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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, 1 King Bed (Private)
Terrace/patio
Reviews
7.8

Good

Popular amenities

  • BarBarBar
  • 24/7 front desk24/7 front desk24/7 front desk
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • HousekeepingHousekeepingHousekeeping

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Map
Paseo Colon, Calle 24 Norte, Opposite Torre Mercedes, San José, San Jose, 1255
  • Popular LocationCentral Park15 min walk
  • Popular LocationSabana Park16 min walk
  • Popular LocationNational Stadium of Costa Rica4 min drive
  • AirportSan José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.)23 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Share dorm with share bathroom no breakfast

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom

Share dorm with share bathroom no breakfast

9/10 Wonderful

Highlights

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

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Private Room, Shared Bathroom

Private Room, Shared Bathroom

9.3/10 Wonderful

Highlights

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

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 King Bed (Private)

Superior Room, 1 King Bed (Private)

Superior Room, 1 King Bed (Private)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
HDTV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
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
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
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
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Rainfall showerhead
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Bunk Beds

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About the area

San José

At Hostel Casa Colon you'll be within just a 15-minute stroll of Parque La Sabana and Chirripo National Park. Highlights at this Colonial hostel include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .This pet-friendly hostel offers free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and a library. Other amenities include a coffee shop/cafe, a snack bar/deli and laundry facilities. There's also limited parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Attractions within a 30-minute walk of this Merced hostel include Sabana Park and National Stadium of Costa Rica.
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What's nearby

  • Parque La Sabana - 6 min walk
  • Central Park - 15 min walk
  • Sabana Park - 16 min walk
  • National Theater - 19 min walk
  • 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

Colonial San José hostel in Merced with free parking
Along with a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. Event space at this hostel measures 86 square feet (8 square metres) and includes conference space. An airport shuttle (available on request) and a beach shuttle are available for a fee. A library, a terrace, and a vending machine are also featured at Hostel Casa Colon. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This Colonial San José hostel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 16 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Conference rooms
  • 86 sq ft of conference space
  • 8 sq. m of conference space
  • Built in 1945
  • Deli
  • Conference space
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Computer for guest use
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Hostel Casa Colon offers 16 accommodations with free toiletries and blackout curtains. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. Cable televisions are provided. This San José hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and microwaves can be requested.

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 welcome
    • Service animals 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

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

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
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
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. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
    Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in 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

What is the cancellation policy at Hostel Casa Colon?

Hostel Casa Colon offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

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

As of 31 May 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hostel Casa Colon on 8 Jun 2024 start from NZ$99.56, 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.

Is parking available at Hostel Casa Colon?

Yep, Hostel Casa Colon has a free self car park. Onsite parking is limited.

What makes Hostel Casa Colon a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus premium bedding in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Hostel Casa Colon.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hostel Casa Colon?

No, but there's an airport shuttle on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Hostel Casa Colon?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Hostel Casa Colon?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

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