After midnight, a couple (in an adjoining room) were talking and laughing very loudly. Their bed seemed to be out on the balcony that the window of our room opened to. So we banged on the connecting wall, and asked them to be quiet. They took no notice, and continued to act like they had no need to consider other guests. So I went out to the guy on reception, and asked him to do something about all the noise they were making. At first he said they were out the front of the building, not in a room. So no action was taken. But, after the noise went on - and, after our long bus trip, we were unable to get to sleep - I went out again, to complain. As soon as I opened our door, I found the receptionist was there: he was at the door of the other room, listening. At first, he said it was a private room, as though that made it okay for some guests to be making as much racket as they wanted - after 1:00 am - and disturbing other guests. He seemed reluctant to knock on the door, to ask those inconsiderate guests to be quiet. So I made a move to knock on the door myself: then, as the receptionist knocked on the door himself, I went back into the 4-bed dorm. I heard the receptionist speaking, and then the noise stopped. I think he should have taken action at the time I originally complained, but he didn't seem confident to use English, to ask those English-speaking guests to be quiet.

We arrived on a Tica Bus, from Panamá, at about 11:00 pm. I had booked at Gaudy's Hotel because it was within walking distance of the Tica Bus Terminal, and it has 24-hour check-in. So all of that went well. Plus, I am 84, and I had requested a lower bunk. That was provided and, when I arrived with an extra person (not yet booked in), we were both given lower bunks in a 4-bed dorm. Very good service at about 11:30 pm (after we'd walked to the hotel).

Stayed in August 2025

It didn’t look like the pictures

Clean, comfortable bed

Stayed in July 2025

All staff are super kind, helpful and flexible. They came to the airport to pick me up with much cheaper price than normal taxi, even in the midnight. They make sure their guests stay comfortable at all time. They also offer good breakfast including such as local food. The facility is old but they maintain very well and the price is really good. I can say they exceeded my expectation completely. Thank you for everything what they did for me during my stay!

Stayed in April 2025

the place is a bit rundown, not quite like what it looks like in the pictures.

The location was perfect for us, close to the car rental company where went to pick up our car. the breakfast was great, it seems like a good place to meet other travelers, and some people seemed to be staying there for quite a while.

Stayed in March 2025

Other guests.

Staff were super helpful. Decent breakfast.

Stayed in April 2025

Great value for the price. Super friendly staff and yummy breakfast. Got a bit noisy from time to time but nothing that earplugs couldn’t handle. Good location as well, was able to walk to the bus station to take the bus to the airport. Beware that payment was cash only.

Stayed in April 2025

The bed was too old.

It’s nice.the environment of the hostel is good. the staff are friendly.

Stayed in March 2025

Really amazing hostel! The people working there were so friendly and kind. Would definitely stay here again. Also the place is really big and just has cool vibe

Stayed in March 2025

No charging points next to bed 1st night and pillows thin and not comfy. The throw was also very rough and not comfy but suffcient. Still good value for Money.

Ultra helpful. I left my phone in my Uber. Caesar helped me so much. He even went to the friver to collect my phone. It is very central. Close to Tica Terminal. Bus stops and town. Also supermarkets Comfortable but pullows need upgrading. Some rooms do jot have charging points for cellphones and computers. I was however moved to a nice room with points after one night. You can buy Liberty sims and recharge. Laundry services Coffee on tap Water on tap Quiet and friendly.

Stayed in March 2025

Traffic noise.

This hostel is surprisingly comfortable and clean, and has very friendly staff members. My dorm was mostly empty, but the traffic noise made it a little difficult to sleep. Filling breakfast. Laundry services

Stayed in March 2025

🤷🏼

Great airy place. Clean. Free breakfast, coffee and water. Friendly and welcoming staff. Curtains on every bed on the dorm. Big tv, playstation. Home away home.

Stayed in March 2025

big dormitories

friendly staff, tasty breakfast

Stayed in March 2025

There were few local places to eat around, mostly fastfood chains, but overall a convenient location.

Surprisingly nice and cozy hostel! Location was close to both the Ticabus stop and busses to the airport and walkable to more central parts of the city (central market etc). Staff was helpful and friendly and the room was spacious. Also loved the hot shower!

Stayed in February 2025

Breakfast was amazing! The home cooked meal was wonderful, probably the best I has in my two weeks in Costa Rica.

Stayed in January 2025

It is a decent hostel. The private rooms are neat, and comfortable enough for a short stay. Decent location too.

Stayed in January 2025

provide a chair and desk in room

i've stayed here many times over the past 20 yrs...very consistent value.

Stayed in November 2024

It was a bit of a strange building and the bedroom didn’t have a window but fine for the price.

Reasonably priced room in a fairly central location. Nice breakfast. Nice staff.

Stayed in January 2025

No complaints

Secure building, 24/7 security, helpful staff with great English. Delicious breakfast and free coffee! Parking on site. Spacious home set up as a hostel/hotel.

Stayed in January 2025

Not enough lights at night

Location and great staff

Stayed in November 2024

Only 3 toilet/shower.

Kind staff and good, hot breakfast.

Stayed in January 2025

Room was clean the rest was ok

Location ok

Stayed in January 2025

It felt safe and quiet.

Stayed in January 2025

The dorm was so small that if it had been full there would be no space for everyone's bags, and the bed sheets did not seem clean. I didn't look too closely before I put my stuff on mine but later I saw hairs and dirt on the top bunk. They also did not provide a top sheet - luckily I had my sleeping bag liner but otherwise you had to put the blanket directly on your skin.

The staff were so lovely and helpful, especially with transport, and the breakfast portions were generous.

Stayed in January 2025

Breakfast and common areas

Stayed in December 2024