In the heart of San Jose, Hotel del Paseo - Hostel offers a lively atmosphere. Savor continental breakfast, play billiards or table tennis with friends, and unwind in the arcade/game room. With free in-room WiFi and helpful staff nearby at the 24-hour front desk.
National Museum of Costa Rica - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
National Stadium of Costa Rica - 4 min drive - 2.2 km
Getting around
San José (SYQ-Tobías Bolaños Intl.) - 16 min drive
San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.) - 22 min drive
San Jose Cemetery Station - 13 min walk
San Jose Contraloria Station - 19 min walk
San Jose Pacific Station - 26 min walk
Restaurants
McDonald's - 4 min walk
Teriyaki - 5 min walk
Restaurante Machu Picchu - 5 min walk
Le Bistrot de Paris - 1 min walk
KFC - 4 min walk
About this property
Hotel del Paseo - Hostel
Hotel del Paseo - Hostel puts you a short five-minute drive from Sabana Park and National Stadium of Costa Rica. Guests looking for a bite to eat can visit Restaurante Hostel, which serves local cuisine and is open for breakfast and lunch. Also, this hostel is within a short drive of Multiplaza Mall Escazu.
Languages
English, French, Spanish
More about this property
VISIBILITY
At a glance
Hotel size
15 rooms
Arranged over 5 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age – 15
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 15
Children
Children (12 years old and younger) are not allowed
No cots (infant beds)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free off-site parking within 33 ft; booking required
Street parking available
Other information
Smoke-free property
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Property amenities
Food and drink
Free continental breakfast each morning 7:30 AM–9:30 AM
Restaurant
Coffee/tea in a common area
What to do
Pool table
Ping pong
Services
24-hour front desk
Tour/ticket assistance
Luggage storage
Facilities
1 building/tower
Built in 1965
Television in common areas
Communal living room
Arcade/games room
Accessibility
Lift
ROOM
Room amenities
Be entertained
32-inch flat-screen TV
Cable TV channels
Films for purchase
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Rainfall shower heads
Shower only
Designer toiletries
Hairdryer
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi
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Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
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Special features
Dining
Restaurante Hostel – This restaurant specialises in local cuisine and serves breakfast and lunch.
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Fees & policies
Optional extras
Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge of CRC 10 (subject to availability)
Policies
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher on-site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Also known as
Hostel Paseo San Jose
Hostel Paseo
Paseo San Jose
Hotel del Paseo
Hostel del Paseo
Del Paseo Hostel San Jose
Hotel del Paseo - Hostel San José
Hotel del Paseo - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
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Frequently asked questions
Does Hotel del Paseo - Hostel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Hotel del Paseo - Hostel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Hotel del Paseo - Hostel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Hotel del Paseo - Hostel?
No, unfortunately, but there's free parking nearby.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel del Paseo - Hostel?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 AM. There's a charge of CRC 10 for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 11:00 AM.
Is there an on-site casino at Hotel del Paseo - Hostel?
No, this hostel doesn't have a casino, but Casino Fiesta (3-min drive) and Casino Fiesta Heredia (11-min drive) are both nearby.
What is there to do at Hotel del Paseo - Hostel and nearby?
Hotel del Paseo - Hostel has an arcade.
Are there restaurants at or near Hotel del Paseo - Hostel?
Yes, Restaurante Hostel offers local cuisine.
What's the area around Hotel del Paseo - Hostel like?
Hotel del Paseo - Hostel is in Hospital, a short 14-minute walk from Sabana Park and 13 minutes' walk from Mercado Central.
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Hotel del Paseo - Hostel Reviews
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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9.2/10
Cleanliness
9.2/10
Staff & service
8.6/10
Amenities
8.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.4/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
4 Jun 2023
Great stay! Very nice hostel!
Tyler
Tyler, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
18 Apr 2024
Really friendly hostel, good breakfast. Location is really good if you are flying in as you can get a bus directly from the airport to hostel.
Darren
Darren, 3-night trip
10/10 Excellent
3 May 2024
the best yet
too many emails when home. loved it. best of all my trips.
randall
randall, 7-night trip
10/10 Excellent
11 Apr 2024
Friendly, courteous, attentive service. Some maintenance issues easily overcome.
Joe
Joe, 1-night trip
2/10 Terrible
4 Feb 2025
Ya no existe este hostal, hospedamos de imprevisto pues hariamos escala, no pensabamos en hospedarnos, sin embargo para estar comodos, lo hicimos, fue el mismo dia la reservacion y llegamos aprox 10pm, tocamos en el hostal y nos dijeron que tenian ya mas de un año sin operar y les dije que por que sigue operando o anunciado en expedia... contacte a expedia y me dijeron que ya no podian hacer nada pues como reserve ese mismo dia a las 7:40pm aprox, que ya habia iniciado el check in, cuando nunca lo hicimos y no nos pudieron ayudar, pido a expedia que investigue a este hostal, pues es un fraude total. Expidia no me ayudo en nada y este hostal un fraude, malisima experiencia.
Cristhian
Cristhian, 1-night trip
6/10 Okay
28 Mar 2024
Claudio Rafael
Claudio Rafael, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
26 Nov 2023
It had great and very fast free Wi-Fi, all staff were excellent and helpful, dorm room great, large own lock needed safe for each bed.
James
James, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
20 Nov 2023
Muy amena
Daniela Itzel
Daniela Itzel, 3-night trip
4/10 Poor
13 Jul 2023
Suceden cosas raras como que te dan las toallas cuando llegas y las tienes que entregar en la administración cuando te vas. Desayuno incluido poquísimo y deja mucho que desear, levantan la canasta sin excusa a las nueve treinta de la mañana pero si vas a las nueve ya no hay nada Un empleado muy amable, el otro muy hosco..
Zoila Hernández
Zoila Hernández, 6-night trip
2/10 Terrible
27 Feb 2023
Lourdes
Lourdes, 2-night trip
8/10 Good
5 Feb 2023
I stayed at this hostel on 8 different occasions in the last 2 years. This was the first time in a private room and was very, very happy with it. Room was spacious, comfortable and very clean. I noticed that the comunal area on the top floor , however, looked unloved. No more microwave, no more guest fridge. Not a shelf available.
Although in the past I have prepared basic meals there, I couldn’t, now.
Still an excellent place to spend the night, though. And the guys at reception are just the best!
Federica
Federica, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
20 Apr 2022
Rodolfo was amazing at front desk- and Memo(sp?)as well. Bed was firm and everything clean. Just a great place to stay! Highly recommend! I missed my bus and hadn’t got a SIM card yet and Rodolfo helped me with phone calls etc. And Mia- the hotel pup is so sweet
Aimee
Aimee, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
18 Mar 2022
Bracha
Bracha, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
17 Mar 2022
The rooms were cargo containers, that was pretty cool! The price is not exactly affordable.
Gustavo
Gustavo, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
1 Feb 2022
Kevin
Kevin, 2-night trip
8/10 Good
15 Aug 2021
Cécile
Cécile, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
29 Apr 2021
My First Choice Of Hostel In San Jose
I go to San Jose several times a year and i have been on this hotel/hostel twice now. Their shared room is very clean, beds are comfortable and it is unlike other hostels i have been too. Best thing is their very affordable rate that even includes breakfast. Highly recommended.
Jacel
Jacel, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
21 Feb 2021
Verified traveller
1-night trip
6/10 Okay
7 Feb 2021
Hostel was cool but the security man tried to Kiss me on the mouth and grabbed me where he should not be grabbing. I was a solo young female traveler and on my first trip. I didn’t know who to tell because he was the only one there. It’s been three days and I still have anxiety about it.
Verified traveller
1-night trip
2/10 Terrible
3 Jan 2021
It could have been a good stay...
It would have been a good stay except for... I walked in on the housekeeper going through my things. When I walked in she was shocked. She was trying to deny it. Saying she thought I was in a different bed and pointed to a random one with nothing on it. My bed had personal items on it, so it was obvious I was using it. She tried to "make" my bed by pulling up the blanket (extremely badly) over things I had on my bed and nothing else. I yelled at her to get out. Which she did, but she didn't even close the door. I quickly went through my things. I was missing the money I had on my bed. A 10 mil Colones note. On check out, I told the person at the front desk, but all they said was "I'll talk to her. Happy New Rear." A very disappoint response. No apology or attempt to make it better.
Aside from the staff, the room was stuffy and smelly with no air flow or air conditioning. But it was clean and the breakfast was fine. I liked the entertainment area. Overall, stay somewhere else.
Joshua
Joshua, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
6 Mar 2020
Good location, complementary breakfast, WiFi works more or less.
Marco
Marco, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
27 Feb 2020
Good value for money
Really well-located hostel. You can take a public bus directly from an airport and save some money. The hostel doesn't have air-con which can be a problem for some.
Karolina
Karolina, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
9 Feb 2020
Could easily be the most affordable, convenient
Affordable and close to the centre
Michael
Michael, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
9 Feb 2020
the best and most affordable hostel in San José!
bueno, bonito, barato, muy facil proceso, gente genial!
Michael
Michael, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
25 Jan 2020
Good choice for budget accommodation in San Jose
Reliable hostel conveniently located walking distance from the Tica Bus station with 24/7 check in and check out. Staff was very friendly and helpful. I like the cafeteria on the 3rd floor - good lunch option. Also coffee and tea available 24/7 on the top floor.