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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.

I
Ivana
From
Serbia
Perfect location near the city center and in a safe area. Right next to many restaurants. Clean and tidy. Helpful staff.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 130 reviews
Price from
US$31.87
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
McSween
From
Australia
The breakfast was amazing every single day and the staff were really lovely and so welcoming, very accomodating to english speakers. The rooms were also really lovely and clean.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 463 reviews
Price from
US$50
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.

Y
Yasmine
From
Romania
Incredible stay! The best in terms of costs and quality in the past 2 months of full time traveling! Great facilities (kitchen, shared spaces), clean (they clean the room and towels daily) and the breakfast super big and good! And super nice staff!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 933 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
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, 1,307 reviews
Price from
US$66.83
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...

S
Stipe
From
Jordan
Everything was great. Jeff was very helpful.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 891 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...

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Dhruba jyoti
From
India
Good overall vibe, helpful staff. Nice location in the middle of bario escalante.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 537 reviews
Price from
US$39.69
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.

d
dominic
From
United Kingdom
Apparently I was a bit too old for the dorm so they let me have a room to myself for just a few dollars more.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 283 reviews
Price from
US$58.14
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...

G
Grace
From
Australia
Lovely staff Great location, plenty of cafes/restaurants, next to a supermarket and it was a safe location Good free breakfast and 24/7 tea & coffee was a plus
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 366 reviews
Price from
US$69.26
1 night, 2 adults

Hostel Casa Ridgway

San José

Set in San José, 4.1 km from La Sabana Metropolitan Park, Hostel Casa Ridgway offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a shared lounge.

O
Olivera
From
Bosnia and Herzegovina
As my 1st accommodation in Costa Rica they set the standard so high it went unmatched for the 3 weeks I stayed in the country. Although not modern, it features sizable dorms, comfortable beds, has no lockers but clothes hangers are available and valuables may be stored in a specialised room. Pretty good breakfast, decent shared kitchen with an impressive spice rack, stable wi-fi. All that, however, is just facilities. What truly makes the property stand apart are the staff and especially its manager, with his insights into local culture, support, and warmth. The fact that the building also houses a local NGO makes the place even more dynamic and provides opportunities for some interesting conversations.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 148 reviews
Price from
US$50
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.

E
Elina
From
Finland
The host was awesome! Always warm pancake done individually for you as soon as you wake up. Good facilities with reasonable price. Highly recommended!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 531 reviews
Price from
US$20.40
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 8.8
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 463 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,307 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 283 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 891 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 933 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 849 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 366 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 3,895 reviews

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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
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 849 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.

Casa Rinu

San José
No credit card needed

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, 284 reviews

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

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 3,895 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$27.66 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
Good - What previous guests thought, 38 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$100.68 per night

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Ester`s Place

Escazu
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 126 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$61.27 per night

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 537 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$27.66
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 3,895 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, 891 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, 537 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$65.70
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 283 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