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Our top choices for San Juan hostels

A restaurant interior with wooden tables and chairs, a bar area, and a menu board.

1. Viajero San José Hostel

Viajero San José Hostel
2.0 star property
Carmen
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (66 reviews)
"One of the cleanest places I have stayed."
Mexico
JOSE MAURICIO
The price is AU$70
includes taxes & fees
22 Nov - 23 Nov
Viajero San José Hostel
A poolside area with a pool, lounge chairs, and a building with large windows.

2. Costa Rica Backpackers - Hostel

Costa Rica Backpackers - Hostel
2.0 star property
Catedral
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (374 reviews)
"Staff were super friendly and very helpful!"
Canada
Kiera
The price is AU$31
includes taxes & fees
6 Nov - 7 Nov
Costa Rica Backpackers - Hostel
A room with a bookshelf, a potted plant, a puzzle box, and a blue brick wall.

3. Lolas Hostal

Lolas Hostal
2.0 star property
Catedral
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (51 reviews)
"The staff was incredibly friendly and helpful. I was pleasantly surprised by how excellent the interior was. There are several common areas including a full kitchen and all are well maintained and well thought out. Very beautiful."
United States
Barry
The price is AU$66
includes taxes & fees
12 Nov - 13 Nov
Lolas Hostal
A spacious living area with a red sofa, wooden flooring, and a high ceiling with exposed beams.

4. Hostel Casa Colon

Hostel Casa Colon
2.0 star property
Merced
7.8 out of 10, Good, (146 reviews)
"It's close to downtown and the tica bus station. "
Canada
Tyler
Hostel Casa Colon
A modern bathroom with a large white sink, a patterned tile backsplash, and a small garden area with a pergola.

5. Capital Hostel de Ciudad

Capital Hostel de Ciudad
2.0 star property
La Sabana
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (74 reviews)
"Really enjoyed my stay here, the environment was very clean & I felt really comfortable."
United States
Henry
The price is AU$65
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Capital Hostel de Ciudad
Room

6. Toucan Hostel

Toucan Hostel
2.5 star property
Rio Segundo
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (50 reviews)
"The staff was really nice and helpful."
United States
Paul
The price is AU$45
includes taxes & fees
20 Nov - 21 Nov
Toucan Hostel
A room with a wooden ceiling, a large map on the wall, a red patterned sofa, and a glass door leading outside.

7. In The Wind Hostel And Guesthouse

In The Wind Hostel And Guesthouse
1.5 star property
San Pedro
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (28 reviews)
"Great Hostel to Stay at. Clean, Quiet, Great Value for the $ and the Breakfast is Awesome"
United States
Joseph
The price is AU$36
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
In The Wind Hostel And Guesthouse
A staircase leading to a door with a view of a building in the background.

8. Gaudys Hotel

Gaudys Hotel
2.0 star property
Merced
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (35 reviews)
"It was more of a hostile than a hotel. But the people were friendly, and it was comfortable to stay."
United States
Deborah
The price is AU$78
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov
Gaudys Hotel
A hotel room with a bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a decorative wall, and a wooden floor.

9. Luca

Luca
1.0 star property
Barrio Escalante
5.0 out of 10, (2 reviews)
The price is AU$42
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Luca
A hallway with a tiled floor, dark walls, and artwork on the sides.

10. Alajuela Backpackers Airport Hostel

Alajuela Backpackers Airport Hostel
2.0 star property
El Carmen
7.8 out of 10, Good, (247 reviews)
"Cozy"
United States
Shelly
The price is AU$58
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
Alajuela Backpackers Airport Hostel
A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a kitchen area with cabinets and appliances, and a large window with a view.

11. Selune

Selune
2.0 star property
Alajuela
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1 review)
"Tudo em perfeito estado, recomendo!"
Brazil
Tiago César
The price is AU$51
includes taxes & fees
27 Nov - 28 Nov
Selune
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Top San Juan Hotel Reviews

DoubleTree by Hilton Cariari - San Jose Costa Rica

DoubleTree by Hilton Cariari - San Jose Costa Rica

10/10 Excellent
"Deberian informar que la piscina no esta en funcionamiento. Should inform that pool is not open Other than that everything was very good"
Erick Roberto 3-night trip
Posted 4 hours ago
DoubleTree by Hilton Cariari - San Jose Costa Rica

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San Juan Hostels information

Number of reviews
891
Accommodation
26 Hostels
Lowest Price
AU$31
Highest Price
AU$78

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time of year to stay in a hostel in San Juan?
Good weather's definitely a plus when you want to venture out and explore, so here are some stats about the seasons: The hottest months are usually March and April, with an average temperature of 20°C, while the coldest months are January and February, with an average of 19°C. The rainiest months in San Juan are October, June, September and August, with each month seeing an average of 650 mm of rainfall.
What is there to see and do in San Juan?
Get out into nature with places such as Morazan Park, National Park and Central Park. Cultural attractions include National Theater of Costa Rica, National Museum of Costa Rica and Museum of Costa Rican Art. Locals like to shop at Mercado Central and San Pedro Mall.
What's the best way to get to and around San Juan while staying at a hostel?
Keep this information about transit options in San Juan in your back pocket to make the most of your stay: You can search for flights to the closest airport, which is San José (SYQ-Tobías Bolaños Intl.), 4.3 mi (6.9 km) away from the city centre. An alternative is San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.), which is 9.1 mi (14.6 km) away.