Hostel Casa Colon

Property class: 2

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Located close to Mercado Central and Sabana Park, Hostel Casa Colon provides free full breakfast, a terrace and a coffee shop/cafe. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a garden and laundry facilities.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services
  • Bar
The current price is AU$99
includes taxes & fees
28 Oct - 29 Oct

Room options

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A hotel room with a bunk bed, a single bed, a nightstand with a vase of flowers, and a window with curtains.

Superior Room, Multiple Beds (Private)

  • 8 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

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A dormitory room with bunk beds, wooden headboards, and a window with curtains.

Share dorm with share bathroom no breakfast

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 8 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds

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A neatly made bed with a beige throw blanket, a bedside table with a lamp, and a painting on the wall.

Superior Room, 1 King Bed (Private)

  • 8 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with two single beds, a wooden floor, a patterned rug, and artwork on the walls.

Private Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 8 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

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A room with bunk beds, a bedside table with a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Family Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Bunk Beds

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A bedroom with a bed, a chair, a ceiling fan, and a window with curtains.

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed (Private)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Located in Merced, a neighbourhood in San José, Hostel Casa Colon is near the airport and near a train station. Mercado Central and Avenida Escazú Shopping Center are worth visiting if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Sabana Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a match while in town? See what's going on at National Stadium of Costa Rica. Visit our San José travel guide
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Paseo Colon, Calle 24 Norte, Opposite Torre Mercedes, San José, San Jose, 1255

What's nearby

  • A cityscape with a stadium, residential areas, and mountains in the background.
    Sabana Park
    13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • A public square with a fountain, steps, and modern buildings in the background.
    Central Park
    15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • An aerial view of a city with a prominent red-roofed building, a busy intersection, and surrounding modern and traditional architecture.
    National Theater of Costa Rica
    19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • A large, modern stadium with a distinctive roof structure.
    National Stadium of Costa Rica
    4 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Mercado Central
    11 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Lubnan
    1 min walk
  • Momo Café
    6 min walk
  • Cosechas
    3 min walk
  • Pizza Hut
    3 min walk
  • Restaurante Mil Sabores
    1 min walk

About this property

Hostel Casa Colon

  • Hostel near Mercado Central
  • Located close to Sabana Park and National Theater of Costa Rica, Hostel Casa Colon provides free full breakfast, a terrace and a coffee shop/cafe. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a garden and laundry facilities.
  • Other perks at this hostel include:
    • Free self-parking
    • Airport drop-off service (surcharge), express check-out and a water dispenser
    • A TV in reception, luggage storage and outdoor furniture
  • Room features
  • All rooms are individually decorated, and feature comforts such as premium bedding, in addition to perks such as free WiFi and desk chairs.
  • More conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Free toiletries and hairdryers
    • HDTVs with cable channels
    • Wardrobes/cupboards, on-request microwaves and daily housekeeping

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Frequently asked questions

Is Hostel Casa Colon pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

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

As of 23 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hostel Casa Colon on 28 Oct 2026 start from AU$99, including 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: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Hostel Casa Colon?

Checkout is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Does Hostel Casa Colon provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a shuttle from the hotel to the airport that runs on request. A fee of CRC 17500.00 per vehicle applies.

Where is Hostel Casa Colon located?

Located in Merced, this hostel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Mercado Central, Sabana Park and National Theater of Costa Rica. National Stadium of Costa Rica and Multiplaza Mall Escazu are also within 6 mi (10 km). San Jose Cemetery Station is 15 minutes by foot and San Jose Contraloria Station is 20 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Hostel Casa Colon Reviews

7.8

Good

8.2

Cleanliness

7.4

Location

8.2

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 42 out of 146 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 62 out of 146 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 27 out of 146 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 146 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 146 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It's close to downtown and the tica bus station.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Bra rent rum.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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4/10 Poor

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Don’t stay here

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.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
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4/10 Poor

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No incluye transporte hotel aeropuerto querían cobrar más, y en la página dice gratis, no servía A/C nos cambiaron de habitación en la madrugada, no servía TV, los toma corrientes para cargar dispositivo no srrvian
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
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4/10 Poor

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
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10/10 Excellent

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
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Todo bien pero no tiene estacionamiento seguro y solo tiene espacio para 3 autos.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Las habitaciones están en buenas condiciones. pero en el cuarto que me tocó, no llegaba la señal de internet, se escuchaba el ruido del bar muy fuerte, en la llave del lavabo casi no salia agua y la coladera de la regadera estaba tapada por lo que tardaba mucho en irse el agua.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019
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8/10 Good

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
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8/10 Good

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

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

baños

dificil por el baño compartido y agua caliente
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I like this hostal because is confortable and peacefull
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
good location the building is very cool. restaurant is very convienient and the amenities are great for CR.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

位置佳员工热情

地理位置好，走路可达市中心所有景点。前台非常热情友好，酒店餐厅也不错，早餐丰富美味。免费升级了房间，超级nice。强烈推荐
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Friendly helpful staff

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.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excelente ubicación, buenas instalaciones y excelente atención
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2018
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Me gustó el lugar porque es muy tranquilo, el lugar es rústico y muy cómodo. Lo único que deberían mejorar es en darle mantenimiento a las habitaciones, falta de pintura. Por todo lo demás muy lindo el lugar.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice and clean. Pretty loud from traffic noise. Ask for an upstairs room away from road.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lugar muy ameno, el personal super agradable, y ubicado en una zona muy céntrica!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Always a wonderful stay at Casa Colón. The entire staff is always very helpful - especially my friend Daniel!! Thanks for another great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Une nuit à San José avant de reprendre l’avion

Bel hôtel très bien situé. Lit très confortable et chambre super propre. Le seul hic est le bruit car l’hôtel est sur un coin de rue passant.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018