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Featured Hostels in San José

Alajuela Backpackers Airport Hostel
Interior

Alajuela Backpackers Airport Hostel

2.0 star property
7.6 out of 10, Good, (184)
"Good place and location with airport shuttle. Air conditioning is nice and has a restaurant within the hostel. "
Alajuela Backpackers Airport Hostel
Toucan Hostel
Living area

Toucan Hostel

2.5 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (21)
"Very convenient close to the airport "
Toucan Hostel
Hotel Cortez
Property grounds

Hotel Cortez

2.0 star property
Hotel Cortez
Hostel La Cascada
Interior detail

Hostel La Cascada

2.0 star property
2.0 out of 10, (2)
"We arrived and the place look abandoned and trashed. It does not exist anymore. No one there, the phones are not answered and we couldn’t stay at this place"
Hostel La Cascada
Hostel Trotamundos
Property amenity

Hostel Trotamundos

1.5 star property
5.4 out of 10, (13)
"No internet and registration was rather difficult. The woman who appears to run/manage the place was insistent that we did not pay even after showing the confirmation email and booking page from Hotels.com. Our flight was early so we didn't get to have the breakfast but they were setting up for it when we left...so that happens (but I wouldn't count in internet when you're there). It was def bare bones and appeared clean enough."
Hostel Trotamundos
Toucan Hostel
Lobby sitting area

Toucan Hostel

2.0 star property
Toucan Hostel
Airport traveler's home. - Hostel
Terrace/patio

Airport traveler's home. - Hostel

1.0 star property
Airport traveler's home. - Hostel
Global House Costa Rica Backpackers
Basic House | Terrace/patio

Global House Costa Rica Backpackers

2.0 star property
Global House Costa Rica Backpackers
Campamento & Hostel Cafeaventura
Children's play area - outdoor

Campamento & Hostel Cafeaventura

2.0 star property
Campamento & Hostel Cafeaventura
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Frequently asked questions

When is the best time of year to stay in a hostel in San José?
The weather is important when you want to venture out and explore, so here are some stats that may be helpful: The hottest months are usually March and April, with an average temperature of 22°C, while the coldest months are January and February, with an average of 21°C. The rainiest months in San José are October, June, September and August, with each month seeing an average of 516 mm of rainfall.
What is there to see and do in San José?
Get out into nature with places such as Juan Santamaría Park, Ojo de Agua Spa Park and Poas Volcano. Cultural attractions include San Ramon Museum, Arte Latino and Juan Santamaria Historical Museum. Locals like to shop at San Ramon Municipal Market and City Mall.
What's the best way to get to and around San José while staying at a hostel?
Keep this information about transit options in and around San José in your back pocket to make the most of your stay: You can search for flights to the closest airport, which is San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.), 13.6 mi (21.9 km) away from the city centre. An alternative is San José (SYQ-Tobías Bolaños Intl.), located 18.5 mi (29.7 km) away.