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Hostels in San José, Costa Rica

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Hostels in popular neighbourhoods in San José

Below are the most popular neighbourhoods in San José to stay in, as well as some of the best hostels in each area
Catedral
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Costa Rica Backpackers

Avenida 6, Calle 21 y 23, San José, Costa Rica

7.9
No. 1 most popular

Hostel Casa Ridgway

Calle 15 Entre Avenida 6 y 8., San José, Costa Rica

8.3
No. 2 most popular

Hostel Shakti

Avenida 8, calle 13, San José, Costa Rica

7.7
Carmen
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Viajero San José Hostel

Ave 9, Calles 13 Y 15, San José, Costa Rica

9.0
No. 1 most popular

Finca Escalante

Ave 9, Calle 33 y 35 50 Mts E Del Freshmarket, Barrio Escalante, San José, Costa Rica

7.9
€104
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No. 2 most popular

Casa Escalante Hostel

Del Restaurante Sapporo 25 Metros Al Este, Barrio Escalante, San Josâ¿Costa Rica., San José, Costa Rica

7.9

Cheap hotels in San José

These hotels usually make for a cheap way to stay in San José
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Costa Rica Backpackers

Avenida 6, Calle 21 y 23, San José, Costa Rica

7.9
144779

Hostel Shakti

Avenida 8, calle 13, San José, Costa Rica

7.7
2045910
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In The Wind Hostel And Guesthouse

100 Meters West of Escuela De La Roosevelt, San José, Costa Rica

8.4
505419
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Capital Hostel de Ciudad

Avenida 16 A Y Calle 60 A Sabana Sur, San José, Costa Rica

8.4
2965914

Carolina Hostel

C 39, 15, San José, Costa Rica

7.4
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Viajero San José Hostel

Ave 9, Calles 13 Y 15, San José, Costa Rica

9.0
2781701
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In The Wind Hostel And Guesthouse

100 Meters West of Escuela De La Roosevelt, San José, Costa Rica

8.4
505419
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Capital Hostel de Ciudad

Avenida 16 A Y Calle 60 A Sabana Sur, San José, Costa Rica

8.4
2965914
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Viajero San José Hostel

Ave 9, Calles 13 Y 15, San José, Costa Rica

9.0
2781701
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Hostel Casa Colon

Paseo Colon, Calle 24 Norte, San José, Costa Rica

7.5
645544
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Costa Rica Backpackers

Avenida 6, Calle 21 y 23, San José, Costa Rica

7.9
144779

When to book a hostel in San José

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€20 - €27

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Information about staying in San José

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What is the average length of a stay in a San José hostel?

When staying at a hostel in San José, momondo users, on average, stay for 2days. The average price for a 2-days stay at a San José hostel typically costs €653.

Are San José hostels a better deal than San José hotels?

San José hostels cost €327/night on average which is 89% more expensive than 2 star hotels and 84% more expensive than 3 star hotels.

What do past momondo users think of the hostels in San José?

On average, momondo users have rated San José hostels a 8.1 out of 10. This rating is better than 1-star (7.2) and 2-star (7.8) hotels in San José. If you are looking for a comfortable and budget-friendly stay in San José, momondo and its users would recommend looking into a hostel.

How many operators does momondo search for hotels in San José?

There are 739 operators available for hotels in San José as of October 2026.

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