Hostel Casa Colon

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7.8
/10
Pleasant
142 reviews

What Guests Say About Their Stay

Faiza

10.0
/ 10
Great for a night’s rest and a shower in the city centre. Wonderful staff. They provide a loud fan which blocks out all the street noise for a good sleep. Gracias Casa colon!

Verified traveler

10.0
/ 10
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.

RobertG

10.0
/ 10
This was my first trip to Costa Rica, and all the people in the hotel were so helpful, and caring for me. I was able to go on two tours, and picked up directly at the hotel, the breakfast I had the typical food, the lunches were excellent and the room was clean, comfortable and private. I plan to return to Costa Rica in the near future and will stay again here.
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Paseo Colon, Calle 24 Norte, Opposite Torre Mercedes, Merced, San José, Provincia de San José, Costa Rica, 1255

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Hostel Casa Colon is a hostel is located at Merced.
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Paseo Colon, Calle 24 Norte, Opposite Torre Mercedes, Merced, San José, Provincia de San José, Costa Rica, 1255
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General


In San José (Merced)

Location


With a stay at Hostel Casa Colon in San José (Merced), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Sabana Park and National Stadium of Costa Rica. This hostel is 4.6 mi (7.5 km) from Multiplaza Mall Escazu and 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Museum of Costa Rican Art.

Attractions


Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

Precolumbian Gold Museum - 0.9 km / 0.5 mi
Mercado Central - 1 km / 0.6 mi
Mercado Borbón - 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Central Park - 1.2 km / 0.8 mi
Melico Salazar Theatre - 1.3 km / 0.8 mi
Sabana Park - 1.3 km / 0.8 mi
Museum of Costa Rican Art - 1.3 km / 0.8 mi
San Jose Cathedral - 1.4 km / 0.9 mi
Plaza de la Cultura - 1.5 km / 0.9 mi
Pre-Colombian Gold Museum - 1.5 km / 0.9 mi
National Theater of Costa Rica - 1.6 km / 1 mi
Museo Homenaje Joaquín García Monge - 1.6 km / 1 mi
Casino Fiesta - 1.6 km / 1 mi
Children's Museum - 1.7 km / 1 mi
Morazan Park - 1.8 km / 1.1 mi

The nearest airports are:
San José (SYQ-Tobías Bolaños Intl.) - 8 km / 5 mi
Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 16.8 km / 10.5 mi

The preferred airport for Hostel Casa Colon is Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO).

Facilities


Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. Additional features at this Colonial hostel include wedding services, a communal living room, and tour/ticket assistance. The shuttle (surcharge) will take you to the nearby beach or shopping center.

Business Facilities


Featured amenities include express check-out, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Planning an event in San José? This hostel has 86 square feet (8 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and meeting rooms. A shuttle from the hotel to the airport is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.

Dining


Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the hostel's coffee shop/cafe. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Rooms


Make yourself at home in one of the 16 individually decorated guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include blackout drapes/curtains, housekeeping is provided daily, and microwaves can be requested.

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Accommodation Services

General

  • Reception hall
  • Microwave (shared)
  • Refrigerator (shared)
  • Smoking area
  • Parking
  • Terrace

Transportation

  • Limited parking
  • Shopping center shuttle
  • Beach shuttle
  • Storage
  • Theme park shuttle

Things to Do

  • Romantic proposal packages
  • TV lounge
  • Garden

Food and Drinks

  • Breakfast
  • Snack bar

Business Facilities

  • Meeting rooms
  • Conference rooms

Hotel Services

  • Wedding service
  • Express check-out

Connectivity

  • Free WiFi

Accommodation Policy & General Information in Hostel Casa Colon

Important Note
Planning to check in outside the check-in time (such as early morning or late in the evening)? You can arrange it directly with the property!

Check-in/Check-out Time

Check-in:
15:00 - 02:00
Check-out:
Before 11:00

Pets

Service Animals Not Allowed

Additional Policy

Professional property host/manager, LGBTQIA+ friendly, Events/parties allowed, No cribs (infant beds) available, No rollaway/extra beds available, Noise-free rooms not guaranteed, Cashless transactions are available, Essential workers only - NO, No elevators
  • Airport shuttle fee: CRC 17500.00 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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

General Information

Popular Facilities
Parking, WiFi
Check-In / Check-Out Time
From 15:00 - 02:00 - to 11:00
Breakfast Availability
Yes, hotel has room that provide breakfast
Available rooms at Hostel Casa Colon
16
Number of floors in Hostel Casa Colon
2
Another facilities in Hostel Casa Colon
Reception hall, Microwave (shared), Refrigerator (shared), Smoking area, Terrace

Frequently asked question in Hostel Casa Colon

What are available facilities at Hostel Casa Colon?
There are top facilites at Hostel Casa Colon such as Parking, WiFi. (some may require extra charges)
What is normal check-in & check-out time at Hostel Casa Colon?
The standard check-in time at Hostel Casa Colon is starting from 15:00 - 02:00 while the latest check-out time is at Before 11:00
Does Hostel Casa Colon provide breakfast?
Yes, Hostel Casa Colon provides breakfast. However, you need to choose a room with breakfast or pay extra charge if you book a room without breakfast.
What is the star rating of Hostel Casa Colon?
Hostel Casa Colon is a 2.0-star hotel.
How many floors does Hostel Casa Colon have?
Hostel Casa Colon has 2 floors.
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7.8
Pleasant
From 142 reviews
Cleanliness

8.0

Room Comfort

7.6

Location

7.8

Service and Facilites

8.0

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Top reviews
Faiza
10.0
/10
Reviewed 63 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Great for a night’s rest and a shower in the city centre. Wonderful staff. They provide a loud fan which blocks out all the street noise for a good sleep. Gracias Casa colon!
Kelsey
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4.0
/10
Reviewed 103 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

The linens were clean, however upon arrival there was no running water. There was a large crack in the room under the outside door, I had to stuff a blanket there so animals would not come in. The floors were dirty along with the showers and toilets. The social environment was poor.
Tyler
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Leisure with Partner
8.0
/10
Reviewed 116 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

It's close to downtown and the tica bus station.
rob
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Business
4.0
/10
Reviewed 299 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

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 ,
Avijeet(Avi)
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Leisure with Friends
8.0
/10
Reviewed 323 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

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!
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Business and Leisure
10.0
/10
Reviewed 329 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

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.
Alan
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with Partner
8.0
/10
Reviewed 351 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

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".
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Mark
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Leisure with Friends
8.0
/10
Reviewed 358 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Very simple, but clean place to sleep for a low price.
Debora
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Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 377 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

I like this hostal because is confortable and peacefull
Ryan
8.0
/10
Reviewed 382 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

good location the building is very cool. restaurant is very convienient and the amenities are great for CR.
John
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Family
8.0
/10
Reviewed 389 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

I arrived late in the evening with my family and the staff / service was very helpful. Room was clean and quiet - just what we needed before going to the bus station early the following morning.
RobertG
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Leisure
10.0
/10
Reviewed 390 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

This was my first trip to Costa Rica, and all the people in the hotel were so helpful, and caring for me. I was able to go on two tours, and picked up directly at the hotel, the breakfast I had the typical food, the lunches were excellent and the room was clean, comfortable and private. I plan to return to Costa Rica in the near future and will stay again here.
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Verified traveler
10.0
/10
Reviewed 393 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Very nice and clean. Pretty loud from traffic noise. Ask for an upstairs room away from road.
Dakota
10.0
/10
Reviewed 406 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Always a wonderful stay at Casa Colón. The entire staff is always very helpful - especially my friend Daniel!! Thanks for another great stay!
Paul
6.0
/10
Reviewed 426 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Hotel is in a good location. Street and lobby noise was a very small issue for me. Bed was comfortable and room was very clean. Rooms could use a bit of an update (e.g., condition of floors, bathroom fixtures, etc.). Room safe was not working (was open and 'locked' so couldn't be reset). Breakfast was minimal but perfectly acceptable.
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Meech
4.0
/10
Reviewed 428 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Doesn’t look like a hostel at all it’s more like a hotel, it’s so loud at night due to the bar inside the hotel . The shared bathrooms are pretty creepy and felt unsafe . Couldn’t wait to get out of there.
Jane
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with Partner
8.0
/10
Reviewed 455 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

The staff was terrific and very helpful. They also offer airport shuttle service, which was very handy, especially at 6 am! The main rooms are lovely and very comfortable. We had a good selection of various free breakfasts (not offered with dorm rooms) and the coffee was fantastic! Our room had a shared bathroom, which was essentially a line of sinks in the hall, with toilets and showers separate. I had no problem with the cleanliness of the bathrooms or our room. Our room (109) had no windows, which we were aware of when booking, but the a/c worked great as did the big screen TV. We had a queen sized bed and two bunk beds, which we used as luggage storage. Overall, it was a pleasant experience, but the private rooms could use a coat of paint and some patching on the walls. No quite shabby, but approaching it. And the lighting could be improved--warmer lighting and more wattage would make a big difference. However, the bedding was changed every day and the room was insect free. For the price, and for short stays, it's a good place to stay. I recommend Room 109 as it's away from the noise and close to the bathrooms. There are two creaky wooden steps leading up to the door, so if you walk in your sleep, this is probably not the room for you!
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Mark
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Family
8.0
/10
Reviewed 458 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Good place to sleep. Neighborhood is safe and plenty of dining options nearby.
Verified traveler
6.0
/10
Reviewed 463 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

sleeping in a 15 x 15 space with 5 other people equals no sleep...never again...
Johann
8.0
/10
Reviewed 465 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Casa Colon is what it says - a Hostel type of accomodation. It has a good restaurant attached for food and drink in house.
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7.8
Pleasant
From 142 reviews
Cleanliness

8.0

Room Comfort

7.6

Location

7.8

Service and Facilites

8.0

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Traveler Reviews Hostel Casa Colon

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Top reviews
Faiza
10.0
/10
Reviewed 63 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Great for a night’s rest and a shower in the city centre. Wonderful staff. They provide a loud fan which blocks out all the street noise for a good sleep. Gracias Casa colon!
Kelsey
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4.0
/10
Reviewed 103 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

The linens were clean, however upon arrival there was no running water. There was a large crack in the room under the outside door, I had to stuff a blanket there so animals would not come in. The floors were dirty along with the showers and toilets. The social environment was poor.
Tyler
icon-Leisure with Partner
Leisure with Partner
8.0
/10
Reviewed 116 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

It's close to downtown and the tica bus station.
rob
icon-Business
Business
4.0
/10
Reviewed 299 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

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 ,
Avijeet(Avi)
icon-Leisure with Friends
Leisure with Friends
8.0
/10
Reviewed 323 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

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!
Read More
Verified traveler
icon-Business and Leisure
Business and Leisure
10.0
/10
Reviewed 329 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

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.
Alan
icon-with Partner
with Partner
8.0
/10
Reviewed 351 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

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".
Read More
Mark
icon-Leisure with Friends
Leisure with Friends
8.0
/10
Reviewed 358 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Very simple, but clean place to sleep for a low price.
Debora
icon-Family
Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 377 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

I like this hostal because is confortable and peacefull
Ryan
8.0
/10
Reviewed 382 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

good location the building is very cool. restaurant is very convienient and the amenities are great for CR.
John
icon-Family
Family
8.0
/10
Reviewed 389 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

I arrived late in the evening with my family and the staff / service was very helpful. Room was clean and quiet - just what we needed before going to the bus station early the following morning.
RobertG
icon-Leisure
Leisure
10.0
/10
Reviewed 390 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

This was my first trip to Costa Rica, and all the people in the hotel were so helpful, and caring for me. I was able to go on two tours, and picked up directly at the hotel, the breakfast I had the typical food, the lunches were excellent and the room was clean, comfortable and private. I plan to return to Costa Rica in the near future and will stay again here.
Read More
Verified traveler
10.0
/10
Reviewed 393 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Very nice and clean. Pretty loud from traffic noise. Ask for an upstairs room away from road.
Dakota
10.0
/10
Reviewed 406 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Always a wonderful stay at Casa Colón. The entire staff is always very helpful - especially my friend Daniel!! Thanks for another great stay!
Paul
6.0
/10
Reviewed 426 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Hotel is in a good location. Street and lobby noise was a very small issue for me. Bed was comfortable and room was very clean. Rooms could use a bit of an update (e.g., condition of floors, bathroom fixtures, etc.). Room safe was not working (was open and 'locked' so couldn't be reset). Breakfast was minimal but perfectly acceptable.
Read More
Meech
4.0
/10
Reviewed 428 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Doesn’t look like a hostel at all it’s more like a hotel, it’s so loud at night due to the bar inside the hotel . The shared bathrooms are pretty creepy and felt unsafe . Couldn’t wait to get out of there.
Jane
icon-with Partner
with Partner
8.0
/10
Reviewed 455 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

The staff was terrific and very helpful. They also offer airport shuttle service, which was very handy, especially at 6 am! The main rooms are lovely and very comfortable. We had a good selection of various free breakfasts (not offered with dorm rooms) and the coffee was fantastic! Our room had a shared bathroom, which was essentially a line of sinks in the hall, with toilets and showers separate. I had no problem with the cleanliness of the bathrooms or our room. Our room (109) had no windows, which we were aware of when booking, but the a/c worked great as did the big screen TV. We had a queen sized bed and two bunk beds, which we used as luggage storage. Overall, it was a pleasant experience, but the private rooms could use a coat of paint and some patching on the walls. No quite shabby, but approaching it. And the lighting could be improved--warmer lighting and more wattage would make a big difference. However, the bedding was changed every day and the room was insect free. For the price, and for short stays, it's a good place to stay. I recommend Room 109 as it's away from the noise and close to the bathrooms. There are two creaky wooden steps leading up to the door, so if you walk in your sleep, this is probably not the room for you!
Read More
Mark
icon-Family
Family
8.0
/10
Reviewed 458 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Good place to sleep. Neighborhood is safe and plenty of dining options nearby.
Verified traveler
6.0
/10
Reviewed 463 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

sleeping in a 15 x 15 space with 5 other people equals no sleep...never again...
Johann
8.0
/10
Reviewed 465 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Casa Colon is what it says - a Hostel type of accomodation. It has a good restaurant attached for food and drink in house.
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