Hostels in San José, Costa Rica

The average price for a hostel in San José is £23/night. A good hostel deal in San José would be for £21/night or less. The lowest hostel price found recently on HotelsCombined was £7/night. If your travel schedule is flexible, then try not to book in April, because it is the most expensive month of the year. Booking in May is the cheapest month to book a hostel in San José.

While there may be other highly-rated hostels in San José, Poshtel Arenal is currently the best, based on 2,782 HotelsCombined reviews and an average rating of 7.9/10.

Poshtel Arenal is 44.4 mi away from San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport, making it the closest San José hostel to the city’s most popular airport.

While there are other neighbourhoods throughout San José, 25% of HotelsCombined users searched for hostels in Carmen in the past 12 months, making it a popular choice. Selina San Jose is our most popular hostel in this area.

The most popular hostel in San José that’s close to Barrio Amón is Poshtel Arenal. Just 53.4 mi separate Poshtel Arenal from Barrio Amón, the city’s most popular attraction. 2,782 HotelsCombined reviewers gave the Poshtel Arenal a score of 7.9/10.

Staying at a hostel is beneficial if you’re looking to travel to San José on a budget. Spending less on accommodations means you can spend more on activities, food, and souvenirs. You may find that some hostels in San José offer amenities similar to those that hotels provide, such as continental breakfasts, 24/7 check-in, an on-site bar, and free Wi-Fi - so there’s often no need to forego any travel comforts.

1 hostel in San José currently have “Pool” as a listed amenity. We recommend booking Poshtel Arenal, which is the most popular hostel in San José with this amenity.