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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 $22 per night from May 1 to May 2
$22
includes taxes & fees
May 1 - May 2
Stay at this hostel in San José. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Sabana Park and National Stadium of Costa ...
7.6/10 Good! (271 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 $38 per night from Apr 26 to Apr 27
$38
includes taxes & fees
Apr 26 - Apr 27
Stay at this hostel in Alajuela. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a free airport shuttle. Popular attractions Juan Santamaría Park and Central Market ...
7.4/10 Good! (169 reviews)
Alajuela Backpackers Airport 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 $41 per night from Apr 8 to Apr 9
$41
includes taxes & fees
Apr 8 - Apr 9
Stay at this hostel in San José. Enjoy free WiFi, concierge services, and patios. Popular attractions Sabana Park and National Stadium of Costa Rica are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (35 reviews)
Lolas
Socialtel San Jose
Socialtel San Jose
3 out of 5
Ave. 9, Calles 13 y 15, Barrio Otoya, El Carmen, San José
The price is $45 per night from Apr 8 to Apr 9
$45
includes taxes & fees
Apr 8 - Apr 9
Stay at this 3-star hostel in San José. Enjoy a rooftop terrace, breakfast (surcharge), and onsite spa services. Popular attractions Sabana Park and National ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (183 reviews)
Socialtel San Jose
Toucan Hostel
Toucan Hostel
2.5 out of 5
Barrio cacique, Frente a la iglesia del cacique, Rio Segundo, Provincia de Alajuela
The price is $40 per night from Apr 14 to Apr 15
$40
includes taxes & fees
Apr 14 - Apr 15
Stay at this hostel in Rio Segundo. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Multiplaza Mall Escazu and City ...
9/10 Wonderful! (15 reviews)
Toucan 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 $63 per night from Apr 9 to Apr 10
$63
includes taxes & fees
Apr 9 - Apr 10
Stay at this hostel in San José. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Sabana Park and National Stadium of Costa ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (54 reviews)
Capital Hostel de Ciudad
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 $27 per night from May 1 to May 2
$27
includes taxes & fees
May 1 - May 2
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 ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (9 reviews)
In The Wind Hostel And Guesthouse
Hostel Casa Colon
Hostel Casa Colon
2 out of 5
Paseo Colon, Calle 24 Norte, Opposite Torre Mercedes, San José, San Jose
The price is $60 per night from Apr 8 to Apr 9
$60
includes taxes & fees
Apr 8 - Apr 9
Stay at this hostel in San José. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Sabana Park and National Stadium of Costa Rica are located ...
7.8/10 Good! (142 reviews)
Hostel Casa Colon
Gaudys Hotel
Gaudys Hotel
2 out of 5
Calles 36 y 38, San José, San José
The price is $121 per night from Apr 8 to Apr 9
$121
includes taxes & fees
Apr 8 - Apr 9
Stay at this hostel in San José. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and valet parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Sabana Park and National Stadium of Costa ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (21 reviews)
Gaudys Hotel
Hotel del Paseo - Hostel
Hotel del Paseo - Hostel
2 out of 5
Enfrente de Torres de Paseo Colon, San José
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (62 reviews)
Hotel del Paseo - Hostel
Hotel Cortez
Hotel Cortez
2 out of 5
Avenida 5, 200 metros del Calle 2, San José
The price is $28 per night from Apr 8 to Apr 9
$28
includes taxes & fees
Apr 8 - Apr 9
Stay at this hostel in San José. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a garden. Popular attractions Multiplaza Mall Escazu and National Stadium of Costa Rica ...
Hotel Cortez
SJO Oasis Hostel
SJO Oasis Hostel
1 out of 5
46 Av. 14, San José, San José
The price is $43 per night from May 1 to May 2
$43
includes taxes & fees
May 1 - May 2
Stay at this hostel in San José. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Sabana Park and National Stadium of Costa ...
4.6/10 (4 reviews)
SJO Oasis Hostel
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

Radisson San Jose-Costa Rica

Radisson San Jose-Costa Rica

4 out of 5
Calle Central y Tercera Av. 15, Calle Blancos, San Francisco, San Jose
The price is $131 per night from May 8 to May 9
$131
includes taxes & fees
May 8 - May 9
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,008 reviews)
"The staff was very professional and friendly. The Radisson was very clean and well maintained. The food was great I just wish that they could have perhaps a limited menu for room service that might be available up until 12 midnight. However... overall the facility... the staff and the experience ..."

Reviewed on Apr 4, 2025

Radisson San Jose-Costa Rica
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 $105 per night from Apr 12 to Apr 13
$105
includes taxes & fees
Apr 12 - Apr 13
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! (2,246 reviews)
"Nice place. It was a little noisy because the location is near the highway."

Reviewed on Apr 4, 2025

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Aeropuerto, Costa Rica
Wyndham San Jose Herradura Hotel & Convention Center

Wyndham San Jose Herradura Hotel & Convention Center

4 out of 5
Autopista General Canas, 3 Miles South of Intl Airport, La Asunción, Heredia
The price is $105 per night from Apr 13 to Apr 14
$105
includes taxes & fees
Apr 13 - Apr 14
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in La Asunción. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,668 reviews)
Wonderful stay
"Great hotel for personal or business. Clean, safe and comfortable with many dining choices and a casino"

Reviewed on Apr 3, 2025

Wyndham San Jose Herradura Hotel & Convention Center
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 enjoy modest savings 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. 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.