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Hostel Toruma

Central Avenue, 29 and 31 St, Barrio La California, San Jose, Costa Rica, Distance from city centre: 2km

Rating: 89% from 7 reviews

  • 88%Atmosphere
  • 97%Staff
  • 91%Security
  • 82%Cleanliness
  • 80%Location
  • 94%Value for money
  • 91%Facilities

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  • I would Definitely Recommend this to ANYONE! This Hostel Toruma is a excellent spot to stay in. Very private but not very convience locations for market or downtown. But a nice "Get-Away" Atmosphere away from downtown San Jose, Costa Rica. I would love to return. But would need improvement on cleaniness, need to supply more personal care such as more blankets/sheets, Should supply shampoo and conditioners, more water for guests, leche for coffee and should serve breakfast meals or muffins.
  • 86%
  • 14 February 2013 Anonymous USA
  • Being the first time in Costa Rica, the staff was very helpfull and I couldn't have ask for more. The shuttle service was the best I ever seen and even better than in the states. I enjoyed meeting the friendly people in the country. I have a passion to re-visit central America and maybe even live there when I retire.. San Jose was a very busy city like most cities and I would like to find some less busy towns with reasonable rates. Regardless, I found Hostel Taruma to be very welcoming.
  • 74%
  • 7 February 2013 Richard USA
  • The Hostel Toruma became our home base. We stayed there 4 times in 17 days. It was clean, convenient, & comfortable. The staff went overboard to help us and made us feel very welcome. I felt very secure. They had a small restaurant with very tasty food, reasonably priced. Marisio, the two Marias, Gordon & others made the stay perfect. Their shuttle was handy and efficient. My son & I had a private room with bath, which worked good for us. We met so many interesting people, I will return!
  • 100%
  • 4 November 2012 Anonymous American
  • Lovely friendly staff. The only downside is not being able to get breakfast on week days, but it is a lovely hostel with hot showers.
  • 89%
  • 6 October 2012 Bev
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