Gaudys Backpackers Hostel

This place has incredibily friendly staff who also speak good English. They say they will always have room for you, and it is true, as even when all the rooms are full, they will offer to let you sleep in the living room, or any other nook and cranny they can find. They also made phonecalls for my group to organise tours/taxis, which was very useful as our Spanish was incredibily limited! Great value for money!

This is the best hostel I ever saw in Central America with the nicest people you can imagine.

Gaudys is a very relaxing hotel. The layout is beautiful, with open enclosures and hammocks with a view of the beautiful Costa Rican sky. These open enclosures have patios and dinning areas to relax and eat. There is an open kitchen so you can cook your favorite foods for your friends and guests; it really is a home a way from home. I stayed there six weeks and worked over the Internet, which is high speed. The owners and staff are all family so it is no wonder that they are so nice to their guests. The service was exceptional and professional. One of the best parts of the experience was the exceptional international people I met and had the privilege of dining with. I made many friends that to this day I communicate with over the Internet. At one point the gracious owners accompanied me and another hotel guest out for dinner; they are truly good people. I will stay at Gaudys the next time I visit San Jose, Costa Rica, with friends.

Great place. It feels like home, it's clean, and has great people. It's a cute island in the middle of San Jose.

Very clean and tranquil! Everyone feels welcome here!

Es muy contento, porque las personal en le hostel tan muy simpatica y feliz. [English Translation: Very pleased because the staff of the hostel are very nice and cheerful.]

This is the best hostel in San Jose.