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Our top choices for San Jose hostels

Deluxe Double Room | Bed sheets

Toucan Hostel

Toucan Hostel
2.5 star property
Rio Segundo
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (22 reviews)
"Nice place to stay, very close to the airport. "
Canada
Alex
The price is ￥4,649
￥5,253 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 23 - Apr 24
Toucan Hostel
Studio Suite, 1 Double Bed, Ensuite | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Viajero San José Hostel

Viajero San José Hostel
2.0 star property
Carmen
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (26 reviews)
"Clean room, great staff especially Andreas hotel has a lot of character. "
United States
Simeon
The price is ￥6,031
￥6,815 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 5 - Apr 6
Viajero San José Hostel
Interior

In The Wind Hostel And Guesthouse

In The Wind Hostel And Guesthouse
1.5 star property
San Pedro
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (22 reviews)
"Great Hostel to Stay at. Clean, Quiet, Great Value for the $ and the Breakfast is Awesome"
United States
Joseph
The price is ￥3,607
￥4,077 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 31 - Apr 1
In The Wind Hostel And Guesthouse
Staircase

Gaudys Hotel

Gaudys Hotel
2.0 star property
Merced
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (27 reviews)
"Awesome "
United States
Martin
The price is ￥8,787
￥9,930 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 5 - Apr 6
Gaudys Hotel
Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm | Bathroom sink

Capital Hostel de Ciudad

Capital Hostel de Ciudad
2.0 star property
La Sabana
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (64 reviews)
"I loved my stay everyone was super friendly. Central area and great view. I felt safe. The kitchen and outdoor washroom was also very nice"
Canada
Salimah
The price is ￥6,263
￥7,077 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 1 - Apr 2
Capital Hostel de Ciudad
Lobby

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 ￥10,689
￥12,078 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 13 - Apr 14
Hostel Casa Colon
Living room

Lolas

Lolas
1.0 star property
Catedral
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (48 reviews)
"I felt very safe as a solo female traveler :)"
Canada
Aijia
The price is ￥5,194
￥5,869 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 13 - Apr 14
Lolas
Outdoor pool, sun loungers

Costa Rica Backpackers - Hostel

Costa Rica Backpackers - Hostel
2.0 star property
Catedral
7.8 out of 10, Good, (329 reviews)
"The hammocks and pool are awesome "
United States
helen
The price is ￥1,404
￥3,510 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 31 - Apr 1
Costa Rica Backpackers - Hostel
Interior

Alajuela Backpackers Airport Hostel

Alajuela Backpackers Airport Hostel
2.0 star property
Carmen
7.8 out of 10, Good, (224 reviews)
"Airport shuttle is a big plus! The room was clean and perfect for a short stay. Very noisy at night. "
United States
Marie
The price is ￥1,798
￥5,474 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 17 - Apr 18
Alajuela Backpackers Airport Hostel
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Top San Jose Hotel Reviews

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

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

4/10 Poor
"The food was great, the rooms were sketchy but par for the area. "
Terry 1-night trip
Posted 1 hour ago
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Aeropuerto, Costa Rica

Find out more about San Jose

San Jose Hostels information

Number of reviews
299
Accommodation
26 Hostels
Lowest Price
￥3,510
Highest Price
￥12,078

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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