Reviews of Gaudy's Hotel

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).

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.

For the most part, I was the only person in the room assigned

The door to the room I had was right outside the living room. There’s several family members living there, and there was Always someone on the couch. I got the vibe it was for security reasons.. and venturing too far away I kind of understood why… breakfasts were ok but there was no stove to cook and several nights the TV would be on late or family members chatting. Paula and another gentleman were very kind and accommodating but I constantly felt watched and didn’t have a sense of privacy. I was going to skip writing a negative review but one of the family members ate my groceries the night before I left

The pictures are not showing how this property really looks like. I really don’t think that they all present this property

Not like the pictures, dirty, old breaking furniture

Clean, comfortable bed

It didn’t look like the pictures

Very friendly and helpful staff. Made me breakfast a bit earlier due to my shuttle pickup. Explained everything nicely. Close to ticabus station.

Showers were dirty with hairs everywhere. It is quite outdated.

Justin is the best a true gentlemen allowed me to stay for work treated me like family this is the best place in san jose. Un caballero total siempre con lindo sonrisa Justin con una familia excepcional. Sus hermanos super friendly love this hostel please come visit to all

I cant complain i liked everything

Everything

They have a spacious. comfortable share space. A good breakfast, coffee...

Clean and welcoming staff

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!

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.

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

Staff is very cool very nice. Answers all your questions. Breakfast is great. Honestly really nice stay. Would come back here everytime I'm in San Jose. Loved it. Great location right next to the parque la sabbana. Perfect for runners or people who like to walk

Staff were super helpful. Decent breakfast.

Other guests.

I had a wonderful stay at Hostel Gaudy. It’s run by a warm and welcoming family. The place is beautifully decorated with lots of plants, creating a cozy and peaceful atmosphere. The breakfast was delicious and lovingly prepared, and I really appreciated being able to refill my water bottle anytime. The family was incredibly helpful with anything I needed and always available to assist. I felt very comfortable and well taken care of during my stay. Highly recommended!

The property was very clean, and the hospitality was very nice and helpful

The staff are just amazing. The food is delicious.

Not our first time in this hostel : the staff is very sweet, the place is very well located and the breakfast nice (local gallo pinto, omelet, fruits…). We stayed in the dorm which is fine for the night with curtains and plugs for everyone. The owner will give you great advice (what to see, where to go and how) if you take the time to ask.