Hostels in San José

On average, it’s $189/night for a hostel in San José, though $27/night or less would be considered a good deal. The least expensive hostel our users have found recently was for $13/night in San José. Try to avoid booking your hostel in July (the most expensive month). Booking in September (the cheapest month) could save you money.

With an average review score of 7.8 (out of 10) from 4,364 HotelsCombined users, Costa Rica Backpackers Hostel is considered the best San José hostel.

Hostel Casa Colon is 14.5 km away from San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport, making it the closest San José hostel to the city’s most popular airport.

Carmen is the most popular area of San José to stay in. In the past year, 33% of HotelsCombined users looking for San José hostels searched within Carmen. Viajero San José Hostel is a popular hostel in Carmen if you choose to stay in the area.

Hostels in San José tend to have a more active social scene than hotels, so they’re perfect for outgoing travellers looking to meet other people. San José hostels are, on average, cheaper than other stays in the city due to their dorm-style sleeping quarters. However, this means you can spend your money elsewhere such as on local tours and events.

Yes, 2 San José hostels list “Wi-Fi” as an amenity. If you’re looking for a particular hostel in San José with this feature, then consider staying at the popular Costa Rica Backpackers Hostel.