Guidebook Reviews for Hostel Bekuo

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.