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Reviews of Haven Hotel

San Jose, San pedro, los yoses avenida 8 calle 43 detras de la embajada de italia, 11501 avenida 8 calle 43, 11501 San José, Costa Rica

#15 of 30 B&Bs and inns in San José

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 50 hotel reviews

8.6

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.9

  • Comfort

    8.7

  • Location

    9.0

  • Facilities

    8.5

  • Staff

    9.6

  • Value for money

    8.9

  • Free Wifi

    10.0

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  • Reviewed: April 29, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    - I had the bottom bunk which was extremely close to the top I couldn’t even sit upright - showers lack privacy- no door only curtain - breakfast was practically served cold

    - free typical breakfast - good security - nice common areas - plenty toilets and showers - cold drinking water dispenser - staff were super friendly

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: April 24, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Comfort Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The ceiling in our bathroom could use some attention.

    The staff were exceptional. They were very helpful and dog friendly even for our big 104-pound LGD. The location is excellent and walkable to a number of restaurants, grocery stores, and doctors. Breakfast was freshly prepared, and coffee was always available. The game area/dining area outdoors is a nice touch.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: March 30, 2025

    8.0
    Convenient hostel
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The room is next to the kitchen, so I could hear people talking, making food, and the odour, especially early in the morning when they are making breakfasts for the guests.

    This time around, I stayed in the deluxe room. Nice and big room with lots of light. The double bed is very comfortable. The hostel is 15 min taxi ride from the el caribe bus terminal and 45 min from the airport. There are coffee shops, supermarkets and banks in walking distance. Free water dispenser

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 21, 2025

    10
    Pleasant, helpful, peaceful, and relaxing
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Bed in Male Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The only thing I can think of would be that having an electrical outlet in the upstairs bathrooms would be nice.

    The breakfast was marvelous - eggs, plantains, rice, and beans. Filling and tasty breakfasts.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: March 19, 2025

    10
    Everything you need for bydget price
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Big room, big comfy bed, fan for cooling, 2 tables, rack for clothes and towel, big window with curtains, private bathroom and shower. Very nice area with restaurants, cafes, sodas and mall in walking distance. The hotel has big patio few meters above street level and is great place to chill.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 17, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Some of the bunkbeds do not have curtains all around. There is no door to the bathroom area which meant there was light and noise during the evening/night when people were using the adjoining bathrooms.

    Good hostel, very affordable and very helpful staff. The rooms are spacious and the breakfast was great. Bathrooms were en-suite to the room.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 16, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Comfort Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    free BBQ equipment provided

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 12, 2025

    8.0
    Conveniente hostel
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very uncomfortable mattress and pillows. The windows of the room face the road so very loud.

    The female dorm was perfect as only 3 other women stayed there, but if all 10 beds were taken, I think it was going to be crowded, loud, and messy. The location is 40 min from the airport and 15 min to the caribe terminal by taxi and 10 min walk to a small shopping centre, restaurants and supermarkets. Breakfast is simple but good The patio is nice The staff is always very helpful

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 5, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Bed in Male Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very nice restaurant and taxis constant

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: February 28, 2025

    10
    Totalmente recomendado!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Excelente todo!

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: February 21, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    noisy from the outside

    nice stuff, good typical breakfast

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: February 17, 2025

    9.0
    Great value & location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The bed was hard

    Loved the staff, the public areas, and the location in the city. The breakfast was filling, and there was some limited secured off-street parking. The hotel/hostel was very clean throughout. They welcomed pets.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: February 11, 2025

    10
    A great stay in the ccity
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Windows had no screens. Bugs were no problem. Hot shower water was gone by 8:30pm. Little things: Bathroom could use a small shelf for toiletries, a long towel bar, and a robe hook.

    The city location was free of delivery trucks and had few noisy motorcycles. One block walk to a small shopping center with a variety of food resources, including Fresh Mart. Clean, comfortable, with most of the basic amenities, and traditional CR breakfast. Best night sleep I've had in a while.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: February 4, 2025

    8.0
    Good value for money!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Location seemed pretty unsafe even though Los Yoses is meant to be a good neighbourhood where to stay. The hostel is very secure as it has cameras and fences, but walking to town felt unsafe even through the day. In any case, San Jose didn’t feel safe

    Breakfast was delicious and staff was very helpful. It was also not a crowded hostel so that was nice

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: February 2, 2025

    8.0
    Excellent budget option with great staff!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Triple Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The light in the room was very bright without a shade so a bedside lamp would have been nice for reading at night. But this is a very minor point, overall our stay was great.

    Great staff especially Justyn who goes out of his way to help in anyway and he speaks excellent English. Breakfast is basic but sets you up for the day. We had a private en-suite room which was basic but had everything we needed and was comfortable for a few nights. Communal areas are good and WiFi is fast. Location is convenient near bars and supermarkets. It’s a great value budget stay in an expensive city.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: January 29, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Perfect location, super friendly family managing the place. Can only reccomend it. Thank you for everything!

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: January 25, 2025

    8.0
    Excellent property, great staff.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing 😊

    Spacious room, good facilities and excellent staff.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: January 21, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It was very quiet in the afternoon/night at the hotel, hardly anyone around

    Very nice and helpful staff, great location for exploring San José

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: January 7, 2025

    8.0
    Comfy stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Can be noisy from the street outside

    Breakfast was nice, varied slightly everyday. The staff were super friendly. The free shuttle from the airport was very useful! Thank you for offering this service There’s a nice family vibe here which I liked. Location is good, nearby shops/supermarket. The female dorm had its own bathroom/toilet (they did forget to come and change the bathroom bins but they were always on top of the cleaning in all shared areas)

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: December 31, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The floor could be more clean. Payment with card was not possible.

    Location is very good, very near center, the employes are nice and breakfast is quite good.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: December 19, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Super friendly and helpful staff, nice breakfast, great location

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: December 17, 2024

    10
    It feels like home
    • Business trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Needs a ramp due to 7600 costarican las formas inclusión to disabled people

    Is a good bulding

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: December 13, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Bed in Male Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Mattress wasn't the best. Bathroom could be nicer, but it was clean. Overall good for the price.

    Really nice people. Breakfast was good and everything was clean.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: December 11, 2024

    8.0
    Location is just convenient.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Parking not comfortable. No running hot water.

    Location and price.

    Stayed in December 2024

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