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Hostels in San Jose

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
Exterior
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, (310)
"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
Printers
Gaudys Hotel

Gaudys Hotel

2.0 star property
Merced
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (24)
"Nice area. Walk able to other places. Restaurants are close by. "
United States
Ricardo Juan Blanco
The price is AED 192
AED 217 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Nov - 1 Dec
Gaudys Hotel
Terrace/patio
Viajero San José Hostel

Viajero San José Hostel

2.0 star property
Carmen
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (4)
"Clean room, great staff especially Andreas hotel has a lot of character. "
United States
Simeon
The price is AED 180
AED 203 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Nov - 25 Nov
Viajero San José Hostel
Deluxe Apartment, 1 King Bed, Private Bathroom | 1 bedroom, Tempur-Pedic beds, free WiFi, bed sheets
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 AED 74
AED 150 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Nov - 25 Nov
Lolas
Property grounds
Hotel Cortez

Hotel Cortez

2.0 star property
Pavas
The price is AED 83
AED 93 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Nov - 23 Nov
Hotel Cortez
Interior
Alajuela Backpackers Airport Hostel

Alajuela Backpackers Airport Hostel

2.0 star property
Carmen
7.6 out of 10, Good, (189)
"Courteous staff"
United States
Ruth
Alajuela Backpackers Airport Hostel
Interior
Hostel Casa Colon

Hostel Casa Colon

2.0 star property
Merced
7.8 out of 10, Good, (143)
"It's close to downtown and the tica bus station. "
Canada
Tyler
Hostel Casa Colon
Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets
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 AED 61
AED 142 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Nov - 23 Nov
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
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Top San Jose Hotel Reviews

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Aeropuerto, Costa Rica

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Aeropuerto, Costa Rica

10/10 Excellent
"Loved the hotel the room the cleanliness the staff the food, only thing missing was a fridge in the room or microwave "
Wendy 3-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Aeropuerto, Costa Rica

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?
Depending on how you want to spend your time, you might like to explore the area around San Jose. Get out into nature with places like 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 like 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 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.