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San José, Costa Rica

8 May — 9 May2

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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

Mata Redonda

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Capital Hostel de Ciudad

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

C$ 71

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Merced

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Gaudys Hotel

Calles 36 Y 38, San José, Costa Rica

8.2

C$ 19

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#1 Most popular

Hostel Casa Colon

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

7.2

C$ 38

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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$ 29

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#3 Most popular

Stray Cat Hostel

Calle 20, San José, Costa Rica

8.0

C$ 32

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Carmen

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Hostel Casa del Parque

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

C$ 16

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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

8.0

C$ 22

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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

8.7

C$ 27

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Cheap hotels in San José

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

Mi Casa Tica

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

7.4

C$ 12

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Costa Rica Backpackers - Hostel

Avenida 6, Between Calle 21 & 25, San José, Costa Rica

7.7

C$ 18

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Hostel Casa del Parque

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

C$ 16

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Gaudys Hotel

Calles 36 Y 38, San José, Costa Rica

8.2

C$ 19

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Cascada Verde Hostel

Calle Bejuco, Entrada Por Tanque Aya, Uvita, Costa Rica

8.7

C$ 16

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Yubarta Lodge

Bahía Ballena 100 mts Norte de la escuela pública de Bahia Ballena, Uvita, Costa Rica

8.6

C$ 21

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Costa Rica Backpackers - Hostel

Avenida 6, Between Calle 21 & 25, San José, Costa Rica

7.7

C$ 18

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Gaudys Hotel

Calles 36 Y 38, San José, Costa Rica

8.2

C$ 19

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Cascada Verde Hostel

Calle Bejuco, Entrada Por Tanque Aya, Uvita, Costa Rica

8.7

C$ 16

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Casa Escalante Hostel

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

8.7

C$ 27

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Selina Jaco - Adults Only

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

8.1

C$ 38

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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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momondo's favourite hostels in San José

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Casajungla Hostel

Avenida Pastor Dias, 50 Meters South of The Hotel Kangaroo, Jacó, Costa Rica

8.6

C$ 36

Stray Cat Hostel

Calle 20, San José, Costa Rica

8.0

C$ 32

Lost In San Jose

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

Shipwrecked Hostel

Carretera Pacífica Fernández Oreamuno, Uvita, Costa Rica

9.3

C$ 32

Hostel de Haan

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

7.6

C$ 54

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	July	cheapest month to stay
High season	May	most expensive time to stay
74%	expected price decrease
48%	expected price increase

	Price	C$ 14 - C$ 103

Cheapest day of week	Wednesday	is the cheapest day of the week to book
Highest day of week	Thursday	is the most expensive day of the week to book
C$ 31	is the average per night cost for a hostel on this day
C$ 186	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 3 days. On average, a 3-days stay at a hostel in San José will cost C$ 161.

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

Hostels in San José are, on average, C$ 54/night which is 46% cheaper than 2 star hotels, 59% cheaper than 3 star hotels, and 71% 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 8.0 out of 10. Based on that rating, momondo and its users would recommend looking into a hostel instead of a 1-star hotel, which has a rating of 6.9.