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Costa Rica Backpackers in San Jose, Costa Rica

Avenida 6, calle 21/23, apartado 12 991, San Jose

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Overall Rating: 82%From a total of 49 Reviews

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93% Customer Rating

Novice Nomad (1)

San Jose is pretty lame but the hostel was great and I didn't have to leave so I was very content.

dalenarosa868, USA | Female 18-24 | 26th November 2009

76% Customer Rating

Novice Nomad (2)

Unfriendly and unhelpful staff (reception and bar) which is a shame as asides from this the place is great. Loads of great chill out areas with hammocks, great to meet other travellers and really clean and safe. Would recomend just don't expect a warm welcome.

Angela, England | Female 25-30 | 19th November 2009

80% Customer Rating

Novice Nomad (3)

Very nice hostel. Room basic but clean. Nice bar. Very secure. Staff very helpful.

Matthew, England |   | 16th November 2009

86% Customer Rating

Novice Nomad (4)

This is a really great place to go either with a group or if you're looking to party. Really geared towards "Spring Breakers" with it's little pool oasis and onsite restaurant. I would highly recommend, especially if you're staying in San Jose for a few days.

Molly, USA | Female 18-24 | 02nd November 2009

100% Customer Rating

Novice Nomad (1)

wicked hostel, very laid back and cool. staff are very friendly and its really clean. they have a fab bar and pool too.

philipkreczak2483, England |   | 18th October 2009

86% Customer Rating

Novice Nomad (2)

Agood hostel to meet people if you have just started your travels in COsta Rica.... Lots of fun and a good cheap Restaurant

steverobinson416741, England |   | 21st September 2009

86% Customer Rating

Novice Nomad (1)

All the staff was very nice and helpful with whatever you needed. Restaurant on location is nice and the courtyard with pool is amazing.

joshbuchholz2799, USA | Male 25-30 | 20th September 2009

76% Customer Rating

Novice Nomad (1)

Some staff had attitude, but that could be a language thing. It really is too far away from some important bus terminals. it is beautiful though.

michael_karowich7182, Canada | Male 41+ | 05th September 2009

76% Customer Rating

Novice Nomad (3)

The city of San Jose is a terrible city so dont waste your time and trip on it. The kitchen was great and the food in the restaurant was fairly priced. Its a good walking distance from an AMPM and Kentucky Fried Chicken. Keep in mind, if you are driving in san Jose they have VERY odd driving laws. for example, we almost got a ticket because we were driving on a tuesday and our licence plate ended in either a 3 or a 4. the rental companies dont tell you this so look it up!

chargerlover86, USA | Female 18-24 | 25th August 2009

20% Customer Rating

Novice Nomad (3)

This was the worst hostel we stayed in Costa Rica and Iam so happy it was only for one night.The girl who works the desk is so rude and not helpful at at she just handed us a key that had no number and didn't even show us where the room was and when we got to the room it was digusting there was not even a mattress it was like a mat and you could feel the bars on the bed hitting your back and the bedding was dirty it had fresh stains i had to sleep on my beach towel it was awful do not stay he   Read Owner Comments

daniellearaghib8345, USA | Couple 18-24 | 20th August 2009


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