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Casa Pandora Hostel Women Only

San José

Casa Pandora Hostel Women Only is situated in San José, within 7.5 km of Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica and 10 km of Parque Diversiones.

S
Semirah
From
Nigeria
Absolutely love the this property. It’s clean and central
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 120 reviews
Price from
US$33.74
1 night, 2 adults

Eco Stay Hostel

San José

Situated in San José, 4.7 km from La Sabana Metropolitan Park, Eco Stay Hostel features accommodation with a garden, private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

M
Marie
From
France
Super clean, quiet, attentive staff, and delicious breakfast
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 473 reviews
Price from
US$59
1 night, 2 adults

NATIVUS Art-Hostel

San José

Set in San José and with Poas National Park reachable within 47 km, NATIVUS Art-Hostel offers concierge services, allergy-free rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi throughout the property and a terrace.

A
A Couple Of Adventure
From
Austria
Relaxed stay in this small hostel.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 941 reviews
Price from
US$54.15
1 night, 2 adults

Gaudy's Hostel

San José

Situated in San José and with Poas National Park reachable within 47 km, Gaudy's Hostel features a tour desk, non-smoking rooms, a garden, free WiFi throughout the property and a terrace.

M
Marie
From
France
That's was one of the best welcoming I had in a hostel in my life. They gave me a tea (at midnight when I arrived) then they wanted to Cook some food for me in case I was hungry after my trip etc. It's a family that is so friendly. I am impressed. The bed was also very comfy. 10/10.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,335 reviews
Price from
US$78.98
1 night, 2 adults

Casa Escalante Hostel

Barrio Escalante, San José

Situated in San José and with La Sabana Metropolitan Park reachable within 6.1 km, Casa Escalante Hostel features a tour desk, non-smoking rooms, a garden, free WiFi throughout the property and a...

T
Teresa
From
Austria
For the price i paid i have to give 10 points. It has everything you need and gets cleaned every day. Family that runs the business is also living there so it felt more like a homestay than a hostel. Not many travellers while i was there, which i liked. Wifi worked perfectly. Neighborhood is full of fancy restaurants and for those on a budget there is a walmart in 20 min walking distance.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 878 reviews
Price from
US$34.20
1 night, 2 adults

Chillout Hostel Barrio Escalante

Barrio Escalante, San José

Located in San José and with La Sabana Metropolitan Park reachable within 6.1 km, Chillout Hostel Barrio Escalante provides concierge services, allergy-free rooms, a garden, free WiFi throughout the...

M
Michael
From
United States
A well run hostel by a “hands on” owner who has put a lot of care in creating and managing the place. Both the owner and his staff were all very friendly and interested in chatting with their guests. The owner actually works the day shift (at least the days I was there) so he was very present to ensure a good stay. There was also staff there 24 hours a day. Chillout Hostel had two common areas. One area was in front of the building (but fenced in and behind the secured entrance gate) and was a nice place to enjoy breakfast or coffee. The second area was in the back of the building (and also enclosed). There were also seven guest rooms, a combination of dorms and private rooms. The social scene was nice, but certainly not a “party hostel.” The common areas (particularly the back common area) and kitchen were closed off at 22:00 to ensure a quiet night. They reopened at 7:00 the next morning. I found the neighborhood to be safe, certainly safer than other parts of San Jose. There were restaurants and grocery stores with a few blocks of the hostel. The hostel was a fifteen to twenty minute walk to the city center.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 563 reviews
Price from
US$53.46
1 night, 2 adults

Stray Cat Hostel

San José

Set in San José, within an 8-minute walk of San Juan de Dios Hospital and 1 km of Metropolitan Hospital Costa Rica, Stray Cat Hostel offers accommodation with a shared lounge and free WiFi.

C
Christian
From
Switzerland
Stayed only a night. Good location. Close from the bus termina 7/10 I recommande
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 319 reviews
Price from
US$60
1 night, 2 adults

awā San José

Barrio Escalante, San José

Located in San José, within 4.8 km of La Sabana Metropolitan Park and 6.2 km of Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica, awā San José provides accommodation with a garden and free WiFi throughout the property...

G
Greg Duerksen
From
Canada
*upgraded to the presidential suite. A large room with huge balcony was located on the second floor. The massive walk in shower and room was appointed well and very comfortable. The large .nature trees and central garden made this an oasis in the city. We loved the location within seconds of 100's of fun and tasty restaurants
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 313 reviews
Price from
US$64.13
1 night, 2 adults

In the Wind Hostel and Guesthouse

San José

Located 6.3 km from La Sabana Metropolitan Park, In the Wind Hostel and Guesthouse offers 3-star accommodation in San José and features a garden, a shared lounge and a terrace.

C
Carol
From
Netherlands
It was just as described, in a safe location and very clean. We arrived there with a lot of luggage and Marc at the front desk was so nice to help us carry our luggage to our private room on the first floor. We left early the next day but we wished we could of stayed longer. Definitely recommend this place!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 526 reviews
Price from
US$21.60
1 night, 2 adults

Capital Hostel de Ciudad

San José

Located in San José, 49 km from Poas National Park, Capital Hostel de Ciudad provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

F
Fernando Salomon
From
Mexico
Impecable excelente atencion super recomendable
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 30 reviews
Price from
US$52.65
1 night, 2 adults
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Budget travellers know that there is no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a bit more.

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 473 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 853 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 877 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 941 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 526 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 313 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 3,834 reviews

Save money on hostels in San José and nearby – budget options available

Hostal del Este Santa Fe

San José
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 3.4
Poor - What previous guests thought, 24 reviews

Offering free WiFi throughout the property, Hostal del Este Santa Fe is located in San José, 5.2 km from Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica and 8.2 km from Parque Diversiones.

From US$72.32 per night

Hostel Shakti

San José
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 853 reviews

Situated in San José, 50 km from Poas National Park, Hostel Shakti features accommodation with a shared lounge, private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

From US$40.68 per night

Hotel Casa Colon

San José
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 292 reviews

At Hostel Casa Colón, we are committed to offering an unforgettable experience to our guests in the heart of San José, Costa Rica.

From US$74 per night

Luz de Luna Escalante

San José
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1
Good - What previous guests thought, 28 reviews

Situated in San José, 5.9 km from La Sabana Metropolitan Park, Luz de Luna Escalante features accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a terrace.

From US$81.36 per night

Capital Hostel de Ciudad

San José
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 30 reviews

Located in San José, 49 km from Poas National Park, Capital Hostel de Ciudad provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

From US$77.29 per night

Ester`s Place

Escazu
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 123 reviews

Set in Escazu, 50 km from Poas National Park, Ester`s Place offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a terrace.

From US$69.18 per night

Casa Rinu

San José
Budget options available

Located within 12 km of La Sabana Metropolitan Park and 14 km of Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica, Casa Rinu provides rooms in San José.

Great access to the city centre. Check these hostels in San José and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 3,834 reviews

Located in central San José, Costa Rica Backpackers offers an outdoor pool, gardens, an international restaurant and a communal kitchen with free tea and coffee. Free Wi-Fi is available in all areas.

From US$25.63 per night

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 563 reviews
The hostel is in a great location - walking distance from lots of restaurants. We felt very safe. The staff were friendly and helpful.
Guest review by
Lien
Family with young children
Avg. price/night: US$25.63
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 3,834 reviews
Cheap stay, and we booked a car through the hostel’s recommendation; excellent experience. We also sorted a SIM card very efficiently. Bed sheets were soft and room was comfortable
Guest review by
Maria
Young couple
Avg. price/night: US$58.76
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 877 reviews
The hostel is in a great location. Barrio Escalante is the best choice, a safe place and close to the center. The common areas are beautiful and large, the kitchen very well equipped. The rooms are comfortable and clean, the showers have hot water. The owner is a wonderful person, always available to help. I've been to several hostels in San José and this one is the best. Thank you for everything Casa Escalante Hostel.
Guest review by
Marco
Young couple
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 563 reviews
one of the best hostels I've stayed, clean, curtains, good vibes, helpful staff, nice kitchen, great location. favourite place i stayed in san jose
Guest review by
Shayna
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$67.80
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 318 reviews
Friendly staff, super clean hostel, nice new and clean rooms, bathrooms and kitchen. Bed was also super comfy and room temp perfect. Great location near bus terminals and felt safe inside hostel. The kitchen has free tea and coffee and a breakfast that starts at 5am so you can eat before an early journey. They even offer pizza for 5000 colones.
Guest review by
Caitlin
Solo traveller
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