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Compare 27 Hostels in San Jose with updated reviews, rates, and availability.

Costa Rica Backpackers - Hostel
Living area

Costa Rica Backpackers - Hostel

2.0 star property
7.8 out of 10, Good, (281)
"Nice atmoshere , good food ,other guests all good and friendly . will stay there again . "
Costa Rica Backpackers - Hostel
Lolas
Deluxe Apartment, 1 King Bed, Private Bathroom | Tempur-Pedic beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Lolas

1.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (42)
"Amazing place to stay will come with family again"
The price is AED 67
AED 76 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Jun - 27 Jun
Lolas
Toucan Hostel
Living area

Toucan Hostel

2.5 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (21)
"Nice place to stay, very close to the airport. "
Toucan Hostel
Alajuela Backpackers Airport Hostel
Interior

Alajuela Backpackers Airport Hostel

2.0 star property
7.6 out of 10, Good, (175)
"Had a private room that was surprisingly large was very close to airport perfect hostel to kill 24 hours before a flight."
Alajuela Backpackers Airport Hostel
Hostel Casa Colon
Interior

Hostel Casa Colon

2.0 star property
7.8 out of 10, Good, (142)
"Great for a night’s rest and a shower in the city centre. Wonderful staff. They provide a loud fan which blocks out all the street noise for a good sleep. Gracias Casa colon!"
Hostel Casa Colon
Capital Hostel de Ciudad
Terrace/patio

Capital Hostel de Ciudad

2.0 star property
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (54)
"Very helpful staff. Quiet area but not too far from the center."
Capital Hostel de Ciudad
In The Wind Hostel And Guesthouse
Exterior

In The Wind Hostel And Guesthouse

1.5 star property
7.6 out of 10, Good, (10)
"I really like the atmosphere. Great host very friendly and helpful. Delicious pancake breakfast and coffee was amazing. I will definitely stay here again. "
In The Wind Hostel And Guesthouse
Hotel del Paseo - Hostel
Premium Room, Private Bathroom | In-room safe, free WiFi

Hotel del Paseo - Hostel

2.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (62)
"Great stay! Very nice hostel!"
Hotel del Paseo - Hostel
SJO Oasis Hostel
Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

SJO Oasis Hostel

1.0 star property
4.6 out of 10, (4)
"No tuvimos contacto directo con el personal del lugar sin embargo siempre hubo comunicación y apoyo vía mensaje con ellos. A la noche es mejor no salir cerca. Útil si usaras la terminal de buses ya que queda muy cerca. "
The price is AED 67
AED 149 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Jun - 8 Jun
SJO Oasis Hostel
Hotel Cortez
Property grounds

Hotel Cortez

2.0 star property
The price is AED 67
AED 76 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Jun - 8 Jun
Hotel Cortez
Casa Pandora
Memory foam beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

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 AED 81
AED 183 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Jun - 9 Jun
Casa Pandora
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 AED 196
AED 222 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Jun - 11 Jun
Gaudys Hotel
Hostel La Cascada
Interior detail

Hostel La Cascada

2.0 star property
Hostel La Cascada
Hostel La Cali Inn
Grand Shared Dormitory | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Hostel La Cali Inn

1.0 star property
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1)
"Excelente hostal"
Hostel La Cali Inn
Hostel Trotamundos
Property amenity

Hostel Trotamundos

1.5 star property
5.4 out of 10, (13)
"This place is CLOSED yet hotels.com keeps offering it online. I booked through hotels.com as part of my trip and when I got their and the hotel was no longer in operation, and it was a nightmare dealing with hotels.com. They are pushy and it is a mess. When I started demanding my money back, a pushy person who spoke broken English called to sell me ANOTHER hotel, but refused to give me my money back. I am realizing hotels.com is a racket."
Hostel Trotamundos
Finca Escalante - Hostel
Front of property - evening/night

Finca Escalante - Hostel

2.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (15)
Finca Escalante - Hostel
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
Nativus Art Hostel
Front of property - evening/night

Nativus Art Hostel

2.0 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (9)
Nativus Art Hostel
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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 always better when you’re discovering new places, so here are some stats that may be helpful: 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 Jose 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 Jose?
Overall, San Jose is known for its churches, gardens, and golfing. Get out into nature with places like Los Chorros Municipal Recreative Park, Las Cataratas de Los Chorros, and Juan Santamaría Park. Cultural attractions include Arte Latino, San Ramon Museum, and Juan Santamaria Historical Museum. Locals like to shop at City Mall and Terrazas Lindora Shopping Center.
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 on hand to make the most of your stay: You can fly into the nearest airport, which is Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO), located 8 mi (12.8 km) away from the city center. Another option is San José (SYQ-Tobías Bolaños Intl.), located 13 mi (20.9 km) away.