San Jose: Hostel Bekuo (Hostel)

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Address: 325 meters oeste spoon los yoses , San jose 2050, Costa rica
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Lonely Planet review

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 Márquez 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.