Hostel In The Wind — Hotel in San Pedro

In San José's embrace, a hostel stood, In the Wind, they called it, a traveler’s wood. On January's first, beneath the sun's bright ray, I found my rest, if only for a day.

"Ocean As Well," my room's poetic name, With comforts plenty, it lived up to its fame. A bed so vast, where weary limbs could lay, And artful towels, in floral display.

The kitchen buzzed with travelers' delight, Labeled shelves and pens to keep it right. A "Free Stuff" box, a communal treasure chest, Though some old morsels could be laid to rest.

Morning brought a pancake, smiling bright, Apples and bananas, a whimsical sight. Coffee flowed as freely as the breeze, A carb-filled start; perhaps some eggs, please?

Common spaces, where stories intertwined, Outdoor tables, lounges, all designed For friendships formed beneath the open sky, As time danced on, the hours drifting by.

The bathroom offered all that one could need, With water warm and pressure guaranteed. A fan above to chase the heat away, And outlets plenty for devices' stay.

Marc, the host, a man of structured grace, From Quebec's land, he managed this fine place. Some might find his manner somewhat stern, But in his care, the hostel's virtues burn.

The neighborhood, both safe and full of cheer, With malls and buses, all were near. A minor note: the screens could use repair, To keep the bugs from dancing in the air.

A power outage caused a brief concern, The electric door, a lesson to discern. But all in all, my stay was filled with light, At In the Wind, where memories took flight.

So if you seek a place where travelers blend, In San José, where journeys find their end, Consider this humble, welcoming abode, A peaceful haven on life's...

The hostel was solid, if uninspiring.

The host meant well but was somewhat strange in his manner. On arrival I was a bit confused as he wasn't very welcoming, and wasn't much help when I asked whether he could give me any help in booking visits to nearby national parks (navigating the website to do this and book bus transport is quite tricky, so I was hoping that someone with local knowledge might be able to assist).

Later on in my stay he was more polite so I don't think he was being deliberately rude when i arrived, but it still came across like this.

It is very quiet, and there isn't much of a social atmosphere - so I would go somewhere else if you are looking to meet other travellers when you are away. The lights are completely switched off at 10pm.

I stayed in a private room with an ensuite. The room had a musty, unfresh atmosphere and there was a strong smell of drains from the bathroom (this put me off my food when I tried to eat in there one night). It felt very used and worn. The bed was, however, very comfortable and I had a good nights sleep every night.

It did feel very safe and the breakfast of pancakes and coffee was a highlight.

In terms of location, it is a 30-40 min walk to get to the centre of the city and main bus stations. This is navigable but everyday I had to walk 40 mins to and from from the centre/bus stations, so if you would prefer less walking then I'd suggest staying somewhere closer to the centre or on the western side...

Very friendly and welcoming hostel! Conveniently located in a nice neighborhood for walking to stores and cafes nearby, and just a 20 minute walk to downtown San Jose. This is a hostel, not a hotel, with shared bathrooms and common areas. You CAN book a room with a private bathroom, but I was traveling alone and opted for a private room with shared bathroom. It was a small room, but adequate and affordable. Every area was kept clean. The shared kitchen has everything you’d need to cook for yourself. Being so close to the university, there are many good affordable places to eat nearby, so I didn’t cook much during my one week stay. I’d give five stars, but for three things. Firstly,mattress in my room was saggy and past time for replacement. Poking around in other rooms, it seemed like the other beds had newer mattresses. Secondly, there isn’t a lot of traffic outside the hostel, but a few motorized bikes and louder cars do pass. The fan in the room was good for canceling the noise, but I still was woken up a few times. Finally, there’s not much space to relax outside the building. There’s a couple of hammocks, but that’s it. This is a great option for anyone looking for an affordable, safe, friendly place to stay in San...