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At our hostel, we endeavor you to have authentic, creative and engaging travel experiences. Here the staff are travelers' connection to the city. We are here to present you with different ways to enjoy it. It is a social hostel, but not a party one. There is some writing on the entrance wall which explains our preference for tolerance: We are not able to tolerate any kind of behavior consisting of religious, sexual, or ethnic discrimination. This is for the comfort of any individual staying with us. Enjoy being here.
We are conveniently located in San Jose, Costa Rica between the bus stations, the largest park in the city, and the downtown cultural attractions. The hostel is just outside the noisy hustle and bustle but still close enough to be only a 10-minute walk to the central avenue. Travelers love that within 5 minutes you can walk to most of the long-haul bus stops which can take you across all of Costa Rica.
The exchange consists of making art or performing at the hostel. We offer free night stay to artistic travelers who will make art or performance at the hostel.
There is always tea, coffee and mineral water offered in common areas for free. There is a common kitchen.
Enjoy being here with us.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Charity Work
Art Projects
Language practice
Help with Eco Projects
Teaching
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
Hospitality/Tourism
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Here, we the staff are here to help you and we are travelers' connection to the city and the country , we endeavor to present you the preferences for enjoying the city in different ways. This may be called a discovery, we are a part of this whole process. Costa Rica has all kinds of nature including oceans, volcanoes, forests, springs, streams and waterfalls among dozens of nature parks, and hundreds of marked and unmarked hiking trails. We are ready to give you a glimpse into a secret world of this special country :)
Help
We are looking for volunteer help for our hostel, artistic travelers who can leave some art at the hostel are appreciated.
We use volunteer help for reception and for some art projects. We require a minimum 2-week commitment of 32 hours per week.
We all have the time and freedom to do everything we like - cooking, handcrafting, or just relaxing. The hostel has walls painted by previous guests and artists, we offer a free night stay to travelers who want to make a performance or art in the hostel. This is a part of the whole vibe here.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
Accommodation
We offer free accommodation in the dorm rooms. Breakfast is also included. There is an equipped kitchen for cooking.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Host ref number: 933872155168
Feedback (19)
2 Oct 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Tanja & Kimberley)
Tanja and Kimberley are a great team. They helped us a lot. They are very responsible, have an excellent attitude and nice personalities, and have a great positive vibe. I would recommend them without a doubt.
(Excellent
)
2 Oct 2024
Left by Workawayer (Tanja & Kimberley) for host
Volunteering at the hostel was a great start for our first time volunteering. Sedat is very friendly and helpful, also the maid Jennifer is so kind. She is such a positive person and she is always open to answer our questions. We even improved our spanish here.
We are really thankful for this opportunity!
Best regards Kim and Tanja
We are really thankful for this opportunity!
Best regards Kim and Tanja
3 Dec 2023
Left by Workawayer (Hedwig & Levin) for host
We had a wonderful time at your hostel in Costa Rica. The atmosphere was cozy and welcoming, and we felt right at home. Sedat, César, Joy and Laura were incredibly accommodating and made us feel like valued volunteers. It was clear that our presence was appreciated, and we were not treated as just another cheap option. We thoroughly enjoyed our… read more
26 Nov 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Hedwig & Levin)
Hedwig and Levin were wonderful for our hostel vibe. They helped us a lot. They are a very generous couple. They are very generous and genuine people. Very friendly, responsible, and easygoing. I would totally recommend them to any host. Thank you for sharing your adventure with us Hedwig and Levin. All the best.
(Excellent
)
29 Nov 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Leissle May)
He was a great help for us. Respectful, and responsible. I would recommend Max to any host. Thank you for being here.
(Excellent
)
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2 Oct 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Tanja & Kimberley)
Tanja and Kimberley are a great team. They helped us a lot. They are very responsible, have an excellent attitude and nice personalities, and have a great positive vibe. I would recommend them without a doubt.
(Excellent)
2 Oct 2024
Left by Workawayer (Tanja & Kimberley) for host
Volunteering at the hostel was a great start for our first time volunteering. Sedat is very friendly and helpful, also the maid Jennifer is so kind. She is such a positive person and she is always open to answer our questions. We even improved our spanish here.
We are really thankful for this opportunity!
Best regards Kim and Tanja
We are really thankful for this opportunity!
Best regards Kim and Tanja
3 Dec 2023
Left by Workawayer (Hedwig & Levin) for host
We had a wonderful time at your hostel in Costa Rica. The atmosphere was cozy and welcoming, and we felt right at home. Sedat, César, Joy and Laura were incredibly accommodating and made us feel like valued volunteers. It was clear that our presence was appreciated, and we were not treated as just another cheap option. We thoroughly enjoyed our… read more
26 Nov 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Hedwig & Levin)
Hedwig and Levin were wonderful for our hostel vibe. They helped us a lot. They are a very generous couple. They are very generous and genuine people. Very friendly, responsible, and easygoing. I would totally recommend them to any host. Thank you for sharing your adventure with us Hedwig and Levin. All the best.
(Excellent)
29 Nov 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Leissle May)
He was a great help for us. Respectful, and responsible. I would recommend Max to any host. Thank you for being here.
(Excellent)
29 Nov 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Ida )
Ida is wonderful. She is a great young lady who contributed and helped us a lot during her stay with some reception help. We are thankful to her for her support.
(Excellent)
15 Oct 2023
Left by Workawayer (Bérénice) for host
I have worked for 2 weeks and it was an amazing experience for my fist voluntary ! The team is perfect (Mimi included), they are here for you in any situations, & the place is very pleasant. I had so much fun here.
If you have the opportunity to work here, don't hesitate !
If you have the opportunity to work here, don't hesitate !
10 Oct 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Bérénice)
Berenice was wonderful. She helped at the hostel with the reception for some hours. She was great with our hostel kitten and guests. Her communication skills are outstanding. She is very accommodating and willing to help as much as she can. I feel fortunate to have her here. I trust she will be a great bonus to any host.
(Excellent)
25 Oct 2022
Left by Workawayer (Anna) for host
I absolutely recommend this Workaway! The hostel had such a nice vibe and it was a huge pleasure getting to know all of the guests and hearing their stories :) Sedat and César are very easy going and kind people who immediately made me feel comfortable. Although I didn't enjoy San Jose that much, I look forward to returning and visiting this place.
13 Oct 2022
Left by Workawayer (Joanna) for host
First, thank you for having me! It is a feel-good hostel with very nice staff. I painted a door and a wall during my stay and I really appreciate that they gave me absolute artistic freedom and also all time needed. Definetely a great environment to work and stay. Wish you guys all the best!
13 Oct 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Joanna)
Joanna was a wonderful contribution to our artsy vibe. I think she will be a great gift anyone to have an dedicated skilled artist in their place. She made an art project for us, some murals , and they all are fantastic. Such a humble person , and great artist. I would recomend her totally.
(Excellent)
28 Jul 2021
Left by Workawayer (Annika) for host
volunteering was so fun! the staff were so great to me and I feel as though I have made lifelong friends. the work was very manageable and flexible, so I had a lot of free time to travel and explore. I would definitely recommend volunteering here, but don't stay too long in San Jose :) overall great experience and I hope to be back here someday!… read more
28 Jul 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Annika)
Annika was amazing! She was such a great volunteer, always did more than what was expected of her. She was great with guests and with our kittens. We hope that she will return here again soon. We would recommend Annika to anyone looking for a hard-working, kind, and fun volunteer. All of the staff had a great time while she was with us.
(Excellent)
26 Dec 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Ashley)
What a wonderful volunteer Ashley is! She is everything you want in a volunteer, very talented, hardworking, smart, self-motivated and so much fun to have around. She painted a wonderful mural on our walls, a surfing cat riding the wave of life. I miss her already! Ashley you are welcome back any time! If you are a host looking for a wonderful… read more
(Excellent)
14 Aug 2019
Left by Workawayer (Noreen) for host
I came in as last minute and felt directly comfortable. The staff is super friendly and welcoming.
The most guests just stay for one night and continue travelling the next day, so you will meet everyday new people and you will hear new amazing stories.
Your only job is to talk with them and to keep the vibe.
Even so, I don't like San Jose, I… read more
The most guests just stay for one night and continue travelling the next day, so you will meet everyday new people and you will hear new amazing stories.
Your only job is to talk with them and to keep the vibe.
Even so, I don't like San Jose, I… read more
12 Aug 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Noreen)
Noreen was a wonderful help for the hostel. She loves being around with people and got well connected with the guests. Talented, smart, hardworking and really sociable person. We highly recommend her to any host lucky enough to host her. You are welcome back any time, thanks for all your help. All the best.
(Excellent)
21 Jun 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Amy & Ciara)
Amy painted a very beautiful cat mural on our wall. Thank you for this contribution. They are easily sociable people with guests. this was very helpful for the hostel vibe. We enjoyed having them here.
(Excellent)
24 Mar 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Michaela)
It was a pleasure to work with Michaela. She is very enthusiastic, positive and helpful, eager to socialize and give a hand. When she is very helpful for any task and she would easily mix with others, guests or staff. Enjoy the rest of your travels!
(Excellent)
24 Mar 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Mira)
It was an absolute pleasure to work with Mira ! She is a devoted volunteer always ready to help out. And you will never feel down if she is around, I think we never saw her without a smile on his face, easily socializing with guests and staff So we say yes yes YES to adding Mira to your team you will not regret it!! See you again soon Mira enjoy… read more
(Excellent)
19 Feb 2019
Left by Workawayer (Cari & Kyle ) for host
The owner Sedat is welcoming and outgoing, who is a pleasure to work for and be friends with. The hostel is in a good location to the bus stations and has a positive and open environment. Sedat and the staff are very chill and relaxed, they were eager to make sure we had a great time and shared lots of insight into the area, giving awesome… read more
19 Feb 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Cari & Kyle )
It was great having Cari and Kyle work here at the hostel with us. Both volunteers were hard working, eager to help, and facilitated a fun atmosphere for the hostel guests. They were helpful to the guests with the knowledge they gained while here and worked well with full time staff. Both are very self reliant, take initiative and help with any… read more
(Excellent)
27 Jan 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Julia S.)
Julia was W O N D E R F U L! She was so good with the guests. My only regret is that she was here for such a short period of time. I would have love to have her here for a longer time.
(Excellent)
27 Jan 2019
Left by Workawayer (Julia S.) for host
I stayed for two weeks in this hostel and I LOVED IT! Highly recommended! The volunteer work is quite flexible in times and responsibilities depending on your abilities and schedule. The staff Sedat, Andy and Maria were friendly and easygoing. The hostel is very well located and has good vibes, essential for a great workaway experience :)
26 Dec 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (David & Annie)
Very helpful couple and very good team. They helped us to support our reception, they were very social with other guests and helpful with every task. I would recommend them totally Annie and David anyone who looks for volunteers.
(Excellent)
21 Dec 2018
Left by Workawayer (Jenna) for host
My friend Jacey and I had a wonderful workaway experience at the Hostel. I volunteered for 3 weeks and Jacey for 2 weeks. We helped with reception and some laundry. Sedat, Andy, and Maria were great to work with and made our time here comfortable and enjoyable :). We were close to bus stations so we were able to check out more of Costa Rica on our… read more
21 Dec 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Jenna)
Jenna and Jasey was wonderful volunteers, they helped with reception, guest relations. They were very competent for what they were doing. I would recommend anybody their assistance.
(Excellent)
26 Nov 2018
Left by Workawayer (Maïa & Valentine) for host
My stay at the hostal was very good ! It was my first workaway experience and I had a really great time there, almost two months. The work is really nice and easy, it's about being at the reception for check-in or check-out, making reservations on the website, helping people to organize their trip and to move in and around San José... And if you… read more
14 Nov 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Maïa & Valentine)
Maia was a perfect help and support for us. She is very smart, kind, sympathetic, helpful, enthusiastic, very nice energy, proactive and generous person. It was a great chance for us to host her at our hostel. I would certainly recommend her to any place. Don`t miss out. She is a true gem. Always pleasant and professional and great at Spanish… read more
(Excellent)
25 Oct 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Grainne)
Grainne spent three weeks with us at our hostel. She worked at reception and greeted guests on arrival. She was a joy to have in the hostel and was very genuine and compassionate towards each and every guests. She took great care in making sure that all customers needs were meet including the cleanliness of the hostel and giving the all important… read more
(Excellent)
2 Sep 2018
Left by Workawayer (Ella) for host
Would definitely reccomened this workaway!! Sedat, Veronica and Engin are so lovely and made me feel so welcome. After leaving for 2 days and coming back, it honestly felt like coming home. The hostel is beautiful and super clean! I wish you guys all the best and miss you heaps already!
24 Aug 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Ella)
Ella stayed with us for 2 weeks and what a wonderful 2 weeks it was! She is a lovely, kind, bubbly person who brought a refreshing, vibrant energy to our hostel. Ella was looking after guests and helping out with reception & breakfast and spent extra time cleaning as well as helping to paint the hostels signs. It was an absolute pleasure to have… read more
(Excellent)
31 Aug 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Sky & Anna)
Sky and Anna, were excellent volunteers, hard-working team players always ready to take on any job we gave them and more. We highly recommend them to any host lucky enough to have the opportunity to host them. They were cooking at the hostel for the guests and everyone was very happy. They are really good cooks. We wish you all the best on your… read more
(Excellent)
21 Jul 2018
Left by Workawayer (Sky & Anna) for host
Volunteering herel was a highly rewarding and incredible experience. We ran the nightly communal dinner, and truly valued the continuous opportunity to bring people together at one table, and meet travellers from all around the world. There were also times where Anna was able to create artwork for the hostel. Veronica & Sedat even decided to use… read more
25 May 2018
Left by Workawayer (Dara & Michael) for host
I would recommend the Hostel to anyone. The team is great an great is well managed. It's very close to town and easy to get to the airport. The work is very chilled and breakfast is awesome. The guest that come through are always happy to chat. Thanks guys!
25 May 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Dara & Michael)
Mıchael was a pleasure to have around, he was always keen to work and wıth a smıle on hıs face. He was great wıth the guests. He even showed us how to get the hostel onto the map! I would recommend Mıchael to anyone and anywhere.
(Excellent)
7 May 2018
Left by Workawayer (Annie Jakelin) for host
I spend a little bit more than 2 weeks in the Hostel and it was great. At the beginning I was doing some art work and trying to share some Spanish :).
Veronica and Sedath made me feel so comfortable, they were really supportive, open to new ideas and really funny!.
It was so hard to leave this place, thank you for sharing your space with me. I… read more
Veronica and Sedath made me feel so comfortable, they were really supportive, open to new ideas and really funny!.
It was so hard to leave this place, thank you for sharing your space with me. I… read more
7 May 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Annie Jakelin)
Huge thanks to Annie for everything , always wonderfully friendly and approachable , very responsible throughout the day by day in her work activities, always with a smile and a super impressive professional attitude. So she is one of those experiences that make us see that good people are connected in many ways, we have only the best words for… read more
(Excellent)
27 Apr 2018
Left by Workawayer (Kerstin) for host
This hostel has a lovely, welcoming atmosphere and the help was chill. My parter and I stayed for two weeks, sharing the night shift or cleaning and making the beds. The schedule and help were pretty flexible. The was room for us to make suggestions and take on some tasks of our choosing. Sometimes we had to ask questions if the tasks were… read more
27 Apr 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Kerstin)
DON'T MISS OUT!! These two are true gems, very nice people.
Smart, conscientious! and responsible. Always pleasant and professional , great people:) They helped us for cleaning duties and some shifts. Both worked very well.
We really appreciated having them with us.
Smart, conscientious! and responsible. Always pleasant and professional , great people:) They helped us for cleaning duties and some shifts. Both worked very well.
We really appreciated having them with us.
(Excellent)
25 Apr 2018
Left by Workawayer (Fanny) for host
Great experience !
I've stayed 3 weeks in this hostel, doing morning shifts (grocery shopping, preparing breakfast, helping with guests).
It was really easy work, the environment was so easy-going, I've always felt happy working there.
The hostel in itself is beautiful, really clean. It feels like home. Nice neighbourhood, I've never felt… read more
I've stayed 3 weeks in this hostel, doing morning shifts (grocery shopping, preparing breakfast, helping with guests).
It was really easy work, the environment was so easy-going, I've always felt happy working there.
The hostel in itself is beautiful, really clean. It feels like home. Nice neighbourhood, I've never felt… read more
24 Apr 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Fanny)
What to say about Fanny? She managed our guests breakfasts and our recycling project for many days in the Hostel!
She trained other volunteers how to work the breakfast shift and helped in the hostel in so many ways!
She was a wonderful addition to our team- easy to get along with, perfect hostess and great communicator with other volunteers and… read more
She trained other volunteers how to work the breakfast shift and helped in the hostel in so many ways!
She was a wonderful addition to our team- easy to get along with, perfect hostess and great communicator with other volunteers and… read more
(Excellent)
24 Apr 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Nadia)
Just perfect :)
We really enjoyed Nadia presence. She is a very mature, enthusiastic, willing to learn person.
Thanks for your mural on our wall!! It is great to have such a contribution.
We really enjoyed Nadia presence. She is a very mature, enthusiastic, willing to learn person.
Thanks for your mural on our wall!! It is great to have such a contribution.
(Excellent)
9 Apr 2018
Left by Workawayer (Nadia) for host
I stayed in the hostel for a week, took night shifts and one morning. Draw a wall, which was very fun to do. Sedat is very chilled and Veronica is wonderful, they are both super nice and welcoming. The hostel is clean and fantastic, atmosphere is calm and peaceful, every day new cool people arrived.
I strongly recommend volunteer or stay there,… read more
I strongly recommend volunteer or stay there,… read more
8 Mar 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Adrienne)
Adrienne was a wonderful addition to our newly opened hostel. Her enthusiastic and friendly attitude made it easy to ask her for help and she was always available and willing to offer assistance with daily tasks including cleaning and setting up breakfast. She is an intelligent young woman with an openness and refreshing positivity that makes it… read more
(Excellent)
8 Mar 2018
Left by Workawayer (Adrienne) for host
I had the pleasure of staying with Veronica and Sedat the first day they opened the hostel and watching the space come to life. The accommodations are clean and comfortable. The location is super convenient for buses and grocery stores. I set up breakfast and helped welcome guests. Sedat and Veronica are both sweet, thoughtful and helpful, I would… read more
