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In&basic Hostel Lounge Reviews

200 m South and 75 m west of Spoon, Los Yoses., San Jose, Costa Rica

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94%Overall Rating

From 105 ratings
  • 94%Character
  • 98%Security
  • 88%Location
  • 95%Staff
  • 94%Atmosphere
  • 97%Cleanliness

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93%

Very clean bedrooms and bathrooms. Nice lounge area. The owners were very nice, a little too nice. Cons: Not even a fan in the room. A small room with bunk beds is not really an issue. But a small room with 4 people and no air circulation makes for a very uncomfortable night. Nice place, great potential

  • Novice Nomad
  • 17 May 2012
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Male 31-40
  • (2 reviews)


93%

Clean and extremely helpful staff! Good kitchen with everything you need in it (they even have a garlic press and a smoothie machine.....whaaaa? so cool).

  • Novice Nomad
  • 15 May 2012
  • Anonymous
  • (Country undisclosed)
  • (Gender undisclosed)


97%

I thoroughly enjoyed my stay, the staff were helpful and knowledgeable about the country and what to do here! I would recommend this hostel to people planning on going to costa rica in the future

  • Novice Nomad
  • 09 May 2012
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Male 18-24
  • (1 review)


90%

Had a great stay here.Staff really friendly and helpful.Would definantly come to this hostel.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 01 May 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • Mixed Group 31-40
  • (6 reviews)


93%

Ron and Karlis are great! The location is safe, but far from anything notable in San Jose. Still, a very friendly hostel with a great vibe.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 26 Apr 2012
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Male 18-24
  • (1 review)


100%

Once again InandBasic was the perfect choice!!! Good people, very helpfull; nice place, really cool ambiance!!! 100% recomended!!!!!!!!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 18 Apr 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Uruguay
  • Female 31-40
  • (2 reviews)


87%

Lovely owners, very helpful and friendly. Lots of lone travellers here but so friendly that never really on own! Very clean facilities. Breakfast of pancakes was yum.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 17 Apr 2012
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Female 18-24
  • (1 review)


100%

Excellente hostel, Karlis and Ron are very nice and helpful, the hostel is cozy and i´m looking forward to go back there before i go home.Thanks for everything!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 17 Apr 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Chile
  • Female 31-40
  • (2 reviews)


100%

Nice design, nice staff (very helpfull with planning al bookings for the trip).


80%

Nice, friendly and clean hostel. Good and tranquilo area of San Jose. Good job!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 10 Apr 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Netherlands
  • Female 31-40
  • (1 review)


83%

Everything was clean and the hostel was very well organized. It was a very cozy and relaxed atmosphere inside. We only stayed a night, but it was a very restful night and I would stay here again. I also appreciated the staff's advice on places to eat close by.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 08 Apr 2012
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Male 18-24
  • (2 reviews)


100%

I did passed a good night and day at The In&Basic Hostal...people there is quitte nice and helpfull; The Owners Ron & Karlis were a perfect pair of guides and friends, their hospitalitty is amazing! ...Great Breakfast and Pizzas!!!! San Pedro Los Yoses is a safe place to walk around and sleep! ...I will return in a few days!!! GREAT CHOICE!!!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 06 Apr 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Uruguay
  • Female 31-40
  • (2 reviews)


93%

really cool people. probably one of the best hostels ive stayed at

  • Novice Nomad
  • 05 Apr 2012
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Female 25-30
  • (3 reviews)


93%

I enjoyed the stay at In&Basik Hostel. The Staff was very nice and helpful. The pancakes are awesome! Some more information about cheaper Tours would have been good.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 04 Apr 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Germany
  • Female 25-30
  • (2 reviews)


93%

In terms of cleanliness and kindness of the staff this hostel cannot be beat. Everyone was willing to help and the facilities were all well kept. Without question, I would stay at this hostel again. When I was there it was a weeknight and while I would not say the atmosphere was wild, it was still very lively with a fair number of people being about. Overall very enjoyable experience and one of the if not the best hostel I stayed in.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 02 Apr 2012
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Male 18-24
  • (1 review)


100%

Very very friendly owners, they had lots of info about staying in Costa Rica and were more than happy to help. A great place to stay in San Jose!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 02 Apr 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Canada
  • Male 18-24
  • (1 review)


83%

Nice hostel in a very calm and safe area. Owners are hospitable and helpful. The only thing u needed to know is that they close the gate at 10pm, which is not handy.

Owner Comment (Show)
Hi , as you know,our big Hostel has a very good security. It is mean the door are closed after 10pm , but we are open 24 to open it and to wait for the pepole that comes from the bars, resturante, etc... i think you did not understand the meaning of hostel and your saftly. When we closed the door it is not mean that you can not go out and free to do when and where you want to do. it is mean every one of our guest is free to come and go when he ever like to so. It is a very democratic hostel and very funny and friendly. please try us again and next time you have to ask in any wards that you chooos, please open for me the door beacuse i need so!!! we are very please to have you again and help you in any thing that you like :) :)

100%

The best hostel i evr been in my trip, very recomend, defently back again

  • Novice Nomad
  • 27 Mar 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Israel
  • Male 18-24
  • (1 review)


100%

Great Hostel, great hosts, everything perfect!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 25 Mar 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Germany
  • Couple 25-30
  • (9 reviews)


97%

I have been travelling for 7 months around South and Central America and this hostel would have to be in one of my top five hostels I have stayed in. It´s a fantastic hostel and the owners go above and beyond to accommodate for your every need. Because the hostel is great it attracts fantastic travelers. A+! Thank you.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 19 Mar 2012
  • Anonymous
  • New Zealand
  • Female 25-30
  • (3 reviews)


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