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Our top choices for San Francisco hostels

Room

1. Toucan Hostel

Toucan Hostel
2.5 star property
Rio Segundo
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (49 reviews)
"The staff was really nice and helpful."
United States
Paul
The price is ￥4,835
￥5,464 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 6 - Nov 7
Toucan Hostel
A poolside area with a pool, lounge chairs, and a building with large windows.

2. Costa Rica Backpackers - Hostel

Costa Rica Backpackers - Hostel
2.0 star property
Catedral
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (373 reviews)
"Staff were super friendly and very helpful!"
Canada
Kiera
The price is ￥1,374
￥3,435 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Costa Rica Backpackers - Hostel
A restaurant interior with wooden tables and chairs, a bar area, and a menu board.

3. Viajero San José Hostel

Viajero San José Hostel
2.0 star property
Carmen
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (65 reviews)
"One of the cleanest places I have stayed."
Mexico
JOSE MAURICIO
The price is ￥6,440
￥7,277 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 29 - Oct 30
Viajero San José Hostel
A modern bathroom with a large white sink, a patterned tile backsplash, and a small garden area with a pergola.

4. Capital Hostel de Ciudad

Capital Hostel de Ciudad
2.0 star property
La Sabana
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (74 reviews)
"Really enjoyed my stay here, the environment was very clean & I felt really comfortable."
United States
Henry
The price is ￥5,670
￥6,407 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 28 - Oct 29
Capital Hostel de Ciudad
A spacious living area with a red sofa, wooden flooring, and a high ceiling with exposed beams.

5. Hostel Casa Colon

Hostel Casa Colon
2.0 star property
Merced
7.8 out of 10, Good, (146 reviews)
"It's close to downtown and the tica bus station. "
Canada
Tyler
The price is ￥10,053
￥11,360 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 14 - Nov 15
Hostel Casa Colon
A room with a bookshelf, a potted plant, a puzzle box, and a blue brick wall.

6. Lolas Hostal

Lolas Hostal
2.0 star property
Catedral
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (51 reviews)
"The staff was incredibly friendly and helpful. I was pleasantly surprised by how excellent the interior was. There are several common areas including a full kitchen and all are well maintained and well thought out. Very beautiful."
United States
Barry
The price is ￥3,810
￥7,153 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 29 - Oct 30
Lolas Hostal
A staircase leading to a door with a view of a building in the background.

7. Gaudys Hotel

Gaudys Hotel
2.0 star property
Merced
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (35 reviews)
"Bathrooms always dirty you have to rent a towel"
United States
Ace
The price is ￥5,921
￥6,691 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 28 - Oct 29
Gaudys Hotel
A hotel room with a bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a decorative wall, and a wooden floor.

8. Luca

Luca
1.0 star property
Barrio Escalante
5.0 out of 10, (2 reviews)
The price is ￥4,082
￥4,613 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 28 - Oct 29
Luca
A hallway with a tiled floor, dark walls, and artwork on the sides.

9. Alajuela Backpackers Airport Hostel

Alajuela Backpackers Airport Hostel
2.0 star property
El Carmen
7.8 out of 10, Good, (246 reviews)
"Good stay, friendly staff, airport shuttle"
United States
Daniel
The price is ￥2,817
￥6,552 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Alajuela Backpackers Airport Hostel
A room with a wooden ceiling, a large map on the wall, a red patterned sofa, and a glass door leading outside.

10. In The Wind Hostel And Guesthouse

In The Wind Hostel And Guesthouse
1.5 star property
San Pedro
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (28 reviews)
"Great Hostel to Stay at. Clean, Quiet, Great Value for the $ and the Breakfast is Awesome"
United States
Joseph
The price is ￥3,544
￥4,005 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 28 - Oct 29
In The Wind Hostel And Guesthouse
A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a kitchen area with cabinets and appliances, and a large window with a view.

11. Selune

Selune
2.0 star property
Alajuela
The price is ￥5,647
￥6,381 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 7 - Nov 8
Selune
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Top San Francisco Hotel Reviews

Costa Rica Marriott Hotel Hacienda Belen

Costa Rica Marriott Hotel Hacienda Belen

10/10 Excellent
"Great place to stay for the last night of our trip. Airport shuttle was easy and this hotel is right around the corner from the rental car drop off. Beutiful property and has everything onsite you need. Great stay."
Merlin 1-night trip
Posted less than an hour ago
Costa Rica Marriott Hotel Hacienda Belen

Find out more about San Francisco

San Francisco Hostels information

Number of reviews
591
Accommodation
27 Hostels
Lowest Price
￥3,435
Highest Price
￥11,360

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time of year to stay in a hostel in San Francisco?
The weather is important when you want to venture out and explore, so here's some information that may be helpful: The hottest months are usually March and April with an average temp of 68°F, while the coldest months are January and February with an average of 66°F. The rainiest months in San Francisco are October, June, September, and August, with each month seeing an average of 26 inches of rainfall.
What is there to see and do in San Francisco?
Get out into nature with places like Ojo de Agua Spa Park, Sabana Park, and Central Park. Cultural attractions include Museum of Costa Rican Art, National Theater of Costa Rica, and National Museum of Costa Rica. Locals like to shop at Oxígeno Human Playground and Walk of Flowers Mall.
What's the best way to get to and around San Francisco while staying at a hostel?
Keep this information about transit options in and around San Francisco in your back pocket to make the most of your stay: You can fly into the closest airport, which is San José (SYQ-Tobías Bolaños Intl.), located 2.1 mi (3.4 km) away from the city center. Another option is Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO), located 4.8 mi (7.7 km) away.

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