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"Nice atmoshere , good food ,other guests all good and friendly . will stay there again . "

AED 83 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Mar - 25 Mar

"Good "

AED 149 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Mar - 26 Mar

Deluxe Apartment, 1 King Bed, Private Bathroom | Tempur-Pedic beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

"So much more to Lolas than you would think. Great accommodation with a fully equipped kitchen and beautiful interior decoration"

AED 134 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Apr - 16 Apr

"I stayed at Selina/Socialtel San Jose for about a week until the 28th of January 2025 and my Spirit Animal for the stay was a Sloth because I did mostly nothing in the morning, then took a rest in the afternoon. One might not think this a feasible feat in a city such as San Jose. But, I accepted the challenge and made good on it. Mae, aquí pulseándola! I've stayed here at this property many times since my first time in 2019 or 2020. And, the staff has always been welcoming. It was fun to hang...

AED 186 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Apr - 9 Apr

"Nice place to stay, very close to the airport. "

AED 165 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Apr - 3 Apr

"Amazing Hostel!"

AED 231 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Mar - 27 Mar

"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!"

AED 220 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Mar - 25 Mar

"A good stay. The only complaint is that the common kitchen is too small. There's only room for one person at a time, maybe 2 at most. "

AED 177 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Mar - 30 Mar

"I really like the atmosphere. Great host very friendly and helpful. Delicious pancake breakfast and coffee was amazing. I will definitely stay here again. "

AED 100 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Mar - 25 Mar

Premium Room, Private Bathroom | In-room safe, free WiFi

"too many emails when home. loved it. best of all my trips."

AED 78 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Apr - 8 Apr

"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. "

AED 149 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Apr - 6 Apr

Memory foam beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

"Muy buena Quiero ver si es posible la devolución de dinero de la tercera persona que no ocupo el lugar"

AED 183 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Mar - 25 Mar

Grand Shared Dormitory | Free WiFi, bed sheets

AED 220 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Apr - 22 Apr

"Helpful staff; beautiful courtyard; great location."

"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...

"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."

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"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. "

AED 464 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Apr - 22 Apr

"The ONLY thing that I needed was more wash cloths. Everything else was great. Comfy bed, kitchenette, and spacious enough. Great views. "

AED 553 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Apr - 4 Apr

"Good location, good cost/benefit"

AED 360 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Mar - 25 Mar

Recent reviews of San Jose hotels

5/5 Excellent

"Me encanto! Lo catalogo un hotel 4 estrellas."

A verified traveler from davenport stayed at Radisson San Jose-Costa Rica

Posted 14 hours ago

5/5 Excellent

Good hotel near airport

"This hotel has all the basic amenities any traveler would need for quick visit to San Jose. They have free shuttle service to and from San Jose International Airport which is very convenient. There's a 24hr Denny's restaurant next door which was such a welcome surprise since we arrived past midnight and were hungry. Nice breakfast offering in the hotel. Clean and spacious rooms."

A verified traveler stayed at Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport

Posted 2 days ago

Wyndham San Jose Herradura Hotel & Convention Center

5/5 Excellent

"I loved staying at this hotel. The grounds and plantings are gorgeous, the pools feel totally luxurious and all the public spaces feel spacious, clean and elegant. They offer free airport transfers and one can pick up and drop off a rental car right at the hotel, how convenient is that.!!! My room was just fine. I had requested a refrigerator and got one. Beds were comfortable and room was spacious, and I thought great for the price. My granddaughters loved the pools. I plan on staying here again when i have to leave Costa Rica by air. The only complaint is the restaurant ran out of red wine, and 2 of the dishes i wanted to order. The cleaning staff for my room were exceptionally gracious, friendly and kind. I also had a dental problem while i was there and was able to walk to the “Dental Smile Center”, which did a great job helping me. It is also walking distance to a fresh market grocery store, and it was easy to get to downtown San Jose via uber. Yes the hotel is older, but that’s why the plantings are so nice. They even have a garden with a mango tree. The gym is one of the best equipped i have run into in a hotel. So 5 stars"

A verified traveler stayed at Wyndham San Jose Herradura Hotel & Convention Center

Posted 3 days ago

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

5/5 Excellent

"Staff were very responsive to our needs. We couldn't access Netflix because the TV wouldn't connect to the Internet so they replaced the TV for us."

A verified traveler stayed at Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Aeropuerto, Costa Rica

Posted 3 days ago

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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, Juan Santamaría Park, and Poas Volcano. 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.

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Costa Rica Backpackers - Hostel

Costa Rica Backpackers - Hostel

Alajuela Backpackers Airport Hostel

Alajuela Backpackers Airport Hostel

Lolas

Lolas

Socialtel San Jose

Socialtel San Jose

Toucan Hostel

Toucan Hostel

Capital Hostel de Ciudad

Capital Hostel de Ciudad

Hostel Casa Colon

Hostel Casa Colon

Gaudys Hotel

Gaudys Hotel

In The Wind Hostel And Guesthouse

In The Wind Hostel And Guesthouse

Hotel del Paseo - Hostel

Hotel del Paseo - Hostel

Hotel Cortez

Hotel Cortez

SJO Oasis Hostel

SJO Oasis Hostel

Casa Pandora

Casa Pandora

Hostel La Cali Inn

Hostel La Cali Inn

Hostel La Cascada

Hostel La Cascada

Finca Escalante - Hostel

Finca Escalante - Hostel

Toucan Hostel

Toucan Hostel

Villas Cipreses - Hostel

Villas Cipreses - Hostel

Hostel Trotamundos

Hostel Trotamundos

Airport traveler's home. - Hostel

Airport traveler's home. - Hostel

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Apartotel & Suites Villas del Rio

Apartotel & Suites Villas del Rio

BEE Suites San Jose - Escalante

BEE Suites San Jose - Escalante

Casa Conde Hotel & Suites

Casa Conde Hotel & Suites

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Recent reviews of San Jose hotels

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