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Featured Hostels in San Jose

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In The Wind Hostel And Guesthouse

In The Wind Hostel And Guesthouse

1.5 star property
San Pedro
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (15)
"The cleaning and service is great"
United States
Jeffry
In The Wind Hostel And Guesthouse
Living area
Costa Rica Backpackers - Hostel

Costa Rica Backpackers - Hostel

2.0 star property
Catedral
7.8 out of 10, Good, (311)
"Live the location it was close to the main square and city center, the people working was very nice and helpful."
United States
Henry
Costa Rica Backpackers - Hostel
Interior
Alajuela Backpackers Airport Hostel

Alajuela Backpackers Airport Hostel

2.0 star property
Carmen
7.6 out of 10, Good, (191)
"Courteous staff"
United States
Ruth
Alajuela Backpackers Airport Hostel
Printers
Gaudys Hotel

Gaudys Hotel

2.0 star property
Merced
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (26)
"Nice area. Walk able to other places. Restaurants are close by. "
United States
Ricardo Juan Blanco
The price is AU$89
includes taxes & fees
7 Dec - 8 Dec
Gaudys Hotel
Terrace/patio
Viajero San José Hostel

Viajero San José Hostel

2.0 star property
Carmen
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (7)
"Amazing and very helpful staff. Located in a safe neighborhood. Private room was clean and comfortable."
Canada
Pierre
The price is AU$113
includes taxes & fees
7 Dec - 8 Dec
Viajero San José Hostel
Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm | Bathroom sink
Capital Hostel de Ciudad

Capital Hostel de Ciudad

2.0 star property
La Sabana
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (62)
"Nice facilities. Clean and convenient location. The only drawback was that there was no AC in the room just central in the building so it got hot at night inside our room. Staff was nice and very friendly. Transportation options were excellent "
United States
Mario
Capital Hostel de Ciudad
Deluxe Apartment, 1 King Bed, Private Bathroom
Lolas

Lolas

1.0 star property
Catedral
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (44)
"Amazing place to stay will come with family again"
Canada
Noel
The price is AU$62
includes taxes & fees
22 Dec - 23 Dec
Lolas
Interior
Hostel Casa Colon

Hostel Casa Colon

2.0 star property
Merced
7.8 out of 10, Good, (144)
"It's close to downtown and the tica bus station. "
Canada
Tyler
Hostel Casa Colon
Property grounds
Hotel Cortez

Hotel Cortez

2.0 star property
Pavas
The price is AU$38
includes taxes & fees
9 Dec - 10 Dec
Hotel Cortez
Room
SJO Oasis Hostel

SJO Oasis Hostel

1.0 star property
Hospital
5.6 out of 10, (5)
"Personal muy atento, hostal limpio, cómodo y muy cercano al centro. Recomiendo 10/10 "
Argentina
Rocio
The price is AU$66
includes taxes & fees
9 Dec - 10 Dec
SJO Oasis Hostel
Interior detail
Hostel La Cascada

Hostel La Cascada

2.0 star property
Sabana Redonda
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"
United States
Rocio
Hostel La Cascada
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
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Top San Jose Hotel Reviews

Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport City Mall

Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport City Mall

10/10 Excellent
"Breakfast great, airport shuttle great... afternoon traffic horrible"
robert 1-night trip
Posted 16 hours ago
Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport City Mall

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San Jose Hostels information

Number of reviews
806
Accommodation
26 Hostels
Lowest Price
AU$38
Highest Price
AU$113

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 San Ramon Museum, Juan Santamaria Historical Museum and Studio Cinemas. Visit landmarks such as Ruinas de Ujarras and Catedral de la Mercedes.
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.

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