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

Alajuela Backpackers Airport Hostel
Exterior

Alajuela Backpackers Airport Hostel

2.0 star property
7.6 out of 10, Good, (158)
"The place is good"
The price is AED 73
AED 162 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Jan - 31 Jan
Alajuela Backpackers Airport Hostel
Toucan Hostel
Room

Toucan Hostel

2.5 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (11)
"Ideal place to spend the night, before an early flight or arriving on a late flight. The place is relatively inexpensive and it was clean. I would stay there again. However, it is a shared bathroom, so some travelers may not like that."
The price is AED 211
AED 239 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Jan - 29 Jan
Toucan Hostel
Hostel La Cascada
Room

Hostel La Cascada

2.0 star property
Hostel La Cascada
Casa Roca - Hostel
Front of property

Casa Roca - Hostel

2.0 star property
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (4)
"Location was good for needing to get to airport quickly. Upon initial entry to room everything looked nice and clean. Dropped luggage and then promptly left to see friend. When returning later found that the sheets were covered in hairs...probably dog or cat, at least that is what I hope it was. Grossed out but it was late at night and not in mood to have it changed. Swapped beds with friend."
Casa Roca - Hostel
Villas Cipreses - Hostel
Exterior

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
Toucan Hostel
Room

Toucan Hostel

2.0 star property
Toucan Hostel
Rescue Center - Hostel
Exterior

Rescue Center - Hostel

2.0 star property
Rescue Center - Hostel
Airport traveler's home. - Hostel
Terrace/patio

Airport traveler's home. - Hostel

1.0 star property
Airport traveler's home. - Hostel
Hostel Trotamundos
Lobby sitting area

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
Mangifera Hostel
Exterior

Mangifera Hostel

2.0 star property
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (15)
"About what you'd expect for a hostel. Things are clean enough, and the bed's good enough. The staff were very nice."
Mangifera Hostel
Global House Costa Rica Backpackers
Terrace/patio

Global House Costa Rica Backpackers

2.0 star property
Global House Costa Rica Backpackers
Green Country Hotel - Hostel
Room

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
Villa Hostel
Interior

Villa Hostel

1.5 star property
5.0 out of 10, (4)
"Room without window, terrible light. Reception was like the living room of the family, where they looked TV what we heard. The hostel was located in a main road, very loud. We had to open 2 gates and 2 doors to get in our room. We felt like being in a jail. Much too expensive!!!"
Villa Hostel
Campamento & Hostel Cafeaventura
View from room

Campamento & Hostel Cafeaventura

2.0 star property
Campamento & Hostel Cafeaventura
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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Airport SJO Residence 2 Edward & Familia
Terrace/patio

Airport SJO Residence 2 Edward & Familia

3.5 star property
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (130)
"Very nice, clean, two-bedroom apartment located within 2 miles of airport. Edward was great at communicating and answering questions. Beds were very comfortable. Secure parking. Only downside was the noise at night from the street."
The price is AED 334
AED 377 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Jan - 26 Jan
Airport SJO Residence 2 Edward & Familia
Apartamentos Cityzen
Front of property

Apartamentos Cityzen

4.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (53)
"Always a great Option keep doing your excellent job"
The price is AED 702
AED 794 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Jan - 30 Jan
Apartamentos Cityzen
Buen Camino Hotel, San Mateo
Exterior

Buen Camino Hotel, San Mateo

3.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (27)
"Beautiful outdoor setting at the top of the hill, with beautiful blue pool and string lights. Great views of the surrounding area and nature. The cottages are clean and well done. Surrounded by nature. Good restaurant. We had pesto pasta with shrimps, and garlic shrimp. Strawberry daiquiri was also great. The bike park and high end bike rentals sound awesome. We didn't try them. Friendly service. We also happened to talk to some of the owners. Great to hear what they are trying to do for the...
The price is AED 286
AED 323 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Feb - 18 Feb
Buen Camino Hotel, San Mateo
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

What are the best hostels in San José?
Our travelers like these accommodations in the surrounding area, and they may have reasonable prices: Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport City Mall - 16.6 mi (26.8 km) from the heart of San José. Property features at this bed & breakfast include free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour front desk. Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport - 17.6 mi (28.3 km) from the heart of San José. Guests can enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and tour assistance at this hotel. Costa Rica Marriott Hotel Hacienda Belen - 19.3 mi (31 km) from the heart of San José. You can take advantage of free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour front desk at this bed & breakfast.
When is the best time of year to stay in a hostel in San José?
Good weather’s definitely a plus when you’re experiencing 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 Castro Blanco National Park, and Catarata del Toro. Cultural attractions include San Ramon Museum and Arte Latino. Locals like to shop at San Ramon Municipal Market.
What's the best way to get to and around San José while staying at a hostel?
Keep this information about transit options in San José on hand to make the most of your stay: You can search for flights to the nearest airport, which is Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO), 17.2 mi (27.7 km) from the city center. An alternative is San José (SYQ-Tobías Bolaños Intl.), which is 22.5 mi (36.1 km) away.