Things seem to take a while here, maybe because everyone's so at peace... Took a little while to figure out if we could have a room (they'd not received our email apparently) and then to figure out which one was available. Once that was sorted, the room itself was OK, but the bathroom was dirty (urine & poo stains on... More

Great value and staff is friendly the location is safe and near to the fun Places in San Jose. A quiet place with a clean kitchen for client use.

It’s a good thing our shuttle bus driver knew where Casa Ridgway is located, because neither the address nor this hostel’s online map would have brought us to its front door. We were dismayed our reservation had been recorded incorrectly and a private room was not available for our first night, despite e-mail confirmation; fortunately a dorm room was empty... More

Staying at a cheap place does not necessarily mean that you cannot expect quality. One of my previous reviews (like Luz en el Cielo) shows that you can have a great stay for a low cost. But Casa Ridgway is not about quality. Yes they have a nice library, internetcomputers and very friendly staff. But the dorm-room smelled like a... More

My husband and I spent several days at Casa Ridgway in June 2011. Casa Ridgway is a small guest house operated by the non-profit organization, Centro de los Amigos para la Paz (CAP, Quaker Peace Center). It's not fancy, but it's cosy and situated on a quiet street near the center of town. It you are traveling on a budget... More

The Casa Ridgway is a humble but VERY hospitable and affordable residence for visitors to San Jose, Costa Rica. I recommend it highly for its knowledgeable and accommodating staff, casual atmosphere, and outstanding location in the heart of San Jose. Guests are within walking distance of museums, shopping, government buildings, banks, and restaurants. Casa Ridgway serves wonderful Costa Rican coffee... More

This is not the party place or a hostel to meet a lot of new friends but it is a very nice quiet hostel to relax. The rooms are clean and big, breakfast is great (fresh fruit salad, eggs, toast, coffee or tea!) good and free internet connection and the staff is very helpful. Also the location of this hostel... More

Ok, the place is weird....This place made me feel like I was in an AA meeting. Guys in and out all the time. It is a hostel but just had a weird feel. They are nice the place is clean. They have a cat that comes in your window in the middle of the night. They have free brakfast and... More

I stayed here on two separate occasions while I was traveling throughout Costa Rica. If you are looking for peace and tranquility, this is the place. I arrived late at night during my first stay, but they had a friendly and accommodating receptionist who told me all I needed to know about the hostel. In the morning I ate the... More