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Popular hostels in San José, San José Province

Discover well-known properties in San José, San José Province that are favoured by visitors more than others. There are 705 hotels in San José, San José Province and price data was last updated on 25 April 2024. The average price for a hotel in San José, San José Province is $58/night.
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Calles 36 Y 38, San José, Costa Rica
Gaudys Backpackers is located in San Jose and is close to the area's tourist attractions. It provides complimentary Wi-Fi, an express check-in and check-out feature and massage services.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
8.2
Excellent
1411 reviews
Location
0.7 km from city centre
Paseo Colon, Calle 24 Norte, San José, Costa Rica
Hostel Casa Colon is situated in San Jose and is close to the area's tourist attractions. The various facilities this cosy hostel features include meeting rooms, a currency exchange and a 24-hour reception.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
7.2
Good
472 reviews
Location
0.7 km from city centre
Calle 39,Barrio Escalante 400N 100E, San José, Costa Rica
TripOn Open House provides a comfortable setting when in San Pedro and is close to everything the area has to offer. Those staying at the property can also enjoy complimentary Wi-Fi.
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
4.8
Okay
1 reviews
Location
4.0 km from city centre
200 Metros Oeste De La Clinica De Jaco, Jacó, Costa Rica
Boasting a rooftop terrace, an outdoor pool and a swimming pool, Room2Board Hostel and Surf School is located in Jaco and provides traditional accommodation. Those staying at the property also have access to complimentary wireless internet and on-site parking.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
8.3
Excellent
690 reviews
Location
1.1 km from city centre
Unnamed Road Finca #12, Heredia, Costa Rica
Finca Organica Guarumo is situated in Horquetas and provides guests with free Wi-Fi. It also provides a 24-hour reception and luggage storage.
Free Wi-Fi
Location
47.5 km from city centre

Tips for booking hostels in San José, San José Province

Gain useful insights and advice for booking the perfect stay in San José, San José Province. Price data is based on averages over the past 12 months and was last updated on 25 April 2024.
Cheapest month:December
Most expensive month:August
Average price in San José:$58/night
Cheapest price found:$17/night
Cheapest day:Wednesday
Most expensive day:Thursday
$18 - $99
Average price per night / 3-star hotel. Prices are not fixed and may vary with time.
$37 - $93
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Top-rated San José, San José Province hostels

Browse through properties in San José, San José Province that have received the highest ratings from guests. There are currently 705 properties in San José, San José Province and data was last updated on 25 April 2024.
Some of the very best San José hostels as rated by our users. Be sure to read user reviews to learn why these hostels are among the highest rated.
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Avenida 16 A Y Calle 60 A, Sabana Sur, San José, Costa Rica
1.2 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$88
Avg. per night
Avenida 6, Between Calle 21 & 25, San José, Costa Rica
3.0 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$22
Avg. per night
South Side of The Catholic Church, La Fortuna, Costa Rica
0.1 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$34
Avg. per night
Calle Alice, 100 South And 50, Jacó, Costa Rica
0.6 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$48
Avg. per night

Other accommodations in San José, San José Province

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Puerto Viejo de Talamanca, Costa Rica
2.3 km from city centre
Air conditioning
$285
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San José, Costa Rica
3.6 km from city centre
Air conditioning
$91
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Avenida 6, Entre Calle 21 y 25, San José, Costa Rica
3.1 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$20
Avg. per night
San Antonio de Belen Ciudad Cariari, San José, Costa Rica
8.2 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$231
Avg. per night
Route 27, San José, Costa Rica
6.8 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$245
Avg. per night

Where to stay in San José, San José Province

Explore different neighbourhoods and areas within San José to find the perfect location for your stay. Map data was last updated on 25 April 2024.
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Facts about staying in San José, San José Province

Find useful tips and insights about staying in San José to help you make the most of your experience. FAQs were last updated on 25 April 2024.
  • What is the cost of a hostel in San José?

    $58/night is an average price for a hostel in San José throughout the year. Hostel prices do vary, and you’ll find that in October is the most expensive month to book, and in December is the cheapest month to book. Our users recently found San José hostels for as low as $18/night. In general, San José hostels for $50 or less are a good deal.

  • What’s the best hostel in San José?

    Based on rated reviews, the best hostel in San José is Poshtel Arenal. 965 users from HotelsCombined gave the Poshtel Arenal a 8.0/10 rating.

  • What hostel is closest to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport?

    The closest San José hostel to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport is Costa Rica Backpackers, which is 16.9 km away.

  • What is the most popular hostel in San José closest to Museo Nacional de Costa Rica?

    Costa Rica Backpackers happens to be the most popular San José hostel near Museo Nacional de Costa Rica among our users. The Costa Rica Backpackers has a current rating of 7.7 from 3,254 HotelsCombined travellers. Museo Nacional de Costa Rica is also conveniently located just 0.4 km from this hostel.

  • Should I stay in a San José hostel?

    Aside from the fact that San José hostels tend to be more affordable than other stay types, they also have a more lively social scene. This social environment is perfect for individuals, couples, and even families who are looking to meet fellow travellers in San José.

  • Does San José have hostels with “Air-conditioned” listed as an amenity?

    2 hostels 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.

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