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Gaudys Hotel

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Near Sabana Park and National Stadium of Costa Rica, Gaudys Hotel provides free breakfast (local cuisine), a terrace, and a garden. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. In addition to a library and dry cleaning/laundry services, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry

Room options

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Basic Double Room, 1 Double Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
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  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Basic Triple Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Triple Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Basic Shared Dormitory | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Shared Dormitory

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

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Bathroom

Basic Shared Dormitory, Women only

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

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Basic Quadruple Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Quadruple Room

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Exceptional
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  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Bathroom

Family Quadruple Room

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

About the neighborhood

Located in Merced, a neighborhood in San José, Gaudys Hotel is near the airport and near theme parks. Shoppers can check out Multiplaza Mall Escazu, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Sabana Park and Braulio Carrillo National Park. La Salle Natural Science Museum and Children's Museum are also worth visiting. Visit our San José travel guide
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Calles 36 y 38, San José, San José, 10101

What's nearby

  • Estadio National and La Sabana Park. San José Costa Rica
    Sabana Park
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Beautiful aerial view os the city of San Jose Costa Rica, and its main park The Sabana
    National Stadium of Costa Rica
    16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Parque Central de San José en Costa Rica
    Central Park
    4 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Museum of Costa Rican Art
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Mercado Central
    5 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Subway Paseo Colon
    4 min walk
  • KFC
    6 min walk
  • McDonald's
    7 min walk
  • London Room
    6 min walk
  • Restaurante Machu Picchu
    5 min walk

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Property amenities

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

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Coworking space

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Hot stone massages
  • Prenatal massages
  • Sports massages

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

More

  • Designated smoking areas

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Property Registration Number 3101322740

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Frequently asked questions

Is Gaudys Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, cats and dogs are allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Extended parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Gaudys Hotel?

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

What time is check-out at Gaudys Hotel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Does Gaudys Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 25 per vehicle applies.

Where is Gaudys Hotel located?

Located in Merced, this hostel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Sabana Park and National Stadium of Costa Rica. Museum of Costa Rican Art and Mercado Central are also within 1 mi (2 km). San Jose Contraloria Station is 17 minutes by foot and San Jose Cemetery Station is 19 minutes.

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Reviews

Gaudys Hotel Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.2

Cleanliness

7.4

Amenities

9.0

Staff & service

7.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 31 reviews

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was more of a hostile than a hotel. But the people were friendly, and it was comfortable to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Ricardo Juan Blanco

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

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
Verified

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
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10/10 Excellent

Oliver

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great host!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Martin

Awesome
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

keith

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Yes
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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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
Verified

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
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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
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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
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastische host! Onze kat liep weg vlak voordat we naar Paraguay vlogen en ze deden werkelijk alles om hem te vinden... kamer was schoon en ruim en de gehele opzet was erg leuk gedaan. Wij boeken zeker deze hostel als we verblijven in San Jose. Dikke aanrader!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Felipe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Tudo limpo e organizado, café da manhã local feito na hora.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Felipe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Tudo limpo e organizado, café da manhã local feito na hora.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Manuel

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
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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
Verified

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
Verified

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
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2/10 Terrible

Telvin

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 11 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Dhiya

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

CESAR

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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