Hostels in San José, Costa Rica

On average, it’s $44/night for a hostel in San José, though $29/night or less would be considered a good deal. The least expensive hostel our users have found recently was for $22/night in San José. Try to avoid booking your hostel in January (the most expensive month). Booking in March (the cheapest month) could save you money.

Based on our data, Capital Hostel de Ciudad is the best San José hostel, with a rating of 9.0/10 from 373 reviews.

If you’re looking for hostels in San José that aren’t far from San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport, then the closest one is Capital Hostel de Ciudad, which is 8.3 mi away.

While there are other neighborhoods throughout San José, 1% of HotelsCombined users searched for hostels in Carmen in the past 12 months, making it a popular choice. Casa Escalante Hostel is our most popular hostel in this area.

If you’re looking for a hostel near Spirogyra Butterfly Garden while in San José, then opt for the popular Hostel Casa Colon with a 8.1/10 review score from 736 users. The distance from Spirogyra Butterfly Garden to Hostel Casa Colon is 0.8 mi.

Staying at a hostel in San José is a great way to save money, as hostels are often less expensive than hotels and vacation rentals. Hostels are ideal for solo travelers due to their dorm-style sleeping arrangements (though some hostels do offer private rooms).