Lonely Planet

Bekuo (an indigenous Bribri word, meaning constellation) is certainly Costa Ricas’s prettiest hostel, so it’s no surprise that one of the original owners studied interior design. Under the new management of Storm, who had the hostel passed down to him from his aunty Michelle*, the place is not only beautiful but has a fantastic buzz.

This is a hostel with an air of distinction. Peace reigns throughout as guests spend the day flicking through the pages of Allende and Marquez novels while idly rocking away in the garden hammocks. Stone ornaments set amongst pristine greenery and floral arrangements complete the tasteful look outside – be sure to check out the boulder-like Bribri stone sphere that was a gift from ex-Costa Rican President Figueres. Inside, there’s a homey sitting room and kitchen, plus a pool table – around which there’s the regular banter amongst the meeting travelers. Sundays are always fun when young owner Storm puts on a hearty barbecue or gets in a belly of tuna for everyone to make their own sashimi.

- Guyan Mitra Lonely Planet author

Moon Guide, Costa Rica

A spectacular addition to the backpacking scene,Hostel Bekuo is a conversion of a beautiful 1950′s home with shiny hardwood floors, clean modern bathrooms, a breeze-swept lounge with pool table, and an Internet and tv lounge. Walls of glass open to a garden.

- Christopher P. Baker

Stilvoll, Gunstig

Von auben unaffallig, von innen eines der geschamckvollsten hostels in san jose. schlichte zimmer asiatischem Touch. Betten mit gutten Matratzen

- Stefan Loose, Renate Loose

One that isn’t necessarily a guide book (but he should have written one) is from one of our guests travels around the world on a Watson Fellowship. Marc visited 15 countries over a year, and in the end, he made a list of what he loved the most and loved the least. this is what he said about Hostel Bekuo:

Best Hostel Staff: Hostel Bekuo, San Jose, Costa Rica

You can read all about Marc’s trip here.

* The story that Lonely Planet has is completely wrong, but what they wrote about our facilities is spot on.

Awesome, great place to stay. Great people to stay with. Good host, clean, friendly, have to come back. Go ASU!! Go Huskers!! Derek, Austin TX, USA

Merin, Kat & Crystal, three awesome Aussies.

By far the most posh and elegant place I’ve stayed after two weeks of traveling Costa Rica. Fantastic!
Garrett

Thanks to all, such a cool experience, will be back.
Rufus, Maine

The best start to a holiday you can ever imagine. Thanks for everything!! Jaime, next time we’ll speak Spanish!
Carol

Great Place! Met some great people here and can’t wait to come back! Pura Vida Baby!!!
Kristen

What a journey. It seems like yesterday Dave and I were standing outside by the wall, our biceps glistening in the tropical sun, the pieces of the mosaic falling into place as if by divine intervention.

How can I express the good times, the Scrubs episodes, the sounds of laughter echoing through the halls of Bekuo like the voice of an angel cascading through the centuries? The mosquitos buzzing like tiny winged itchy symbols of paradise, the pool balls clicking their approval. I love you guys.
Mark, somewhere way out there.

Costa Rica was amazing!! I’ll miss the sun when I’m back in Oregon! Storm, you have a great house, thank you for helping us out so much!!
megan, Oregon USA

It was fun meeting you in Bocas del Toro and then staying at Bekuo. This is the nicest, friendliest hostel I’ve been too, and sushi night was killer too.
John, Seal Beach California

Staying at your hostel has been a lovely experience. You have accomodated us so well… The rooms are comfortable & very clean. As well we appreciate you serving us breakfast earlier than usual Storm, ,& it was French Toast!! Thank you once again.
The party of 8 from Olds College,
Alberta Canada

Thank you for everything! We so appreciate all of Storm’s help! What a wonderful start to our CR holiday!
Jen and Giuseppe
Washington D.C.

Well this is it and what a beautifu way to end it. Thanks for all the hospitality, noy only in Bekuo, but Costa Rica in general.
“Las tres de Oregon”

During the several times we stayed here, Bekuo became a real home for us. Every time we came back again we felt like coming home. Many thanks to all the fam that creates a friendly atmosphere. Next time we come to Costa Rica we will stay with you for sure. Muchas gracias por todo.
Anke Meyer,
Hamburg, Germany

Muchas gracias por todos. Me guster mucha aqui! La gente es muy amable y yo quiero regresat a hostel bekuo si yo voy a regresar a Costa Rica.
Pura Vida,
Silvia

Really loved this place, was great to have a place like “home” to return to every time I came back from a trip! You guys are so friendly and chill, the vide at Bekuo is really great! So wanna return in the future to Costa Rica, fell in love with Costa Rica… Hope to soon. By the way, still gonna ask Simone what exactly happened there, I’m curious… no worries though, that secret is safe with me Oh, and if you ever need a place to crash in Amsterdam, let me know!
Paulinka, Amsterdam

Bekuo was/is the perfect place for me to hide out. Every time I would visit a new area in Costa Rica, I would spend the night here and move on the following day. It’s so relaxed here and everybody is so friendly. They really make you feel at home. Thanks guys! If I come back to Costa Rica I will most definitely come back here, and whenever you are in Holland, just let me know!
Roul, Holland

We wouldn’t be able to leave Costa Rica without expressing what a blessing you have been to all of us. Our experience here has been so enriched by our daily interactions with each of you. You have allowed us to become part of your “family” by graciously serving us and loving us. Whether it be daily toilet emergencies, transalating our take-out orders, or Uncle Storm pausing his afternoon construction while Ellie napped, we have ben blessed by it all and will miss you more than you could know.
Group of Campus Crusaders

I have never been treated so well in my whole life! If I ever come back to Costa Rica, I will definitely stay here again, Pura Vida!!
Adam, Antigonish, Nova Scotia, Canada

What’s up party people? you guys are sooooo cool!! I wish you all, all the blessings that life has to offer. Everyone that walks through these doors are lucky souls. A home away from home is what I got, without any nagging parents around!! I hope to see you all again someday, until then know that anything is possible. Live the good dream, I love you guys.
Aaron, New Jersey

Thanks for having us! Reckon you guys are the best!! See you soon
Kim and Mark

Bekuo was a wicked place to recover from La ruta bicycle race, thanks for everything!
Jeff, Calgary AB, Canada

This was a great place to stay and finish the trip. Thank you for your hospitality, it almost felt like home with the pool table! Take care and best of luck!
Richard, Paris, France