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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, 116 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.

G
Graciela
From
Austria
Friendly staff, got good travel tips and recommendations for the city, clean rooms and lobby/ common area, kitchen to be used by guests, free tea and coffee in the morning, possible to go to the gym nearby (good and cheap), discount at restaurant nearby
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 481 reviews
Price from
US$41.60
1 night, 2 adults

Gaudy's Hotel

San José

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

M
Melanie
From
Cambodia
Absolutely perfect place in San Jose to stay. Breakfast was yummy, with coffee. Not a party hostel or whatever so it was really good to rest and have some space for yourself. I had some troubles with a booking in Santa Teresa and the staff has been extremely helpful in assisting me to sort it out.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,353 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...

M
Matheus
From
Brazil
The kitchen is really nice and the hostel is like 10min walking to the bar/restaurant area of San José.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 862 reviews
Price from
US$34.20
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.

C
Caroline
From
New Zealand
Clean and tidy, good facilities and super close to a supermarket! Gorgeous painting and tiling throughout the hostel also. Very helpful staff.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 938 reviews
Price from
US$54.15
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.

b
beu
From
Costa Rica
Best place to be Very helpful staff I recommend it to everyone
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 332 reviews
Price from
US$59.14
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...

J
Jack
From
Ireland
Extremely friendly and welcoming on check in. Area is expensive for restaurants but feels very safe to walk around and we could walk into downtown. We stayed in an older fashioned room, right by the garden and comfortable. Gracias 🙏🏻
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 290 reviews
Price from
US$62.85
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 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 538 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, 26 reviews
Price from
US$52.65
1 night, 2 adults

Costa Rica Backpackers

San José

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.

P
Portobanco Bryan
From
Costa Rica
Espacio de descanso muy confortable
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 3,788 reviews
Price from
US$19.60
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 9.2
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 333 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 863 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 291 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 3,795 reviews

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

Scored out of 10, guest rating 3.5
Poor - What previous guests thought, 25 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
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 859 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
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 296 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
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 3,795 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
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 25 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

Casa Rinu

San José
Central location

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.

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Ester`s Place

Escazu
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 124 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$77.26 per night

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Avg. price/night: US$25.63
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 3,795 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 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 863 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
Avg. price/night: US$66.83
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 333 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.
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Caitlin
Solo traveller
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