Hostel Casa Colon

2.0 star property
Colonial San José hostel in Merced with free parking

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Hostel Casa Colon

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Interior
Outdoor dining
Front of property
Superior Room, 1 King Bed (Private)
Terrace/patio

Overview of Hostel Casa Colon

7.8

Good

Popular amenities

  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included
  • Laundry

Explore the area

Paseo Colon, Calle 24 Norte, Opposite Torre Mercedes, San José, San Jose, 1255
  • Popular LocationSabana Park16 min walk
  • Popular LocationNational Theater19 min walk
  • Popular LocationNational Stadium of Costa Rica4 min drive
  • AirportSan José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.)23 min drive
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Room options

Share dorm with share bathroom no breakfast

  • 86 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Private Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 86 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Superior Room, 1 King Bed (Private)

  • 86 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Room, Multiple Beds (Private)

  • 86 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Family Room

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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About the area

San José

Hostel Casa Colon is located in Merced, a neighborhood in San José, and is near a train station and near theme parks. Children's Museum and Cariari Bowling Center are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Braulio Carrillo National Park and Parque La Sabana. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Estadio Nacional, or consider a night out at Parque Viva.

What's nearby

  • Parque La Sabana - 6 min walk
  • Sabana Park - 16 min walk
  • National Theater - 19 min walk
  • National Museum of Costa Rica - 4 min drive
  • National Stadium of Costa Rica - 4 min drive

Getting around

  • San Jose Cemetery Station - 15 min walk
  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • Le Bistrot de Paris - 2 min walk
  • Momo Café - 6 min walk
  • Restaurante Grano de Oro - 7 min walk
  • Pizza Hut - 3 min walk
  • Lubnan - 1 min walk

About this property

Hostel Casa Colon

Hostel located in Merced
Consider a stay at Hostel Casa Colon and take advantage of a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and a library. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with laundry facilities and a bar.
Other perks at this hostel include:
  • Free self parking
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk, and meeting rooms
  • A TV in the lobby, tour/ticket assistance, and luggage storage
Room features
All guestrooms are individually decorated, and have comforts such as premium bedding, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • HDTVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, on-request microwaves, and daily housekeeping

Languages

English, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) during limited hours on request
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Shopping center shuttle (surcharge)
  • Theme park shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave on request
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 86 square feet of conference space
  • Computer station
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • In-room accessibility
  • No elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1945
  • Colonial architecture
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave on request

More

  • Individual decor

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: CRC 15.00
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: CRC 30 per person (one way)
  • Early check-in fee: CRC 15.00 (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Frequently asked questions

Is Hostel Casa Colon pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Hostel Casa Colon?

As of Mar 19, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hostel Casa Colon on Apr 1, 2024 start from CA $75.46, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Hostel Casa Colon?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hostel Casa Colon?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM. Early check-in is available for a fee of CRC 15.00 (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Hostel Casa Colon?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Does Hostel Casa Colon provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of CRC 30 per person applies.

Where is Hostel Casa Colon located?

Located in Merced, this hostel is within a 15-minute walk of Parque La Sabana, Chirripo National Park, and Precolumbian Gold Museum. Mercado Central and Mercado Borbón are also within 15 minutes. San Jose Cemetery Station is 15 minutes by foot and San Jose Contraloria Station is 20 minutes.

Hostel Casa Colon Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 132 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 61 out of 132 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 26 out of 132 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 132 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 132 reviews" "

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Tyler

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It's close to downtown and the tica bus station.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

4/10 Poor

rob

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
t was the first week of Covid control
I showed up right at the beginning off the covid mess..... they checked me into a dirty room... the other room smelled of sewer gas ,
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

6/10 Okay

Maksut

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

8/10 Good

Avijeet(Avi), Toronto, Canada

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We (3 Canadians) took the bus from Panama City to San Jose, Costa Rica (Tica Bus)...arrived closer to mid-night; this location is 5 mts walk from Tica Bus Terminal; Check-in was a breeze; very friendly staff; breakfast was included in our package and we enjoyed it both days; there is a bar (to enjoy beer), though it gets a bit noisy (if you want to sleep before 11)...the Hotel has a lot of character and history; I will definitely like to come back to stay here!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice people, clean , dinners are great, free breakfast, attention to detail, affordable, the casa is Antigua and a beautiful building. Great location, close to La Merced , shopping, restaurants etc. easy to walk. over all 100% satisfied. Been staying here the whole month, nice place.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our second stay at Casa Colon
We stayed in the best room they had, #103, which had a private bath, a double bed and bunk beds. We used the bunks for our luggage. Maid came every day and made the bed and swept the floor. Breakfast was free and good--try the "typical". Front desk had some communication problems but everything was worked out. There was a change in ownership on August 1, so it will be interesting to see if this place goes "up" or "down".
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Mark, Jersey City, NJ

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Very simple, but clean place to sleep for a low price.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019