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Eco Stay CR

2.5 star property
Hostal with free breakfast, 9-minute walk to National Park

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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking available
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Calle 27A, San José, San José
  • Place, National Museum of Costa Rica
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Jade Museum
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, National Theater
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.)
    ‪28 min drive‬

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Highlights

Garden
Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fridge
  • City view
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Braulio Carrillo

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Garden
Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fridge
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Talamanca

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Garden
Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fridge
  • City view
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Single Bunk Beds

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Monteverde

Monteverde

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Garden
Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fridge
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Chirripo

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Garden
Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fridge
  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Cahuita

Cahuita

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Garden
Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fridge
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds

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About the area

San José

Eco Stay CR places you in the centre of San José, within just a 15-minute stroll of National Park and National Museum of Costa Rica. Highlights at this hostal include in-room free WiFi and furnished patios. .This smoke-free hostal offers free WiFi in public areas, a games room and a terrace. Other amenities include laundry facilities, a garden and barbecues. Each morning free local cuisine breakfast is offered between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM. There's also self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Sights within a 15-minute walk of this Catedral hostal include Jade Museum and National Center of Art and Culture.

What's nearby

  • National Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • National Museum of Costa Rica - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Jade Museum - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • National Theater - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Clinica Biblica Hospital - 19 min walk - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • San Jose Fercori Station - 8 min walk
  • San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurante Casa China - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Bar La Estación - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Il Ritorno - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Eco Stay CR

Hostal with free breakfast, 9-minute walk to National Park
Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. A terrace, barbecue grills, and a vending machine are also featured at Eco Stay CR. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This San José hostal is smoke free.

  • 6 guestrooms or units
  • Local cuisine
  • Breakfast available (free)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Games room or arcade
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
Eco Stay CR offers 6 accommodations with free newspapers and rice cookers. Rooms open to furnished patios. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation has separate dining areas. Select Comfort beds feature down duvets and premium bedding. Fridges and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead, slippers and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)). 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Additionally, rooms include shared/communal kitchens and a ceiling fan. Hypo-allergenic bedding and an iron/ironing board can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking within 300 metres
  • Street parking available
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Covered parking on site (CRC 3,000 per night)
  • RV/bus/lorry parking (surcharge) on site
  • Limited number of on-site self parking spaces per unit
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Separate in-room dining area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Handrails in hallways (89 centimetre high)
  • Handrails in stairways (89 centimetre high)
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Blender
  • Cleaning supplies
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Freezer
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Mixer
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Rice cooker
  • Separate dining area
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Spices
  • Toaster
  • Toaster oven

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Guests will receive an email within 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Eco Stay CR

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 3 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: CRC 15000 per room (one-way)
  • Covered self-parking fee: CRC 3000 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and window guards in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions and guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.

We should mention

  • One child aged 3 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Eco Stay CR Hostal
Eco Stay CR San José
Eco Stay CR Hostal San José

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Eco Stay CR?

Eco Stay CR offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Eco Stay CR?

Yep, Eco Stay CR has a covered self car park for CRC 3000 per night. A self car park is also available, for a fee. Onsite parking is limited (max 5 spaces per unit).

Does Eco Stay CR serve breakfast?

Yeah, free local cuisine brekkie is on offer daily from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Eco Stay CR?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

What time are check-in & check-out at Eco Stay CR?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Eco Stay CR?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Eco Stay CR Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 21 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tejinder

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Marcos

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good start and end for a trip to CR

Really good option, at walking distance to the city center. Staff is great and welcoming, and the place is a great place to start or finish (or both) a trip to Costa Rica. The place has a 'good-hostel-vibe', has an associated parking garage nearby (at a cost) and it is safe and quiet. Rooms are spacious and clean. Just be aware that restrooms are shared - which were not specified when we first made the reservation.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Marcos

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great hostel-style option in a nice neighborhood

Good hostel-style option, in a nice nighborhood, not too far from the city center. Staff is friendly and ready to help, there is a kitchen avaialble for use and also a fridge downstairs. The only down side is that bathrooms were shared and that wasn't specified at the time of reservation.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Moritz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was fantastic! Staff spoke excellent English. Clean and safe.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
2 person private room was comfortable. It is a house and shared Bathroom was clean. Staff was polite and helpful as I needed Covid test information to return to US. Neiborhood was safe to walk to local restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great experience

Super relaxed vibe here. Very clean, comfortable beds. Friendly service, great breakfast. Hard to fault
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Roberto, Vancouver British columbia Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It was rainy season when I visited, so it was kind of quiet. Not too many travelers. Accommodation was good and clean. The breakfast was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property was very well organized and made from recycled material! The rooms were clean and the staff very friendly. And the breakfast was amazing. My family of 11 enjoyed our stay immensely!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent rapport qualité-prix

Toi était super du début à la fin. David m'a accueilli très chaleureusement et s'est rendu disponible pour me donner toutes les informations dont j'avais besoin. Rien à redire, tout était génial! !
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Helt okej för en natt

Väldigt trevlig och hjälpsam personal som pratade bra engelska. De serverade en god frukost (omelett och färsk frukt) som vi åt på bakgården innan vi skulle åka vidare. Sängkläder och handdukar var rena men rummen var slitna generellt. Hårda sängar och väldigt lyhört både ut mot gatan och övriga rum. Vi kom fram ganska sent på kvällen så vi utforskade inte närområdet utan gick och la oss direkt. Fungerar för en natt helt enkelt.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ostello dotato anche di camere per coppie e famiglie con bagno condiviso, arredato con gusto e con grande capacità di recupero di materiali (pallet per basi letto e divani e rulli per cavi elettrici come tavolini) con un gradevole giardino frequentato da varie specie di uccelli. Colazione nutriente. Grande ospitalità e disponibilità da parte del personale.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Charmante auberge familiale

J’ai couché deux nuits à Eco Stay CR à mon arrivée au Costa Rica. C’est une sympathique auberge conçue et tenue par une famille locale située près du quartier Escalante (bons restos) et pas trop loin non plus du centre (10 min de marche du Musée national, 25 min de marche du marché central, 30 min de marche des terminus d’autobus comme MUSOC, Tracopa et TUASA). Les indications de Google Maps sont exactes quant à la localisation de l’auberge, donc à défaut d’une adresse, se fier à Google (y compris en taxi)! J’ai couché dans un dortoir à quatre places. Le matelas affaissé n’était pas des plus confortables. Par contre, il y avait des casiers pour nos objets de valeur (apportez un petit cadenas!) ainsi qu’un balcon. Le quartier est tout de même assez bruyant, avec le train et tout, mais c’est sans doute moins pire qu’au centre. Tout était d’une propreté irréprochable pendant mon séjour. L’auberge possède un jardin où il fait bon prendre le petit déjeuner ou s’attarder le soir avec les autres voyageurs, un coin fumeurs et un salon avec table de billard. Les voyageurs peuvent utiliser la cuisine pour se faire à manger (sauf au petit déjeuner). Les points positifs : le balcon dans la chambre, le petit déjeuner frais cuisiné tous les jours, le jardin, le caractère familial de l’endroit. Les points négatifs : le mauvais matelas (dortoir), le bruit de la rue, la difficulté de s’y rendre par ses propres moyens quand on ne connaît pas la ville.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020