Stray Cat Hostel

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Scored 8.3
Rated very good

Staff

9.1

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About this property

Set in San José, within an 8-minute walk of San Juan de Dios Hospital and 0.6 mi of Metropolitan Hospital Costa Rica, Stray Cat Hostel offers accommodations with a shared lounge and free WiFi. The property is located 0.9 mi from National Theater of Costa Rica, 3.1 mi from Parque Diversiones and a 15-minute walk from Metropolitan Cathedral. The accommodations provides a 24-hour front desk, and buying tickets for guests. All rooms come with a shared bathroom. The hostel offers a continental or buffet breakfast. National Theater of Costa Rica is 0.9 mi from Stray Cat Hostel, while Pre-Colombian Gold Museum is a 16-minute walk away. Juan Santamaria International Airport is 20 minutes from the property.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.4 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Airport shuttle
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Breakfast Info

Vegetarian, Buffet

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Availability

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1 bunk bed
1 queen bed
1 twin bed
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1 twin bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

Andrea
Mexico Mexico
“Clean, friendly cats everywhere, staff super nice, friendly and helpful! Very nice for solo travelers”
Michael
United States United States
“I've stayed here before. The staff is very accommodating. It's always clean and they serve a nice simple breakfast in the morning”
Genevieve
United States United States
“Lovely place to stay for an early bus out. The area was a little sketchy but very close to the bus station which is what we wanted. Loved the cats and the staff was very kind and the room comfortable. It was just what we needed.”
Jackie
Costa Rica Costa Rica
“The hostel is well-equipped, has comfortable beds, lots of showers and bathrooms and the place was fairly clean. Although it's located in a questionable neighborhood, it's walking distance to the bus stops. But what made this a great and...”
Philip
United States United States
“Super friendly and helpful staff, good social environment, very good location. A lot of things are only about a 15 minute walk away.”
Wildwanderer
United States United States
“They will make you breakfast whenever you need it - 5am for me. Which was a great way to start the day. Close to the buses.”
Adam
United States United States
“staff was amazing. they went above and beyond, helped me with my SIM card recharge, prepared my breakfast way early because I had to catch a bus.”
Mireille
United States United States
“It was easy to find, the staff were exceptional and the other guests were kind and inclusive.”
Sean
Canada Canada
“I arrived late and had to leave very early the next morning. Staff was very friendly and informative and helped me with finding a bus. I also forgot to change my phone so woke up an hour early so the receptionist made me breakfast an hour early...”
Francesca
Italy Italy
“Good position because it's close to some of the bus terminals, walking distance. Of course it's not the best place to walk at night, better catch a taxi - food can be ordered online. Bed was comfortable, place looked quite clean, loved the wall...”

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House rules

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Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 11:30 PM
Check-out
Available 24 hours
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction
Check-in is only possible for guests between 18 and 39 years old
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
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