Best Hostel San Jose - San Jose (San Jose)

Best Hostel San Jose - San Jose (San Jose)

$$$$|View on mapSan Jose (San Jose), Costa Rica|Reservation: +44-160-073-8777|
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Best Hostel San Jose - San Jose (San Jose)
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Overview

The 3-star Best Hostel San Jose is situated 0.7 km from the known Plaza de La Cultura and only 1.2 km from Church of Our Lady of La Soledad.

Location

The hotel is very close to Restaurante Silvestre offering dishes of Latin American cuisine. The San Jose accommodation is nestled in proximity of Central Park.

Heredia - Tibas bus station is at a 300-metre distance from this San Jose hostel.

Rooms

The rooms come with a separate toilet and a shower.

Eat & Drink

A buffet breakfast is served at affordable prices. 

Services

Guests are provided with 24-hour front desk assistance and wake-up service.

Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 14:00-23:59
until 12 pm
Amenities
No parking available.
Wireless internet is available in the entire hostel for free.
Other information
Breakfast
A buffet breakfast is served at affordable prices. 
Children & extra beds
All childrenExtra bedExisting bedsFREEAll children1 - 4 yearsExisting bedsFREEThere are no extra beds provided in a room. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Building
Year renovated:2012
Number of floors:4
Number of rooms:44
Former name
Cocoon Hotel
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Rooms and availability

Standard Room Fan
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Room size:

    17 m²

  • Bed options:
    1 Double bed
  • Shower
Bed 4-Bed Male Dormitory Room
  • Max:
    1 person
  • Room size:

    17 m²

  • Bed options:
    1 Bunk bed
  • Shower
Bunk Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
  • Max:
    1 person
  • Room size:

    20 m²

  • Bed options:
    1 Bunk bed
  • Shower
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Facilities

Main facilities

Free Wi-Fi
Parking
Kitchen facilities

Dryer

Air conditioning
Laundry
Food/ Drinks

Bar/ Lounge area

Restaurant buffet

Meeting facilities

Business centre

Breakfast

Services

  • Airport shuttle
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning

Dining

  • Breakfast
  • Restaurant buffet
  • Bar/ Lounge area

Business

  • Business centre

Room features

  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Dryer

Media

  • AM/FM alarm clock
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Essential information about Best Hostel San Jose

💵 Lowest room price 26 £
📏 Distance to centre 700 m
🗺️ Location rating 8.2
✈️ Distance to airport 9.3 km
🧳 Nearest airport Tobias Bolanos International, SYQ

Location

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Avenida 9 - Calle Central, San Jose (San Jose), Costa Rica
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Avenida 9 - Calle Central, San Jose (San Jose), Costa Rica
  • City landmarks
  • Nearby
  • Restaurants
  • Hotels nearby
Calle 4
Costa Rican Center of Science and Culture
330 m
Event hall
Templo de la Musica
520 m
Avenue 9 & Calle 4
Centro Costarricense de Ciencias y Cultura
150 m
Avenida 11 Calle 25
Museo Dr. Rafael Calderon Guardia
300 m
Museum
Kid's museum
350 m
Gallery
Galeria Namu
440 m
Church
Metropolitan Church
380 m
Park
Parque de la Merced Park
380 m
Restaurant
Changuiche
110 m
Restaurant
Pan y Cafe Granier
160 m
Restaurant
Pops
690 m
Restaurant
Poas Bar and restaurant
390 m
Restaurant
Restaurante Criollita Amon
330 m
Restaurant
La Tortilleria
440 m
Restaurant
Downtown Coffee Roasters
490 m

Reviews of Best Hostel San Jose

8.0 /10
Great108 reviews
Location8.2
Rooms8.0
Service8.6
Dining7.6
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  • Perfect
    9.4

    This hotel offers great value for money, with affordable prices and basic amenities. The staff are very helpful and friendly, and they speak English fluently. The location is convenient, as it is close to the city center and the bus station Atlantico North. Additionally, the rooms have air conditioning, which is a great feature. Another highlight is the included breakfast, which adds to the overall value of the stay.

    All was satisfactory during my stay at this hotel.

    Jack United States, 
  • Great
    8.2

    Staff were very friendly and helpful. Breakfast was quite good Room was spacious & the shower was good It is about 10 mins walk from San Jose city centre (Avenida/Calle Central)

    United Kingdom, 
  • Perfect
    9.8

    a lovely place for exploring san jose. blanco y negro, where you can eat, is easy walk to the hotel.

    Jim United Kingdom, 
  • Perfect
    9.0

    The hotel is clean, safe and nicely decorated. Handicap accessible with elevator and ramp. Delicious and filling breakfast. Helpful and nice staff. Convenient location near the bus station.

    Everything was spot on.

    Steven United States, 
  • Perfect
    9.6

    I had an amazing stay at this hotel! the location was perfect - it was close to the center and within walking distance to the historical sites. Secondly, the staff was fantastic. Jorge and Andrea at the front desk were extremely kind and helpful. They spoke English very well, which made it easy for me to communicate. Thirdly, the rooms were clean and comfortable. They had basic amenities and the TV and WIFI worked seamlessly. Lastly, the breakfast, which was included in the rate, was delicious. Eduardo, the staff member in charge, served it with a smile. this hotel offers great value for money and provides excellent service.

    All was great, nothing to improve!

    James United Kingdom, 
  • Perfect
    9.6

    Very competitive price. Rooms are basic, but clean and comfortable. Tv had loads of international channels. Airport pickup was not cheap at 35 usd, but they organsied it for me and I was glad that someone met me upon arrival. Staff is friendly. Breakfast is included, if not much. Wifi worked, but only in the lobby.

    Seems to be a bit out of town, not sue, if you can walk to the tourist attractions. I just used hotel as stopover.

    United Kingdom, 
  • Great
    8.8

    I loved the decor and the staff was super friendly and helpful!

    United Kingdom, 
  • Very good
    7.0

    The location was great, conveniently close to a bus stop, making it easy to get around. It was a unique and charming place to stay during my trip. I absolutely loved the cozy cocoon-like atmosphere. Plus, the Wi-Fi worked well and was accessible in all areas of the property.

    Sam United Kingdom, 
  • Very good
    7.2

    I was please to stay at cocoon hotel one good thing was the elevator which vary convenient if your on 3-4 floor the breadfast was nothing to brag about,but it came with the price of the room.

    The only bad thing if your thirsty for bottle water be prepared to pay $4.00 or 2 thousand colones for 1 litre of water, what a shame to sell at that price.

    United Kingdom, 
  • Guest rating
    5.4

    Close to downtown, but there are many better options for less

    Rooms are humid most of the rooms have muddy corner view Breakfast is a fake - 2 slices of bread with rice and artificial juice, bar is managed by reception so it is really bad Glass of wine $5 Laundry prices $5 a shirt You can watch a beer in a refrigerator but they won't sell it to you in the evening due to a strange hotel policy There is no internet in most of the rooms, so you will probably see people in the lobby I wanted to stay for 1 more night just not to move my luggage but they told me that the hotel was fully booked. However, there were lots of vacant rooms in Booked.net website so there was an obvious discrepancy

    United Kingdom, 
  • Perfect
    9.2

    we enjoyed our stay at this hotel. The location was very convenient, as it was close to both the bus station and downtown at basement prices. The staff were accommodating and patient, providing helpful service to meet our needs. Although the room was not perfect, it was still livable and had some great facilities available. One minor negative was the parking situation, which could be improved.

    Brian United Kingdom, 
  • Perfect
    9.0

    Ok hotel for the price. Normal standard. Good breakfast. Two options to choose from. Central lokation. Near Caribe bus station.

    The hotel is qute close to the centre and the pedestrian streets, but in a very rough neighbourhood! Bums and garbage everywhere in the area.

    United Kingdom, 
  • Perfect
    9.4

    decor location

    the beds were very hard and uncomfortable bedding and pillows could do with an upgrade

    United Kingdom, 
  • Perfect
    9.4

    The hotel provided a good full breakfast included in the price. The staff, especially Susan at the front desk, was friendly and accommodating. The rooms were clean and bright. The location was conveniently near the historical center and in between the two bus stations I had to travel through.

    Nothing that I didn't like.

    Luis United States, 
  • Perfect
    9.4

    Very friendly atmosphere and clean rooms, Air conditioned, good food included breakfast Management tried their best!

    Mildew or mold in our room. Leaky faucet in bathroom that no one cared to log.same for the leaky toilet, water running all night, but not bad enough to complain, but again, no one seemed to care when I brought it up at check out.

    United Kingdom, 

FAQ about Best Hostel San Jose

Are there any tourist attractions close to Best Hostel San Jose?
Landmarks near Best Hostel San Jose include Central Park as well as Children's Museum Costa RIca.
Is there any public transport near Best Hostel San Jose?
Yes, there is Tibas bus stop within 300 metres away from Best Hostel San Jose.
Is Best Hostel San Jose a pet-friendly property?
Unfortunately, Best Hostel San Jose doesn't allow pets.
Does the hotel offer rental services?
At the hotel cars are available for rent.
Which room facilities does this San Jose hotel provide?
Some rooms of this San Jose hotel are equipped with a safe, a work desk and a ceiling fan.
Is free internet provided in Best Hostel San Jose?
Yes, Best Hostel San Jose provides internet for free.
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