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Superior Room, 1 King Bed (Private)
86 square feet
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Other room types
Superior Room, Multiple Beds (Private)
86 square feet
1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Family Room
1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Bunk Beds
Room sleeps 6 guests
(up to 5 children)
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Share dorm with share bathroom no breakfast
86 square feet
1 Twin Bunk Bed
Room sleeps 1 guest
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Private Room, Shared Bathroom
86 square feet
2 Queen Beds
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Get an overview of this hotel
Colonial San José hostel in Merced with free parking

Popular property highlights

Free self parking
Free WiFi
Laundry facilities
Smoke-free property
24-hour front desk

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 5.1 mi (8.2 km) from Avenida Escazú Shopping Center.

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. Conveniences include blackout drapes/curtains, housekeeping is provided daily, and microwaves can be requested.

Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and a television in a common area. Additional amenities at this Colonial hostel include tour/ticket assistance and a vending machine. The shuttle (surcharge) will take you to the nearby beach or shopping center.

Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the hostel's coffee shop/cafe. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge.

Featured amenities include a computer station, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. 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 roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available on request), and free self parking is available onsite.

Languages Spoken

  • English

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Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

Dining options at the hostel include a restaurant, a coffee shop/cafe, and a snack bar/deli. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. A computer station is located on site and wireless Internet access is complimentary. Event facilities measuring 86 square feet (8 square meters) include conference space. For a surcharge, the property provides an airport shuttle (available on request) and a beach shuttle. This Colonial hostel also offers a library, a terrace, and a vending machine. Limited complimentary onsite parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Hostel Casa Colon is a smoke-free property.

  • Library
  • Shopping center shuttle (surcharge)
  • Theme park shuttle (surcharge)
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Year Built - 1945
  • Free self parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Smoke-free property
  • Computer station
  • Number of coffee shops/cafes - 1
  • Conference space size (meters) - 8
  • Terrace
  • Luggage storage
  • Wheelchair accessible – no
  • Number of restaurants - 1
  • Conference space size (feet) - 86
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Laundry facilities
  • Parking (limited spaces)
  • Vending machine
  • Total number of rooms - 16
  • Television in common areas
  • No accessible shuttle
  • Number of floors - 2
  • Number of buildings/towers - 1
  • Airport transportation (surcharge)

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave (on request)

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Spanish
  • Portuguese

Parking

Free self parking , Parking (limited spaces)

Room Amenities

Hostel Casa Colon offers 16 accommodations with complimentary toiletries and blackout drapes/curtains. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. Cable television is provided. This San José hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and microwaves can be requested.

  • Television
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Free toiletries
  • Premium bedding
  • Microwave (on request)
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Cable TV service
  • HDTV
  • Free WiFi
  • Individually decorated
  • TV size: 42
  • Towels provided
  • Number of beds 1
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
  • Bed sheets not available

Where to Eat

Hostel Casa Colon has a restaurant on site.

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Check-in time ends at 5:30 AM

Minimum check-in age is: 18

Check-out

Check-out time is 11 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

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

Pet Policy

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

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

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.

Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Noise-free rooms not guaranteed

Service animals are allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Cashless transactions are available

Masks are compulsory at the property

Staff temperature checks are not conducted regularly

Temperature checks are not available to guests

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Staff wears personal protective equipment

Debit cards not accepted

Food service has been amended for enhanced safety

Protective clothing is not available to guests

Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer

Staffed front desk

Social distancing measures are in place

No rollaway/extra beds available

No cribs (infant beds) available

No elevators

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Fees

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.

Hotel Names

  • Hostel Casa Colon Costa Rica/San Jose
  • Casa Colon Hostel
  • Casa Colon San Jose
  • Hostel Casa Colon
  • Hostel Casa Colon San Jose
  • Hostel Casa Colon Costa Rica/San Jose
  • Hostel Casa Colon Hotel San Jose
  • Hostel Casa Colon San José
  • Hostel Casa Colon Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
  • Hostel Casa Colon Hostel/Backpacker accommodation San José

We should mention

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.

Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

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