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Best San José hostels
Most recommended San José hostels
Selina San Jose
Carmen$68+
$68+
Free Wi-Fi
Pet friendly
Finca Escalante
Carmen$46+
$46+
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pet friendly
Costa Rica Backpackers
Catedral$27+
$27+
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Hostel Casa del Parque
Carmen$45+
$45+
Free Wi-Fi
Pet friendly
$42+
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
$19+
Free Wi-Fi
¡Upe! Hostel
Catedral$31+
$31+
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Hostal Del Este Santa Fe
Catedral$34+
$34+
Free Wi-Fi
Pet friendly
Mi Casa Hostel
Mata Redonda$337+
$337+
Free Wi-Fi
Hostel Casa Yoses
$372+
$372+
Free Wi-Fi
Stray Cat Hostel
Merced$21+
$21+
Free Wi-Fi
Transilvania Hostel
Hospital$16+
$16+
Relax Hostel
Hospital$12+
$12+
Free Wi-Fi
Hostel Pangea
Carmen$130+
$130+
San José hostels near the city center
Hostel Casa Colon
Merced$60+
$60+
Gaudys Hostel
Merced$36+
$36+
Capital Hostel de Ciudad
Mata Redonda$63+
$63+
How much is a San José hostel?
Here are our most popular & best value hostels2 stars and below
3 stars
Good to know
Low season | September |
|---|---|
High season | April |
Average price (weeknight) | $21 |
Average price (weekend night) | $20 |
Cheapest month to stay with an average 73% drop in price.
Most expensive month to stay with an average 293% rise in price.
Average Sun - Thu price over the last 2 weeks.
Average Fri & Sat price over the last 2 weeks.
When to book a hostel in San José
Price per night / 3-star hostel. Prices are not fixed and may vary with time.
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Top tips for finding San José hostel deals
- If you’re looking for a cheap hostel in San José, you should consider going during the low season. You’ll generally find lower-priced hostels in San José in September and November.
- Hostel room prices vary depending on many factors but you’ll likely find the best hostel deals in San José if you stay on a Tuesday. The most expensive day for hostel bookings is Saturday.
- If you want to ensure you grab a bargain, try to book at least 35 days before your stay to get the best price for a San José hostel.
- The cheapest 3-star hostel in Juan Santamaria Intl found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks was $61, while the most expensive was $283.
- Don’t know how much time you need to see all the sights? KAYAK users usually book their hostel in Juan Santamaria Intl for 3 days.
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