StrayCat

About this hostel

Nestled in San Jose, this attractive hostel for $25 per night is a fantastic option for your next vacation. Set in San José, within an 8-minute walk of San Juan de Dios Hospital and 1 km of Metropolitan Hospital Costa Rica, StrayCat offers accommodation with a shared lounge and free WiFi. The property is situated 1.

Amenities

Kitchen / Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Laundry

Balcony / Patio

Wheelchair accessible

Map of San Jose

Nearby attractions

La Paz Waterfall Gardens Nature Park

18.95 miles

Parque Diversiones

3.11 miles

National Stadium Of Costa Rica

1.42 miles

National Museum of Costa Rica

1.16 miles

StrayCat

4.1

Excellent(303 Reviews)

Hostel in San Jose

Reasons to book

Includes essentialsKitchen / Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi, Balcony / Patio and more

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About this hostel

Amenities

Kitchen / Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Laundry

Balcony / Patio

Wheelchair accessible

Map of San Jose

Nearby attractions

La Paz Waterfall Gardens Nature Park

18.95 miles

Parque Diversiones

3.11 miles

National Stadium Of Costa Rica

1.42 miles

National Museum of Costa Rica

1.16 miles

Reviews

4.1/5.0

Excellent(303 Reviews)

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7.0

May 2023

Good

Close to bus stations which is helpful. Lots of cool artwork/murals.

I personally didn't think it was worth the money. I stayed here because lots of other travelers mentioned staying here. Which due to the proximity to the bus stations makes sense. For one night just between travel its quite fine and will accommodate your needs. The showers were cold, the lockers are in the main reception area instead of in rooms, the kitchen is really small for the size of the hostel. I'm not sure if you have to ask reception for the free breakfast? I never saw it out.

10.0

May 2023

Exceptional

great location close to the bus stations

9.0

Apr 2023

great hostel on San Jose

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

there wasn’t much on an outside area the lockers were a bit small, my day bag didn’t fit

8.0

Apr 2023

Good! Friendly staff

the artwork! very beautiful and comfortable hostel. the free breakfast is a nice touch

it felt slightly crowded at times, the social area is little bit small

7.0

Apr 2023

Good

Comfy bed, good shower, tasty breakfast

Noisy from road outside, small kitchen, area not very nice

9.0

Apr 2023

Superb

Lovely people, nice relaxed vibe. San Jose isn't that special. We used this hostel as a transfer.

8.0

Mar 2023

Amazing and kind staff.

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.

9.0

Mar 2023

Great staff, great times for free breakfast!

Excellent staff support. Location was good-very close to one bus station, but you need an Uber to get to the others. Easy Walking distance to museum and shops. Great interior wall paintings. Hot showers if i recall. Wifi was ok. Free Breakfast served with a smile from 05.00 hours to 10.00 hours (amazing!)

The outside of the hostel is very off putting and the signage is all but falling off the wall - a pity!

9.0

Feb 2023

A well run hostel, in the true sense of the word.

A very thoughtful touch by the Management, is to serve breakfast from 05.00 to 10.00. Thank you. Hot water showers, an area in which to relax, books. Plenty of lockers (not broken). Sockets for each bed. Lots of help. 24/7 Reception i think. Adequate kitchen. tea and coffee free, 24/7. I had a problem with my bank and my mobile wasn’t working, so the hostel kindly let me have the bank call me on its phone.

As with most hostels, some curtaining round each bed would be good, and a light over each bunk bed. More hooks in the showers. All in all, a great hostel. Thanks

8.0

Feb 2023

Very good

It was clean, the people were helpful and a good breakfast. Also a nice communal area.

The beds were not the most comfortable.

3.0

Feb 2023

Poor

Doesnt look at all like in the pictures.

10.0

Feb 2023

Exceptional

The part of SJO is not the best but it's close to the bus station which was the whole point of my stay :)

8.0

Jan 2023

Very good

Super friendly staff and good amenities - coffee/tea and free breakfast. The warm shower was also a bonus! Comfy mattresses.

Can be quite noisy so bring earplugs if this might bother you :)

8.0

Jan 2023

good for 1 or 2 nights

only stayed for one night to go to the airport the next day, was easy to get an Uber from here. Clean accommodation and friendly staff. Breakfast was also included.

no curtains on the beds.

10.0

Dec 2022

Exceptional

One of the nicest hostels I've stayed in. It was very clean and comfortable and the staff was friendly and helpful. They provide a decent breakfast.

There were very loud parties nearby all night, but it was a holiday so that might be unusual

8.0

Dec 2022

Nowhere to securely store a suitcase

It was easy to find, the staff were exceptional and the other guests were kind and inclusive.

There are small lockers for a bag under 25L but no locked storage for a larger bag or a suitcase. The doors to the dorms are always unlocked.

7.0

Dec 2022

Good

nice breakfast, cool interior design

9.0

Dec 2022

Superb

Absolut lovely staff! Only 5 min from bus terminal, clean, nice, hot shower, common area, free breakfast. I would stay there again.

Slim mattress, shakey bunk bed.

10.0

Oct 2022

Exceptional

Everything was great, it is very clean, atmosphere is pleasant, breakfast is delicious. Beds are comfortable and city center is about 20 minutes walking distance

8.0

Oct 2022

Good place to stay in San Jose for backpackers

Since most people only ever stay for one night in San Jose this is a good place for that! In general the employees were very friendly and nice! The wifi was very good as well and everything was very clean. The neighborhood is absolutely fine during the day in my opinion. I was travelling alone and I had absolutely no issues at all with walking around. However, at night it may not be super great and it may be worth just taking an Uber to your destination.

The receptionist tried to rip me of a couple of times with the water. I wanted to buy a bottle of water which is two dollars and I gave him 2000 colones and he just told me there is no change because that is basically 2 dollars. However, it isn't. That is almost three. I mean I am not trying to be petty but it sucks if you know you have been ripped off. Also the dorm I stayed in isn't just loud it is incredibly loud because you stay right next to a very busy road. If you close the window and have earplugs it's ok though.

1.0

Oct 2022

Bad

There was bedbugs in the room...

10.0

Oct 2022

Excellent, informative staff. First time ever in a hostel.

Friendliness of staff. Beautiful art on the walls. Included breakfast

Having to buy a towel to use.

10.0

Oct 2022

great value for money

lovely staff and good feeling to the place

10.0

Sep 2022

Exceptional

I love how friendly the staff is. I got so much help and advice. Forever grateful. Feels like home. Even the other guests feel like family. Cats has been painted on almost every wall and tha paintings are great pieces of art. Amazing.

9.0

Sep 2022

great value for money

the manager was very friendly and helpful, he made everything easy. also the hostel was very clean an quiet at night. The bedding was comfortable. the breakfast was really good.

FAQs

How much does this hostel cost compared to others in San Jose?

The average price for a rental in San Jose is $60 per night. This rental is $35 less expensive than the average.

Is parking included with this hostel?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at StrayCat. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this hostel?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this hostel. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is StrayCat pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this hostel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at StrayCat?

We found 6 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, laundry, balcony / patio, and tv.

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StrayCat

About this hostel

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Map of San Jose

Nearby attractions

StrayCat

Hostel in San Jose

Reasons to book

About this hostel

Amenities

Map of San Jose

Nearby attractions

Reviews

FAQs

How much does this hostel cost compared to others in San Jose?

Is parking included with this hostel?

Is there a pool at this hostel?

Is StrayCat pet friendly?

What amenities are available at StrayCat?

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