Hostel Casa Colon

San Jose · Costa Rica

Hostel Casa Colon

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53% TINY SAMPLE
Low confidence 17 reviews
Bed bug check pending 17 of 100 reviews analyzed
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Facilities

🅿️ Free Parking 📋 Meeting Room 🅿️ Parking 🌅 Outdoor Terrace 🍳 Free Breakfast 🍺 Bar ☕ Cafe ♿ Wheelchair Friendly
Other facilities (28)
Free WiFi Free Internet Access Airport Transfers Luggage Storage 24 Hour Reception Tours/Travel Desk Housekeeping Reception (Limited Hours) Internet Access Book Exchange Cable TV Wi-Fi Restaurant Meals Available Filtered Water Dispenser Linen Included Air Conditioning Towels Included Hair Dryers Security Lockers Key Card Access 24 Hour Security Common Room Social Balcony Hot Showers Hair Dryers For Hire Late Check-out Paid Luggage Storage

Prices

Privates $52 / night

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Worst reviews

France MALE 18-24 Mar 11, 2023 2.0/10

God awful. Save urself the trouble and stay in another place instead.

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Netherlands FEMALE 25-30 Sep 26, 2024 6.0/10

Het is fijn en de mensen zijn aardig. Alleen de wifi doet het niet en er wordt ook niet even ter vervanging ren hotspot gemaakt als je een belangrijke 6u bustocht moet boeken voor de aansluiting van je reis. Wifi is super belangrijk voor reizigers omdat het buiten de EU is. Daarnaast is er geen pickup van de airport te regelen zoals wel beschreven staat op hostelworld. Ook is de bus nemen vanaf het vliegtuig net minder makkelijk dan beschreven omdat er altijd san jose opstaat maar niet elke er...

Translated to English

It's nice and the people are friendly. Only the wifi doesn't and it doesn't even replace the hotspot if you need to book an important 6u bus stop before connecting your trip. Wifi is super important for travelers because it's outside the EU. In addition there is no airport pickup to arrange as well described on hostelworld. Also taking the bus from the plane is just less easy than described because there is always a San jose stop but not every stop.

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USA FEMALE 31-40 Apr 28, 2025 8.0/10

Loved the colonial house, good food, and friendly staff. However the poor parking, can't throw your toilet paper away, and loud streets were extremely off putting.

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England FEMALE 25-30 Oct 4, 2024 8.0/10

It was fine for just a layover night but I didn’t see a single guest and staff weren’t very present. The room was pretty loud as it was right on the main room but I just needed it for the layover and the room was clean and comfortable

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Costa Rica FEMALE Apr 1, 2023 8.0/10

Excelente ubicación y trato del personal.

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USA FEMALE Feb 4, 2023 8.0/10

As in many places, the pandemic has not been kind to this establishment, I was here 12 years ago. Currently, the luster it once had is no longer the main feature. Its in survival mode which hopefully it will succeed, such a beautiful historical place. The staff is excellent and very attentive!

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France FEMALE Jan 10, 2026 10.0/10

Très bel hôtel colonial à proximité de la gare Ticabus. Chambre spacieuse et propre. Personnel prévenant et attentionné.

Translated to English

Very nice colonial hotel near the Ticabus station. spacious and clean room. thoughtful and attentive staff.

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USA FEMALE Nov 29, 2025 10.0/10

24 hour front desk so always someone there to buzz you in for good security. Lovely colonial home with open airy hallways and some outdoor areas. Just outside of San Jose, but wouldn’t want to stay in the city anyway! Not really around anything, but an easy place to start from. Free breakfast, but all I had was the coffee. The 2 staff I met were fine. Not much of an ambience. Seems to lodge more transient travelers than visitors. They have the space for hostel events though.

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Germany ALLFEMALEGROUP 18-24 Nov 14, 2025 10.0/10

Insgesamt war das Hostel sehr gut, besonders vorteilhaft war hierbei die Lage. Das Hostel ist nämlich nur eine Gehminute von der Busstation entfernt. Da es an einer relativ stark befahrenen Straße liegt, war es nachts teilweise etwas laut, unser Fenster zeigte allerdings auch zur Straße. Das einzige, was nicht ganz so toll war, ist dass der Deckenventilator in unserem Zimmer nicht funktioniert hat. Auf Nachfrage haben wir eine kleinen Ventilator bekommen, der allerdings viel zu laut war.

Translated to English

Overall the hostel was very good, especially advantageous was the location here. the hostel is only a minute walk from the bus station. as it is on a relatively busy street, it was sometimes a bit noisy at night, our window pointed to the street, however. the only thing that was not quite so great was that the ceiling fan in our room did not work. on request we got a small fan, which was, however, much too loud.

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England FEMALE 31-40 Nov 3, 2025 10.0/10

Great location and friendly staff. Breakfast was really good, and the reception team were helpful when our room key broke. The property is small and secure and fine for solo travellers

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Recent reviews

France FEMALE Jan 10, 2026 Atm 100%

Très bel hôtel colonial à proximité de la gare Ticabus. Chambre spacieuse et propre. Personnel prévenant et attentionné.

Translated to English

Very nice colonial hotel near the Ticabus station. spacious and clean room. thoughtful and attentive staff.

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USA FEMALE Nov 29, 2025 Atm 60%

24 hour front desk so always someone there to buzz you in for good security. Lovely colonial home with open airy hallways and some outdoor areas. Just outside of San Jose, but wouldn’t want to stay in the city anyway! Not really around anything, but an easy place to start from. Free breakfast, but all I had was the coffee. The 2 staff I met were fine. Not much of an ambience. Seems to lodge more transient travelers than visitors. They have the space for hostel events though.

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Germany ALLFEMALEGROUP 18-24 Nov 14, 2025 Atm 100%

Insgesamt war das Hostel sehr gut, besonders vorteilhaft war hierbei die Lage. Das Hostel ist nämlich nur eine Gehminute von der Busstation entfernt. Da es an einer relativ stark befahrenen Straße liegt, war es nachts teilweise etwas laut, unser Fenster zeigte allerdings auch zur Straße. Das einzige, was nicht ganz so toll war, ist dass der Deckenventilator in unserem Zimmer nicht funktioniert hat. Auf Nachfrage haben wir eine kleinen Ventilator bekommen, der allerdings viel zu laut war.

Translated to English

Overall the hostel was very good, especially advantageous was the location here. the hostel is only a minute walk from the bus station. as it is on a relatively busy street, it was sometimes a bit noisy at night, our window pointed to the street, however. the only thing that was not quite so great was that the ceiling fan in our room did not work. on request we got a small fan, which was, however, much too loud.

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England FEMALE 31-40 Nov 3, 2025 Atm 100%

Great location and friendly staff. Breakfast was really good, and the reception team were helpful when our room key broke. The property is small and secure and fine for solo travellers

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USA FEMALE 31-40 Apr 28, 2025 Atm 80%

Loved the colonial house, good food, and friendly staff. However the poor parking, can't throw your toilet paper away, and loud streets were extremely off putting.

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Portugal MALE Apr 28, 2025 Atm 100%

Nice place. Looks like a hotel. The only thing I didn't like was the size of the bathrooms. They were quite small.

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Papua New Guinea MALE 18-24 Mar 14, 2025 Atm 100%

Great thank you for your help (GVI)

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Norway MALE Mar 6, 2025 Atm 100%

A great hostel at a very good price! Nice staff, nice location, best value for money!

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England FEMALE 25-30 Oct 4, 2024 Atm 40%

It was fine for just a layover night but I didn’t see a single guest and staff weren’t very present. The room was pretty loud as it was right on the main room but I just needed it for the layover and the room was clean and comfortable

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Netherlands FEMALE 25-30 Sep 26, 2024 Atm 80%

Het is fijn en de mensen zijn aardig. Alleen de wifi doet het niet en er wordt ook niet even ter vervanging ren hotspot gemaakt als je een belangrijke 6u bustocht moet boeken voor de aansluiting van je reis. Wifi is super belangrijk voor reizigers omdat het buiten de EU is. Daarnaast is er geen pickup van de airport te regelen zoals wel beschreven staat op hostelworld. Ook is de bus nemen vanaf het vliegtuig net minder makkelijk dan beschreven omdat er altijd san jose opstaat maar niet elke er...

Translated to English

It's nice and the people are friendly. Only the wifi doesn't and it doesn't even replace the hotspot if you need to book an important 6u bus stop before connecting your trip. Wifi is super important for travelers because it's outside the EU. In addition there is no airport pickup to arrange as well described on hostelworld. Also taking the bus from the plane is just less easy than described because there is always a San jose stop but not every stop.

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Germany FEMALE 25-30 Apr 21, 2024 Atm 100%

Super Personal, gutes Frühstück, sehr sicher und sauberes Hostel.

Translated to English

Super personal, gutes breakfast, very safe and clean hostel.

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New Zealand FEMALE 31-40 May 28, 2023 Atm 20%

Close to bus station, room clean. Bathroom not very clean. No kitchen for cooking, fine for one night stay

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Costa Rica FEMALE Apr 1, 2023 Atm 100%

Excelente ubicación y trato del personal.

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France MALE 18-24 Mar 11, 2023 Atm 20%

God awful. Save urself the trouble and stay in another place instead.

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USA COUPLE Feb 9, 2023 Atm 80%

No frills, but all the essentials are provided for at a very reasonable price. The staff was friendly and accommodating, and other than the temperature of the shower which wasn't quite warm enough IMO, there were no issues to speak of. Would recommend if you're on a tight budget.

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USA FEMALE Feb 4, 2023 Atm 60%

As in many places, the pandemic has not been kind to this establishment, I was here 12 years ago. Currently, the luster it once had is no longer the main feature. Its in survival mode which hopefully it will succeed, such a beautiful historical place. The staff is excellent and very attentive!

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Norway FEMALE 18-24 Jan 14, 2023 Atm 100%

Close to bus station, and city centre. Everything you need closeby. Nice dorm! Recommended