About Casa Pandora
More than a hostel. A sisterhood with a door code.
A safe haven in the heart of Costa Rica’s capital, designed exclusively for women — where connections blossom, friendships flourish and you explore San José on your own terms.
The story
Casa Pandora is a women-only hostel in Barrio Escalante. Embracing the essence of sisterhood, it offers a welcoming, inclusive space designed exclusively for women — a place that fosters community, support and empowerment, where travellers can thrive and feel safe.
It’s also refreshingly independent. Smart locks with a personal code for every guest, online booking and contactless check-in mean you arrive on your schedule, not a front desk’s. A real team is a WhatsApp away when you need one.
And it’s proudly local: Costa Rica’s entrepreneurial spirit, through women-owned operations, in one of San José’s most walkable neighborhoods.
Adapted from Casa Pandora’s official “The Story” and “Lifestyle” pages.
In our own words
✦ Women Only Hostel
✽ Empowerment through sisterhood
⭐ Costa Rica’s First Self Check-In Hostel
— our Instagram bio, @casapandora_hostel (opens in a new tab)
What the house runs on
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Community & safety
A women-only environment, smart locks, contactless check-in and CCTV in the common areas and outside.
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Comfort that lets you rest
Orthopedic mattresses, memory-foam pillows, hot water around the clock and towels waiting for you.
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Resourcefulness
Shared kitchen, laundry room and coworking corner: everything you need to travel independently and save a little.
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Entrepreneurial spirit
Women-owned operations reflecting Costa Rica’s entrepreneurial energy — and pura vida, on your own terms.
Come stay with the sisterhood.
Live rates and availability on Cloudbeds — questions on WhatsApp.
Opens Casa Pandora’s secure Cloudbeds booking engine — pick dates there for live rates.