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Featured Hostels in San José

Costa Rica Backpackers - Hostel

Costa Rica Backpackers - Hostel

2 out of 5
Avenida 6, between Calle 21 & 25 San José San Jose
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With a stay at Costa Rica Backpackers - Hostel, you'll be centrally located in San José, a 7-minute walk from National Museum of Costa Rica and 13 minutes by ...
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Alajuela Backpackers Airport Hostel

Alajuela Backpackers Airport Hostel

2 out of 5
SJO Airport Ave, 4th street Alajuela Alajuela
A stay at Alajuela Backpackers Airport Hostel places you in the heart of Alajuela, a 2-minute drive from City Mall and 11 minutes from Plaza Real Cariari.
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Gaudys Hotel

Gaudys Hotel

2 out of 5
Calles 36 y 38 San José San José
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The price is AU$82 per night from 4 Jan to 5 Jan
AU$82
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
includes taxes & fees
With a stay at Gaudys Hotel, you'll be centrally located in San José, within a 5-minute drive of Sabana Park and National Stadium of Costa Rica.
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Viajero San José Hostel

Viajero San José Hostel

2 out of 5
15 C. 13 San José San José
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The price is AU$67 per night from 11 Jan to 12 Jan
AU$67
11 Jan - 12 Jan 2026
includes taxes & fees
With a stay at Viajero San José Hostel in San José (Carmen), you'll be a 5-minute drive from Sabana Park and 6 minutes from National Stadium of Costa Rica.
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Toucan Hostel

Toucan Hostel

2.5 out of 5
Barrio cacique Rio Segundo Provincia de Alajuela
With a stay at Toucan Hostel in Rio Segundo, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of City Mall and Juan Santamaria Historical Museum.
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Capital Hostel de Ciudad

Capital Hostel de Ciudad

2 out of 5
Avenida 16 A y Calle 60 A, Sabana Sur San José
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Located in San José (La Sabana), Capital Hostel de Ciudad is within a 5-minute drive of Museum of Costa Rican Art and National Stadium of Costa Rica.
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Lolas

Lolas

1 out of 5
9th Street, 12th and 14th Avenue San José San Jose
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The price is AU$64 per night from 27 Jan to 28 Jan
AU$64
27 Jan - 28 Jan 2026
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With a stay at Lolas, you'll be centrally located in San José, a 5-minute drive from Sabana Park and 7 minutes from National Stadium of Costa Rica.
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In The Wind Hostel And Guesthouse

In The Wind Hostel And Guesthouse

1.5 out of 5
100m west of Roosevelt School San Pedro San José
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When you stay at In The Wind Hostel And Guesthouse in San Pedro, you'll be in the mountains, within a 10-minute drive of Sabana Park and National Stadium of ...
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Hostel Casa Colon

Hostel Casa Colon

2 out of 5
Paseo Colon, Calle 24 Norte San José San Jose
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With a stay at Hostel Casa Colon in San José (Merced), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Sabana Park and National Stadium of Costa Rica.
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San José Student & Backpacker Accommodation

For you, life is a journey, not a destination. If not for the whole needing a job thing, you’d be a world traveller, and all your friends would be #sojelly. But instead you’ve saved up your time off (or maybe even scored a sweet freelance gig), and you’ve been thinking about all the places you could go. In fact, maybe you’ve been thinking a little too hard—it’s holiday time, and you need a place to stay. You also know you don’t have to be flush with heaps of moolah to find your perfect spot. You just need a place to crash after all your adventures, anyway. We’ve got San José budget backpackers accommodation to save the day.

Hostels were literally made for last minute travel. They’re cheap, they’re fun, and they’re always around. Kinda like your bestie, hostels are the sort of friend who’s always there for you in a pinch, with a pitcher of margaritas and an epic playlist, ready to party. They’re youth accommodation at its finest. You’ll be out exploring San José all day, then coming back just to get ready for the nightlife. You’ll probably meet loads of newfound friends, and the next morning—or more likely, afternoon—it all starts again.

When it comes to holidaying on the cheap, backpackers know where it’s at: San José hostel bookings from lastminute.com.au. They’ve got everything you need, and nothing you don’t. So throw a few things in your backpack and get travelling—San José isn’t going to wait forever!

San José Hostels essential information

Accommodation
26 Hostels
Lowest Price
AU$64
Highest Price
AU$214
Popular accommodation
Costa Rica Backpackers - Hostel, Alajuela Backpackers Airport Hostel, Gaudys Hotel, Viajero San José Hostel, Toucan Hostel, Capital Hostel de Ciudad, Lolas, In The Wind Hostel And Guesthouse, Hostel Casa Colon

Top trending hotels in San José

Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport

Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport

3 out of 5
Hwy 1 Airport Blvd Rio Segundo
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The price is AU$208 per night from 5 Jan to 6 Jan
AU$208
5 Jan - 6 Jan 2026
includes taxes & fees
With a stay at Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport in Rio Segundo (Cacique), you'll be a 3-minute drive from City Mall and 14 minutes from Rescate Wildlife Rescue ...
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Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Aeropuerto, Costa Rica

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Aeropuerto, Costa Rica

3.5 out of 5
Sobre Autopista General Cañas Ulloa Heredia
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The price is AU$156 per night from 31 Dec to 1 Jan
AU$156
31 Dec - 1 Jan 2026
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With a stay at Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Aeropuerto, Costa Rica in Ulloa (Ciudad Cariari), you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Sabana Park ...
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Barceló San José

Barceló San José

4 out of 5
Autopista General Canas 3km San José San Jose
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The price is AU$127 per night from 28 Dec to 29 Dec
AU$127
28 Dec - 29 Dec
includes taxes & fees
In the heart of San José, Barceló San José is within a 5-minute drive of Sabana Park and National Stadium of Costa Rica.
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Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

3.5 out of 5
Radial Francisco J. Orlich, Alajuela
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The price is AU$214 per night from 11 Jan to 12 Jan
AU$214
11 Jan - 12 Jan 2026
includes taxes & fees
With a stay at Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela in Alajuela, you'll be near the airport, just a 1-minute walk from City Mall and 14 minutes by ...
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