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Hostels in San José

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Alajuela Backpackers Airport Hostel

Alajuela Backpackers Airport Hostel

2.0 star property
Carmen
7.6 out of 10, Good, (188)
"Courteous staff"
United States
Ruth
Alajuela Backpackers Airport Hostel
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Hotel Cortez

Hotel Cortez

2.0 star property
Pavas
The price is AED 83
AED 93 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov
Hotel Cortez
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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 José Hotel Reviews

Aloft San Jose Hotel, Costa Rica

Aloft San Jose Hotel, Costa Rica

10/10 Excellent
"Staff was incredibly helpful. "
Jacques 1-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Aloft San Jose Hotel, Costa Rica

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time of year to stay in a hostel in San José?
The weather is important when you're discovering new places, so here's a little information about the seasons: The hottest months are usually March and April with an average temp of 71°F, while the coldest months are January and February with an average of 70°F. The rainiest months in San José are October, June, September, and August, with each month seeing an average of 20 inches of rainfall.
What is there to see and do in San José?
Get out into nature with places like Parque Central, Juan Santamaría Park, and Ojo de Agua Spa Park. Cultural attractions include San Ramon Museum 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 Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO), 13.6 mi (21.9 km) away from the city center. An alternative is San José (SYQ-Tobías Bolaños Intl.), situated 18.5 mi (29.7 km) away.