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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

Hospital

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Hotel del Paseo

Enfrente de Torres de Paseo Colon, San José, Costa Rica

9.2

C$ 79

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Mata Redonda

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Capital Hostel de Ciudad

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

9.8

C$ 68

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Carmen

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Hostel Casa del Parque

Calle19, Entre Avenidas 1 y 3, San José, Costa Rica

8.7

C$ 17

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#1 Most popular

Finca Escalante

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

7.9

C$ 18

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#2 Most popular

Casa Escalante Hostel

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

10.0

C$ 51

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Merced

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Gaudys Hotel

Calles 36 Y 38, San José, Costa Rica

8.2

C$ 21

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Hostel Casa Colon

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

7.2

C$ 76

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#2 Most popular

Nativus Art-Hostel

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

8.9

C$ 25

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#3 Most popular

Stray Cat Hostel

Calle 20, San José, Costa Rica

8.0

C$ 29

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Cheap hotels in San José

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

Carolina hostel

C/ 39, Bo. Dent, Montes de Oca, San José, Costa Rica

10.0

C$ 11

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Hostel Casa del Parque

Calle19, Entre Avenidas 1 y 3, San José, Costa Rica

8.7

C$ 17

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Mi Casa Tica

contiguo a cabinas el pueblo 100metros este del supermercado supercompro, Monteverde, Costa Rica

7.4

C$ 12

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Finca Escalante

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

7.9

C$ 18

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Woodstock Hostel

Ruta 160 Detràs el Supermercado Iguana Verde, la Casal Azul, Sámara, Costa Rica

8.0

C$ 15

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Gaudys Hotel

Calles 36 Y 38, San José, Costa Rica

8.2

C$ 21

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Selina Jaco - Adults Only

Calle Alice, 100 South And 50, Jacó, Costa Rica

8.1

C$ 28

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Room2Board Hostel And Surf School

200 Metros Oeste De La Clinica De Jaco, Jacó, Costa Rica

8.3

C$ 32

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Gaudys Hotel

Calles 36 Y 38, San José, Costa Rica

8.2

C$ 21

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Hotel del Paseo

Enfrente de Torres de Paseo Colon, San José, Costa Rica

9.2

C$ 79

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Casa Escalante Hostel

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

10.0

C$ 51

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Hostel Casa Colon

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

7.2

C$ 76

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momondo's favourite hostels in San José

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Ester`s Place

Avenida Roble 2B Trejos Montealegre, Escazú, Costa Rica

9.2

C$ 101

Woodstock Hostel

Ruta 160 Detràs el Supermercado Iguana Verde, la Casal Azul, Sámara, Costa Rica

8.0

C$ 15

Lost in San Jose Hostel

Plaza Vivo 100 Metros Oeste, San José, Costa Rica

C$ 33

Mi Casa Tica

contiguo a cabinas el pueblo 100metros este del supermercado supercompro, Monteverde, Costa Rica

7.4

C$ 12

Hostel y Cabinas Tapandua

Via 245, Puerto Jiménez, Costa Rica

C$ 54

Hostel de Haan

Calle Bohío Hostel de Haan, J97C+W7G, Provincia de Puntarenas, Jacó, Jacó, Costa Rica

7.6

C$ 54

Nomadic Surf Camp

Calle Playa Colonia, Uvita, Costa Rica

9.0

C$ 26

Carolina hostel

C/ 39, Bo. Dent, Montes de Oca, San José, Costa Rica

10.0

C$ 11

When to book a hostel in San José

Check out the information below to find the best deal on a hostel in San José

Low season	May	cheapest month to stay
High season	April	most expensive time to stay
56%	expected price decrease
43%	expected price increase

	Price	C$ 23 - C$ 88

Cheapest day of week	Saturday	is the cheapest day of the week to book
Highest day of week	Friday	is the most expensive day of the week to book
C$ 32	is the average per night cost for a hostel on this day
C$ 85	is 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?

On average, momondo users who have stayed at San José hostels have stayed for 2 days. On average, a 2-days stay at a hostel in San José will cost C$ 106.

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

Hostels in San José are, on average, C$ 53/night which is 33% cheaper than 2 star hotels, 59% cheaper than 3 star hotels, and 75% cheaper than 4 star hotels. Based on this data, staying at a hostel would be more ideal than 2 star, 3 star or 4 star accommodations if you’re looking to save some money on your San José trip.

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

momondo users familiar with hostels in San José have rated them a 8.3 out of 10. Based on that rating, better than 1-star (7.0), 2-star (8.1), and 4-star (8.1) 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.