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Cheap 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
The price is $10 per night from Apr 14 to Apr 15
$10
per night
Apr 14 - Apr 15
Stay at this hostel in San José. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast, and onsite parking. Popular attractions Sabana Park and National Stadium of Costa Rica are located ...
7.6/10 Good! (226 reviews)
Costa Rica Backpackers - Hostel
Alajuela Backpackers Airport Hostel
Alajuela Backpackers Airport Hostel
2 out of 5
SJO Airport Ave, 4th street, Alajuela, Alajuela
The price is $15 per night from Mar 30 to Mar 31
$15
per night
Mar 30 - Mar 31
Stay at this hostel in Alajuela. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast, and a free airport shuttle. Popular attractions Juan Santamaría Park and Central Market Alajuela ...
7.4/10 Good! (124 reviews)
Alajuela Backpackers Airport Hostel
Selina San Jose - Hostel
Selina San Jose - Hostel
3 out of 5
Ave. 9, Calles 13 y 15, Barrio Otoya, El Carmen, San José
The price is $52 per night from Apr 7 to Apr 8
$52
per night
Apr 7 - Apr 8
Stay at this 3-star hostel in San José. Enjoy a rooftop terrace, breakfast, and a business center. Popular attractions Sabana Park and National Stadium of Costa ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (167 reviews)
Selina San Jose - Hostel
Lolas
Lolas
1 out of 5
9th Street, 12th and 14th Avenue, Next to La Fuente Pharmacy, San José, San Jose
The price is $20 per night from Apr 18 to Apr 19
$20
per night
Apr 18 - Apr 19
Stay at this hostel in San José. Enjoy free WiFi, concierge services, and a patio. Popular attractions Sabana Park and National Stadium of Costa Rica are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (4 reviews)
Lolas
Hotel del Paseo - Hostel
Hotel del Paseo - Hostel
2 out of 5
Enfrente de Torres de Paseo Colon, San José
The price is $50 per night from Mar 30 to Mar 31
$50
per night
Mar 30 - Mar 31
Stay at this hostel in San José. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Sabana Park and National Stadium of Costa Rica ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (57 reviews)
Hotel del Paseo - Hostel
Capital Hostel de Ciudad
Capital Hostel de Ciudad
2 out of 5
Avenida 16 A y Calle 60 A, Sabana Sur, San José
The price is $54 per night from Apr 5 to Apr 6
$54
per night
Apr 5 - Apr 6
Stay at this hostel in San José. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an airport shuttle. Popular attractions Sabana Park and National Stadium of Costa Rica are ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (48 reviews)
Capital Hostel de Ciudad
SJO Oasis Hostel
SJO Oasis Hostel
1 out of 5
46 Av. 14, San José, San José
The price is $19 per night from Mar 30 to Mar 31
$19
per night
Mar 30 - Mar 31
Stay at this hostel in San José. Enjoy free WiFi, onsite parking, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Sabana Park and National Stadium of Costa Rica ...
SJO Oasis Hostel
Gaudys Hotel
Gaudys Hotel
1 out of 5
Calles 36 y 38, San José, San José
The price is $58 per night from Apr 18 to Apr 19
$58
per night
Apr 18 - Apr 19
Stay at this hostel in San José. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and valet parking. Popular attractions Sabana Park and National Stadium of Costa Rica are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (4 reviews)
Gaudys Hotel
Hostel Casa Colon
Hostel Casa Colon
2 out of 5
Paseo Colon, Calle 24 Norte, Opposite Torre Mercedes, San José, San Jose
Stay at this hostel in San José. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Parque La Sabana and Chirripo National Park are ...
7.8/10 Good! (132 reviews)
Hostel Casa Colon
Hostel Maragato
Hostel Maragato
2 out of 5
Avenida Central, Calles 1 y 3, Antiguo Hotel Gran Via, San José
Stay at this business-friendly hostel in San José. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and onsite parking. Popular attractions Sabana Park and National Stadium ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (16 reviews)
Hostel Maragato
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
The price is $36 per night from Mar 30 to Mar 31
$36
per night
Mar 30 - Mar 31
Stay at this hostel in San Pedro. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a garden. Popular attractions Sabana Park and National Stadium of Costa Rica are located ...
7/10 Good! (2 reviews)
In The Wind Hostel And Guesthouse
Hostel La Cascada
Hostel La Cascada
2 out of 5
Frente La catarata, Sabana Redonda, Provincia de Alajuela
Stay at this hostel in Sabana Redonda. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Poás Volcano National Park and Doka Estate are ...
Hostel La Cascada
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Top Trending Hotels in San José

Costa Rica Marriott Hotel Hacienda Belen

Costa Rica Marriott Hotel Hacienda Belen

4.5 out of 5
700 meters West from Bridgestone/Firest, La Asunción, Heredia
The price is $199 per night from Apr 26 to Apr 27
$199
per night
Apr 26 - Apr 27
Stay at this spa resort in La Asunción. Enjoy 2 outdoor pools, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews)
"Nice hotel with a couple of pools and neat grounds. Incredible service. First switching off a room, then helping us with a phone problem. Dinner was also very good in one of their restaurants. Rooms were clean."

Reviewed on Mar 26, 2024

Costa Rica Marriott Hotel Hacienda Belen
Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport City Mall

Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport City Mall

3.5 out of 5
Francisco J. Orlich Road, Alajuela, Alajuela
The price is $134 per night from Apr 16 to Apr 17
$134
per night
Apr 16 - Apr 17
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Alajuela. Enjoy free parking, breakfast, and a free airport shuttle. Popular attractions Multiplaza Mall Escazu ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (304 reviews)
"Loved everything! The bed, the views, the cleanness, the super friendly staff, the airport free Shuttle from/to airport work on point! Perfect stay!"

Reviewed on Mar 25, 2024

Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport City Mall
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
The price is $94 per night from Apr 2 to Apr 3
$94
per night
Apr 2 - Apr 3
Stay at this 3.5-star family-friendly hotel in Ulloa. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,546 reviews)
"Everything was good to excellent except the shuttle from the airport was an hour over due."

Reviewed on Mar 27, 2024

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Aeropuerto, Costa Rica
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Other Cheap Accommodation in San José

Hostels in San José

If you’ve got your motor runnin’, ready to head out on the highway, looking for adventure … you might be thinking that cheap hostels in San José may come your way for your last-minute getaway. But if bunk-bedding it isn’t on your list of must-haves for your upcoming trip, there’s another accommodation option that can get you way more with even wilder savings.

A host of accommodations

An affordable San José hostel may be a great way to hang with fellow travelers and to hold onto some change for the road, but why not get a smidgen of privacy (and your own bathroom) and book a Hotwire Hot Rate hotel instead? Even if you’re looking to grab a place at the last minute, you can get semi-truck-sized savings. In fact, you can save an average of 60% versus booking a listed rate two weeks earlier, so locking down that 4-star hotel room at a 2-star price is no biggie.

Pack away the idea that you can only afford hostels in San José on your last-minute getaway, and book that unlisted Hotwire Hot Rate hotel deal. It’ll be an easy rider on your vacay budget.

Deals so good, you won’t even miss the “s”

You get so much more when you book a Hotwire Hot Rate hotel, even over the best hostels in San José. Beyond privacy, you can filter hotel deals by what matters most to you for your stay:

  • Price: Score a high-end hotel for San José hostel prices when you filter by price and explore your perfect Hotwire Hot Rate deal.

  • Amenities: Whether you’re looking for great Wi-Fi to post your adventures on the ‘gram or want to cool your heels in a pristine pool, you can verify that all of your gotta-haves are met.

  • Reviews: Make sure you’re the royalty of the road and check the Hotwire Hot Rate hotel reviews to find private primo places for less.

There’s no need to take the road less traveled and stay in cheap hostels in San José when picking your last-minute getaway stays. Booking a Hotwire Hot Rate hotel deal lets you adventure on a dime, while getting everything you want. And you probably won’t miss that shared bathroom.

Alternative Accommodations FAQs – Hostels

What are the best hostels in San José?

Whether you’re looking for an affordable San José hostel to save cash or to get social on your getaway, there’s a better option in town. Booking a Hotwire Hot Rate hotel deal can save you big money while allowing you to have some space and privacy you can’t get at a hostel. You’ll still get a dose of adventure and fun on your trip to San José, you just don’t have to skimp out on your accommodations. Or worry about a stranger using your shampoo. 


How much does it cost to stay at a hostel in San José?

If you’ve got money on your mind, you may be thinking of searching for cheap hostels in San José, just to keep your budget for other trip necessities like burgers. Or brews. Whatever’s on the menu. But no need to stress about cash when you book a Hotwire Hot Rate hotel deal instead, even if it’s last minute. In fact, you can save an average of 60% versus booking a listed rate two weeks earlier. You’ll keep your wallet (and belly) full, and get a wildly good hotel room, too. 


What are the best cheap hostels in San José?

Even the best hostels in San José can’t hold a candle to the privacy of staying in a hotel, and what you’ll spend on cheap hostels isn’t far off from the dough you’ll save when you book a Hotwire Hot Rate hotel deal. Not to mention, you’ll get way more bang for your buck. Like 4-star hotels at a 2-star price kind of bang. And with deals that good on San José hotels, you’ll still have money for all of your trip fun, without the lullaby of other people’s snores as you rest up for your next adventure. 


Why should I stay in a hostel?

Travelers usually stay in hostels for a couple of reasons: saving money and hanging out. But here’s some great news—you don’t have to stay in a cheap San José hostel to reap those benefits. Instead, you can save some stacks and sleep in your own room when you book a spot with Hotwire Hot Rate hotel deals. You’ll get a lot more than you bargained for, plus you get a room with your own space, shower, and TV. And as far as those hangs, you’ll still have plenty of time and money to get adventurous and as social as you want on your last-minute getaway. 


What is a hostel?

Hostels are affordable shared lodgings that typically include a bed in a communal room and dorm-style bathrooms. Some even have curfews. But hostels in San José aren’t your only option when it comes to extra-budget-friendly travel. When you’re looking to take a last-minute getaway to San José, book your stay with a Hotwire Hot Rate hotel deal and you’ll save a ton. You won’t know the name of your hotel until after you’ve booked, but you will know the neighborhood, the reviews, and the amenities you can count on. Then, sit back, relax, and count all the cash you’ve saved.