About

🏡 Chillout Hostel – San José, Costa Rica

Relaxed. Clean. Friendly.
Chillout Hostel is your calm escape in the heart of San José — perfect for travelers who want a cozy, safe, and welcoming place to land in Costa Rica’s capital.

We’re located in a walkable, local neighborhood right next to Barrio Escalante, one of the city’s coolest areas with cafés, food spots, and parks.

If you're looking for a clean, quiet, and chill — not party — atmosphere, you’ll feel right at home.

⭐ Why Stay at Chillout?

Located in a safe, friendly residential area

Comfortable rooms & daily cleaning

Chill garden patio and cozy common areas

Super friendly staff who love helping travelers

Free tea & coffee all day

Great base to explore the city — buses & attractions nearby

🛏️ Rooms

Choose from mixed dorms, female dorms, private rooms with shared bathroom, private ensuite, and a single room.
All beds come with comfy mattresses, outlets, and lockers (bring your own padlock).

🧑‍🍳 Facilities

Fully equipped guest kitchen

Free WiFi

Garden patio

Common areas

Lockers

Towels for rent ($2)

Free tea & coffee 24/7

Daily cleaning

📍 Location

We’re set in a peaceful residential neighborhood next to Barrio Escalante, one of San José’s safest and most vibrant areas.
Restaurants, cafés, markets, museums, and parks are all within walking distance.

🤝 Atmosphere

Chillout is a relaxed, social hostel — great for solo travelers, couples, digital nomads, and anyone who wants a calm space to unwind.

We are NOT a party hostel.
If you're looking for loud nights, bar crawls, or drinking games — this isn’t the right place.

🔔 Please Note Before Booking
Cash Only

Payment is due in cash at check-in.

Not a Party Hostel

We keep a peaceful environment for everyone.

No Groups

We cannot accommodate groups larger than 5 people, even if booked separately. These bookings will be canceled without refund.

Age Limit

Guests in shared rooms must be under 45 years old.

🕒 Policies

Check-in: From 2:00 PM
Check-out: By 11:00 AM

Reception Hours:

9:00 AM – 9:00 PM (English)

9:00 PM – 7:00 AM (Spanish only)

Late Arrival: Please let us know if arriving after 11:00 PM.

Quiet Hours: After 10:00 PM

Luggage Storage: Available until 5:00 PM (before check-in & after check-out)

Non-Smoking Property

Alcohol Policy: Moderate drinking only. No high-volume alcohol or loud behavior.

Maximum Stay: 14 nights

Cancellation Policy: Free cancellation up to 2 days before arrival.

⚠️ Important Notes

Chillout Hostel is not responsible for accidents, injuries, or loss of valuables.

Disrespectful, racist, or discriminatory behavior is not tolerated and may result in immediate removal without refund.

Booking with us means you agree to all policies listed above.

House Rules

Check In

14:00 - 24:00

Check Out

until 11:00

  • Taxes Not Included
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Facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Free Security Lockers
  • Free Luggage Storage
  • Bicycle Parking
  • Airport Transfers
  • Luggage Storage
  • 24 Hour Reception
  • Tours/Travel Desk
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Reviews

9.1Superb(1320)
  • Value for Money
    9.2
  • Security
    9.6
  • Atmosphere
    8.3
  • Cleanliness
    9.2
  • Staff
    9.5
  • Location
    9.2
  • Facilities
    8.8
Stayed in Dec 2025
10
C
Craig
Male, 41+, Canada
Andy at the desk did a great job letting us know where and when to find good food and markets. Making sure to indicate when was safe to do so. Wicked location!!
Stayed in Dec 2025
6.9
K
katie
Female, 31-40, England
It was totally fine for a stopover and clean and a good enough location, quite small and not so social but fine for a night ! Staff were helpful .
Stayed in Dec 2025
9.7
L
Lea
Female, 18-24, Germany
amazing hostel, and amazing stuff! the receptionist was so helpful and really invested in helping you out! ☺️
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Location

Calle 37 75m south of Sapporro Restaurant, Barrio Escalante, San Jose, Costa Rica
2.6km from city centre