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Viajero San José Hostel

2.0 star property

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Restaurant
Restaurant
Studio Suite, 1 Double Bed, Ensuite
Shared kitchen
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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15 C. 13, San José, San José, 10101
  • Place, National Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Morazan Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, National Museum of Costa Rica
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Room options

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Private Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Private Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Private Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Shared Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Twin Room, 2 Single Beds, Ensuite

Standard Twin Room, 2 Single Beds, Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Superior Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Ensuite

Superior Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Studio Suite, 1 Double Bed, Ensuite

Studio Suite, 1 Double Bed, Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Shared Dormitory, Women only, Private Bathroom

Shared Dormitory, Women only, Private Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Women only, Private Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Single Room, 1 Double Bed, Private Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Triple Room, Multiple Beds, Private Bathroom

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Quadruple Room, Multiple Beds, Private Bathroom

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Private Bathroom

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Private Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Single Room, 1 Single Bed, Shared Bathroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

San José

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. .This hostel is 6.2 mi (10 km) from Multiplaza Mall Escazu and 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Casa Amarilla.
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What's nearby

  • National Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Morazan Park - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • National Museum of Costa Rica - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • National Theater of Costa Rica - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Central Park - 11 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • San Jose Atlantic Station - 8 min walk
  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La Esquinita de la Abuela - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante La Criollita - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Café Mundo - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Café Otoya - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Café de los Deseos - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Viajero San José Hostel

Viajero San José Hostel offers 111 accommodations with fans. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)). Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Make yourself at home in one of the 111 guestrooms. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms with showers are provided.
Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and tour/ticket assistance.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and laundry facilities.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 7 per person

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM

Late check-in subject to availability

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children younger than 18 are not allowed at this adults-only property; all guests 18 and older are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 7 per person
  • Laundry fee: USD 7
  • Towels fee: USD 3 per person, per stay (or guests may bring their own)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Guests under 18 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property

Viajero San José Hostel Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 35 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 35 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 35 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 35 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 35 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Coraima

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was checked in sooner when I arrived I stayed in a mixed bed dorm 4quad no issues, they communicated quickly and the food there was also great. It was quiet, sheets were cleaned and they answered all my questions. Will be back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Roméo

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Camille

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Carmen

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great property - inside/outside feel to it Super helpful team, particularly Karin Very clean Comfortable beds Walkable to barrio escalante
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tyler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. No restaurants in the area open at night. Close to shopping area.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anuj

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Love the inside/outside vibe of the hostel Super helpful staff Super clean Recently taken over by viajero and looking forward to the full refurbishment and I hope a shared kitchen
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pierre

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing staff, clean rooms, clean common areas. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pierre

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing and very helpful staff. Located in a safe neighborhood. Private room was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Simeon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, great staff especially Andreas hotel has a lot of character.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Damien

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Très bon emplacement, proche du centre-ville et les restaurants. Quartier sécurisé. Très bonne ambiance de l’hostel avec des activités un groupe WhatsApp actif. Une laverie à disposition et de multiples services. Eau bien chaude avec beaucoup de pression appréciable. Le seul point négatif est le bruit car comme de multiples établissements, les fenêtres sont très mal isolées. Il s’agit juste d’un simple vitrage. On entend le bruit des voitures et surtout il y a un train qui passe juste à côté et qui siffle dès l’aube jusqu’au soir. Prévoyez vos boules Quies. Je pense qu’il faudrait changer les fenêtres, quelque chose de plus isolant.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Nina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really liked all the green in the hostel. Plants everywhere. It was walking distance from interesting places. The staff was friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ichiro

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
La persona del hotel son muy atentos y tienen la calidad de servicio.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Morane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Chambre impeccable , personnel super sympa et très pro, espaces communs super cozy
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025