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Our top choices for San Juan hostels

A restaurant interior with wooden tables and chairs, a bar area, and a menu board.

1. Viajero San José Hostel

Viajero San José Hostel
2.0 star property
Carmen
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (61 reviews)
"One of the cleanest places I have stayed."
Mexico
JOSE MAURICIO
The price is ￥6,403
￥7,235 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Viajero San José 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, (372 reviews)
"Staff were super friendly and very helpful!"
Canada
Kiera
The price is ￥1,387
￥3,467 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Costa Rica Backpackers - Hostel
A room with a bookshelf, a potted plant, a puzzle box, and a blue brick wall.

3. Lolas Hostal

Lolas Hostal
2.0 star property
Catedral
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (50 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 ￥3,751
￥7,100 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 20 - Oct 21
Lolas Hostal
A spacious living area with a red sofa, wooden flooring, and a high ceiling with exposed beams.

4. 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 ￥9,345
￥10,560 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 14 - Oct 15
Hostel Casa Colon
A hotel room with a bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a decorative wall, and a wooden floor.

5. Luca

Luca
1.0 star property
Barrio Escalante
5.0 out of 10, (2 reviews)
The price is ￥3,883
￥4,388 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Luca
A modern bathroom with a large white sink, a patterned tile backsplash, and a small garden area with a pergola.

6. 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 ￥5,771
￥6,521 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Capital Hostel de Ciudad
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7. Toucan Hostel

Toucan Hostel
2.5 star property
Rio Segundo
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (45 reviews)
"The room was clean & well kept. The bed was comfortable. Good stay overall"
United States
Henry
The price is ￥4,446
￥5,024 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Toucan Hostel
A room with a wooden ceiling, a large map on the wall, a red patterned sofa, and a glass door leading outside.

8. 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 ￥3,847
￥4,347 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 14 - Oct 15
In The Wind Hostel And Guesthouse
A staircase leading to a door with a view of a building in the background.

9. 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 ￥7,025
￥7,938 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Gaudys Hotel
A hallway with a tiled floor, dark walls, and artwork on the sides.

10. Alajuela Backpackers Airport Hostel

Alajuela Backpackers Airport Hostel
2.0 star property
El Carmen
7.8 out of 10, Good, (245 reviews)
"Good stay, friendly staff, airport shuttle"
United States
Daniel
The price is ￥2,842
￥6,610 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Alajuela Backpackers Airport Hostel
A bedroom with a wooden ceiling, a bed with green bedding, a wardrobe, and a nightstand.

11. Selune

Selune
2.0 star property
Alajuela
The price is ￥5,072
￥5,732 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 14 - Oct 15
Selune
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Top San Juan Hotel Reviews

Radisson San Jose-Costa Rica

Radisson San Jose-Costa Rica

10/10 Excellent
"Excelente experiencia, servicio y hospitalidad. Segunda vez y nos encantó."
Gladynette 6-night trip
Posted 1 hour ago
Radisson San Jose-Costa Rica

Find out more about San Juan

San Juan Hostels information

Number of reviews
814
Accommodation
26 Hostels
Lowest Price
￥3,467
Highest Price
￥10,560

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time of year to stay in a hostel in San Juan?
The weather is important when you're discovering new places, so here's some information about the seasons: 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 Juan 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 Juan?
Get out into nature with places like Morazan Park, National Park, and Central Park. Cultural attractions include National Theater of Costa Rica, National Museum of Costa Rica, and Museum of Costa Rican Art. Locals like to shop at Mercado Central and San Pedro Mall.
What's the best way to get to and around San Juan while staying at a hostel?
Keep this information about transit options in and around San Juan in your back pocket to make the most of your stay: You can search for flights to the closest airport, which is San José (SYQ-Tobías Bolaños Intl.), 4.3 mi (6.9 km) from the city center. An alternative is Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO), located 9.1 mi (14.6 km) away.

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