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Stray Cat Hostel, San José

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  • 905 Calle 20 Barrio Mexico Merced San Jose Costa Rica 10102, 10102 San José, Costa Rica - View on map
8.5 /10
Very good
Wi-Fi is available free of charge in every room of our property
Property type: Hostel
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Stray Cat Hostel is located in San José, just 1.4 km from the National Theatre of Costa Rica. The Pre-Colombian Gold Museum can be reached within a 16-minute walk. Juan Santamaria International Airport is approximately 20 minutes away by car.

The hostel features rooms equipped with a shared bathroom. Guests can enjoy a choice between a continental or buffet breakfast each morning.

Within an 8-minute walk, visitors can access San Juan de Dios Hospital. The Metropolitan Hospital Costa Rica is situated 1 km from the hostel. Additionally, Parque Diversiones is 5 km away, and the Metropolitan Cathedral is a 15-minute walk from the property. The hostel provides a shared lounge and complimentary WiFi. A 24-hour front desk is available, along with ticket purchasing services for guests.

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Rooms at Stray Cat Hostel

Double Room with Shared Bathroom

Room standards
  • bedside socket,
  • waste bin
Sanitary facilities
  • toilet,
  • hairdryer,
  • toilet paper,
  • shower,
  • bidet,
  • shared bathroom (outside the room)
Paid extra services
  • towels,
  • lockers (in shared rooms/hostels),
  • bed linen

The double room includes a shared bathroom equipped with a shower, a bidet and a hairdryer. The unit provides 1 bed.

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Amenities at Stray Cat Hostel

General property information General property information

wi-fi throughout the property

On-site activities & leisure On-site activities & leisure

pop-up art exhibitions, organized pub crawls, hotel movie nights, guided walking tours, special themed dinners, local culture tours or classes, on-site cooking classes, archery range

Hotel services offered Hotel services offered

comprehensive internet access, wireless internet (wi-fi), complimentary wi-fi access

Dining & bars Dining & bars

beverage vending machine

Transport & getting around Transport & getting around

convenient airport shuttle, on-site car rental, shuttle service (surcharge applies), airport transfer (surcharge applies), airport meet and greet / pick up, convenient airport drop off, general shuttle transport

Reception & guest support Reception & guest support

24/7 front desk, currency exchange service, excursion booking desk, baggage hold, individual check-in/check-out, secure lockers, invoices available

Shared spaces for guests Shared spaces for guests

communal kitchen facilities, guest lounge / tv room

Family & entertainment Family & entertainment

dedicated entertainment team, scheduled evening entertainment, selection of board games/puzzles

Cleanliness & housekeeping Cleanliness & housekeeping

guest laundry service

Other property amenities Other property amenities

smoke-free rooms, accessible guest facilities, entirely non-smoking property, full wheelchair accessibility, restroom with support rails

Property safety & security Property safety & security

in-room safety deposit box, round-the-clock security personnel, integrated security alarm system, cctv surveillance in public areas, external property cctv surveillance, readily available fire extinguishers

Security systems Security systems

staff adherence to all local authority safety protocols, removal of shared non-essential items (menus, magazines, etc.), hand sanitiser readily available in rooms and key areas, guest health screening procedures in place, comprehensive first-aid kit accessible, access to qualified healthcare professionals, guest thermometers provided by the property, complimentary face masks available for guests

Social distancing guidelines Social distancing guidelines

seamless contactless check-in/check-out process, secure cashless payment methods accepted, strict adherence to physical distancing guidelines, convenient mobile app for room service orders, protective screens/barriers between staff and guests where needed

Disinfection & cleaning procedures Disinfection & cleaning procedures

use of who-approved disinfectants effective against coronavirus, linens, towels, and laundry sanitised per local health guidelines, guest rooms disinfected thoroughly between stays, guest rooms sealed post-cleaning for safety, professional cleaning services utilised for property hygiene, option to decline room cleaning services during stay

Food & drink safety Food & drink safety

safe physical distancing in dining spaces, in-room food delivery option available, all dining ware (plates, cutlery, glasses) fully sanitised, hygienic takeaway breakfast containers, securely packaged food deliveries

Internet access

Complimentary wi-fi property-wide! The property offers internet services with free WiFi available in all areas.

Guest parking

Details about parking facilities are not available.

Check-in, check-out, and payment policies

Check-in

From 14:00 Until 23:30 hours

Check-out

From 00:00 Until 00:00 hours

Children and extra beds

Guests must be at least 18 years old to check in. We welcome children of all ages.

Pets

Pets are not permitted.

Languages spoken
   
Contact methods
☎ telephone
@ E-mail

Location and nearby attractions

 

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8/10
Nice place, close to bus station, walkable in 10 min. Room was big enough, clean enough. Bed okay. Staff friendly and helpful. Breakfast simple but good. Cats around all the time.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Yes, guests have access to the Internet.
Use the GPS coordinates: 9.928221, -84.081284 to reach the destination.
We offer various accommodation options depending on availability. Please check our website for more details.

  • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
No, Stray Cat Hostel does not have a pool.
Yes, the property offers various dining options. See the Amenities tab.
Yes, our reception desk is open 24 hours a day.
Yes, there are several interesting art galleries in the vicinity.
Yes, we offer a wide selection of board games and puzzles for our guests.
Yes, hand sanitizer is available in guest accommodations and in key common areas throughout the property.

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