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Featured Hostels in San Jose

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Costa Rica Backpackers - Hostel
Living area

Costa Rica Backpackers - Hostel

2.0 star property
7.8 out of 10, Good, (304)
"Very convenient "
Costa Rica Backpackers - Hostel
Capital Hostel de Ciudad
Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm | Bathroom sink

Capital Hostel de Ciudad

2.0 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (59)
"Amazing Hostel!"
Capital Hostel de Ciudad
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
Casa Pandora
1 bedroom, memory-foam beds, desk, laptop workspace

Casa Pandora

1.0 star property
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1)
"Muy buena Quiero ver si es posible la devolución de dinero de la tercera persona que no ocupo el lugar"
The price is AU$74
includes taxes & fees
6 Sept - 7 Sept
Casa Pandora
In The Wind Hostel And Guesthouse
Exterior

In The Wind Hostel And Guesthouse

1.5 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (9)
"Great host. Delicious pancakes. I’ll stay there again. No complaints. "
In The Wind Hostel And Guesthouse
Hostel Casa Colon
Interior

Hostel Casa Colon

2.0 star property
7.8 out of 10, Good, (143)
"It's close to downtown and the tica bus station. "
Hostel Casa Colon
Lolas
Deluxe Apartment, 1 King Bed, Private Bathroom

Lolas

1.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (44)
"Amazing place to stay will come with family again"
The price is AU$63
includes taxes & fees
8 Sept - 9 Sept
Lolas
Gaudys Hotel
Printers

Gaudys Hotel

2.0 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (21)
"This is pretty good for a short stay downtown San Jose. The downside is that it's a hostel, not a hotel. It's weird that they call it a hotel. And of course I had a private room with a private bathroom but this is definitely not a hotel."
The price is AU$86
includes taxes & fees
11 Sept - 12 Sept
Gaudys Hotel
Viajero San José Hostel
Restaurant

Viajero San José Hostel

The price is AU$173
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct
Viajero San José Hostel
Hotel Cortez
Property grounds

Hotel Cortez

2.0 star property
The price is AU$31
includes taxes & fees
6 Sept - 7 Sept
Hotel Cortez
SJO Oasis Hostel
Room

SJO Oasis Hostel

1.0 star property
5.6 out of 10, (5)
"Personal muy atento, hostal limpio, cómodo y muy cercano al centro. Recomiendo 10/10 "
The price is AU$58
includes taxes & fees
5 Sept - 6 Sept
SJO Oasis Hostel
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
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San Jose Hostels information

Number of reviews
Accommodation
26 Hostels
Lowest Price
AU$31
Highest Price
AU$86

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Frequently asked questions

When is the best time of year to stay in a hostel in San Jose?
Good weather's definitely a plus when you're experiencing new places, so here's some information about the local climate: 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 Jose 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 Jose?
Depending on how you want to spend your time, you might enjoy these things around San Jose. Get out into nature with places such as Los Chorros Municipal Recreative Park, Juan Santamaría Park and Poas Volcano. Cultural attractions include Arte Latino, Juan Santamaria Historical Museum and Studio Cinemas. Visit landmarks such as Ruinas de Ujarras.
What's the best way to get to and around San Jose while staying at a hostel?
Keep this information about transit options in San Jose in your back pocket to make the most of your stay: You can fly into the closest airport, which is San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.), located 8 mi (12.8 km) from the city centre. Another option is San José (SYQ-Tobías Bolaños Intl.), situated 13 mi (20.9 km) away.