Stray Cat Hostel

San Jose · Costa Rica

Stray Cat Hostel

HostelPunk Score
43% SHIT
High confidence 913 reviews

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Drip perks

🚲 Bicycle Hire

Facilities

🍳 Kitchen 👕 Laundry 📋 Meeting Room 🍳 Free Breakfast ☕ Cafe
Other facilities (33)
Free City Maps Free WiFi Free Internet Access Free City Tour Free Security Lockers Bicycle Parking Adaptors Jobs Board Airport Transfers Luggage Storage 24 Hour Reception Tours/Travel Desk Currency Exchange Shuttle Bus Housekeeping Wake-up Calls Internet Access Book Exchange Board Games Wi-Fi Towels For Hire Late Check-out Paid Luggage Storage Linen Included Towels Not Included Security Lockers 24 Hour Security Common Room Hot Showers Massage Meals Available Vending Machines Tea & Coffee Making Facilities

Prices

Dorms $14 / night
Privates $37 / night

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Recent reviews

Slovakia MALE 31-40 Apr 23, 2026 Atm 60%

Great place with all the facilities you may need, warm shower, breakfast included, few minutes away from the bus station and friendly and helpful staff.

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Canada FEMALE 18-24 Apr 21, 2026 Atm 80%

good location if you are onward travelling and need to use the bus terminal. area around hostel is unsafe slightly at night but door to hostel is locked so felt safe once inside (but that’s just big city’s for you). breakfast was included which was nice. i was unable to make the shower hot same with my friend but that could’ve just been us. great for a short stay for convenient travel!! amazing safe so helpful and kind

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Bulgaria FEMALE 31-40 Apr 15, 2026 Atm 100%

A clean and beautifully decorated hostel. The staff was really nice, the free breakfast was awesome. And if you are travelling by bus, the location is perfect!

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Austria FEMALE 18-24 Apr 12, 2026 Atm 100%

Super, dass es so früh Frühstück gibt!

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Belgium FEMALE 25-30 Apr 10, 2026 Atm 100%

Enkel mijn bed specifieke matras was iets minder. Verder heel fijn verblijf gehad. Ik ben dol op katten , enorm pluspunt ☺️

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Sweden FEMALE 25-30 Apr 10, 2026 Atm 100%

Great hostel! Loooved the free breakfast and coffee! Lovely staff and the atmosphere is amazing, especially with the cats walking around! Like others said kinda sketchy neighbourhood, but close to the bus terminals and you can easily take an uber wherever you want for a small cost. Felt perfectly safe at the hostel. Would definitely recommend to anyone visiting the city!

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France FEMALE 25-30 Apr 8, 2026 Atm 100%

Loved this hostel thanks to the loveliness of the staff and the cuteness of the three cats. Shoutout to mister Stinky! Shower was super cold tho, which was a bit of a bummer after a long day of travel. Mattress what a bit too thin too, but it’s ok for one night. Overall it’s a nice hostel for a night before or after a flight! Bus station is around the corner as well which is super convenient! Breakfast included is good too

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USA FEMALE 18-24 Apr 8, 2026 Atm 100%

Fabulous hostel. The niche cat theme of this hostel is done very well. There are three lovely cats that live in the hostel that are very friendly and you can play with. Very unique experience and would return!

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Germany FEMALE 18-24 Apr 7, 2026 Atm 80%

Nice hostel to spend a night there, but very general facilities and rooms. Would always recommend for a night or two but not longer!

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Germany FEMALE 18-24 Apr 5, 2026 Atm 100%

Super sauberes und schön gestaltetes Hostel! Es riecht gut, die drei Katzen haben sichergestellt, dass ich gut schlafe und die Zimmer sind sehr schön. Mit einem Uber auch super erreichbar, die Gegend ist nur leider etwas gefährlich um abends alleine spazieren zu gehen aber das ist in den meisten Orten der Stadt so. Zu zweit kein Ding. Würde auf jeden Fall gerne wiederkommen!

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Canada FEMALE 18-24 Apr 3, 2026 Atm 100%

Enjoyed the free breakfast. Small but enjoyable. Not much to do around the hostel. Staff were friendly. Beds a big uncomfortable. Cats were cute but don’t stay if you don’t like them roaming around

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USA FEMALE Apr 2, 2026 Atm 100%

Stray cat was the perfect stay for me short visit to San Jose. I needed just a few hours stay and it delivered on safety, the host was more then helpful and literally amazing at making me feel welcomed and giving information .

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New Zealand FEMALE 25-30 Apr 1, 2026 Atm 100%

The staff are so lovely and the free breakfast is delicious!

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Germany FEMALE 31-40 Mar 31, 2026 Atm 60%

Für eine Nacht in Ordnung. Die Gegend ist nicht die schönste, dafür nah am Busbahnhof. Gut war das Frühstück, dass ich leider nicht vertragen habe. Zimmer war vollgestellt mit den Rücksäcken, weil sonst nirgendwo Platz war. Das sorgte für Unordnung und nachts bin ich fast gestolpert. Bett war leider auch ungemütlich.

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Sweden MALE 31-40 Mar 30, 2026 Atm 100%

nice location if you're going to catch a bus or experience San Jose chaotic vibe. Really nice staff, maybe you should start with shoe free zone when entering the property because it's all indoor property makes it more clean.

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Turkey MALE 25-30 Mar 30, 2026 Atm 100%

Clean,showers and kitchen is good

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France FEMALE 31-40 Mar 29, 2026 Atm 100%

Très bon rapport qualité prix et le petit déjeuner est super ! Endroit propre, spacieux et agréable pour se poser ou pour une nuit de passage. Mention spéciale à Jenn et Michelle qui ont rendu mon séjour encore plus agréable ! Des amours !

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Czech Republic FEMALE 18-24 Mar 26, 2026 Atm 100%

Fue limpio, seguro, personal muy amable:-) Todo muy bien!

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Germany FEMALE 25-30 Mar 24, 2026 Atm 80%

Ich habe die Unterkunft gewählt weil sie nah am Busbahnhof liegt allerdings kann ich nicht empfehlen sich da vor allem als Frau aufzuhalten. In der Gegend habe ich mich nämlich sehr unsicher gefühlt. Habe mir daher auch ein Taxi zum Busbahnhof gerufen und daher hatte ich keinen wirklich Vorteil durch die Lage. Das ist Hostel an sich ist ganz nett, für eine Nacht voll ausreichend.

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Argentina MALE 31-40 Mar 23, 2026 Atm 100%

Las chicas que trabajan ahí son excelentes seres humanos

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