Gaudys Backpackers Hostel

San José

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Address	Ave. 5 / Calle 36 y 38, Casa 3636, San José San José Province, Costa Rica Map
Price	We have dorms $11 and private rooms from $25 (shared bath) and $28 & $30 (private bath) Check Current Prices by Date Here

Location/Contact

Details

Description

Features

Free Breakfast
Kitchen
Lockers
Lounge / Common space
Pool Table
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

Ratings & Comments

4.3 Average from 9 Ratings

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Comment by ryan, USA

February 2009

Good first hostel experience
This was my first hostel experience, but i have traveled a lot. I had a good time with my girlfriend. we booked a private room and the staff were very friendly and helpful. room was small and the bathroom was so so, but what can you expect for $15/night? the area seems pretty nice during the day, but once the sun goes down, it is a lonely neighborhood. all in all it was a lot better than i expected. good place to hang out for a few days, wasnt too crazy, and not that much noise.

Comment by RD-Texas, USA

January 2009

Very good
I found the hostel to be very nice. I stayed in a private room for two days and then in the dormitory for two days. Convenient to many things in San Jose, and only about a fifteen-minute walk to many downtown locations. I paid $22 US for the private room and $12, I think, for the dormitory. I had a very good experience and felt very safe the entire stay. The internet is included in the price and was fast and available almost always, with very little wait. I would stay there again. Breakfast of fruit, pancakes, and coffee was included.

Comment by Flora

January 2006

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!

Comment by Christian Pötsch

May 2005

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

Comment by Matthew Newell

May 2005

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.

Comment by Ron

March 2005

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

Comment by Claudia Leiritz

March 2004

Very clean and tranquil! Everyone feels welcome here!

Comment by Anonymous

November 2003

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.]

Comment by Anonymous

September 2003

This is the best hostel in San Jose.

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