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Hostel Casa Colon

2.0 star property
Colonial San José hostel in Merced with free parking

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Interior
Outdoor dining
Front of property
Superior Room, Multiple Beds (Private)
Breakfast area
Reviews
7.8

Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    BarBar
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk24/7 front desk
  • Parking included
    Parking includedParking included
  • Laundry
    LaundryLaundry
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
    HousekeepingHousekeeping

Check-in time

2:00 PM

Check-out time

11:00 AM
The price is €60
Price available on 1/7/2024

Explore the area

Map
Paseo Colon, Calle 24 Norte, Opposite Torre Mercedes, San José, San Jose, 1255
  • Popular LocationSabana Park16 min walk
  • Popular LocationNational Theater19 min walk
  • Popular LocationNational Stadium of Costa Rica4 min drive
  • AirportSan José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.)23 min drive
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Room options

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Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom

Share dorm with share bathroom no breakfast

Highlights

Individually decorated
HDTV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Rainfall showerhead
Cable channels
Wardrobe
  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Private Room, Shared Bathroom

Private Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
HDTV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Rainfall showerhead
Cable channels
Wardrobe
  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Superior Room, 1 King Bed (Private)

Superior Room, 1 King Bed (Private)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
HDTV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Room, Multiple Beds (Private)

Superior Room, Multiple Beds (Private)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
HDTV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
Rainfall showerhead
Cable channels
  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Premium bedding, individually decorated, blackout curtains, free WiFi

Family Room

Highlights

Individually decorated
HDTV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Rainfall showerhead
Cable channels
Wardrobe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Bunk Beds

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About the area

San José

Hostel Casa Colon is located in Merced, a neighbourhood in San José, and is near a train station and near theme parks. Multiplaza Mall Escazu and Avenida Escazú Shopping Center are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Sabana Park. Children's Museum and Simon Bolivar Zoo are also worth visiting.
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What's nearby

  • Parque La Sabana - 6 min walk
  • Sabana Park - 16 min walk
  • National Theater - 19 min walk
  • National Museum of Costa Rica - 4 min drive
  • National Stadium of Costa Rica - 4 min drive

Getting around

  • San Jose Cemetery Station - 15 min walk
  • San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Le Bistrot de Paris - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Momo Café - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Grano de Oro - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Lubnan - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Hostel Casa Colon

Hostel located in Merced
Hostel Casa Colon is located close to Sabana Park, and provides a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe and a library. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with laundry facilities and a bar.
Other perks at this hostel include:
  • Free self-parking
  • A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), meeting rooms and a TV in reception
  • A computer station, smoke-free property and tour/ticket information
Room features
All guestrooms are individually decorated, and boast comforts such as premium bedding, in addition to amenities such as free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • HDTVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, on-request microwaves and daily housekeeping

Languages

English, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge) during limited hours on request
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Shopping centre shuttle (surcharge)
  • Theme park shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave on request
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 86 square feet of conference space
  • Computer station
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • In-room accessibility
  • No lift

More

  • 2 floors
  • Building
  • Built in 1945
  • Colonial architecture
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave on request

More

  • Individual decor

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 5:30 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: CRC 15.00
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: CRC 30 per person (one way)
  • Early check-in fee: CRC 15.00 (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including stag and hen parties
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Hostel Casa Colon Costa Rica/San Jose
Casa Colon Hostel
Casa Colon San Jose
Hostel Casa Colon
Hostel Casa Colon San Jose
Hostel Casa Colon Costa Rica/San Jose
Hostel Casa Colon Hotel San Jose
Hostel Casa Colon San José
Hostel Casa Colon Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Hostel Casa Colon Hostel/Backpacker accommodation San José

Frequently asked questions

Is Hostel Casa Colon pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Hostel Casa Colon?

As of 29 Jun 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hostel Casa Colon on 4 Jul 2024 start from €60.10, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Hostel Casa Colon?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hostel Casa Colon?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 5:30 AM. Early check-in is available for a fee of CRC 15.00 (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Hostel Casa Colon?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Does Hostel Casa Colon provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of CRC 30 per person applies.

Where is Hostel Casa Colon located?

Located in Merced, this hostel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Parque La Sabana and Sabana Park. Chirripo National Park and Precolumbian Gold Museum are also within 15 minutes. San Jose Cemetery Station is 15 minutes by foot and San Jose Contraloria Station is 20 minutes.

Hostel Casa Colon Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 136 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 61 out of 136 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 27 out of 136 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 136 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 136 reviews" "

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Tyler

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It's close to downtown and the tica bus station.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

4/10 Poor

rob

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
t was the first week of Covid control
I showed up right at the beginning off the covid mess..... they checked me into a dirty room... the other room smelled of sewer gas ,
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

6/10 Okay

Maksut

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

8/10 Good

Avijeet(Avi), Toronto, Canada

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We (3 Canadians) took the bus from Panama City to San Jose, Costa Rica (Tica Bus)...arrived closer to mid-night; this location is 5 mts walk from Tica Bus Terminal; Check-in was a breeze; very friendly staff; breakfast was included in our package and we enjoyed it both days; there is a bar (to enjoy beer), though it gets a bit noisy (if you want to sleep before 11)...the Hotel has a lot of character and history; I will definitely like to come back to stay here!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice people, clean , dinners are great, free breakfast, attention to detail, affordable, the casa is Antigua and a beautiful building. Great location, close to La Merced , shopping, restaurants etc. easy to walk. over all 100% satisfied. Been staying here the whole month, nice place.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our second stay at Casa Colon
We stayed in the best room they had, #103, which had a private bath, a double bed and bunk beds. We used the bunks for our luggage. Maid came every day and made the bed and swept the floor. Breakfast was free and good--try the "typical". Front desk had some communication problems but everything was worked out. There was a change in ownership on August 1, so it will be interesting to see if this place goes "up" or "down".
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Mark, Jersey City, NJ

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Very simple, but clean place to sleep for a low price.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Debora

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I like this hostal because is confortable and peacefull
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
good location the building is very cool. restaurant is very convienient and the amenities are great for CR.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly helpful staff
I arrived late in the evening with my family and the staff / service was very helpful. Room was clean and quiet - just what we needed before going to the bus station early the following morning.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

RobertG, Lawrenceville, GA

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was my first trip to Costa Rica, and all the people in the hotel were so helpful, and caring for me. I was able to go on two tours, and picked up directly at the hotel, the breakfast I had the typical food, the lunches were excellent and the room was clean, comfortable and private. I plan to return to Costa Rica in the near future and will stay again here.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice and clean. Pretty loud from traffic noise. Ask for an upstairs room away from road.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Dakota, Turrialba, Cartago, CR

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Always a wonderful stay at Casa Colón. The entire staff is always very helpful - especially my friend Daniel!! Thanks for another great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

6/10 Okay

Paul, San Francisco, CA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Hotel is in a good location. Street and lobby noise was a very small issue for me. Bed was comfortable and room was very clean. Rooms could use a bit of an update (e.g., condition of floors, bathroom fixtures, etc.). Room safe was not working (was open and 'locked' so couldn't be reset). Breakfast was minimal but perfectly acceptable.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018

4/10 Poor

Meech

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Close to the city
Doesn’t look like a hostel at all it’s more like a hotel, it’s so loud at night due to the bar inside the hotel . The shared bathrooms are pretty creepy and felt unsafe . Couldn’t wait to get out of there.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018

8/10 Good

Jane

Liked: Staff & service
Good for short stays
The staff was terrific and very helpful. They also offer airport shuttle service, which was very handy, especially at 6 am! The main rooms are lovely and very comfortable. We had a good selection of various free breakfasts (not offered with dorm rooms) and the coffee was fantastic! Our room had a shared bathroom, which was essentially a line of sinks in the hall, with toilets and showers separate. I had no problem with the cleanliness of the bathrooms or our room. Our room (109) had no windows, which we were aware of when booking, but the a/c worked great as did the big screen TV. We had a queen sized bed and two bunk beds, which we used as luggage storage. Overall, it was a pleasant experience, but the private rooms could use a coat of paint and some patching on the walls. No quite shabby, but approaching it. And the lighting could be improved--warmer lighting and more wattage would make a big difference. However, the bedding was changed every day and the room was insect free. For the price, and for short stays, it's a good place to stay. I recommend Room 109 as it's away from the noise and close to the bathrooms. There are two creaky wooden steps leading up to the door, so if you walk in your sleep, this is probably not the room for you!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2017

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Better than usual hostel
Good place to sleep. Neighborhood is safe and plenty of dining options nearby.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2017

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
i know now why i have never stayed in a hostel
sleeping in a 15 x 15 space with 5 other people equals no sleep...never again...
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2017

8/10 Good

Johann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent location to catch the TICA Bus
Casa Colon is what it says - a Hostel type of accomodation. It has a good restaurant attached for food and drink in house.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2017

6/10 Okay

Doris, Virginia

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel for temporary stay
You meet interesting people in this hotel. My friend and I stayed for a night to tour San Jose. Location is perfectly central to all attractions and on a major avenue, so it was safe to walk back at night. We had a shared bathroom so it was slightly inconvenient but great value for price paid. Facilities are all functioning. Bathroom stalls are just a bit too small. But in general, satisfactory. Rooms could be cleaner but overall, hostel was comfortable, old-fashion styled, and comes with continental breakfast. I do have say though that the layout of the hostel is weird. In order to get to our rooms, we had to zip zag past a restaurant and bar. WiFI was only working in the common areas. Bar guests could use the public bathrooms/sinks too, which was a surprise to us. Hostel staff was very friendly. Friend and I had to print boarding passes for our outgoing flight and we urgently looked of a printer. The reception was nice and let us use their desktop. Overall, we (2 girls) felt safe and welcomed at the hostel.

8/10 Good

teri, Tomah, WI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Shuttle service
It was great to be met by a driver and taken to the hostel. We had heard the big bridge is under construction and it can be very expensive to get to MEPE from the airport. We were charged a flat rate of $30.00 for 2 people. The shower area could use a little cleaning. The staff were very helpful with directions and what to do and what not. teri