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Hostels in San Jose

Our top choices for San Jose hostels

Capital Hostel de Ciudad
Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm | Bathroom sink

Capital Hostel de Ciudad

2.0 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (59)
"Amazing Hostel!"
Capital Hostel de Ciudad
In The Wind Hostel And Guesthouse
Exterior

In The Wind Hostel And Guesthouse

1.5 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (9)
"Great host. Delicious pancakes. I’ll stay there again. No complaints. "
In The Wind Hostel And Guesthouse
Casa Pandora
1 bedroom, memory foam beds, desk, laptop workspace

Casa Pandora

1.0 star property
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1)
"Muy buena Quiero ver si es posible la devolución de dinero de la tercera persona que no ocupo el lugar"
The price is SAR 80
SAR 182 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Aug - 25 Aug
Casa Pandora
Alajuela Backpackers Airport Hostel
Interior

Alajuela Backpackers Airport Hostel

2.0 star property
7.6 out of 10, Good, (183)
"I've stay there a few times over the years. Convenient location and comfortable. "
Alajuela Backpackers Airport Hostel
Gaudys Hotel
Printers

Gaudys Hotel

2.0 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (21)
"This is pretty good for a short stay downtown San Jose. The downside is that it's a hostel, not a hotel. It's weird that they call it a hotel. And of course I had a private room with a private bathroom but this is definitely not a hotel."
The price is SAR 206
SAR 233 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Sep - 2 Sep
Gaudys Hotel
Lolas
Deluxe Apartment, 1 King Bed, Private Bathroom | 1 bedroom, Tempur-Pedic beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Lolas

1.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (44)
"Amazing place to stay will come with family again"
The price is SAR 68
SAR 145 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Sep - 22 Sep
Lolas
Costa Rica Backpackers - Hostel
Living area

Costa Rica Backpackers - Hostel

2.0 star property
7.8 out of 10, Good, (303)
"Great"
Costa Rica Backpackers - Hostel
Hostel Casa Colon
Interior

Hostel Casa Colon

2.0 star property
7.8 out of 10, Good, (143)
"It's close to downtown and the tica bus station. "
Hostel Casa Colon
Hotel Cortez
Property grounds

Hotel Cortez

2.0 star property
The price is SAR 68
SAR 77 total
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sep
Hotel Cortez
SJO Oasis Hostel
Room | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

SJO Oasis Hostel

1.0 star property
5.6 out of 10, (5)
"Personal muy atento, hostal limpio, cómodo y muy cercano al centro. Recomiendo 10/10 "
The price is SAR 60
SAR 143 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Sep - 2 Sep
SJO Oasis Hostel
Hostel La Cascada
Interior detail

Hostel La Cascada

2.0 star property
2.0 out of 10, (1)
"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"
Hostel La Cascada
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Top San Jose Hotel Reviews

Costa Rica Marriott Hotel Hacienda Belen

Costa Rica Marriott Hotel Hacienda Belen

10/10 Excellent
"I would highly recommend this hotel, Beautiful views from the terrace , very relaxing , the pool is amazing and the breakfast buffet is spectacular "
Ileana M 4-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Costa Rica Marriott Hotel Hacienda Belen

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 Arte Latino, Juan Santamaria Historical Museum, and Studio Cinemas. Visit landmarks like Ruinas de Ujarras.
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.