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Hostels in San José, Costa Rica

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San José, Costa Rica
nov. 6 — nov. 72

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Hostels in popular neighborhoods in San José

Below are the most popular neighborhoods in San José to stay in, as well as some of the best hostels in each area
Carmen
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Best value

Casa Pandora Hostel Women Only

Calle 33, San José, Costa Rica

9.3
#1 Most popular

Finca Escalante

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

8.4
#2 Most popular

Casa Escalante Hostel

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

8.3
Merced
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Stray Cat Hostel

905 Calle 20, Barrio Mexico, San José, Costa Rica

8.4
#1 Most popular

Nativus Art-Hostel

Entre Calle 36 y 38, Ave 5 Edificio 3650, Paseo Colon, San José, Costa Rica

9.0
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#2 Most popular

Hostel Casa Colon

Paseo Colon, Calle 24 Norte, 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

7.8
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Hostal Del Este Santa Fe

Teatro Nacional 300 Metros al Sur y 25 Metros Este,Avenida 8 Calle 3y5, San José, Costa Rica

3.4
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In The Wind Hostel And Guesthouse

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

8.1
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Lolas

9th Street, 12th And 14th Avenue, San José, Costa Rica

Hostel Shakti

Avenida 8, calle 13, San José, Costa Rica

7.7
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Casa Pandora Hostel Women Only

Calle 33, San José, Costa Rica

9.3
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In The Wind Hostel And Guesthouse

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

8.1
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Capital Hostel de Ciudad

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

8.9
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Costa Rica Backpackers

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

7.8
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Casa Pandora Hostel Women Only

Calle 33, San José, Costa Rica

9.3
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Eco Stay Hostel

Calle 27A Edificio Dos Plantas, San José, Costa Rica

9.2
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Sjo Oasis Hostel

46 Av. 14, San José, Costa Rica

7.8

When to book a hostel in San José

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High SeasonJanuarymost expensive time to stay
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$13 - $103

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Highest day of weekTuesdayis the most expensive day of the week to book
$14is the average per night cost for a hostel on this day
$79is the average per night cost for a hostel on this day

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 5days. The average price for a 5-days stay at a San José hostel typically costs $239.

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

On average, a hostel in San José will cost you $48/night which is 18% less than 2 star hotels, 46% less than 3 star hotels, and 65% less than 4 star hotels. Hostels would be considered a very good deal compared to 2 star, 3 star, or 4 star hotels.

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

momondo users familiar with hostels in San José have rated them a 8.1 out of 10. Based on that rating, hostels are better than 1-star (7.0) and 2-star (7.9) 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?

As of October 2025, there are 727 operators available to choose from for hotels in San José.

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