Stray Cat Hostel

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Scored 8.4
Rated very good

Staff

9.1

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Set in San José, within an 8-minute walk of San Juan de Dios Hospital and 1 km of Metropolitan Hospital Costa Rica, Stray Cat Hostel offers accommodation with a shared lounge and free WiFi. The property is situated 1.4 km from National Theatre of Costa Rica, 5 km from Parque Diversiones and a 15-minute walk from Metropolitan Cathedral. The accommodation 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 Theatre of Costa Rica is 1.4 km 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 particularly like the location — they rated it 8.5 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

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

Property highlights

Breakfast info

Vegetarian, Buffet

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Single Bed in 10-Bed Dormitory Room
  • 1 single bed
431 feet²
Free WiFi
  • Shower
  • Bidet
  • Toilet
  • Towels
  • Linen
  • Socket near the bed
  • Shared bathroom
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Toilet paper
Max adults: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$23 per night
Price US$70
Excluded: 13 % VAT
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Guests who stayed here loved

Laura
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Great hostel in good location - 10 min walk to bus for airport, near to central market. Very friendly + helpful staff.”
Ron
Israel Israel
“The cats The atmosphere The staff Value for money Good place to meet other solo travelers”
Paula
Germany Germany
“Clean rooms, artsy decor, cute cats, and free breakfast - all within 7min of the bus stop. Thank you!”
Alexia
Netherlands Netherlands
“The structure was very nice, close to all the bus terminals, and there were some very sweet cats running around!”
Sara_mng
Spain Spain
“Location is good if you plan to take bus to go somewhere else. Perfect for 1 night. Their cat is so pretty...”
Maria
Canada Canada
“It was busy but got a good vibe, chilled people and there was a music playing in the lobby!!Super cool!!”
Hannah
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“great location in the centre of San Jose nice communal area with sofas and tables fun cat themed artwork gallo pinto with eggs for breakfast was tasty”
Femke
Costa Rica Costa Rica
“Pretty room, nice vibe, good WiFi, nice showers, nice matrass. Especially good if you're just there for a night.”
Charles
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Only stayed for a night as I was travelling to a new place by bus in the morning. The hostel is walking distance from a number of bus stations and also the supermarket. Hostel was perfectly fine for one night (lots of people seemed to be getting...”
Megan
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Loved the cats and cat noises. Bed was comfy but should have gone for the lower bunk”

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Guests who stayed here loved

Laura
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Great hostel in good location - 10 min walk to bus for airport, near to central market. Very friendly + helpful staff.”
Ron
Israel Israel
“The cats The atmosphere The staff Value for money Good place to meet other solo travelers”
Paula
Germany Germany
“Clean rooms, artsy decor, cute cats, and free breakfast - all within 7min of the bus stop. Thank you!”
Alexia
Netherlands Netherlands
“The structure was very nice, close to all the bus terminals, and there were some very sweet cats running around!”
Sara_mng
Spain Spain
“Location is good if you plan to take bus to go somewhere else. Perfect for 1 night. Their cat is so pretty...”
Maria
Canada Canada
“It was busy but got a good vibe, chilled people and there was a music playing in the lobby!!Super cool!!”
Hannah
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“great location in the centre of San Jose nice communal area with sofas and tables fun cat themed artwork gallo pinto with eggs for breakfast was tasty”
Femke
Costa Rica Costa Rica
“Pretty room, nice vibe, good WiFi, nice showers, nice matrass. Especially good if you're just there for a night.”
Charles
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Only stayed for a night as I was travelling to a new place by bus in the morning. The hostel is walking distance from a number of bus stations and also the supermarket. Hostel was perfectly fine for one night (lots of people seemed to be getting...”
Megan
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Loved the cats and cat noises. Bed was comfy but should have gone for the lower bunk”

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From 14:00 to 23:30
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Available 24 hours
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Children of any age are welcome.

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