were very clean. Staff was helpful and curteous. When a cold spell hit they found us an extra blanket, which was perfect. Complimentry coffee and hot water for tea. Helped us with our shower which wasn't providing us with hot water.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jan 2026

Renata

Ótimo quarto, bem amplo.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

31 Dec 2025

Xiaoguang

Yes

Leisure

2/10

Poor

31 Dec 2025

Ana

The lining had marks of bugs. Walls of the bathroom with blood stains. Limited breakfast. At least free coffee. Staff is helpful but location is very unsafe specially at night. Rooms without curtains. Incredibly bad this place. Never felt so insecure

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

26 Dec 2025

Celvin

Wasn’t offered breakfast,staff wasn’t very informed parks were beautiful

Self

8/10

Excellent

26 Dec 2025

Bradley

Clean room , friendly staff and open 24hrs!

10/10

Exceptional

21 Dec 2025

Kenneth

Great place to stay and very friendly staff. Thank you. I highly recommend this place

8/10

Excellent

17 Dec 2025

Stefan

Rent och smidigt

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

16 Dec 2025

Vanessa

Always very clean room. Easy check in. Nice ambience. Quiet enough.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

15 Dec 2025

Eugene

Nice place

Leisure Self

4/10

Poor

11 Dec 2025

johnny

I paid for two beds but in a 7 day stay two nights was a one bed . Sleeping in the same bed with my sister was not a option.

Business_and_leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

10 Dec 2025

Jorge

Cleas roo and staff.

Business

10/10

Exceptional

01 Dec 2025

Jenny

Very quiet

8/10

Excellent

28 Nov 2025

Oleg

Good value overall, nice staff but the bedroom’s lock looks extremely fragile and unreliable.

10/10

Exceptional

25 Nov 2025

Nurul

The staff were exceptional and super helpful and made my stay easy.

8/10

Excellent

23 Nov 2025

Oleg

Hostel really clean but the lock of the Boruca room door looked extremely poor and fragile.Hostel really clean but the lock of the Boruca room door looked extremely poor and fragile (it looks like anyone can break in)

6/10

Pleasant

22 Nov 2025

Harvey

Does the job and get what you pay for

6/10

Pleasant

16 Nov 2025

Diana

Creo que solo una persona atiende de lo máximo en ese lugar. El resto nesecitan un nuevo trabajo creo. Disculpa por decir La chica de Argentina, pero no recuerdo su nombre. Ella hace un increíble trabajo con cada cliente que llega. Te da consejos y te ayuda en lo que puede.si no fuera por ella la estadía no fuese sido igual.

8/10

Excellent

15 Nov 2025

Julio

Big room, clean and handy at a good price

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

15 Nov 2025

George Ken

I have got really impressed with the cleaning of all the environments, the amenities helped a lot to save time when you want to take a fast breakfast and go, or to relax in a pool without traveling long distances. The best part is to meet people around the world and make new friends and connections during your trip.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

07 Nov 2025

Mauricio

Nice

10/10

Exceptional

01 Nov 2025

Robyn Taylor

The staff were friendly, the rooms were clean. Overall very good

Leisure Self

6/10

Pleasant

22 Oct 2025

Michelle

Beds are form and very uncomfortable.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

22 Oct 2025

Ayleen

Thank You for serve us ! Convenient Place!
Love it !

Leisure Family_with_children

2/10

Poor

08 Oct 2025

jatinder

I like nothing in this property

2/10

Poor

08 Oct 2025

jatinder

Backpacker and guesthouse share property they talk rude not nice first I park my car then they said parking is full but is not full. And the manager also talk very rude my checkout is 11 am they want me to checkout 5 am. Waste of money. I ask why you want me to check out 5am manager talk rude and not answer my ?

Self

10/10

Exceptional

06 Oct 2025

Alejandro

La cama no es súper cómoda pero por el precio es bueno por el espacio.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

28 Sep 2025

nazih

Good place to stay

6/10

Pleasant

25 Sep 2025

so

The guesthouse is outdated in style, and the bed was uncomfortable due to its high pillow and soft, cushioned mattress. The recommended restaurant did not serve tasty food. The price of the breakfast is not reasonable at 7 dollars. Don't provide breakfast, and no air conditioning in the room. I was too hot in the room during the afternoon.

Leisure Self

4/10

Poor

20 Sep 2025

Lulu

Old, very noisy guests at night (past 11pm). Staff didn’t know where hair dryer was.

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

04 Sep 2025

lucy elizabeth

The area is easy to access historical points.
The hotel lights...needs to be updated

10/10

Exceptional

22 Aug 2025

David

Chill and relaxing.

I had a private room with bathroom.

10/10

Exceptional

19 Aug 2025

David

Laid back place. Nice people.
Safe location close to many good places.

6/10

Pleasant

18 Aug 2025

Cesar

Bathroom is shared and is not clean
Parking is limit if you get there late you may not be able to get one spot because is very limit
Rooms are not the cleanest

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Aug 2025

Jason

Great

6/10

Pleasant

09 Aug 2025

Evan

Not bad just average

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jul 2025

MARIO

I liked the nice Staff

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

24 Jun 2025

Mila

I mean the price is hard to beat, so there’s that. The hotel is in ok state, not great not terrible and ultimately it is priced accordingly (in my dates).

Leisure Self

6/10

Pleasant

15 Jun 2025

MARIA

The experiences was good. The personal were helpful to solve all the needs that I had. The price of my stay was great.

Leisure

6/10

Pleasant

10 May 2025

Josh

It was good value, inexpensive.

10/10

Exceptional

01 May 2025

Millie

Staff was friendly and the property was very clean.

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

28 Apr 2025

KEISHA

I was in a room facing the entrance street. The cars were noisy.

2/10

Poor

28 Mar 2025

Erick

After staying there for so many years . There were some slight issues with the rooms and staffing. But overall things got some what better. I reported that there were ants in my bathroom and bed and was hoping that they would address the issue after speaking with the lady. She offered me a different toom but i like the room because it had a balcony. I booked another night and was denied . I personally feel that after i made a review tbe yound lady who works mornings with the glasses i don't recall hwr name because she is very unfriendly and approachable it makes me very uncomfortable. She never smiles and she is very short. I even told hwr about the ants and her exact words were its a tropical country and thats how it goes. She denied my stay and told me that i was not welcomed in the future. To my knowledge i don't know of any problems or issues. I have put lots of money into that place and their restaurant. Its sadly that customer service has gone down the drain. I love costa rica guest house and was very disappointed that she has basically banned me from staying there. I am a home owner in costa rica. I basically stip in san jose to see friends and to take care of business. I wish them all the best!

Business_and_leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

25 Mar 2025

Erick

I think the one lady with the glasses who works in the morning shift. Her personality isn't very friendly . She never smiles and has a very dull approach which is pleasant. Otherwise the staff is good.

Business_and_leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

18 Mar 2025

Ira

We enjoyed the guesthouse very much

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

28 Feb 2025

Dariaus Lavar

People were nice and it was affordable

Business_and_leisure Self

6/10

Pleasant

27 Feb 2025

Jose

We arrived after 9pm and the streets were just dark and unsafe. But the guesthouse it self was good enough to sleep. We had access to the guesthouse across the street. The environment in there was completely opposite to out in the street. It was welcoming, good food and atmosphere plus a bar with local and international drinks and a swimming pool

Inside the guesthouse was great. Outside in that street I just felt unsafe

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

19 Feb 2025

Kevin

The cost was one of the lowest available on kayak search engines. The staff were great. The rooms were reasonably clean and low cost dining was across the street. Mostly well behaved college age adults were around.

Business_and_leisure

8/10

Excellent

06 Feb 2025

Lance

Very friendly and helpful staff. Plenty of on-site amenities, such as food and drinks. Walking distance from downtown area. Can't beat it for the price!

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

25 Jan 2025

Alan

Top Notch,excellent value

Excellent in all regards.especially impressed with helpful front desk and cleanliness

Self

4/10

Poor

18 Jan 2025

Rebecca

There is a lot of traffic noise. Not recommended for a good night sleep. Otherwise, very clean and excellent location for walking

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jan 2025

Ishvara

Awesome convenient stay.

8/10

Excellent

02 Jan 2025

Sivakumar

Nice hostel for short stays

It’s good as usual

8/10

Excellent

28 Dec 2024

Virginia

great hostel. cool
vibe. very clean. friendly staff. excellent onsite food.

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

30 Nov 2024

Sivakumar

Overall a decent hostel to stay for few nights. But they still can improve a lot. A small thing like free water refill is an example to improve

Self

8/10

Excellent

30 Nov 2024

Sivakumar

Pros
Nice location near to many attractions
Very spacious
Good customer service.
Free coffee till 2pm

Cons
No hangers in the room
No water refill
Wifi is very slow sometimes even won’t work.
Some fixtures are very old.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

11 Nov 2024

GREGORY

Great property

Business

10/10

Exceptional

07 Nov 2024

Julio

El precio es excelente, solo deben de mejorar un poco el jardín interior. NO servicio de cocina.

Leisure Self

6/10

Pleasant

07 Nov 2024

Erick

Convenient

6/10

Pleasant

07 Nov 2024

Erick

Great location. The lady with the glass at the front desk could be a lot more approachable and friendly.

Business_and_leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

14 Oct 2024

GREGORY

Nice people

Business Self

8/10

Excellent

05 Oct 2024

MARIO

Staff very friendly, accommodating and welcoming.

Leisure Friends

4/10

Poor

30 Sep 2024

Alan

Errores pueden pasar pero la clave es saber cómo manejarlos.
Recepcionistas con poco servicio al cliente.
No había agua y la cocina esta un cochinero.
Taladrando en la zona de coworking
Tomaron mi alimento y los que trabajan ahí no les importo.

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

24 Sep 2024

kala

Good for price

8/10

Excellent

23 Sep 2024

tiffany

We stayed one night. Our room was spacious and clean. Beds were big.
Shared bathroom was clean. Communal areas were clean. Breakfast was great. Very friendly staff

Leisure Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

19 Sep 2024

caroline

Comfort value

A pleasant stay in comfortable bed. May need a fan of it was hotter. Can't have windows open because of train and traffic noise

8/10

Excellent

12 Sep 2024

C

Good value

I stayed in the co Worker section and was very happy. The bunk was extremely comfy . I used next door at backpackers for pool garden and kitchen area.

8/10

Excellent

04 Sep 2024

C

Adequate for one night

It was for flight arrival in evening. The mattress was too hard for me and the shared bathroom needs updating. Ok for one night.

8/10

Excellent

31 Aug 2024

MARIO

It was a nice stay

Leisure Partner

4/10

Poor

31 Aug 2024

Afra

Inspected both beds after checking in and found that the smaller of two mattresses was covered with hundreds of tiny bloodstains from either a current or past bedbug infestation. We immediately left.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

29 Aug 2024

Brianna

Decent price, location and place just wish they had air conditioning

10/10

Exceptional

16 Aug 2024

Ana

Solo Trip

I traveled alone to Costa Rica. I had booked the taxi service a week in advance and had a confirmation sent via email, but when I arrived at the airport, no one was waiting for me. I had to call the guesthouse and they immediately sent someone to pick me up. It was about a 15 minute wait time. The hotel staff was very friendly and helped me book tours in advance. They also were very helpful in giving me walking directions. My room was very clean. The shared bathrooms were clean most of the times. Usually if I got in late the bathrooms were a bit dirty. However, I took flip flops and used the shower without problems. They provide soap and towels; all other items must be taken by you. The area looks a bit shady but you can walk without problems. Overall, it was an amazing stay for my solo trip.

Self

6/10

Pleasant

16 Aug 2024

Erick

Location is very good and safe

6/10

Pleasant

15 Aug 2024

Janis

Economical

It is a good place to stay for safety and economical. I stayed two different times first room was good the room on the bottom not so great but good enough for a overnight stay. I think they needed a new mattress felt uncomfortable.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

28 Jul 2024

Alexandra

Fine for a night

This place is fine for a night and for the price. One of the staff members was very helpful and gave us info about buses, the other didn't seem like she wanted to be there or attend to guests at all. The room was fine but the corridor it's was on and room was very dark. The bed was ok but not that comfortable, being able to feel the springs. Place was clean and shared bathrooms had hot water showers. Little seating area in reception to chill in with free tea and coffee. Good location walkable to Barrio Escalante for meals/drinks/coffee.

Partner