The 10 best Hostels hotel in Province of San Jose, Costa Rica

May 13, 2023 Madelene Haan

Discover the best Hostels hotel in Province of San Jose including Selina San Jose, Casa Aldea, Capital Boutique Hostel, Gaudys Eco Hotel, Casa Kibi Kibi, Hostel Del Paseo, Costa Rica Backpackers, Stray Cat Hostel, Hostel Casa Del Parque, In the Wind Hostel.
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1. Selina San Jose

Avenida 9 Calles 13 y 15, San Jose Costa Rica
Excellent
48%
Good
28%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
7%
Terrible
7%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 180 reviews

Selina San Jose

Welcome to the first urban Selina, a hotspot for adventurers, working nomads, hipsters, and artists alike. The art, cuisine, nightlife, and spirit of this city will be an energizing, and enjoyable slap on the face full of nouveau Latin flavor. Stroll with Saturday shoppers through the San Jose farmers market, join the crowds in Parque La Sabana, dance the night away, or visit one of the many museums in Costa Rica’s cultural capital. Tucked away from the city hustle in the trendy historic district of Barrio Otoya is our stylish Urban office. This carefully designed space houses budding startups, freelancers and artists. Our office will allow you to get your work done, network and enjoy all the music, art and culture that has put Costa Rica on the international stage. Selina San Jose is located in Barrio Otoya, one of the oldest and most vibrant neighborhoods in the city. Features like Selina Home, The Playground, the tour office, and CoWork space add the perfect finishing touch. Stay in our dormitories, standard, deluxe, or private rooms. Suites and family rooms available. Start with a walking tour, stop for coffee, and find your new favorite outfit: in cosmopolitan San Jose, there’s a wealth of activities to choose from.

Decent hostel, poor management and service

Reviewed By Meander20893540420

Check in is at 3pm, which is a bit late, made even worse by the fact that the rooms were delayed by more than an hour so ourselves and several other guests couldn’t check in before 4-4:30pm. There is little to nothing to do, just people waiting to get into their rooms. After getting our room, suddenly 2 other guests unlocked the door and came in, saying it was their room, while we laying in our room. Seems the hostel has sold the same room to 2 separate bookings. Super unprofessional and inconvenient as a customer to have your door unlocked from the outside and others coming in.

2. Casa Aldea

Avenida 2 Calle 28 100m sur Pizza Hut Paseo Colón Frente a Sala Garbo, San Jose 10101 Costa Rica
Excellent
45%
Good
30%
Satisfactory
13%
Poor
9%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 241 reviews

Casa Aldea

In the heart of the San Jose neighborhood, you will find the newly renovated Casa Aldea. Aldea means ‘village’ in Spanish — and that is what you will get when you stay here! This 100-year-old Victorian mansion will amaze you with its unique personality, where it combines vibrant history with modern living. The freshly upgraded rooms are great for solo travelers, couples, and friends to stay for a few nights or even a few weeks. Come to Casa Aldea to feel like a home away from home and meet new people from all over the world! We are located on Paseo Colón, a bustling street in the heart of San Jose. With a safe, central location, we attract travelers for many reasons, such as medical tourism, conferences/business, concerts, theatre, and convenient travel to any of Costa Rica’s beautiful beaches, mountains, waterfalls, and other nature reserves. In total, we have 4 new upgraded rooms that come with a private bathroom and TV. If you have a car, we have free parking in the back. Pura Vida!

My favourite place to stay in San Jose

Reviewed By fumanchu1968

I’ve been living in Costa Rica on the coast for 18 years now and for the past five years when I go to San Jose I stay at Hostel Aldea. I find that it is extremely comfortable and the staff is super friendly. It’s like staying at home. The restaurant is also excellent. I recommend this place for backpackers and for people who are looking for a nice quiet and comfortable stay.

3. Capital Boutique Hostel

Avenida 16 A & Calle 60 A, Sabana Sur 50 m west from Colegio Tecnico Profesional, San Jose 10108 Costa Rica
Excellent
90%
Good
7%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
3%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 29 reviews

Capital Boutique Hostel

We offer you quality and personalized accommodation while experiencing San José. We embrace diversity in a co-living environment that provides you comfort in each of our unique spaces. We're a small hostel and like to pay special attention to details to make your stay more pleasant and grant you the comfort you need during your visit to San José, whether it's a short or long one. We are in La Sabana, which is close enough to the main downtown area but away from the noise and crowds - just a couple of blocks south from La Sabana Metropolitan Park, with very easy access to/from the airport. Enjoy each of our carefully designed spaces not only for a great rest but for creativity, relaxation and cultural experiences. Common areas include: - Fully equipped kitchen - Backyard with BBQ facilities and space for yoga - Entertainment area with pool table, video projector, musical instruments, vinyl player, board games - Indoor patio - Work desk - Book exchange and reading area - Living room

Super clean and calm hostel!

Reviewed By carelynt2022

Upon arrival, I noticed how calm the hostel was which was perfect for someone who had a long trip the following day. The staff is also super helpful and makes sure to walk around on a regular basis. Plus, the place is super clean and spacious!

4. Gaudys Eco Hotel

Avenida 5 Entre Calle 36 y 38 Del Banco de Costa Rica en Paseo Colón, 200 mts. Norte, 150 Mts. Este, San Jose 10104 Costa Rica
Excellent
40%
Good
32%
Satisfactory
16%
Poor
7%
Terrible
5%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 226 reviews

Gaudys Eco Hotel

Ideally located in a safe neighborhood of San Jsoe, a few steps of: 3 different banks, supermarkets open untill midnight, main street in san jose, all fast food restaurants (KFC, taco bell, wendys, subway...)2 minutes taxi ride from coca cola bus station (buses to pacif zone), ticabus (buses to all central america), sabana park (largest park in san jose)As you can see, you will all what you need close by.We also offer: free breakfast, internet, wifi, parking,kitchen, dvds to watch, cooffe and tea all day

Personal, hospitable and exceptionally friendly!

Reviewed By DaBe88

This family hotel/hotel has people that are so hospitable and friendly, they make you wish you were a better person yourself! I arrived late and left early, but they were trying to figure out ways to make me feel comfortable and welcome! Even if that meant making me an unexpected breakfast at 6:15 when my shuttle bus was delayed!

5. Casa Kibi Kibi

75m Norte del Perimercados de Vargas Araya White house #777, hedge fence, San Pedro 545-2070 Costa Rica
Excellent
85%
Good
11%
Satisfactory
2%
Poor
0%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 96 reviews

Casa Kibi Kibi

Casa Kibi Kibi is a tranquil, family-run guesthouse nestled in the San Pedro area of San Jose. We specialize in long-term stays and offer very special discounts should you decide to stay with us. We offer you a cheerful, smoke-free atmosphere with an opportunity to meet interesting people working, studying, and traveling throughout this beautiful country. Our 100% traditional, Costa Rican-owned home is located far from noisy streets and bars but within easy reach of all major amenities. You are sure to enjoy the warm, pleasant atmosphere of our little oasis!

Home away from home

Reviewed By Laurawanda123

This is a beautiful hostel where you can feel at home with a family atmosphere in the common areas and a high standard of cleanliness. The kitchen is very well equipped for cooking. Looking forward to comeback!

6. Hostel Del Paseo

Avenida 1 entre calles 26 y 28 Paseo Colon Frente a Torres Paseo Colón, San José Centro., San Jose 10102 Costa Rica
Excellent
75%
Good
15%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
0%
Terrible
5%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 20 reviews

Hostel Del Paseo

Located in San Jose, within a 17-minute walk of La Sabana Metropolitan Park and one kilometer of National Theatre of Costa Rica, Hostel del Paseo provides accommodations with a shared lounge and free WiFi throughout the property as well as free private parking for guests who drive. The property is around 2.3 km from National Stadium of Costa Rica, 5.8 km from Parque Diversiones and 8 km from Multiplaza Escazu. The property has karaoke and a shared kitchen. A continental breakfast is available daily at the hostel. You can play pool and darts at Hostel del Paseo. Costa Rican Art Museum is a 12-minute walk from the accommodation, while San Jose Central Market is 1.1 km away. The nearest airport is Tobias Bolanos International Airport, 6.8 km from Hostel del Paseo.

An affordable and clean hostel

Reviewed By demashque

Located just 15 minutes from the center of SJ, this hostel provides a great location, clean rooms, friendly staff and lots more. It has a pool table, ping pong table, and large kitchen and hanging out area.

7. Costa Rica Backpackers

Avenida 6, Calle 21/25 De la iglesia Sagrado Corazon, 100 metros norte, 50 oeste., San Jose Costa Rica
Excellent
18%
Good
35%
Satisfactory
24%
Poor
11%
Terrible
11%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 442 reviews

Costa Rica Backpackers

Costa Rica Backpackers is the first hostel in the country. We are independent and locally run, and as such ou will get the personal touch not found in big chain hostels. We opened our doors in 2001, and have been the number one meeting spot in the capital ever since. Come and hang out with travelers from all over the world! Swaying palms, smooth tunes, free breakfast, kitchen facilities, WiFi, swinging hammocks, that's the Costa Rica Backpackers way! Think global, stay local

I would suggest staying somewhere else. The photos were appealing for us but instantly realised we had made a mistake!!

Reviewed By Curiosity55241815876

Incredibly rude staff, perhaps they’re trying to employ rude people. Has a bar and restaurant which is good but only when they’re open. Kitchen too small. Cant get delivery’s of food. Cant smoke or bring your own beer. Power cuts and no wifi!!

8. Stray Cat Hostel

905 Calle 20 Barrio Mexico, San Jose 10102 Costa Rica
Excellent
67%
Good
15%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
3%
Terrible
5%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 39 reviews

Stray Cat Hostel

Ideal location, VERY VERYNOISY!

Reviewed By rachelmifsud

When we arrived For check in we were taken to another hotel around the corner from the stray cat - I’m not actually sure If this is even legal to put someone up in a different hotel to the one that was booked??? We were checked into a room that adjoins the downstairs public area. Every time the doorbell went or someone came into or out of the hotel you heard it. The noise was absolutely awful. If we hadn’t of just arrived after a long flight I would have moved to another hotel. The reason we stayed is because it was so convenient to get transport from 7/10 bus terminal for onward connection. Location is pretty rough! That said, the staff were very, very helpful and the breakfast was just what we needed before our joinery (toast, cereal, tea and coffee).

9. Hostel Casa Del Parque

Calle 19, Ave 3era, Casa 172, 1000 Costa Rica
Excellent
61%
Good
20%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
6%
Terrible
5%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 420 reviews

Hostel Casa Del Parque

Uniquely located, the hostel offers a refreshing escape from the city, while being centrally located. Some of the oldest trees in the city make up the neighbourhood within San Jose's Parque Nacional which is located directly in front of the hostel. With a long history of happy travellers, our guests often extend their stay at La Casa del Parque to enjoy the home-stay like feel and relaxed social environment it provides. Get advice on which places to visit in our country from our friendly staff for NO ADDITIONAL COST. Curl up with a book from our library beneath the grand chandelier, enjoy the sunshine in our tropical garden patio, join us for a chat around the dining table, or relax in the separate cosy TV room and chill out with a movie. We offer free: WI-FI all over the house, luggage storage, fresh Costa Rican coffee and teas. Internet desk, cable TV, DVD player, stereo and CD player, a kitchenette station available to guests and some of the best advice in town. You can also enjoy Delicious local coffees and fantastic vegetarian food made with all local, organic produce at our restaurant Jardin del Parque, located at the front entrance of the hostel (open 11am-7pm).

I would get a private bathroom next time

Reviewed By MariaT-Rodo

Nice little place in a great location. You can walk to the key areas of SJO from the hostel. We had the private room on the ground level next to reception but the only problem was that the only available shower for us was upstairs in the shared dorm. Nice patio to eat and chill

10. In the Wind Hostel

100 Meters West of Escuela De La Roosevelt, San Pedro 10101 Costa Rica
Excellent
67%
Good
17%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
9%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 46 reviews

In the Wind Hostel

In the Wind Hostel & Guesthouse reflects our passion for travel and diversity. We are inviting you to come share the joys of discovering another country while making friendships with people from all over the world. We believe that life is movement, that there is too much space but not enough time. Routine is our enemy, adventure is our best friend and freedom is our lifestyle.

Beautiful place with awesome people

Reviewed By Alexandre M

I went to this hostel during my last vacations; I had the chance to meet really nice people there (specially the owner of the place). Super friendly. I would recommend this place to everyone that are visiting the area or plan to travel in Costa Rica.

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