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Kairos Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel in Escazu with free breakfast and 24-hour front desk
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Porch
Porch
Interior entrance
Interior entrance
Superior Shared Dormitory

Reviews

4.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast included
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Parking included
    Parking included

Explore the area

Map
Av 26, Escazu, San Jose
  • Escazú Village
    4 min drive
  • Hospital Cima San José
    7 min drive
  • Avenida Escazú Shopping Center
    8 min drive
  • San José (SYQ-Tobías Bolaños Intl.)
    17 min drive

Room options

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Superior Shared Dormitory

Superior Shared Dormitory

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
  • 19 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Single Bunk Beds

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Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Garden View

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Garden View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
  • 92 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium Double Room, Mountain View

Premium Double Room, Mountain View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
  • 9 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the area

Escazu

At Kairos Hostel you'll be within just a 5-minute stroll of Iglesia Escazú and within 15 minutes of Parque de perros Rosalinda. Highlights at this hostel include in-room free WiFi, free high-speed Internet and balconies. .This business-friendly hostel offers free WiFi in public areas, concierge services and a 24-hour front desk. Plus you'll find a terrace, a garden and barbecues. Each morning free continental breakfast is offered between 7 AM and 10 AM. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this Escazu hostel include Sabana Park and Multiplaza Mall Escazu.
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What's nearby

  • Sabana Park - 6 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Multiplaza Mall Escazu - 6 min drive - 4.0 km
  • National Stadium of Costa Rica - 7 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Hospital Cima San José - 7 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Avenida Escazú Shopping Center - 8 min drive - 5.3 km

Getting around

  • Jacks Station - 10 min drive
  • San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La Posada de las Brujas - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪La Casona de Laly - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Subway Plaza Maynard - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Pollos Male a la leña - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪La Taberna - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Kairos Hostel

Hostel in Escazu with free breakfast and 24-hour front desk
Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet. A terrace, barbecue grills, and multilingual staff are also featured at the business-friendly Kairos Hostel. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Escazu hostel.

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • 3 guestrooms or units
  • Built in 1890
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas
Kairos Hostel offers 3 accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. This accommodation offers separate dining areas and includes desks. Beds feature premium bedding. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen.

This Escazu hostel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Additionally, rooms include a hairdryer and portable fans. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7 AM to 10 AM

Family friendly

  • Cot (surcharge)
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Living room
  • Separate bedroom
  • Separate in-room dining area

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

More

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • Built in 1890
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Cot (surcharge)
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private or shared bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Separate dining area
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Living room
  • Portable fan
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 6 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for USD 10 per stay.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 10 per stay

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club and JCB International.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children aged 6 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

Kairos Hostel Escazu
Kairos Escazu
Kairos Hostel Escazu
Kairos Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Kairos Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Escazu

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Kairos Hostel?

Yep, Kairos Hostel has a free self car park.

Is Kairos Hostel family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a BBQ and a picnic area, as well as cots/infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Kairos Hostel is a hit with families.

Does Kairos Hostel serve breakfast?

Sure does, complimentary continental brekkie is on offer daily between 7 AM and 10 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Kairos Hostel?

No, Kairos Hostel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Kairos Hostel?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Kairos Hostel?

No, pets are not allowed.

Kairos Hostel Reviews

Reviews

4.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 21 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 21 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 21 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 21 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 21 reviews" "

4.8/10

Cleanliness

5.0/10

Staff & service

4.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Brandon, San Diego

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This hotel is CLOSED
The hotel is closed with a se vende sign out front.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2018

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ripped off. Place shut down
As in the previous reviews, this place is shut down! Drove to the abandoned place with a for sale sign on it. They took my money and I'm in process of getting it back with Expedia. This place needs to be removed from here!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2018

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
the kairos hostel doesn't exist!!
the house posted is abandoned with a sign of sale in the door!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2018

2/10 Terrible

Roman, Las Vegas

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It is Closed Down
Got there and it was closed, for sale, and Vacant. With a homeless guy sleeping on the floor inside. Attempting reimbursement from Expedia.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018

2/10 Terrible

amparo, Chile

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It's close!
The hotel it's close, since october 2017. Even the house has a sign ”sale" please, don't do the check in for this plase. We already lost our money and time.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018

2/10 Terrible

richard, san jose costa rica

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was closed and phone disconnected
Went in taxi cost $35 dollars to get there and it was closed and phone was disconnected
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Closed and for sale.
We arrived to find the place shut and for sale. Obviously a terrible experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2018

2/10 Terrible

Nicole, Buffalo, NY

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This hostel no longer exists!!
I made my reservation and fully paid for Kairos Hostel mid November, all I saw were good reviews. My friend and I show up on the afternoon of check in to find a for sale sign on the front fence and a young kid sleeping on a cot inside the empty house. The kid stated that the house is for sale and he is watching over it for the owner. As soon as we encountered this, we got right online and looked at reviews. There is a recent review from the beginning of December that states exactly what we encountered. This could potentially have been a dangerous situation for us. PLEASE DO NOT RESERVE A ROOM AT THIS HOSTEL IF YOU DONT WANT TO GET RIPPED OFF!!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent and very nice environment to relax at a very affordable price.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017

2/10 Terrible

Petra

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Couldn’t Find the Hotel
My rating is based on me spending over 1 hour trying to find the hotel without any luck. I put in the name of the hotel/hostel in google maps and waze and when I arrived (according to the gps) I was standing in front of a property that was being leased. I phoned Kairos hotel numerous times and got the answering machine right away. I phoned expedia and they also tried contacting the property, no luck there either. Expedia booked me into another property, which I’m grateful for.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I would stay here again.
This was a great place to stay. Clean, friendly, felt safe, good restaurants near by.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Krystal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing Service!
Amazing level of service! Flight was delayed 4hrs so we did not arrive until 4am. The owner was so sweet & polite even in the middle of the night. We slept for a few hours then got up to a nice home made breakfast. He suggested an uber back to the airport so we could get our rental car. Uber was $12 as opposed to the $40 cab ride in the middle of the night. It is exteremly hard to find, but our cab driver called the hostel for us & was talked through the directions. Kudos to the hostel for superior service.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

volly, atlanta, ga

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hostel in city
Very relaxing stay. Was there for one week. Close to markets, bus routes, beautiful scenery. Breakfast every morning. In room with four beds. No problems. Staff was very helpful. Back packers delight. Had dental work done while here. It was very comfortable for me. Felt like a outside family gathering.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice clean friendly Hostel
Nice hostel. I had private room with bath. Very nice and clean. Owners were very friendly and spoke English. Small town short walk to eat or drink. Good accommodations. Scenery good. Not close to beach or airport.

10/10 Excellent

Robert, Seattle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hard to find, but worth the search!
This is a very nice traditional large Costa Rican house in upper Escazu. It's away from the "Gringo" part of the city, set well back from the road at the top of a hill, with sweeping views of the surrounding area. It's not far to walk to groceries or restaurants. The property is a little hard to find, there is a sign, but it has distinctive windows and they are well lighted, this is how you'll find it from the street (look at the pictures so you know where you're going). The dorm room was clean and comfortable. It may get hot at night if it is full, there is no AC or ceiling fan. I was the only guest, though, so it was fine. The owner is very friendly, US educated, perfect English, and well experienced in hospitality. The room was clean and comfortable. There is a shared kitchen and it was clean. I had to leave very early (4am) and the owner opened the gate for me so I could leave on time.

10/10 Excellent

Raj, Trinidad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice view and location with great service
Located at the top of a hill, the view from the front porch is great. A very clean and safe environment. The room was very comfortable. The best part of my experience however was the service which is excellent.

2/10 Terrible

THIERRY, SAN JOSE

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
ESCROCQUERIE
L hotel n existe plus et il est actuellement occupe par une famille qui loue la maison.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2018

2/10 Terrible

Myriam

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Domage
Nous avions bookeer par booking pour notre premiere nuit au costa rica, à notre arrivé de l’aéroport, nous avions pris un taxi. Personne à l’hotel ne nous a ouvert et personne à répondu au téléphone quand nous avions appelé! Le paiment à également été pris sur ma carte de crédit!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018

2/10 Terrible

Aline, Augsburg

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
FAKE!!
Normalerweise schreibe ich keine Bewertungen, aber das hat mich wirklich geschockt! Ich bin am Flughafen in ein Taxi gestiegen und sind zu der angegebenen Adresse gefahren. Dort angekommen hab ich gleich das Hostel von außen wie auf den Bildern erkannt, nur dass draußen ein fettes Schild mit „se Vende“ also zu verkaufen stand. Als ich dann reingegangen bin stand die Türe sperrangelweit offen und das Gebäude war leer geräumt! Zwei Männer saßen auf Stühlen im Gebäude und meinten sie hätten noch nie was von dem Hostel gehört. Es war schon am dunkel werden und ich wollte einfach nur noch ins Bett. Ich musste mir dann für teures Geld in der kurzen Zeit noch etwas anderes buchen! Sowas ist mir noch nie passiert.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This hostel is a total rip off
This ad is a SCAM. It doesn't exists. Nobody knows about it and locals have never heard of such "hostel". They just take your money and disappear. No answer to phone calls. Absolutely nothing after they run away with your money.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2017

8/10 Good

Fabienne, Schweiz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Sehr schöne Unterkunft für einen guten Preis
Sehr netter Gastgeber im Kairos Hotel und schöne Zimmer für den kleinen Preis. Leider weit weg vom Zentrum aber angenehme und ruhige Umgebung.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017