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Costa Rica Backpackers - Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel with an outdoor pool, a quick walk to National Museum of Costa Rica

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Comfort Shared Dormitory, Men only, Pool Access | 10 bedrooms, in-room safe, free WiFi
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Comfort Shared Dormitory, Men only, Pool Access | 10 bedrooms, in-room safe, free WiFi
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Costa Rica Backpackers - Hostel offers a vibrant atmosphere near the National Museum. Enjoy the outdoor pool, connect at the daily manager's reception, and gather at the café. The multilingual staff is praised for their helpful service.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Housekeeping
  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • Breakfast available

Room options

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Comfort Shared Dormitory, Women only, Pool Access | 10 bedrooms, in-room safe, free WiFi

Comfort Shared Dormitory, Women only, Pool Access

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Ceiling fan
10 bedrooms
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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10 bedrooms, in-room safe, free WiFi

Comfort Shared Dormitory, Women only, Pool Access

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Ceiling fan
10 bedrooms
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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Comfort Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Pool Access, Mountain View | 10 bedrooms, in-room safe, free WiFi

Comfort Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Pool Access, Mountain View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Ceiling fan
10 bedrooms
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 30 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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Comfort Shared Dormitory, Women only, Pool Access | 10 bedrooms, in-room safe, free WiFi

Comfort Shared Dormitory, Women only, Pool Access

Highlights

Separate dining area
Ceiling fan
10 bedrooms
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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10 bedrooms, in-room safe, free WiFi

Standard Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Private Pool

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Private pool
Ceiling fan
10 bedrooms
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Comfort Shared Dormitory, Men only, Pool Access | 10 bedrooms, in-room safe, free WiFi

Comfort Shared Dormitory, Men only, Pool Access

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Ceiling fan
10 bedrooms
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

View all photos for Comfort Shared Dormitory, Men only, Pool Access

Comfort Shared Dormitory, Men only, Pool Access | 10 bedrooms, in-room safe, free WiFi

Comfort Shared Dormitory, Men only, Pool Access

Highlights

Separate dining area
Ceiling fan
10 bedrooms
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Standard Double Room | 10 bedrooms, in-room safe, free WiFi

Standard Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Ceiling fan
10 bedrooms
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Comfort Shared Dormitory, Men only, Pool Access

Comfort Shared Dormitory, Men only, Pool Access | 10 bedrooms, in-room safe, free WiFi

Comfort Shared Dormitory, Men only, Pool Access

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Ceiling fan
10 bedrooms
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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10 bedrooms, in-room safe, free WiFi

Comfort Room, Mixed Dorm, Pool Access

Highlights

Separate dining area
Ceiling fan
10 bedrooms
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds
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About the neighborhood

Located in Catedral, a neighborhood in San José, Costa Rica Backpackers - Hostel is near a train station. National Museum of Costa Rica and National Theater are cultural highlights, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Avenida Escazú Shopping Center and Multiplaza Mall Escazu. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at National Stadium of Costa Rica.
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10104, San Jose, San José, Avenida 6, between Calle 21 & 25

What's nearby

  • National Museum of Costa Rica - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • National Theater - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Central Park - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Sabana Park - 5 min drive - 3.6 km
  • National Stadium of Costa Rica - 7 min drive - 5.0 km

Getting around

  • San Jose Procuradiria Museum Station - 5 min walk
  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Antik Restaurant + Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪La Destileria - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Valicha - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Caccio's - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Costa Rica Backpackers - Hostel

Hostel near National Museum of Costa Rica
Located close to National Theater and University of Costa Rica, Costa Rica Backpackers - Hostel provides a poolside bar, a free daily manager's reception, and a terrace. In addition to a coffee shop/cafe and a garden, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hostel include:
  • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Luggage storage, smoke-free premises, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services, a front-desk safe, and coffee/tea in the lobby
Room features
All guestrooms at Costa Rica Backpackers - Hostel feature comforts such as separate dining areas, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes.
More amenities include:
  • Showers and toilet paper
  • Separate dining areas, ceiling fans, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Self parking on site (USD 5 per day)
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 6 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Separate in-room dining area
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business center
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Separate dining area

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately USD 6 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 28 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Self parking fee: USD 5 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Costa Rica Backpackers Hostel San Jose
Costa Rica Backpackers Hostel
Costa Rica Backpackers San Jose
Costa Rica Backpackers
Costa Rica Backpackers Hostel
Costa Rica Backpackers - Hostel San José
Costa Rica Backpackers - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

Does Costa Rica Backpackers - Hostel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Costa Rica Backpackers - Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Costa Rica Backpackers - Hostel?

Self parking is available for USD 5 per day. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Costa Rica Backpackers - Hostel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Costa Rica Backpackers - Hostel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Does Costa Rica Backpackers - Hostel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 28 per vehicle applies.

Where is Costa Rica Backpackers - Hostel located?

Located in Catedral, this hostel is within a 15-minute walk of National Museum of Costa Rica and National Theater. University of Costa Rica and Sabana Park are also within 3 mi (5 km). San Jose Procuradiria Museum Station is only a 5-minute walk and San Jose Atlantic Station is 6 minutes.

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Reviews

Costa Rica Backpackers - Hostel Reviews

7.8

Good

7.6

Cleanliness

7.2

Location

8.0

Staff & service

8.0

Eco-friendliness

7.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 121 out of 305 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 96 out of 305 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 36 out of 305 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 305 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 28 out of 305 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Luis Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tranquila y confortable, para un viaje de paso
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mauricio

Always good experience here
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved the swimming pool! Me encantó la piscina!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice atmoshere , good food ,other guests all good and friendly . will stay there again .
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mauricio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It very nice and clean. Friendly staff the onlyfans thing they might work is the restaurant, it tales forever to get whatever you orden. I love this place
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

JIALIANG

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room facing the road is a bit noisy at night and early morning.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mauricio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and nice
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Claudia

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Para un día si está cómoda.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Les employés de l'accueil étaient bien gentils tout dans le hostel m'a plus. Le seul point négatif est vraiment le quartier peu sécuritaire.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Alain

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Pour le prix, parfait pour une nuit pour prendre un vol le lendemain.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Veronica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The space is large with a pool and yoga area.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eleazar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
me gusta muxcho la tranquilidad y seguridad y muy agradable para descansar y divertirte
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dominic

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hat einen guten Eindruck gemacht und sieht auch sehr schick aus. Die Gegend wirkt aber nicht so als sollte man nachts noch raus gehen.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samanta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Chilling people

So chill and beatifull
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place, enjoyed 2 nights, was very comfortable. Very friendly, food is great.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

frantz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very cozy , i loved the atmosphere
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Anastasia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very nice! It was super convenient that they had a restaurant in the hostel area. Rooms were clean and bed was comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Murray

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Great location. Shared space. Tons of international travelers. Really good vibe
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

frantz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My favorite spot in San Jose
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carry

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really liked the food, the convenient location, and the easiness to store luggage and too get help with taxi. Very nice place. And again mention the food was awesome.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

6/10 Okay

Nickolai

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Rude staff

The place in itself is good, but the reception staff seemed very rude Leaving my room at 6am so I didn't wake up other people, I was question who I was and when I was leaving. The woman apparently checked me out already there
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Virginia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Laura

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They were talking about narcotrafic and rejected me as a guest
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

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