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Selina San Jose

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1.5km from city centre - Show on Map
9.4
Superb 987
  • Perfect Location
  • Superb Staff
  • Fantastic Cleanliness
Free WiFi
US$10.00

Selina San Jose will offer you comfort and social atmosphere with many other features to make your experience unique.... More...

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Costa Rica Backpackers

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1.6km from city centre - Show on Map
8.1
Fabulous 1882
  • Wonderful Location
  • Marvellous Staff
Free WiFi
US$10.00

The original backpackers hostel in Costa Rica, we opened our doors in 2001, and have been the number one meeting spot in the capital ever since.... More...

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Capital Hostel de Ciudad

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2.7km from city centre - Show on Map
9.7
Superb 415
  • Wonderful Location
  • Superb Staff
  • Fantastic Cleanliness
Free WiFi
US$12.50

Capital Hostel de Ciudad will bring you the very best of Costa Rica and San Jose... More...

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Stray Cat Hostel

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1.6km from city centre - Show on Map
9.0
Superb 999
  • Wonderful Location
  • Superb Staff
  • Fantastic Cleanliness
Free WiFi
US$12.00

At Stray Cat Hostel we endeavour to provide you with authentic, creative and engaging travel experiences.... More...

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In The Wind Hostel & Guesthouse

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3.1km from city centre - Show on Map
9.6
Superb 580
  • Perfect Location
  • Superb Staff
  • Fantastic Cleanliness
Free WiFi
Free Breakfast
US$9.00

A quiet and relaxing hostel in a safe area, personalized attention and peaceful vibrations...this is what we are offering you.... More...

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Hostel Pangea

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1.3km from city centre - Show on Map
7.6
Very good 2328
  • Marvellous Staff
Free WiFi
US$3.00

Heated a swimming pool, free industrial Kitchen, free high speed internet .Hostel Pangea is located in the heart of the famous art Deco district, Barrio Amon and is an easy 10 minute walk from the mai... More...

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TripOn Open House

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2.7km from city centre - Show on Map
8.8
Fabulous 1439
  • Wonderful Location
  • Marvellous Staff
  • Excellent Cleanliness
Free WiFi
Free Breakfast
US$8.79

TripOn Open House in San Jose offers affordable and comfortable accommodation. The hostel features free WiFi and free breakfast. Great Location!... More...

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Costa Rica Guesthouse

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1.6km from city centre - Show on Map
9.0
Superb 216
  • Wonderful Location
  • Superb Staff
  • Fantastic Cleanliness
Free WiFi
US$14.50

A 1905 colonial house in downtown San Jose near the national museum. Costa Rica Guesthouse offers budget rooms with king size bed in a friendly and cozy atmosphere.... More...

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Gaudy's Hostel

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2km from city centre - Show on Map
9.1
Superb 1181
  • Wonderful Location
  • Superb Staff
  • Fantastic Cleanliness
Free WiFi
Free Breakfast
US$10.00

The cleanest hostel you would find in San Jose, Costa Rica. Unbeatable location, near by banks, supermarkets, main street in San Jose, largest park in San Jose, 10 minutes walk to downtown.... More...

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Lost In Costa Rica

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2.5km from city centre - Show on Map
8.5
Fabulous 5
  • Superb Staff
  • Excellent Cleanliness
Free WiFi
Free Breakfast
US$9.69

Lost In Costa Rica is waiting to share the knowledge about the country and learn from our volunteers and travelling clients, to have a cultural exchange through many activities for a new era of love... More...

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Hostel Del Paseo

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1.3km from city centre - Show on Map
8.9
Fabulous 289
  • Wonderful Location
  • Superb Staff
  • Fantastic Cleanliness
Free WiFi
US$20.00

Hostel Del Paseo will help you to meet San Jose, Costa Rica and the world.... More...

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Aldea San Jose

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1.4km from city centre - Show on Map
8.7
Fabulous 353
  • Wonderful Location
  • Superb Staff
  • Fantastic Cleanliness
Free WiFi
US$10.00

Flying in or out of San Jose? Don´t miss the opportunity to see the city!!... More...

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Nativus Art-Hostel

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2km from city centre - Show on Map
9.3
Superb 25
  • Wonderful Location
  • Superb Staff
  • Fantastic Cleanliness
Free WiFi
Free Breakfast
US$18.00

Nativus Art-Hostel is perfect for your holidays in San Jose... More...

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Hostel Casa del Parque

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1.6km from city centre - Show on Map
8.7
Fabulous 1770
  • Perfect Location
  • Superb Staff
Free WiFi
US$9.99

Hostel Casa del Parque in San Jose, Costa Rica is a calm and relaxed place for the budget traveler..... More...

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Hostel Shakti

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1km from city centre - Show on Map
9.6
Superb 76
  • Perfect Location
  • Superb Staff
  • Fantastic Cleanliness
Free WiFi
US$15.00

Welcome to Hostel Shakti... More...

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Hostel Casa Colon

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1.3km from city centre - Show on Map
9.7
Superb 221
  • Perfect Location
  • Superb Staff
  • Fantastic Cleanliness
Free WiFi
US$13.00

We are a boutique Hostel with excellent quality, higher standards of each of the services. Located in an excellent tourist and commercial area with easy access to services... More...

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Finca Escalante

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2.3km from city centre - Show on Map
9.0
Superb 365
  • Perfect Location
  • Superb Staff
  • Excellent Cleanliness
Free WiFi
Free Breakfast
US$12.00

Hostel Finca Escalante will bring you the very best of San Jose and Costa Rica.... More...

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Relax Hostel

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1.9km from city centre - Show on Map
9.4
Superb 194
  • Perfect Location
  • Superb Staff
  • Fantastic Cleanliness
Free WiFi
Free Breakfast
US$12.00

Relax Hostel is in a vintage house near San José downtown.... More...

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Hostel La Corte

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1.6km from city centre - Show on Map
7.7
Very good 59
  • Wonderful Location
  • Superb Staff
  • Excellent Cleanliness
Free WiFi
Free Breakfast
US$14.00

If you are looking for a pleasant stay in Costa Rica, Hostel La Corte is your best choice, just check in with us and enjoy the lively atmosphere with our friendly staff. We are located in San Jos... More...

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Tierra Magica

Bed and Breakfast
5.8km from city centre - Show on Map
0.0
No rating 1
Free WiFi
US$22.50

Tierra Magica is located in San Jose, Costa Rica... More...

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Posada Monserrat

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20.7km from city centre - Show on Map
0.0
No rating
0
Free WiFi
Free Breakfast
US$40.00

Posada Monserrat a magical place near the nature.... More...

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Surrounded by untouched forests and scenic mountains in the middle of Costa Rica, San José, the country's capital, is a traveller's dream. Chepe, as it's locally known, is a trove of culture and history, and one of Latin America's most cosmopolitan cities. Visit the specialist museums and take in its striking architecture, like the columned neoclassical Teatro Nacional. Spend days wandering around quirky markets or relaxing in the tranquil La Sabana, a verdant park with a peaceful lake surrounded by the city.

Many of the hostels in San José, Costa Rica are in traditional houses with rustic painted fronts, making for an authentic experience. If you're looking to immerse yourself in nature, some hostels will let you pitch a tent in their sweeping grounds – where you'll often find a pool and outdoor terrace. Or for more modern comforts, like free Wi-Fi, you could go for a contemporary wooden pod, a dorm or a private room in the city centre. Lots of San José hostels give you a free breakfast too.

The neighbourhood of Downtown San José is the heart of the city. This maze of streets is dotted with museums and spacious plazas where you can sit back with a coffee or a glass of wine. Make your way to the historic district of Barrio Amón to see colourfully painted colonial mansions with contemporary art inside. The cool Barrio Escalante is a foodie paradise. Pick up treats from one of the tantalising bakeries or unwind while sipping on a cold beer at a microbrewery.

There's lots to see in San José. Visit the Pre-Columbian Gold Museum beneath an old bank, or marvel at intricate artefacts in the Museo del Jade. For refuge from the bustling streets, follow the locals to the spacious parklands of Parque La Sabana in the centre of the city. Close to Barrio Escalante you'll find an off-beat food market built from old shipping containers, where the smell of wood-fired pizzas and traditional gallos (Costa Rican tacos) fills the air.

San José's central location makes it an ideal base for exploring Costa Rica – it's a 1.5-hour drive to the Irazú Volcano and an hour's train journey to Heredia. Juan Santamaria International Airport is 20 minutes away in a taxi, or a two-hour bus trip. To get around in the city, grab a red taxi (the local drivers make great tour guides) or use the network of public buses. 

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About San Jose

Surrounded by untouched forests and scenic mountains in the middle of Costa Rica, San José, the country's capital, is a traveller's dream. Chepe, as it's locally known, is a trove of culture and history, and one of Latin America's most cosmopolitan cities. Visit the specialist museums and take in its striking architecture, like the columned neoclassical Teatro Nacional. Spend days wandering around quirky markets or relaxing in the tranquil La Sabana, a verdant park with a peaceful lake surrounded by the city.

Many of the hostels in San José, Costa Rica are in traditional houses with rustic painted fronts, making for an authentic experience. If you're looking to immerse yourself in nature, some hostels will let you pitch a tent in their sweeping grounds – where you'll often find a pool and outdoor terrace. Or for more modern comforts, like free Wi-Fi, you could go for a contemporary wooden pod, a dorm or a private room in the city centre. Lots of San José hostels give you a free breakfast too.

The neighbourhood of Downtown San José is the heart of the city. This maze of streets is dotted with museums and spacious plazas where you can sit back with a coffee or a glass of wine. Make your way to the historic district of Barrio Amón to see colourfully painted colonial mansions with contemporary art inside. The cool Barrio Escalante is a foodie paradise. Pick up treats from one of the tantalising bakeries or unwind while sipping on a cold beer at a microbrewery.

There's lots to see in San José. Visit the Pre-Columbian Gold Museum beneath an old bank, or marvel at intricate artefacts in the Museo del Jade. For refuge from the bustling streets, follow the locals to the spacious parklands of Parque La Sabana in the centre of the city. Close to Barrio Escalante you'll find an off-beat food market built from old shipping containers, where the smell of wood-fired pizzas and traditional gallos (Costa Rican tacos) fills the air.

San José's central location makes it an ideal base for exploring Costa Rica – it's a 1.5-hour drive to the Irazú Volcano and an hour's train journey to Heredia. Juan Santamaria International Airport is 20 minutes away in a taxi, or a two-hour bus trip. To get around in the city, grab a red taxi (the local drivers make great tour guides) or use the network of public buses. 

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