Stray Cat Hostel

San Jose · Costa Rica

Stray Cat Hostel

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43% BAGGERSLECHT
Hoge betrouwbaarheid 916 beoordelingen

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🚲 Fietsverhuur

Faciliteiten

🍳 KOOKPLAAT 👕 Wasserij 📋 Vergaderruimte 🍳 Gratis ontbijt ☕ Café
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Prijzen

Slaapzalen $14 / nacht
Privékamers $37 / nacht

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Slechtste beoordelingen

Germany MALE 25-30 Jan 29, 2026 2.0/10

The location is good, as the bus station is within walking distance, but that’s the only positive. The rooms were dirty and there was mold on the ceiling. Cats are everywhere — one was even lying on my bed when I arrived. I like cats, but not in the bed where I’m supposed to sleep. Some of the staff were unfriendly. Overall, the hostel is very run-down and does not match the pictures at all.

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Costa Rica MALE 18-24 Jan 2, 2026 2.0/10

Especially this app charged me and they canceled my reservation at 12/00 am, I had to look for another place with children and a 2-year-old baby very bad service from this app and Stay Cat

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Germany FEMALE 25-30 Mar 11, 2025 2.0/10

Das Hostel ist okay für 1-2 Nächte nach Ankunft. Allerdings finde ich den Shuttle überteuert (habe ihn gebucht aufgrund später Ankunft und Sicherheit) und das Hostel nimmt 10% Kreditkarten Gebühr und rechnet Dollar in Colones mit 590 um, anstatt mit 500. Am besten zahlt man also in Dollar, wenn man diese hat, denn nur so zahlt man, was man auch tatsächlich zu zahlen hat.. finde ich leider sehr schade, dass das Hostel über solche Wege Geld verdienen möchte.

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However, I find the shuttle overpriced (I booked it due to late arrival and security) and the hostel charges 10% Credit Card Fee and charges in Colones dollars at 590 um, instead of 500.

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Germany FEMALE 25-30 Feb 5, 2025 2.0/10

They overcharged me, even more than it said on the hostel world app. After asking why they charged me more they wanted to „explain“ that there is an extra fee, which nobody else but me paid wtf. Had no choice but wouldn’t go there again. Stinky rooms only the cats were very cute

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Belgium MALE Nov 26, 2024 2.0/10

As in whole Costa Rica it's a pity prices are in USD and rip-off cross-rates are used if you have to pay in local currency CRC.

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Ireland FEMALE 18-24 Jul 17, 2024 2.0/10

There was a break in the night we were in the hostel. This woke everyone in the hostel up and the women who broke in was screaming for hours in the hostel and wouldn’t leave. We felt very scared for the night and ended up leaving at 5am because of this.

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China FEMALE Feb 7, 2024 2.0/10

not good,not recommend

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Canada MALE Feb 7, 2024 2.0/10

The welcoming was so condescending, hypocritical and woke that make me and idea about how awful was the rest, and it was confirm. That place is really highly not recommended.

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USA FEMALE 25-30 Aug 30, 2023 2.0/10

Absolutely disgusting I would never go back

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Austria FEMALE 25-30 Jul 19, 2023 2.0/10

If you have a bus close by the next day it‘s fine, breakfast starts early thats cool, stuff was nice I didn‘t feel very comfortable there because of the worn out mattresses, the traffic noise and all the travellers are constantly on their way, no place to relax

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Recente beoordelingen

Canada MALE 25-30 May 7, 2026 Sfeer 60%

The hostel was fine. The cat was cute, but the mattress was really uncomfortable and there was no fan in my room so it was quite hot. Free breakfast was nice and they actually make it for you!

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Germany ALLFEMALEGROUP 25-30 May 7, 2026 Sfeer 100%

Es gibt wirklich Katzen die überall sein dürfen. Wir haben uns wohlgefühlt und hatten alles was man braucht.

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We felt comfortable and had everything you need.

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Slovakia MALE 31-40 Apr 23, 2026 Sfeer 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 Sfeer 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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England COUPLE 31-40 Apr 18, 2026 Sfeer 100%

Great location for bus stations but further from interesting parts of the city and neighbourhood not really walkable at night (although we felt fine walking to nearby pizza place). Staff friendly and helpful with advice for onward travel. Only one actually hot shower! Included breakfast was good

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

Super, dass es so früh Frühstück gibt!

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Great, that it's so early Breakfast is there!

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Belgium FEMALE 25-30 Apr 10, 2026 Sfeer 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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Only my bed specific mattress was a little less. Verder had a very nice stay. Ik ben dol op katten , enorm pluspunt ☺️

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Sweden FEMALE 25-30 Apr 10, 2026 Sfeer 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 Sfeer 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 Sfeer 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 Sfeer 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 Sfeer 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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Super clean and beautifully designed hostel! it smells good, the three cats have made sure that i gut schlafe and the rooms are very nice. with an uber also super reachable, the area is just unfortunately a little dangerous to go for a walk alone in the evenings but that is in most places of the city so. zu zweit kein ding. would definitely like to come back!

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

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

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Germany FEMALE 31-40 Mar 31, 2026 Sfeer 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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The area is not the most beautiful, but close to the Busbahnhof. The breakfast was good, unfortunately I did not have to be late. The room was full of backpacks, because there was no room elsewhere. This caused disorder and at night I almost stumbled. The bed was unfortunately also uncomfortable.

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

Clean,showers and kitchen is good

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Sweden MALE 31-40 Mar 30, 2026 Sfeer 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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France FEMALE 31-40 Mar 29, 2026 Sfeer 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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Very good value for money and the breakfast is great ! clean, spacious and nice place to land or for a night pass. special mention to Jenn and Michelle who made my stay even more enjoyable ! love !