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Hostal Del Este Santa Fe

Property class: 1.5
Colonial hostal near National Theater of Costa Rica

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A bar area with wooden flooring, a high counter, and various bottles and glasses.
A room with two beds, a chair, and a wall with a landscape painting.
A narrow hallway with a cat sitting on the floor, surrounded by various potted plants and decorative items.
A wooden bench with a floral cushion, positioned in front of a mural depicting a tropical scene with birds and foliage.
A narrow staircase with wooden steps leading to a landing. The walls are adorned with various artworks and masks.

Reviews

4.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Avenida 8, calle 3 y 5, San José, San Jose
  • Place, National Theater of Costa Rica
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Central Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Morazan Park
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Economy Single Room, 1 Twin Bed, Shared Bathroom

A vintage wooden cabinet with a metal top, a small table with a rotary phone, and a patterned curtain in the background.

Economy Single Room, 1 Twin Bed, Shared Bathroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A vintage wooden cabinet with a metal top, a small table with a rotary phone, and a patterned curtain in the background.

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A vintage wooden cabinet with a metal top, a small table with a rotary phone, and a patterned curtain in the background.

Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Private Bathroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A vintage wooden cabinet with a metal top, a small table with a rotary phone, and a patterned curtain in the background.

Double Room, 3 Twin Beds, Private Bathroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 3 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the area

San José

Heart of San José.At this Catedral hostal, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of National Theater of Costa Rica and Central Park. Morazan Park and National Museum of Costa Rica are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • National Theater of Costa Rica - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Central Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Plaza de la Cultura - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Morazan Park - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • National Museum of Costa Rica - 11 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • San Jose Procuradiria Museum Station - 8 min walk
  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Spoon - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Bao Ji - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪La Esquina de Buenos Aires - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Tang Dian Xuan - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Alma de Café - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Hostal Del Este Santa Fe

Colonial hostal near National Theater of Costa Rica
Hostal Del Este Santa Fe offers its guests tour/ticket assistance. Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet.

This Colonial San José hostal is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 9 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 2002
  • Tour and ticket information
  • No smoking on site
Hostal Del Este Santa Fe offers 9 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature shared/communal kitchens and ceiling fans. Each accommodation is individually furnished. Beds feature down comforters. Televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Down comforter

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Ceiling fan
  • Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at noon
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property for check-in information
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

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
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. No onsite parking is available.

Property is also known as

Hostal Del Este Fe
Hostal Del Este Fe Hostel
Hostal Del Este Fe Hostel Santa
Hostal Del Este Santa Fe
Del Este Santa Fe San Jose
Hostal Del Este Santa Fe Hostal
Hostal Del Este Santa Fe San José
Hostal Del Este Santa Fe Hostal San José

Frequently asked questions

How close is Hostal Del Este Santa Fe to the airport?

Hostal Del Este Santa Fe is 5.4 mi (21-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 Hostal Del Este Santa Fe?

As of Aug 26, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hostal Del Este Santa Fe on Aug 27, 2026 start from CA $42, 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 Hostal Del Este Santa Fe have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Hostal Del Este Santa Fe.

Does Hostal Del Este Santa Fe offer free breakfast?

Hostal Del Este Santa Fe does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Hostal Del Este Santa Fe?

No, there is no casino at this hostal, but Casino Fiesta (7-min walk) and Casino Fiesta Heredia (14-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at Hostal Del Este Santa Fe?

Check-in begins at noon.

Is there free parking at Hostal Del Este Santa Fe?

Free parking is not available at this hostal.

Does Hostal Del Este Santa Fe have a pool?

Hostal Del Este Santa Fe does not have a pool.

Does Hostal Del Este Santa Fe have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostal.

How close is Hostal Del Este Santa Fe to downtown San José?

Hostal Del Este Santa Fe is 0.2 mi away from San José.

Hostal Del Este Santa Fe Reviews

Reviews

4.4
Rating 10 - Excellent. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 6 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 6 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 6 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 6 reviews

4.4/10

Cleanliness

6.8/10

Staff & service

2.0/10

Amenities

4.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Julie

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I am very very disappointed in this hostel. There were no actual door locks. The property is old and not in good repair and worst of all is that my mattress smelled very strongly of cat urine. Really! They tried to cover it up by hanging a toilet bowl sanitizer on the wall of the room. I removed it because the fumes were overwhelming. Also... they rent rooms by the hour! Yikes. It was the worst experience for me in a hotel/hostel, and I am a world wide traveller and often opt for economical accommodations. I would never recommend this place.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Farzaneh

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
too many bugs, toilet smell every where, its like you are in prison
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Tam

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

Don't do it!

Lots and lots of noise. I went out and bought ear plugs to finally get some sleep. Barest of accommodations.. Window is open to the street, many buses go buy producing lots of diesel exhaust to breath.
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

We paid expedia for reservation, but the hostal

We paid expedia for reservation, but the hostal did not know we were coming. Their only remaining space was a noisy, closet, with a cot, but no windows, or bath. This is the third time we have demanded our money back from expedia. They let us down and we will never use them again.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Basico pero amable

Bueno por el precio. Puerta tras una fila por parade de bus pero bien ubicado en cnetro de San Jose. Debe amar a los gatos! Hay cinco. No hay desayunos ni campo para comsumirle. Satisfecho y gracias.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Baño

Muy agradable las personas y bonito el lugar , incluyendo los gatito , lo único es , encuentro importante que el baño esté funcional