What is the cost of a hostel in San José?

San José hostels are S$ 47/night, on average. However, you may find that prices fluctuate depending on the time of year. In December is often the cheapest month to book, and in October is the most expensive month to book a hostel in San José. Our users recently found hostels for S$ 14/night - which is currently the lowest price. Keep in mind that we would consider anything in San José for S$ 40/night or less a good deal.

What’s the best hostel in San José?

Based on rated reviews, the best hostel in San José is Poshtel Arenal. 965 users from HotelsCombined gave the Poshtel Arenal a 8.0/10 rating.

What hostel is closest to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport?

It is 16.9 km to get from San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport to Costa Rica Backpackers (the nearest San José hostel to the airport).

Should I stay in a San José hostel?

Hostels in San José tend to have a more active social scene than hotels, so they’re perfect for outgoing travellers looking to meet other people. San José hostels are, on average, cheaper than other stays in the city due to their dorm-style sleeping quarters. However, this means you can spend your money elsewhere such as on local tours and events.

Does San José have hostels with “Air-conditioned” listed as an amenity?

Yes, San José has 2 hostels with “Air-conditioned” as a featured amenity. Based on our data, Costa Rica Backpackers is the most popular San José hostel with this amenity.

Affordable San José, San José Province Hostels From S$ 19/night

Tips for booking hostels in San José, San José Province

Cheapest month:	December
Most expensive month:	August
Average price in San José:	S$ 46/night
Cheapest price found:	S$ 14/night
Cheapest day:	Wednesday
Most expensive day:	Thursday

S$ 14 - S$ 80

Average price per night / 3-star hotel. Prices are not fixed and may vary with time.

S$ 30 - S$ 75

Average price per night / 3-star hotel. Prices are not fixed and may vary with time.

Top-rated San José, San José Province hostels

Some of the very best San José hostels as rated by our users. Be sure to read user reviews to learn why these hostels are among the highest rated.

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Capital Hostel de Ciudad

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

1.2 km from city centre

Free Wi-Fi

S$ 71

Avg. per night

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Tips for booking hostels in San José, San José Province

Gain useful insights and advice for booking the perfect stay in San José, San José Province. Price data is based on averages over the past 12 months and was last updated on 25 April 2024.

Top-rated San José, San José Province hostels

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Some of the very best San José hostels as rated by our users. Be sure to read user reviews to learn why these hostels are among the highest rated.

Cheapest hostels in San José, San José Province

At the moment, these hostels offer the lowest nightly rate out of those we've come across in San José. As prices can vary by date, change the dates if you're flexible to compare rates.

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Where to stay in San José, San José Province

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Facts about staying in San José, San José Province

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What is the cost of a hostel in San José?

What’s the best hostel in San José?

What hostel is closest to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport?

Should I stay in a San José hostel?

Does San José have hostels with “Air-conditioned” listed as an amenity?

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