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Compare 11 Hostels in San José with updated reviews, rates, and availability.

The Springs Resort and Spa at Arenal
Villa Palacio | Living area | Flat-screen TV, DVD player, iPod dock

The Springs Resort and Spa at Arenal

5.0 star property
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (1002)
"Exceptional property which is an engineering marvel ! Easily one of the best hotels in Costa Rica! 5 star services and amenities!"
The price is AED 3,115
AED 3,520 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Apr - 23 Apr
The Springs Resort and Spa at Arenal
Radisson San Jose-Costa Rica
Exterior

Radisson San Jose-Costa Rica

4.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1014)
"Me encanto! Lo catalogo un hotel 4 estrellas."
The price is AED 441
AED 498 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Apr - 22 Apr
Radisson San Jose-Costa Rica
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Aeropuerto, Costa Rica
Terrace/patio

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

3.5 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (2206)
"convenient because its close to the airport and provides shuttle service every hour to and from hotel til a certain time "
The price is AED 340
AED 385 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Apr - 5 Apr
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Aeropuerto, Costa Rica
The Royal Corin Thermal Water Spa & Resort - Adults Only
Aerial view

The Royal Corin Thermal Water Spa & Resort - Adults Only

4.5 star property
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (1005)
"Breakfast was great. Wished there were more dinner options."
The price is AED 1,471
AED 1,662 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Mar - 29 Mar
The Royal Corin Thermal Water Spa & Resort - Adults Only
Fiesta Resort Central Pacific - All Inclusive
Property grounds

Fiesta Resort Central Pacific - All Inclusive

3.5 star property
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1019)
"Excellent beach hotel. The all-inclusive is definetely a great plus; lots of options. Nice bedroom size. Just a great place to stay for a short gateway."
The price is AED 676
AED 764 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Mar - 28 Mar
Fiesta Resort Central Pacific - All Inclusive
Arenal Manoa & Hot Springs Resort
2 outdoor pools

Arenal Manoa & Hot Springs Resort

3.5 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1013)
"Beautiful property, friendly staff and excellent service. We truly enjoyed our stay. The rooms are large and comfortable. The dining options are excellent. The pools and hot springs were also enjoyable. "
The price is AED 1,177
AED 1,330 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Apr - 8 Apr
Arenal Manoa & Hot Springs Resort
Volcano Lodge Hotel & Thermal Experience
Terrace/patio

Volcano Lodge Hotel & Thermal Experience

4.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1006)
"We loved this property. The dining was good and we enjoyed the pool and hot springs. "
The price is AED 782
AED 883 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Apr - 24 Apr
Volcano Lodge Hotel & Thermal Experience
DoubleTree by Hilton Cariari - San Jose Costa Rica
Terrace/patio

DoubleTree by Hilton Cariari - San Jose Costa Rica

4.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1005)
"We stayed one day on our way to la fortuna. The property is older and it’s age showed but it was okay for our purposes. "
The price is AED 390
AED 441 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Apr - 7 Apr
DoubleTree by Hilton Cariari - San Jose Costa Rica
Hotel Los Lagos Spa & Resort
Indoor pool, 11 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, sun loungers

Hotel Los Lagos Spa & Resort

3.5 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1119)
"Great view of the volcano, the food at the restaurant was great and the hot springs were beautiful. "
The price is AED 819
AED 926 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Mar - 26 Mar
Hotel Los Lagos Spa & Resort
Lost Iguana Resort and Spa
2 outdoor pools, a heated pool, sun loungers

Lost Iguana Resort and Spa

3.5 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1004)
"This was one of the best stays I’ve ever had. The staffs went above and beyond of us! The rooms were extremely clean amazing views. The staff helped booked all the tours for us with transportation included. I would come back in a heart beat! The can’t not recommend this place enough! Loved everything about Costa Rica and Lost Iguana. "
The price is AED 1,322
AED 1,494 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Apr - 3 Apr
Lost Iguana Resort and Spa
Barceló San José
Outdoor pool

Barceló San José

4.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1606)
"I stayed in the suite and it was incredibly beautiful and comfortable. Everyone in the hotel was attentive. The grounds are very beautiful. "
The price is AED 286
AED 323 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Apr - 24 Apr
Barceló San José
Costa Rica Marriott Hotel Hacienda Belen
View from room

Costa Rica Marriott Hotel Hacienda Belen

4.5 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1006)
"Friendly staff, such a relaxing environment! Can’t wait to go back!!"
The price is AED 628
AED 710 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Apr - 19 Apr
Costa Rica Marriott Hotel Hacienda Belen
Wyndham San Jose Herradura Hotel & Convention Center
3 outdoor pools, sun loungers

Wyndham San Jose Herradura Hotel & Convention Center

4.0 star property
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1639)
"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...
The price is AED 364
AED 412 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Mar - 25 Mar
Wyndham San Jose Herradura Hotel & Convention Center
Baldi Hot Springs Hotel and Spa
10 indoor pools, 15 outdoor pools, sun loungers

Baldi Hot Springs Hotel and Spa

3.5 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (891)
"Pros: Amazing hot springs, good kids area (fun slides), everything was clean, cart rides if needed to rooms, great security, staff was great, location is perfect (close to volcano) and restaurants Cons: Towels/locker area for day pass people was inconvenient, walking up hill (rooms far away), lots of people, limited restaurants, day pass people have to have cash for towels (inconvenient) "
The price is AED 1,278
AED 1,444 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Apr - 23 Apr
Baldi Hot Springs Hotel and Spa
InterContinental Costa Rica at Multiplaza Mall by IHG
Aerial view

InterContinental Costa Rica at Multiplaza Mall by IHG

5.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (654)
"Great place for families and business. "
The price is AED 746
AED 926 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Apr - 17 Apr
InterContinental Costa Rica at Multiplaza Mall by IHG
Paradise Hot Springs Thermal Resort
Poolside bar

Paradise Hot Springs Thermal Resort

3.5 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (797)
"Lovely hotel in a gorgeous setting. We enjoyed the hot spring pools, the beautiful infinity pool, clean and spacious rooms, and friendly staff. "
The price is AED 939
AED 1,062 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Apr - 9 Apr
Paradise Hot Springs Thermal Resort
Jungla Urbana BnB
Comfort Room, Garden View | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Jungla Urbana BnB

3.5 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (39)
"Great property and helpful staff."
The price is AED 116
AED 131 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Apr - 22 Apr
Jungla Urbana BnB
Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Escazu
Property amenity

Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Escazu

3.5 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (784)
"Excelente opción, buen desayuno, buen ambiente, buena atención. Recomendable "
The price is AED 438
AED 495 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Apr - 12 Apr
Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Escazu
Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa
Outdoor pool

Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa

4.5 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1001)
"The hotsprings were fantastic "
The price is AED 1,983
AED 2,241 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Apr - 23 Apr
Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa
Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport City Mall
Bar (on property)

Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport City Mall

3.5 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1019)
"Great hotel for an overnight stay to fly out. Attached to a very nice mall"
The price is AED 512
AED 579 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Apr - 18 Apr
Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport City Mall
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Apartamentos Cityzen
Front of property

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
5 Apr - 6 Apr
Apartamentos Cityzen
TIPS Vacation
Exterior

TIPS Vacation

3.0 star property
TIPS Vacation
Nina´s - Juan Santamaria
Traditional Room | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

What are the best hostels in San José?
Our travelers like these accommodations in the surrounding area, and they may have reasonable prices: Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport - 17.6 mi (28.3 km) from the heart of San José. You can take advantage of free breakfast, free WiFi, and a restaurant at this hotel. Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport City Mall - 16.6 mi (26.8 km) from the heart of San José. Guests can enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and tour assistance at this hotel.
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.