About this property
Comfortable Accommodations: Hostel Casa Ridgway in San José offers family rooms with private bathrooms, parquet floors, and free WiFi. Guests can relax in the garden or lounge area, enjoy live music, and utilize the shared kitchen and dining area. Convenient Facilities: The hostel provides free on-site private parking, a tour desk, and full-day security. Additional amenities include a kitchenette, patio, and work desk, ensuring a pleasant stay. Prime Location: Located 12 mi from Juan Santamaría International Airport, the hostel is near attractions such as La Sabana Metropolitan Park (2.5 mi) and Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica (3.7 mi). Guests appreciate the friendly staff and excellent service support.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular amenities
- Free Wifi
- Free parking
- Family rooms
- Garden
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Ellen
United States“The staff is friendly. There is access to a kitchen in the main hostel and there is a small library and some couches in another room if you like to read. I booked a separate adjoining apartment which has some plants and flowers in front of it, the...” - Alexander United States“Great place close to the airport. Not fancy but perfect for the price and location”
Tom
Czech Republic“This is my second time staying in this hostel in San Jose and I only have good things to say. The staff is really professional and it's a more meditative and spiritual environment. There's even a library next-door and you can relax in the kitchen....”- Philip United States“Great location, great price, comfortable bed, nice shower, tasty breakfast. It is run by quakers, so by staying there you are supporting all sorts of social justice activities. How often can you say that?”
- Debra United States“Breakfast was good. Location was adequate and very close to a lot of sights within walking distance. The area was a little sketchy right outside of the hostel, with a homeless person sleeping on the street, but he never bothered anyone.”
- Annika United States“Staff were super helpful, giving me advice of where I could get colones after hours, helping me understsnd my transportation options andborienting me to the neighborhood.”
Paul United States“Very good location close to city center and main tourist area. Good size kitchen and dining area.”- Arjun
Canada“Everything! Staff was wonderful breakfast was simple but nice. There is someone at the front deck 24 *7.” 
Memika Canada“Great atmosphere. Super clean. Great location. Excellent staff. Profits shared with peace organization 🩷”- Sheldon Canada“The staff were amazing free breakfast and a perfect location”
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House rules
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 6 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.
The fine print
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform Hostel Casa Ridgway of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
