Hospedaje Flor de Katty — Hotel in Desamparados

3/4-stars because:

The pricing (cash, non-online booking) during low-season for a private room w shared floor bathroom was far higher than what other accommodations were within 2-3 km for a private room w private bathroom (I ultimately booked a private room/private bathroom for less than Katty's shared bathroom hostel room)

Although she was friendly and helpful on the phone, her trying to sell the fact that I was so far the only booking for that night so that her high pricing was to consider that it was "as if the shared bathroom to all to myself." As if my booking is supposed to subsidize the fact that other people happened to not book that night? That was not charming.

I'm sure the other reviewers are shocked by the pleasant service of the hostess, but it seems as though their reviews are painted through the lens of vacationers w their first time in Costa Rica, versus someone who has been all through CR yearly for a decade.

Keep in mind this is a hostel, which happens to have some private rooms, but ultimately NOT a BnB or hotel. The pricing is far above other floor-shared bathroom...

Perfect stay after late flight into San Jose. We were planning on staying in airport overnight before our flight to Nosara early in the morning but we decided last minute to get a hostel nearby when we saw there was not much space to stay in airport. Katty made us feel at home right away with a hot cup of tea and helped us order a late night pizza that was delicious. She even was willing to wake up at 430am to ensure we had a taxi back to airport. Was awesome to get some sleep and feel at home. Her paintings and pets were awesome and we 10/10 would stay here again for a stay over in San Jose near the airport. Gracias para su generoso...

Great place to stay on your first or last day in Costa Rica because it's close to the airport. The owner is absolutely lovely and very helpful. The hostel is extremely clean and peaceful. There's a nice view from the lounge area where you can watch birds from the open window. We stayed here on our first day and plan in staying the night before we leave. Also, if Katty suggests a food place down the street I recommend you get the "burrito". It was more like a chimichanga, and it definitely wasn't healthy, but it might just be the best thing you eat in...