Hostels in San José, Costa Rica
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Travel insights for hostels in San José
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What is the cheapest month to book a hostel in San José?
The cheapest month to book a hostel in San José is December ($27). Conversely, the most expensive month to stay in San José is November ($73).
What is the cheapest day to stay in a hostel in San José?
The cheapest day to stay in San José is Tuesday ($23). On the other hand, travelers can expect to pay the most on Friday, when the average nightly price is $97.
Cheapest hostels in San José, San José Province
Discover affordable stays in San José, San José Province that provide a quality experience without breaking the bank. Hotels in San José, San José Province can be found for as low as $26 per night. There is currently one property in San José, San José Province that can be booked for this price. Poshtel Arenal is one of the hotels that can be booked for the lowest price in San José, San José Province. Price data was last updated on 6 June 2025
At the moment, these hostels offer the lowest nightly rate out of those we've come across in San José. As prices can vary by date, change the dates if you're flexible to compare rates.
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South Side of The Catholic Church, La Fortuna, Costa Rica
0.1 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$26
Avg. per night
400 Metros Este de Calle Principal 160, Nosara, Costa Rica
3.5 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$26
Avg. per night
Paseo Colon, Calle 24 Norte, San José, Costa Rica
0.7 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$37
Avg. per night
50 Meters From Banco Nacional, Tamarindo, Costa Rica
0.4 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$37
Avg. per night
contigo a la iglesia adventista a 200 mts este de Cabinas Mis Miriam 2, Tortuguero, Costa Rica
0.1 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
$45
Avg. per night
Avenida 16 A Y Calle 60 A, Sabana Sur, San José, Costa Rica
1.2 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$80
Avg. per night
Calle Alice, 100 South And 50, Jacó, Costa Rica
0.6 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
$85
Avg. per night
Hostel prices in San José, San José Province
Get a sense of the average price and most popular properties to stay in San José to help you budget for your trip accordingly. Hotels that are booked the most in each class receive the “Most popular” badge. Hotels with the “Best value” badge are the most popular hotels in San José at attractive prices. Price data was last updated on 6 June 2025.
An overview of the average price of hostels by hostel class in the San José. We've also highlighted the most popular hostels and best value within each hostel class.
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Other accommodations in San José, San José Province
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Calle 27A Edificio Dos Plantas, San José, Costa Rica
3.3 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$69
Avg. per night
$89
Avg. per night
Avenida 6, Between Calle 21 & 25, San José, Costa Rica
3.0 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$15
Avg. per night
Avenida 48A, San José, Costa Rica
8.5 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
$78
Avg. per night
$135
Avg. per night
$927
Avg. per night