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Gaudys Hotel

2.0 star property
Hostel near Sabana Park in San José

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Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Breakfast included
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Spa
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet friendly

Explore the area

Map
Calles 36 y 38, San José, San José, 10101
  • Sabana Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Museum of Costa Rican Art
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • National Stadium of Costa Rica
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

Family Quadruple Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Bunk Beds

Basic Quadruple Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Basic Double Room, 1 Double Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Basic Shared Dormitory

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

Basic Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Basic Shared Dormitory, Women only

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed and 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

San José

Heart of San José.Within a 10-minute walk of this Merced hostel, you'll find Sabana Park and Museum of Costa Rican Art. National Stadium of Costa Rica and Estadio Nacional are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Sabana Park - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Museum of Costa Rican Art - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • National Stadium of Costa Rica - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Central Park - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Mercado Central - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

  • San Jose Contraloria Station - 17 min walk
  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Fuji - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Teriyaki - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Machu Picchu - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Gaudys Hotel

Hostel near Sabana Park in San José
Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Spa services, a library, and a terrace are also featured at Gaudys Hotel. For a fee, parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this San José hostel.

  • 15 guestrooms or units
  • Local cuisine breakfast (free)
  • Breakfast available (free)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Water dispenser
  • Lockers available
Gaudys Hotel offers 15 accommodations with complimentary bottled water and portable fans. This San José hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Irons/ironing boards, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, and sports massages.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free extended parking on site
  • Secured, covered valet parking on site (USD 10 per night)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking options include a garage and a carport

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM

Things to do

  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 7 accessible parking spaces
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Accessible shuttle
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (35 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Electrical adapters
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Portable fan
  • Printer

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 25 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 25 (one-way), (up to 18 years old)
  • Covered valet parking fee: USD 10 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay, Carte Blanche, debit cards, and cash. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property Registration Number 3101322740

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services. For reservations, contact the hostel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Gaudys Hotel San José
Gaudys Hotel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Gaudys Hotel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation San José

Frequently asked questions

How close is Gaudys Hotel to the airport?

Gaudys Hotel is 3.9 mi (13-min drive) away from the San José (SYQ-Tobías Bolaños Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Gaudys Hotel?

As of Jul 14, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Gaudys Hotel on Jul 23, 2025 start from $43.96, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Gaudys Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Gaudys Hotel offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of USD 25 per vehicle, one-way.

Does Gaudys Hotel offer free breakfast?

Gaudys Hotel offers free local cuisine breakfast every day from 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Gaudys Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hostel, but Casino Fiesta (5-min drive) and Casino Fiesta Heredia (10-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at Gaudys Hotel?

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Gaudys Hotel?

This hostel offers free extended parking. Valet parking is available for USD 10 per night.

Does Gaudys Hotel have a pool?

Gaudys Hotel does not have a pool.

Does Gaudys Hotel have a spa?

This hostel doesn't have a spa, but it does offer hot stone massages.

How close is Gaudys Hotel to downtown San José?

Gaudys Hotel is 1.1 mi away from San José.

Gaudys Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 21 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Clinton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is pretty good for a short stay downtown San Jose. The downside is that it's a hostel, not a hotel. It's weird that they call it a hotel. And of course I had a private room with a private bathroom but this is definitely not a hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Kyle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A good stay. The only complaint is that the common kitchen is too small. There's only room for one person at a time, maybe 2 at most.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Brian Kurt

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Gaudys is NOT a hotel, but a hostel. Hotel.com is wrong
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

George

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Ricardo Juan Blanco, Milwaukee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice area. Walk able to other places. Restaurants are close by.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I never have stayed in a Hostel before. It turned out to be a good experience. The Staff were really great about everything I will definitely go back here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eli

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was the first time I ever stayed at a Hostel/Hotel. I was pleasantly surprised All the people that came through here were very Friendly including the staff. I will definitely come back here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Pros: close to the Sabana park good kitchen rules about quiet hour free breakfast and free coffee the double room is spacious for one person Cons: A bit far from the historic center room not insulated, but traffic does die down during sleep hours bathroom not ventilated
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Roger

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

$$ transports

25 US dollars for the transport from the airport to the hôtel is expensive.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Oliver

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great host!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diego

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All crew were really friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Manuel

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
La chambre ne Bénéficie pas de fenêtre sur l’extérieur. Chambre très grande mais nous avons eu une inondation dans la nuit. Ça nous a gaché le séjour de nous réveiller dans la nuit les pieds dans l’eau. De plus Nous avions demandé un petit déjeuner exceptionnellement à 7h, car tous les autres hotels font comme cela. Mais notre demande n’a pas été transmise. Nous Étions assez pressé ce matin-là. Dommage
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Small noisy room

It's a place where I stayed overnight before going to the airport, but it can be seen as a hostel, not a hotel. The staff was kind, but the room was small and there is no table to put things on. The most serious thing was noise. I couldn't sleep because I could hear the sound of motorcycles, cars, and people screaming vividly through the windows that didn't close, as well as the sound of the next door, the next room, and the upstairs.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bérangère

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

SERGIO DAVID

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Personal amable, y el lugar muy tranquila
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Emely

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Ich habe eine Nacht in diesem Hostel verbracht und es war in Ordnung. Die Dusche mit der Toilette war sauber. Die Zimmer waren auch in Ordnung, allerdings gibt es keine Schränke oder einen Safe unterm Bett, wo man sein Gepäck verstauen kann. Allerdings bietet dieses Hostel eine Gepäckverwarung an und ist super. Das Frühstück ist typisch Costarikanisch. Das Personal war super super lieb. Das Zimmer konnte man außerdem von innen mit einem Riegel verschließen, aber nur wenn alle auf dem Zimmer sind ;)
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

LI TZU

Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Arodis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excelente servicio

La experiencia fue excelente, la atencion es excelente, al igual que el personal que lo atiende verdaderamente la pase muy agradable, me senti colo en casa
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023