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      Hostel Casa Colon

      293 Reviews
      #27 of 77 Hotels in San Jose
      Paseo Colon, Calle 24 Norte | Contiguo a Torre Mercedes, San Jose 1255-1200, Costa Rica
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      1 - 5 of 172 reviews

      Reviewed 9 August 2017 via mobile
      Good Hotel

      Friendly staff.. Good price and great location.. definitely will visit again. .Típico breakfast is a must.. Daniel at the front desk is always giving you good advice..Near the Mercado Central de San José..where you can eat real cheap and real good place to find souvenirs...More

      Thank dieseld3
      Response from HostelCasaColon, Front Office Manager at Hostel Casa ColonResponded 16 August 2017

      Thanks for your comment! See you the next time!

      Reviewed 19 July 2017 via mobile
      Hostel

      I never visited hostels before and this was my first one ever. And i was always sceptical of these places since i watched the movie hostel lol, but i must say this is amazing place. 7$ a night, free towel (deposit required) right in downtown,...More

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      Reviewed 8 July 2017 via mobile
      Beautiful and Clean!

      My friend and I shared a private room. It was clean, the breakfast was tasty, and the staff was very prompt and helpful! They also helped us book our Volcan Irazu tour which was very helpful since we only had one real day in San...More

      Thank Shelby M
      Response from HostelCasaColon, Front Office Manager at Hostel Casa ColonResponded 14 July 2017

      We really appreciatte your comment, will be a pleasure to see you again in Casa Colon! Greetings for all the staff!

      Reviewed 7 June 2017
      Cheap nice hostel

      Stayed at this hostel with family. The staff were great and really nice. The room were clean and beds comfy. The only con to this hostel is that there's a restaurant connected so it can get really loud at times. It's close to shops and...More

      Thank Courtchante
      Response from HostelCasaColon, Front Office Manager at Hostel Casa ColonResponded 29 June 2017

      Thank you very much for your comment! Greetings from all the staff!

      Reviewed 17 May 2017
      Try the Aztec soup!

      We were staying at a nearby hostel, and their front desk referred us to Hostel Casa Colon for dinner, so we walked over. It's a nice Spanish colonial type building, with a restaurant and bar downstairs. We thought the food was delicious and the prices...More

      Thank Mangomum2
      Response from HostelCasaColon, General Manager at Hostel Casa ColonResponded 26 May 2017

      Thank you! Very much for your comments!

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      • Restaurant
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      • Free High Speed Internet ( WiFi )
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      • Breakfast included
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      • US$18 - US$74 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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      • #5 Best Value Hotel in San Jose
      • Room types
      • Suites ,
      • Non-Smoking Rooms
      • Number of rooms
      • 14
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      David C
      5 September 2017|
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      Response from dieseld3 | Reviewed this property |
      As far as pricing you better calling them direct.. When I was there with my family the room was clean and the staff was really nice and helpful.. The Hostel is close to the downtown of San José..You have there the Jade... More
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      Amanda O
      22 February 2017|
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      Response from HostelCasaColon | Property representative |
      Hi! Yes we have a storage room and also in the dorms are lockers. Thanks for contacting us!
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      Teri D
      22 January 2017|
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      Response from HostelCasaColon | Property representative |
      Hi, Yes there is a bridge under construction. We do offer shuttle service, its a flat rate,much lower than $60. If you wish to book, just let us know how many people and the flight arrival. Our email info@hostelcasacoloncom
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      "Definitely choose a room in the back away from the busy road"
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      "Don't get a taxi from ticabus, walk! it is about 300 metres away at most."
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      "Upstairs may get you a quieter sleep :)"
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      "If you are a light sleeper and are in a private room, perhaps ask for a room a bit further from the dorm..."
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