Hostels in San José, Costa Rica
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Hostels in popular neighbourhoods in San José
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Casa Escalante Hostel
Del Restaurante Sapporo 25 Metros Al Este, Barrio Escalante, San Josâ¿Costa Rica., San José, Costa Rica
In The Wind Hostel And Guesthouse
100 Meters West of Escuela De La Roosevelt, San José, Costa Rica
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These hostels have the best prices for their ratings
Capital Hostel de Ciudad
Avenida 16 A Y Calle 60 A Sabana Sur, San José, Costa Rica
In The Wind Hostel And Guesthouse
100 Meters West of Escuela De La Roosevelt, San José, Costa Rica
When to book a hostel in San José
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| Low season | June | cheapest month to stay |
| High season | January | most expensive time to stay |
| 9% | expected price decrease | |
| 23% | expected price increase |
Price | C$ 31 - C$ 44 |
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Information about staying in San José
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How much do hostels in San José cost?
Nightly rates on hostels in San José are usually around C$ 526 with the cheapest nightly rate being C$ 504. Those looking to stay at a San José hostel for a week or a month should anticipate paying C$ 509/week or C$ 13,607/month, on average.
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$ 1,578.
Are San José hostels a better deal than San José hotels?
San José hostels cost C$ 526/night on average which is 94% more expensive than 1 star hotels, 60% more expensive than 2 star hotels, and 51% more expensive than 3 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 (7.3) and 2-star (7.8) 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 2026, there are 734 operators available to choose from for hotels in San José.
When did momondo last update prices for hotels in San José?
Prices for hotels in San José are updated daily.