Hostels in San José

The average price for a hostel in San José is £111/night. A good hostel deal in San José would be for £15/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 October, because it is the most expensive month of the year. Booking in September is the cheapest month to book a hostel in San José.

While there may be other highly-rated hostels in San José, Costa Rica Backpackers is currently the best, based on 4,403 HotelsCombined reviews and an average rating of 7.8/10.

Costa Rica Backpackers is 10.5 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, 21% of HotelsCombined users searched for hostels in Carmen in the past 12 months, making it a popular choice. Viajero San José Hostel is our most popular hostel in this area.

The most popular hostel in San José that’s close to Barrio Amón is Costa Rica Backpackers. Just 0.7 mi separate Costa Rica Backpackers from Barrio Amón, the city’s most popular attraction. 4,403 HotelsCombined reviewers gave the Costa Rica Backpackers a score of 7.8/10.

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 “Air-conditioned” as a listed amenity. We recommend booking Costa Rica Backpackers, which is the most popular hostel in San José with this amenity.