Chose this hostel after staying a night in a different hostel nearby that was substantially more expensive. I enjoyed my time here; the amenities are above standards and considering this is essentially the cheapest hostel around, it's really hard to argue with it. I stayed for a total of more than 3 weeks in the dorm and felt comfortable and... More

While getting to know Costa Rica I recently spent over a month using Castle Tam as my center of operations for excursions to the various regions of the country. I chose Castle Tam because it had a lot of advantages over other hostels — quiet residential area, near the university but close to everything too, good access to transportation. They... More

Castle Tam is a perfectly situated hostel set in a safe area, very close to a mall, supermarket and cinema as well as many bars and restaurants. It's in a safe pleasant area, set among university campuses where I felt secure walking at night. The hostel itself has excellent security and lockers, and helpful staff on hand. The hostel has... More

I stayed for 1 week in September. The price was very reasonable compared to other hostels and quality was great for price paid. The staff works very hard to keep the place clean and cleans the bathrooms, kitchens, and even does laundry and folds clothes for you. They are very knowledgeable and very courteous at taking the time to explain... More

I have been staying at this hostel since before it was Castle Tam. This hostel is one of the few close to the university and it allows long term stays, both important to me as a travelling graduate student. Those were both true before Castle Tam entered its new incarnation: but the new incarnation is a lot more fun. The... More

I recently stayed at Casltle Tam Hostel for 5 weeks while attending to some business I had in Costa Rica. I was able to book accommodation by email and got replies, sometimes within minutes, and which included their arranging for an airport pickup for my flight which arrived about 9:30 at night. When I arrived, the room was ready, and... More

I very much enjoyed my January 2012 at the Castle Tam Hostel in San Pedro, near San Jose Central. The staff was most accomodating, knowledgeable and helpful. The location is very good, right near the center of everything, close to malls and shopping, and yet on a quiet corner. Security and safety were very good. There are three bathrooms, and... More

I stayed one night at this hostel near UCR in San Pedro, San Jose Costa Rica in March. I've been to Costa Rica now 6 times since 2002. I've done everything from beach vacation to community service in a local village without electricity and have traveled up near the Nicaraugan border and down in the central valley. My friend and... More

I was only here for a night and it's been the most unsanitary place I've ever been to. The manager just doesn't clean this place at all. It was close to Zapote, where the Zapote fiestas were happening.. There is no reason to stay at this hostel what so ever.. Please go somewhere else..