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Compare 14 Hostels in San José with updated reviews, rates, and availability.

Alajuela Backpackers Airport Hostel

2.0 star property
7.6 out of 10, Good, (165)
"Good "
The price is AED 62
AED 149 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Mar - 26 Mar
Alajuela Backpackers Airport Hostel

Toucan Hostel

2.5 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (15)
"Nice place to stay, very close to the airport. "
The price is AED 146
AED 165 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Apr - 3 Apr
Toucan Hostel

Hotel Cortez

2.0 star property
The price is AED 69
AED 78 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Apr - 14 Apr
Hotel Cortez

Hostel La Cascada

2.0 star property
Hostel La Cascada

Toucan Hostel

2.0 star property
Toucan Hostel

Villas Cipreses - Hostel

2.0 star property
7.4 out of 10, Good, (6)
"We were in Grecia to celebrate our anniversary and visit friends. Villa Cipreses was an oasis in a hot and humid land. Our room was dated but clean and although they advertised air conditioning there was none. Fortunately we had our own fan with us so we were able to stay comfortable. The restaurant was great and we enjoyed the overall beauty of the blue hydrangeas and other plantings on the property. the owners of the property seem surprised when we arrived but they did provide accommodations...
Villas Cipreses - Hostel

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

Airport traveler's home. - Hostel

1.0 star property
Airport traveler's home. - Hostel

Green Country Hotel - Hostel

2.0 star property
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (4)
"Very large room. Good deal. Zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzxxxxxdddd."
Green Country Hotel - Hostel

Rescue Center - Hostel

2.0 star property
Rescue Center - Hostel

Global House Costa Rica Backpackers

2.0 star property
Global House Costa Rica Backpackers

TripOn 2 - Hostel - Adults Only

2.0 star property
7.2 out of 10, Good, (5)
"Amazing place. Loved everything about it"
TripOn 2 - Hostel - Adults Only

Robles Hostel

2.0 star property
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1)
"So I got in at 10PM on a Friday. Dropped my bags and wanted to go hit a bar. Alexis gave me a place called Santos in the same area of Escazu. While taking an uber home, I left my phone in the uber upon getting back to the Hostel. Alexis was so helpful the next day. He made sure to get in contact with the Uber driver as well as the bar owner. The uber driver did not find my Phone at first. I was literally on my way to my next destination a mile away in a taxi Alexis arranged and Alexis called...
Robles Hostel

Campamento & Hostel Cafeaventura

2.0 star property
Campamento & Hostel Cafeaventura
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Other property types in San José

Apartotel & Suites Villas del Rio

3.5 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (833)
"I’ve stayed here many times, the experience is always excellent. The staff is very professional and accommodating. Especially at the breakfast buffet, they are Muy bien! The property is in a very safe area of San Jose, Escazu. There’s two pools and a fully equipped exercise room. I highly recommend this place. "
The price is AED 411
AED 464 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Apr - 22 Apr
Apartotel & Suites Villas del Rio

Apartamentos Cityzen

4.0 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (65)
"Every day gets better"
The price is AED 744
AED 1,116 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Apr - 7 Apr
Apartamentos Cityzen

Nina´s - Juan Santamaria

3.0 star property
7.2 out of 10, Good, (32)
"Bare bones, but the room was clean and the bed comfortable. There was bottled water in the room and a hot shower (which in Costa Rica is not always a given). I was pleased, too, that they did come pick me up at the airport even though my plane arrived after stated shuttle hours. "
The price is AED 375
AED 423 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Mar - 25 Mar
Nina´s - Juan Santamaria
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.

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, Arte Latino, 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 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.