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20 Jun 2025
Friday
20 Jun 2025
Friday
2 adults
1 room
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Stray Cat Hostel

905 Calle 20 Barrio Mexico Merced San Jose Costa Rica 10102, Merced, San Jose, Costa Rica, 10102

Conveniently situated in the Merced part of San Jose, this property puts you close to attractions and interesting dining options.

Highlights

Sparkling clean

Top Value

Front desk [24-hour]

Airport transfer

Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!

Facilities

Free Wi-Fi

Front desk [24-hour]

Airport transfer

Shared kitchen

Luggage storage

Breakfast takeaway service

Room service

Pub crawl

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Service 9.6
Cleanliness 9.3
Value for money 9.3
Location 9.1

Based on 9 verified reviews

Service

9.6

Cleanliness

9.3

Value for money

9.3

Location

9.1

Facilities

8.7

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9.1Exceptional

Location rating score

Exceptional location
Closest landmarks
Complejo Salsa 54 y Zadidas
1.2 km
Galería Namu
1.3 km
Metallic Building
1.5 km
Parque Nacional
1.9 km
Stone Mountain Outdoors
2.4 km

Good to know

Value for money9.3
Location rating9.1

Rooms available at Stray Cat Hostel

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Double Room with Shared Bathroom
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  • Room size: 15 m²/161 ft²
  • Shower
  • 1 queen bed
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Single Bed in 10-Bed Dormitory Room
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  • Room size: 40 m²/431 ft²
  • Shower
  • 1 single bed
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Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room
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  • Room size: 30 m²/323 ft²
  • Shower
  • 1 bunk bed
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Basic Triple Room with Shared Bathroom
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  • Room size: 18 m²/194 ft²
  • Shower
  • 1 single bed and 1 queen be...
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Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
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  • Room size: 25 m²/269 ft²
  • Shower
  • 1 single bed
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Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
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  • Room size: 25 m²/269 ft²
  • Shower
  • 1 single bed
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Frequently asked questions

What kinds of entertainment are available at Stray Cat Hostel?

Stray Cat Hostel offers games room while you lounge at this property, offering guests with entertainment value throughout your holiday here.

Does Stray Cat Hostel provide an option for contactless check-in and check-out?

At Stray Cat Hostel, guests can take part in contactless check-in and check-out option offered by this property for your ease of use and safety.

What points of interest are nearby Stray Cat Hostel that are in walking range?

While staying at Stray Cat Hostel, kick start your vacation by checking out the closest attraction in walking distance to the property such as Galeria Ocelote.

What bars are nearby Stray Cat Hostel?

While remaining at Stray Cat Hostel, indulge in your evening or night out at Bar Chavelona or El Túnel de Tiempo Disco to make the most out of your nightlife.

What do guests love most about Stray Cat Hostel?

Verified guests that stayed at Stray Cat Hostel have given this property a rating of 9.556 for its remarkable service as the primary highlight for their stay.

What is the verified guest review consensus about Stray Cat Hostel's coffee?

75.0% of our past guest reviews have given a positive review and comments about this property's coffee. You can look up on more detailed customer reviews, and comments for Stray Cat Hostel down in the review section.

What is the verified guest review consensus about Stray Cat Hostel's pet services?

100.0% of our past guest assessments have given a positive appraisal and remarks about this property's pet services. You can look up on more detailed customer reviews, and comments for Stray Cat Hostel down in the review section.

What is the average rating that verified Solo travelers' have given to Stray Cat Hostel?

Verified solo travelers that have stayed at this property have given Stray Cat Hostel an average rating of 8.5. You can look up more detailed customer reviews and evaluations by filtering for a specific type of verified travelers down in the review section.

What is the average rating that past Business travelers' have given to Stray Cat Hostel?

Past business travelers that have stayed at this property have given Stray Cat Hostel an average rating of 8.2. You can look up more detailed customer evaluations and feedback by filtering for a specific type of verified travelers down in the review section.

What is the typical rating that past Couples' have given to Stray Cat Hostel?

Verified couple travelers that have stayed at this property have given Stray Cat Hostel an average rating of 8.4. You can look up on more descriptive customer testimonials, and comments by filtering for a specific type of verified guest travelers down in the review section.

What time is check-in and check-out at Stray Cat Hostel?

Check-in is from 02:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 AM. You may request early check-in or late check-out during booking, subject to availability. Guests checking in or out before or after the specified periods may be charged an additional fee.

More about Stray Cat Hostel

More about Stray Cat Hostel

Set in San José, within an 8-minute walk of San Juan de Dios Hospital and 1 km of Metropolitan Hospital Costa Rica, Stray Cat Hostel offers accommodation with a shared lounge and free WiFi. The property is situated 1.4 km from National Theatre of Costa Rica, 5 km from Parque Diversiones and a 15-minute walk from Metropolitan Cathedral. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, and buying tickets for guests. All rooms come with a shared bathroom. The hostel offers a continental or buffet breakfast. National Theatre of Costa Rica is 1.4 km from Stray Cat Hostel, while Pre-Colombian Gold Museum is a 16-minute walk away. Juan Santamaria International Airport is 20 minutes from the property.

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Amenities and facilities

Excellent8.7

Facilities

Languages spoken
  • English
  • Spanish
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible
Internet access
  • Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!
  • Internet
  • Internet services
  • Wi-Fi in public areas
Things to do, ways to relax
  • Game room
  • On-site entertainment
  • Pub crawl
  • Tours
Cleanliness and safety
  • Anti-viral cleaning products
  • Body thermometer
  • Breakfast takeaway service
  • Cashless payment service
  • Doctor/nurse on call
  • First aid kit
  • Free face masks
  • Guest rooms seal after sanitization
  • Hand sanitizer
  • Hotel room service app
  • Hot water linen and laundry washing
  • Individually-wrapped food options
  • Physical distancing of at least 1 meter
  • Professional-grade sanitizing services
  • Protective screens in common areas
  • Room sanitization opt-out available
  • Rooms sanitized between stays
  • Safe dining setup
  • Sanitized kitchen and tableware items
  • Shared stationery removed
  • Staff trained in safety protocol
  • Temperature check for guests and staff
Dining, drinking, and snacking
  • Shared kitchen
  • Vending machine
Services and conveniences
  • Contactless check-in/out
  • Currency exchange
  • Elevator unavailable
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Food delivery
  • Invoice provided
  • Laundry service
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Safety deposit boxes
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Smoking area unavailable
Access
  • CCTV in common areas
  • CCTV outside property
  • Check-in/out [private]
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Front desk [24-hour]
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Pets allowed unavailable
  • Safety/security feature
  • Security [24-hour]
Getting around
  • Airport transfer
  • Rental car
  • Shuttle service
Available in all rooms
  • Free bottled water unavailable
  • Hair dryer
  • Linens
  • Locker
  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Socket near the bed
  • Toiletries
  • Towels
  • Trash cans

Location

905 Calle 20 Barrio Mexico Merced San Jose Costa Rica 10102, Merced, San Jose, Costa Rica, 10102

Exceptional9.1

Location

Convenience store
  • Musmanni Mini Super
    170 m
Cash withdrawal
  • ATM
    140 m
Distances shown are straight-line distances on the map. Actual travel distances may vary.

Property policies

Children and extra beds

Extra beds are dependent on the room you choose. Please check the individual room capacity for more details.

All children are welcome.

Others
  • When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Some helpful facts

Check-in/Check-out
  • Check-in from: 14:00
  • Check-out until: 00:00
  • Check-out from: 00:00
  • Check-in until: 23:30

Reviews of Stray Cat Hostel from real guests

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9.2

Exceptional

From 9 reviews

  • Service score 9.6 out of 10 and is a high score in San Jose
    Service9.6
  • Cleanliness score 9.3 out of 10 and is a high score in San Jose
    Cleanliness9.3
  • Value for money score 9.3 out of 10 and is a high score in San Jose
    Value for money9.3
  • Location score 9.1 out of 10 and is a high score in San Jose
    Location9.1
  • Facilities score 8.7 out of 10 and is a high score in San Jose
    Facilities8.7
High score for San Jose

Rating

9+ Exceptional (2)
8-9 Excellent (1)
7-8 Very Good (2)
6-7 Good (0)
<6 Below Expectation (0)
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Showing 5 verified guest comments
  1. 9.6
    Exceptional
    donWolf from Colombia
    Solo traveler
    Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room
    Stayed 1 night in January 2023

    “Good value”

    Friendly helpful staff. Felt very safe inside. Social commons area was nice for meeting others. Near Blanco bus station.

    Reviewed January 28, 2023
  2. 8.0
    Excellent
    Gelman from Nicaragua
    Solo traveler
    Stayed 2 nights in June 2019

    “Good Hostel and staff”

    The hostel is cheap and has everything you need

    Reviewed July 02, 2019
  3. 10.0
    Exceptional
    YI from Taiwan
    Solo traveler
    Stayed 2 nights in December 2019

    “滿意”

    第二次回來住 一切非常滿意

    Reviewed December 06, 2019
  4. 8.8
    Excellent
    YI from Taiwan
    Solo traveler
    Stayed 1 night in November 2019

    “滿意”

    女生房間有公共廁所的噪音 要記得帶耳塞 員工非常幫忙而且熱情！ 若你到首都時間已晚 推薦這間住宿！

    Reviewed November 28, 2019
  5. 7.6
    Very good
    YUE from China
    Solo traveler
    Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

    “位置闹中取静，走路去中央市场也不远 10—15分钟，不过晚上还是不要太晚回来，没什么人，夜晚的圣何塞挺危险。”

    位置闹中取静，走路去中央市场也不远 10—15分钟，不过晚上还是不要太晚回来，没什么人，夜晚的圣何塞挺危险。

    Reviewed July 03, 2019

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