Hostels in San José from R208/night - KAYAK

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Costa Rica Backpackers - San José - Living room

Costa Rica Backpackers

Catedral

Parking

Free Wi-Fi

Pool

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Casa Pandora Hostel Women Only - San José - Bedroom

Casa Pandora Hostel Women Only

Carmen

9.3Wonderful(81)

Free Wi-Fi

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Lolas - San José - Bedroom

Catedral

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In The Wind Hostel And Guesthouse - San José - Bedroom

In The Wind Hostel And Guesthouse

San José, Costa Rica

8.1Very Good(908)

Parking

Free Wi-Fi

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Eco Stay Hostel - San José - Front desk

Eco Stay Hostel

Catedral

9.2Wonderful(639)

Free Wi-Fi

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Hostel La Cali Inn - San José

Hostel La Cali Inn

Catedral

Free Wi-Fi

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Hostel 1110 - San José

Catedral

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Mi Casa Hostel - San José

Mata Redonda

8.2Very Good(168)

Free Wi-Fi

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Casa Yoses - San José

San José, Costa Rica

Free Wi-Fi

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Hostel Urbano Yoses - San José

Hostel Urbano Yoses

San José, Costa Rica

8.6Very Good(47)

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Stray Cat Hostel - San José

Stray Cat Hostel

Merced

8.5Very Good(239)

Free Wi-Fi

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Turtle Saving Hostel - San José

Turtle Saving Hostel

San José, Costa Rica

9.5Wonderful(146)

Free Wi-Fi

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Finca Escalante - San José

Finca Escalante

Carmen

8.5Very Good(2265)

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Free Wi-Fi

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Chillout Hostel Barrio Escalante - San José

Chillout Hostel Barrio Escalante

San José, Costa Rica

8.9Very Good(356)

Free Wi-Fi

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Hostel Casa Ridgway - San José

Hostel Casa Ridgway

Catedral

8.5Very Good(155)

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Hostel Casa del Parque - San José

Hostel Casa del Parque

Carmen

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TripOn Open House - San José

TripOn Open House

San José, Costa Rica

8.0Very Good(1670)

Free Wi-Fi

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Hostel Casa Colon - San José - Lobby

Hostel Casa Colon

Merced

8.0Very Good(741)

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Capital Hostel de Ciudad - San José - Living room

Capital Hostel de Ciudad

Mata Redonda

8.7Very Good(375)

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Nativus Art-Hostel - San José

Nativus Art-Hostel

Merced

8.9Very Good(888)

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Booking Insights

KAYAK’s insights for hostels in San José

Discover seasonal trends, ideal booking windows, and other data-driven tips to plan your stay in San José with confidence.

Which month has the cheapest hostel rates in San José?

Hostels are cheapest in San José in September, with average rates of R4 975. In comparison, June is the most expensive month, with prices at R21 698.

What is the cheapest day of the week to book a hostel in San José?

Sunday offers the lowest rates in San José, with an average nightly price of R2 702. The highest prices are found on Saturday, with average rates at R29 471.

3 stars

2 stars and below

Low season	High season	Average price (weeknight)	Average price (weekend night)
September	June	R264	R746
Cheapest month to stay with an average 27% drop in price.	Most expensive month to stay with an average 219% rise in price.	Average Sun - Thu price over the last 2 weeks.	Average Fri & Sat price over the last 2 weeks.

Is it cheaper to stay in a hostel than in a hotel in San José?
The average price for a night in a hostel in San José is R33 compared to R125 for a night in a hotel.