Galileo Hostel

San José

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Address	Avenida 2, Calle 40, De la Soda Tapia en Sabana, 100m este, San José San José Province, Costa Rica Map
Price	Dorm $9 , 2 Privates with single bunk beds $22, 1 Private with double bed & cable TV $22, 2 privates with double bed and bunk beds $11/person, (2 person occupancy) 1 private with private bath $25 1-2ppl, $15/person extra Check Current Prices by Date Here

Location/Contact

Details

Description

Features

Kitchen
Lockers
Lounge / Common space
BBQ
TV
Book Collection/Exchange
Washing Machine (laundry)
Clothes Dryer
Travel information provided
24 Hour Free Hot Showers
Phones (public or in room)
Currency Exchange
Bar

Ratings & Comments

4.3 Average from 8 Ratings

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Comment by tanya, canada

September 2009

Loved it!
They place is bright, welcoming, and warm! You can curl up on the couch with the adorable puppy or drink out on the patio. Everyone is so friendly and wonderful. I loved this hostel wish it was on the beach instead of San Jose, but it was perfect to hang out between coasts. Owners and staff can help you out with pretty much anything. i will tell everyone to stay there.

Comment by Maria, England

August 2009

Not for the boring
Had an awesome time at Galileo -- the staff are really friendly and welcoming and you can't help but enjoy yourself. Definitely a good way to start a trip. Not for those wanting a good nights sleep though!

Comment by Peter Stonesby, United States

July 2009

Filthy. Avoid.
Garbage everywhere inside and out. The garbage outside looks like it has been there for months. Filthy showers/toilets/refrigerator, massive dorm room, which smells like human sweat, rude and Ahole staff who think they are cool. Owner is a slob, another worker has a hostility disorder. The dog is a dog, he stinks, and he stinks up the furniture. Avoid!

Comment by Dulcie Marchant, South Africa

May 2009

Galileo Hostel
A second home when you are away from home. Staff make an extra effort to include you as part of the family, they go beyond their call of duty and include single travelers when they go out for dinners. Nice, hot, clean showers to refresh you in the morning. In the family room it is like a big extended family. Because of their level of performance when you are in this area you have a need to return to your second home and this is my second time here at Galileo Hostel, My second home.

Comment by J. Elizabeth, USA

March 2009

Best choice, price of rooms, and location in San Jose.
Definitely a very cool place to stay. The new owners are exciting and turning this into happening spot. Lots of friendly travelers, good rooms, and hot showers. Brian and Mer took care of everything needed. Love the paint colors everywhere. Can't wait to come back and see the final restorations. Rocky the puppy rocks.

Comment by Sally, Norway

March 2008

Three-plus
Very nice staff, very helpful. The room was good value and not very noisy as you would have thought. The location was good too even though you have to take a bus or a taxi to get to the center of the city. The bathrooms weren't very clean but it had hot water and were quite spacious. We only stayed for one night so we didnt get the feeling of it but Seemed like a great place for backpackers.

Comment by Sarah

March 2005

I love this hostel! Th major bus routes from the north pass really close to the hostel so you only have to walk a block or so. The rooms are comfortable and cheap. The people who run it are the nicest, friendliest people, who make you feel at home and can answer questions on pretty much anything you want to know about buses, accommodations, etc. I would highly recommend this hostel!

Comment by Anonymous

March 2005

It was a great stay.

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