Hostels in 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
Merced
Search hostels in MercedCatedral
Search hostels in CatedralEco Stay Hostel
Calle 27A Edificio Dos Plantas, San José, Costa Rica
Lolas
9th Street, 12th And 14th Avenue, San José, Costa Rica
Carmen
Search hostels in CarmenCasa Escalante Hostel
Del Restaurante Sapporo 25 Metros Al Este, Barrio Escalante, San Josâ¿Costa Rica., San José, Costa Rica
Selina San Jose
Ave. 9, Calles 13 y 15, San José, Costa Rica
Casa Pandora Hostel Women Only
Calle 33, San José, Costa Rica
Cheap hotels in San José
These hotels usually make for a cheap way to stay in San José
Corcovado Adventures
Caletas the Osa beach, Agujitas de Drake, Costa Rica
Cascada Verde Hostel
Calle Bejuco, Entrada Por Tanque Aya, Uvita, Costa Rica
Casa Escalante Hostel
Del Restaurante Sapporo 25 Metros Al Este, Barrio Escalante, San Josâ¿Costa Rica., San José, Costa Rica
Hostel Casa Ridgway
Calle 15 Entre Avenida 6 y 8., San José, Costa Rica
Ico Living Hostel
80m east of Selina North, Santa Teresa, Costa Rica
Poshtel Arenal
South Side of The Catholic Church, La Fortuna, Costa Rica
Get the best value hostel in San José
These hostels have the best prices for their ratings
Casa Escalante Hostel
Del Restaurante Sapporo 25 Metros Al Este, Barrio Escalante, San Josâ¿Costa Rica., San José, Costa Rica
Cabinas Tortuguero Natural
contigo a la iglesia adventista a 200 mts este de Cabinas Mis Miriam 2, Tortuguero, Costa Rica
Poshtel Arenal
South Side of The Catholic Church, La Fortuna, Costa Rica
Cascada Verde Hostel
Calle Bejuco, Entrada Por Tanque Aya, Uvita, Costa Rica
Las Carmelas, Airport Juan Santamaría, Alajuela, San José
C. La Haya, Alajuela, Costa Rica
momondo's favourite hostels in San José
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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 |
| 57% | expected price decrease | |
| 43% | expected price increase |
Price | R193 - R787 |
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| Cheapest day of week | Wednesday | is the cheapest day of the week to book |
| Highest day of week | Friday | is the most expensive day of the week to book |
| R389 | is the average per night cost for a hostel on this day | |
| R1 961 | 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 5 days. On average, a 5-days stay at a hostel in San José will cost R3 644.
What do past momondo users think of the hostels in San José?
On average, momondo users have rated San José hostels a 8,4 out of 10. This rating is better than 1-star (7,0), 2-star (7,9), and 3-star (8,3) 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 April 2025, there are 726 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 refreshed on a daily basis.