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Our top choices for San Jose hostels

Exterior
In The Wind Hostel And Guesthouse

In The Wind Hostel And Guesthouse

In The Wind Hostel And Guesthouse
1.5 star property
San Pedro
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (17)
"Great Hostel to Stay at. Clean, Quiet, Great Value for the $ and the Breakfast is Awesome"
United States
Joseph
In The Wind Hostel And Guesthouse
Living area
Costa Rica Backpackers - Hostel

Costa Rica Backpackers - Hostel

Costa Rica Backpackers - Hostel
2.0 star property
Catedral
7.8 out of 10, Good, (314)
"Live the location it was close to the main square and city center, the people working was very nice and helpful."
United States
Henry
Costa Rica Backpackers - Hostel
Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm | Bathroom sink
Capital Hostel de Ciudad

Capital Hostel de Ciudad

Capital Hostel de Ciudad
2.0 star property
La Sabana
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (62)
"Nice facilities. Clean and convenient location. The only drawback was that there was no AC in the room just central in the building so it got hot at night inside our room. Staff was nice and very friendly. Transportation options were excellent "
United States
Mario
Capital Hostel de Ciudad
Printers
Gaudys Hotel

Gaudys Hotel

Gaudys Hotel
2.0 star property
Merced
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (24)
"Awesome "
United States
Martin
The price is ￥7,663
￥8,659 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 6 - Jan 7, 2026
Gaudys Hotel
Interior
Alajuela Backpackers Airport Hostel

Alajuela Backpackers Airport Hostel

Alajuela Backpackers Airport Hostel
2.0 star property
Carmen
7.6 out of 10, Good, (196)
"The staff"
Canada
Aijia
Alajuela Backpackers Airport Hostel
Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets
SJO Oasis Hostel

SJO Oasis Hostel

SJO Oasis Hostel
1.0 star property
Hospital
6.4 out of 10, (6)
" Muy buen servicio y el personal muy buena atención y está muy cercas de todos los servicios "
Mexico
jaime
The price is ￥3,299
￥6,859 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 31 - Jan 1, 2026
SJO Oasis Hostel
Terrace/patio
Viajero San José Hostel

Viajero San José Hostel

Viajero San José Hostel
2.0 star property
Carmen
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (9)
"Amazing and very helpful staff. Located in a safe neighborhood. Private room was clean and comfortable."
Canada
Pierre
The price is ￥6,014
￥6,796 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 12 - Jan 13, 2026
Viajero San José Hostel
Deluxe Apartment, 1 King Bed, Private Bathroom | Tempur-Pedic beds, free WiFi, bed sheets
Lolas

Lolas

Lolas
1.0 star property
Catedral
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (46)
"I felt very safe as a solo female traveler :)"
Canada
Aijia
The price is ￥3,425
￥6,701 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 18 - Jan 19, 2026
Lolas
Interior
Hostel Casa Colon

Hostel Casa Colon

Hostel Casa Colon
2.0 star property
Merced
7.8 out of 10, Good, (144)
"It's close to downtown and the tica bus station. "
Canada
Tyler
Hostel Casa Colon
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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Top San Jose Hotel Reviews

Hyatt Centric San José Escazú

Hyatt Centric San José Escazú

10/10 Excellent
"All of the above "
Aby 3-night trip
Posted 21 hours ago
Hyatt Centric San José Escazú

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San Jose Hostels information

Number of reviews
819
Accommodation
26 Hostels
Lowest Price
￥6,701
Highest Price
￥8,659

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 San Ramon Museum, Juan Santamaria Historical Museum, and Studio Cinemas. Visit landmarks like Ruinas de Ujarras and Catedral de la Mercedes.
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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