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Aldea Hostel San Jose Reviews

Calle 28 y Av.Segunda, frente a Sala Garbo, Casa E, San Jose, Costa Rica

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89%

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76 Total Reviews
  • 84%Value For Money
  • 91%Security
  • 87%Location
  • 96%Staff
  • 89%Atmosphere
  • 91%Cleanliness
  • 84%Facilities

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89%

Good place with clean rooms and helpful staff


94%

Cozy hostel. Wifi works. Pool table and flat screen tv in the lounge. Bathrooms had no hot water. Staff was friendly and helpful. The hostel is located a bit outside of downtown but you can take a bus/cab anywhere.


80%

definitely if I have to return to San Jose I will go back in Aldea Hostel: I enjoy my stay and the staff was really nice and helpfull: Thank you... :)-

Owner Comment (Hide)
We are so glad you took out the time to leave your comment with us, and even more so that you would come back to Aldea! Really makes us feel great about the effort we go to. See you next time!

91%

Definitely a cool place - it's got a lot of style and character. Hot showers for a limited time in the morning and evening and there are no shades on the windows. Close to banks, a grocery store, restaurants and a 900 colones (less than 2 U$D) taxi ride from the Coca Cola bus station.


91%

Really close to the Tica bus station which is really handy. Clean rooms and hot showers. Lot of communal space inside and out, would recommend. Plus really helpful staff :)

  • 26 Jan 2013
  • Novice Nomad
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Female, 18-24
  • (1 review)


91%

The hostel is closer to the city center than most other hostels, and has a nice atmosphere & staff! Next time I will stay in san jose I will stay there again.

Owner Comment (Hide)
Thanks very much for sharing your comments with us. We are very proud of our location here in San Jose, and glad to hear that you enjoyed the convenience too! We hope to see you again soon.

100%

Lots of great character and comfortable... Great staff, always helpful and assisting... Great customer service, and love the atmosphere will definitely stay with Aldea again! It's close to La Avenia Central, and it's very central to almost everything!

Owner Comment (Hide)
We we are certainly going to argue wth a glowing recommendation like that! But seriously, thank you so much for sharing your experience with us. Reading something like this certainly gives us a real sense of pride and only motivates us to keep wanting to bring that special Aldea experience to everyone who stays with us.

80%

Overall a good facility. Clean and quiet. Free coffee and bananas for breakfast. Staff was very helpful.

  • 12 Jan 2013
  • Novice Nomad
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Male, 31-40
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Hide)
Always glad to read another happy customer that noticed all the things that we ideally strive to bring our guests- cleanliness, ambience, and staff that go out of their way to make your experience enjoyable.

89%

Aldea would not be the same without the Beautiful, Caring, Loving Staff . Thanks to All.. they made our journey an extra special one. Met beautiful journeymen passing through...Aldea is a place where people share,Care,cry, love, laugh, live and learn!!!!! Looking forward to our next trip ....Costa Rica----Pure Life!!!!!!!!

  • 24 Dec 2012
  • Novice Nomad
  • Anonymous
  • South Africa
  • Female, 41+
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Hide)
What an absolute pleasure to receive a comment like this. This only makes us more determined to bring that special personal touch to our guests. It was an utter joy to be able to share your journey and time here in Costa Rica. Welcome to the extended Aldea family. Hope to see you back here soon!



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