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"I would also highly recommend you start your morning there with a delicious and cheap breakfast at the restaurant upstairs." — source Hostelworld
"Overall a very good place to spend a night in San Jose if you are on your way into or out of the city." — source Hostelworld
"I would not recommend this place after staying in other hostels like arenal backpackers." — source Hostelworld
"Close to great night out and great place to meet more travellers." — source Hostelworld
"I will stay there again next time I'm in San Jose." — source Hostelworld
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"This place is almost more like a hotel that a hostel, its good value for money, they serve nice food, the staff is really friendly and helpful and its pretty clean." — source Hostelworld
"Rooms are spotless and staff helpful and nice enough." — source Hostelworld
"The bathrooms were not very clean, and we had some issues with one of the staff when checking in." — source Hostelworld
"Rooms are pretty basic but clean." — source Hostelworld
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"Only one negative comment and a heads up to fellow travelers: The hostels all over costa rica will offer a pick up "shuttle service". They receive a commission from selling this service and so be advised, they are selling it up." — source Hostelworld
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"The area of town where the hostel is located is in an area with many sex workers at night, especially male-to-female trans." — source Hostelworld
"The location in San Jose was only average because the whole of San Jose is lower then average." — source Hostelworld
"Beautiful pool and bar area." — source Hostelworld
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"If your only looking for a place to crash and to eat good food at a fair price." — source Hostelworld
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"Room smelled like urinal cakes, which we found under the bed and got rid of, room would have been better off stinky, Privacy room was see through, Nice upstairs bar, decent view, internet connection was great." — source Hostelworld
"We only stayed for one night, our private room wasn�t very private because the windows went to what was basically a living room." — source Hostelworld
"The rooms could be sprayed with an air freshner and disinfectant spray for pleasant smell." — source Hostelworld
"Hallways twist and turn in a maze, and im sure theres some hidden rooms too." — source Hostelworld
"Overall nice hostel not so nice room." — source Hostelworld
More information on Hostel Pangea
The only backpackers hostel in San Jose � 3 times consecutive� and since it opened named the lonely planet author�s choice as The 1 Budget option in San JoseThe Most Recommended by all the travel Guide books(all Latest editions) Check them outSometime this website reservation system shows us as fully booked, when in fact, we have space available. If you have a problem reserving on line, please email us or check our website to make alternate arrangements.Newest description from Lonely Planet 2009Voted # 1San Jos�'s most infamous party hostel is reason enough to linger in the capital for a few extra days - everything from the trippy murals and impeccable facilities to the generous perks and attentive service is a class act.The self-proclaimed 'San Jos� Party Hostel' ticks all the boxes. Run by a fun pair of Tico twins, they've exclusively employed close friends and family so the place has an extremely close-knit and amiable vibe about it. By day beautiful bodies flirt and frolic in the hostel pool, while at night the rooftop bar and disco-ball-lit dance-floor goes off, as guests chug back superhero-themed cocktails (the fiery guaro-heavy Spiderman is our favorite) and grind away to reggaeton beats. Partying-aside, the hostel is extremely well run and is great for organizing excursions and onward trips to other parts of the country. Voted # 1The author�s choice againThe hostel your mother warned you about.' San Jos�'s most infamous party hostel is reason enough to linger in the capital for a few extra days - everything from the trippy murals and impeccable facilities to the generous perks and attentive service is a class act.Pangea is always packed with hip, young travellers from around the world, and you'll know why the moment you arrive. ........Lonely Planet 2004 The Author's choice:Voted # 1'If your are going Cheap, do it here!!!!!, This renovated hostel has dozens of clean dorm beds, shiny shared bathrooms, Free internet and Free phone calls to North America. Let's Go Travel. First on the listVoted # 1Named The Backpackers Paradise' A number of Free amenities, multiple social areas, including a bar loft, big screen TV room, makes it the perfect place to meet fellow travelers.the staff is English speaking and extremely helpful.Central America on a Shoestring First on the list: Voted # 1The place has a bar making it the perfect place to knock back a few beers since you will be crawling distance from your room..Petite Fute: ***First on the list:even in the French guide we wereVoted # 1Cozy environment full of multiple amenities. A clean place with good location. Full of good services like Free internet and all kind of tourist information. Destination 360 First on the list:Voted # 1The Hostel Pangea fits the bill and exceeds your expectations at the same time. only $10 a night gets you a bed in the safest, cleanest hostel in town. The DSL connection, all male, all female or mixed sex rooms give you choices to add to your perfect Costa Rica hostel stay. This hostel has a bilingual staff, and so many free amenities that you will be hard pressed to find a better hostel in San Jose. ****************************PANGEA*****************************The only hostel around all over CostaRica that offers u:**A LICENSED FULL bar , BEER , SHOTS AND ALL INTERNATIONAL AND LOCAL DRINKS ***RESTAURANT WITH COSTARRICAN FOOD AND INTERNATIONAL ALSO !!!!.**FREE HIGH SPEED Internet (15 Computers) ALL of them with DSL connection**Our OWN airport SHUTTLE minibuses running 24/7****1500 square feet of ROOFTOP with bar , restaurant and barbecue area**Amazing VIEW of the city and mountains from the rooftop bar.**Swimming pool HEATED by solar panel system with jacuzzi and WET bar.**RANCHO inbetween the TROPICAL GARDENS with hammocks and the swimming pool**Reggae nights**Ceiling FANS in most roomsThe FIRST Hostel in downtown SanJose and the ONLY one owned and run by COSTARRICANSHostel Pangea. It's friendly, it's modern and it's the hub for backpackers and young travelers in Costarica - right in the heart of San Jose. Renovated, full of character with the cleanest facilities, this quality hostel with a welcoming, bilingual, young staff is the ideal base from which to explore Costa Rica.- Talk about convenient! We are the only hostel within walking distance from all the interesting spots in San Jose. PANGEA offers so much more than just accommodation we offer a memorable experience. Whether you are a budget conscious traveler or after a little luxury, Pangea offers mixed or all-female dormitory style accommodation, as well as private rooms with and without an en-suite.PANGEA also has a Travel & Information Front desk that gives you essential information and advice of COSTA RICA, as well as being able to book you on tours. We also have 24 hour reception, 24 hour Internet access, 24 hour security, and a Bar & Restaurant.Pangea is the backpackers place to be!!!!You can book a tour at our desk, hang out by the pool or hit the town which is only a 2 minute walk away. Chill out in any of our common areas -the rancho by the pool, the hammocks in the garden, our bar restaurant on the rooftop, or play pool inside.PANGEA is the best backpackers place closest to everything you need in sanjose- restaurants, nightlife and shops.
Directions
We offer our own shuttle from and to the airport cheaper than a normal taxi, (email us for rates). Just send us your flight details in the confirmation email, and we will be waitting for u out of the main exit of the airport holding a sign that says 'HostelPangea Shuttle'and a list with your name.Directions for taxi drivers:Hostel Pangea, In front of the Hotel Santo Tomas, avenida 7 entre calles 3 y 5.If you are in town you can walk to PANGEA, located only 3 blocks away from the main square of downtown, PLAZA DE LA CULTURA. We are the big blue gate in front of the Hotel Santo Thomas.
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