Casa Pandora

San Jose · Costa Rica

Casa Pandora

HostelPunk Score
53% SHIT
Low confidence 43 reviews

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Facilities

🍳 Kitchen 👕 Laundry 💻 Coworking Space
Other facilities (21)
Airport Transfers Luggage Storage Housekeeping Internet Access Cable TV Wi-Fi Smart TV Linen Included Towels Included Hair Dryers Charging Plugs Security Lockers 24 Hour Security Common Room Lounge Room Hot Showers Free WiFi Free Security Lockers Free Luggage Storage Tea & Coffee Making Facilities Express Check-in / Out

Prices

Dorms $18 / night
Privates $32 / night

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Recent reviews

Ukraine FEMALE 25-30 Mar 27, 2026 Atm 80%

Absolutely outstanding place to stay. Everything was spotless, cozy, functional, and the staff were really helpful over WhatsApp. When I arrived I had troubles with the code, but Ana came to the hostel right away and helped me out. One only thing I didn't like was that the top bunks don't have full curtain coverage, but the staff let me move to the bottom bunk when I asked. My experience was amazing and I'm definitely coming back. The location is one of the best too ☺️🤍

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Taiwan Couple Mar 22, 2026 10.0/10

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United States Solo traveler Mar 10, 2026 2.0/10

+ The place was clean and the kitchen, while I didn't use it, looked nice.

- I booked a private room that was supposed to have its own bathroom, but when I got to the place, the bathroom was communal. The room's windows were so thin that for the entire night the traffic noise--buses, trolleys, cars, trucks--was so loud I couldn't sleep. The place was deserted and there was no real human working there. There is no person working there at all. If you have trouble, you have to text and wait for a response. I had trouble with the code on the door, and when I texted for help, they just sent me the same information that they had already sent me. I finally got into the place, but it was empty and a little uncomfortable for a solo female traveler without anyone else there.

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Uruguay Solo traveler Mar 4, 2026 10.0/10

+ La ubicación, que tuviera laundry, la tranquilidad del ambiente femenino, la cantidad de baños y duchas por persona y la cocina completa.

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Costa Rica Solo traveler Mar 1, 2026 10.0/10

+ Tout était parfait, propreté, équipements, confort. Belles rencontres de voyageuses. Même si pas de réception physique, réponse rapide par téléphone ou messagerie. Grand merci à l Hostel Pandora. Maria

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Brazil Solo traveler Feb 26, 2026 10.0/10

+ Sem defeitos tudo impecável e muito limpo, organizado; checkin prático e hostel novo e lindo

- Apenas incluir etiquetas na cozinha para escrever nome e dia do check-out; para evitar de acumular alimentos estragados ou não utilizados na geladeira

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England FEMALE 18-24 Feb 24, 2026 Atm 80%

Perfect for a quiet relaxing stay- very easy to get in as a self check in service and any issue i had the team replied to me very quickly and were very helpful. Definitely recommend!!

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Costa Rica Solo traveler Feb 21, 2026 9.0/10

+ Beautiful designed and excellent facilities

- Although it transpired to be easy enough I didn’t really like the distal/ remote check in process if it safes money I don’t think the saving is passed on to clients

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Spain Solo traveler Feb 16, 2026 10.0/10

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Costa Rica Solo traveler Feb 16, 2026 10.0/10

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South Korea Solo traveler Feb 14, 2026 10.0/10

+ 숙소가 너무나 깨끗하고 화장실과 샤워실이 너무 많아서 놀랬고 좋았어요. 침대도 너무 편안하고 가격대비 만족도가 아주 높습니다. 철저한 관리속에 빠른응답으로 불편함없이 편하게 쉴수 있는 숙소로 강추합니다. 숙소가 맘에 들어서 추가로 예약해서 계속 투숙하는중입니다...

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Switzerland Couple Feb 13, 2026 9.0/10

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Canada Solo traveler Feb 13, 2026 9.0/10

+ The location was in a good location. The hostel exceeded my expectations. I would definitely stay there again and again.

- I met the manager once to pay when I checked in because I wasn't able to pay online. Other than that one time I only saw the cleaning staff. It would be nice to have ongoing staff (at least one person) available.

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Germany Solo traveler Feb 12, 2026 3.0/10

+ Nicely located at the barrio escalante. Showers have hot water which definitely is a plus!

- Haven’t read there was no reception, hence no staff at all - you lack personal contact. I was alone in a 6 bed dorm which felt a little creepy.

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Canada Solo traveler Feb 10, 2026 9.0/10

+ Any hour check in, clean, comfortable beds with privacy curtains

- No drawers under beds, no reception

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United Kingdom Solo traveler Feb 9, 2026 10.0/10

+ My third stay here which says a lot I think - and they've added hooks to the bedroom! 😀

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Germany Couple Feb 7, 2026 10.0/10

+ Das Personal ist super freundlich und hilfsbereit. Das einchecken super simpel. Das größte Plus war für uns das kostenlose Waschen. Wir waren jetzt bereits das zweite mal dort und wenn wir wieder in San José sein sollten, gehen wir definitiv wieder dort hin.

- Ein kleiner Tipp: ein zweites Schneidebrett und Kochlöffel würden das kochen etwas erleichtern

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Colombia Solo traveler Feb 7, 2026 10.0/10

+ I really liked how quiet the place was, as well as the cleanliness of both the room and the bathroom

- Nothing, everything was fine

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France FEMALE 18-24 Feb 5, 2026 Atm 100%

Parfait pour un séjour au calme. Hostel très bien localisé et sécurisé, dans un quartier idéal pour manger et boire un verre. Cependant, pas fait pour des gens souhaitant rencontrer beaucoup de monde car très calme et souvent peu frequentée ce qui permet de bien dormir mais qui peut être frustrant socialement en fonction de la période.

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Chile Family Feb 4, 2026 10.0/10

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