TripAdvisor Reviews - Costa Rica Backpackers Feed

what you need in a hostel

dancinjess416, Monument, Colorado — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 04:42:35 GMT

TripAdvisor traveler rating: 3 of 5 stars

We were only there for one night, but got a pretty good feeling of the place. Its not that close to anything, but taxi's are CHEAP around town. I think one way from the cocacola bus station was 2000...

Owner response

A TripAdvisor Member — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 19:50:51 GMT

TripAdvisor traveler rating: 0 of 5 stars

Hello! We are very glad you liked our hostel! Thank you for letting us know which things we must improve to be better! Please remember we are about 10 minutes walking from downtown.

Great Experience

oklahomatraveler14, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma — Thu, 09 May 2013 19:34:07 GMT

TripAdvisor traveler rating: 5 of 5 stars

Really enjoyed staying here. Our university group used CRB as a hub in San Jose between trips out to both coasts, La Fortuna, etc. No complaints about the place. Our group particularly liked the...

paradise in san jose

ciara r, London, United Kingdom — Tue, 07 May 2013 04:05:27 GMT

TripAdvisor traveler rating: 4 of 5 stars

we stayed in this hostel for two nights in May. The private room was basic but what we really loved was the pool and bar area. The Irish bar man Darragh was a pleasure to talk to and amused us with...

Stupid reception clerk

pipp086, Zurich, Switzerland — Sat, 20 Apr 2013 20:26:00 GMT

TripAdvisor traveler rating: 3 of 5 stars

It is a great Hostel: Clean, Pool, Restaurant, TV Room, Bar, short all you need. It was like a little oasis in the middle of the City. Also the guys from the trip planning were very helpful. Thats why...

sprawling hostel should be party-town but surprisingly quiet

soupoftheday, soupoftheday — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 19:07:30 GMT

TripAdvisor traveler rating: 4 of 5 stars

One of the peculiar aspects of the Costa Rica Backpackers is that it is clearly designed to be a party hostel: there is a large bar and restaurant attached, a second bar near a large, outdoor kitchen,...

Good for passing through.

Michelle M, Anchorage, Alaska — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 22:36:48 GMT

TripAdvisor traveler rating: 3 of 5 stars

I stopped here three times. When I first arrived, passing through, and on my way home. I met some awesome folks a few whom I traveled with to Panama, shared a ride, or ended up meeting in a different...

Relaxed atmosphere, a bit noisy and worn out matresses

Greg K, Berlin, Germany — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 21:22:47 GMT

TripAdvisor traveler rating: 3 of 5 stars

I enjoyed my stay there. The location is good, it is a nice walk to the center of the town. The taxi driver wanted to take us somewhere else and kept telling us that the place is full. This hostel...

budget accommodation for all ages

tripspotting, Bucharest, Romania — Sat, 16 Feb 2013 14:44:09 GMT

TripAdvisor traveler rating: 4 of 5 stars

That's probably the most advertised hostel in Central America! Which was a good thing, as it saved us hours of searching for cheap accommodation in a safe neighbourhood. The dorms are fine, we...

Has its pros & cons

burntumber, Calgary, Canada — Sun, 10 Feb 2013 23:38:22 GMT

TripAdvisor traveler rating: 3 of 5 stars

stayed here 3 days. The pros: in an ok area, has a small pool, lots of hammocks, a big kitchen, free old skool computers to use, lots of lounging areas. They can call taxis for you from the...

Average hostel, but noisy area

surf207, New England — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 03:56:32 GMT

TripAdvisor traveler rating: 3 of 5 stars

I stayed in an 8-bed dorm with some friends just before we started work on a summer program. Overall, it's an average hostel. The kitchen was clean, the bathrooms had hot water, and there was even a...