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Guestsplace - JC Friends
34th Street & Avenue 3 Paseo Colon
JC FRIENDS is 15 minutes away from the San Jose International Airport by Taxi, and the Airport TUASA BUS stops in front of our house and it stops every 10-15 minutes from 5am until 9pm.* The LOW FARES shown here on the web only applies for online bookings. The fares ... ...[read more]
Galileo Hostel
Avenida 2, Calle 40 De la Soda Tapia en Sabana, 100m este
Two young travelers, Brian and Mer, have taken over Galileo and are busy painting, renovating, and adding some life to the place!We're located in one of San Jose's safest neighborhoods, one block away from the biggest park in the city, complete with canopy tours, soccer games, a lake, running trails ... ...[read more]
Hotel Yamural
Parada de los buses de Puriscal 100 norte y 25 oeste en la estacion de los buses la Cocacola
Hotel Yamural is located in San Jose downtown, with excellent prices, Hotel Yamural is the best option for your stay of one night in downtown.Hotel Yamural offers you the best and most economic option for accommodation in San Jose.We are located in the cocacola station within walking distance or a ... ...[read more]
Hotel La Posada de Don Tobias
5 and 1/2 blocks north from La Merced park 7th/9th ave. 12th street
Pluses that Travellers Love from us…Of course Travelers love too our excellent location…Do not waste a night locked in your room!!!* In our balcony you will be able to have a beer and order express food *10 minutes away from us, Local and typical food. Greek, Mexican and Cuban food ... ...[read more]
Molino Rojo Hostel
Calle 32 n 32 Paseo Colon
The Molino Rojo Hostel is an entirely new style hostel in a safe and central part of San Jose. We have dorm rooms available from US$10 and private rooms from US$25 - all rooms and dorms have private bathrooms and brand new comfortable beds. Breakfast is included in ... ...[read more]
Tranquilo Backpackers
San Jose Downtown.7th Street, between 9th and 11th Avenue
Looking for a nice hostel in down-town San Jose, Costa Rica? We have several different room options, including male, female and mixed dorms as well as single and double rooms for more privacy. All linens, including sheets, blankets and pillows provided.Internet access and a free pancake breakfast is included, as ... ...[read more]
Hostel 1110
Ave. 14 St. 11 #1110 500 mts. East from clinica Biblica Right hand yell
This recently renovated colonial style house, once home to a Costa Rican ex-president, is ideally located on the downtown from where you may take a bus, or train, and easily access any part of the country you may wish to visit. Once here you will find yourself at only a ... ...[read more]
Hotel La Cuesta
Avenia 1 , 50meters west from the national park
Good Value' We offer free Wi-Fi and internet access, Full Breakfast Buffet , free luggage storage, free city map, Cheap international Calls. This little bed-and-breakfast on the hill leading up to the Parque Nacional is a real bargain and definitely worth considering. It was once the home of Otto Apuy ... ...[read more]
Pension de La Cuesta B&B
Avenida Primera Calle 11 Y 15, 50 Metros Oeste Par
This little bed-and-breakfast on the hill leading up to the Parque Nacional is a real bargain and definitely worth considering. It was once the home of Otto Apuy, a well-known Costa Rican artist, and original artwork abounds. The building itself is a classic example of a tropical wood-frame home and ... ...[read more]
Abril Hostal
Calle 25 Avenue 10,
Barrio Escalante, in one of the most beautiful and quietest residencial neighborhood, we have found a small nice house near the Parque Francia, just a block away form international cuisine restaurants, universitues, and bus stop this is a place to relax, or to study, or just to rest.t is a ... ...[read more]
Casa Yoses Hostel
8th Ave 41 St 250 west from Spoon in Los Yoses
Run by three animated ticos and located in the most exclusive part of San Jose, Casa Yoses is in a great central location surrounded by tons of restaurants, bars, and stores, just off the University of Costa Rica and the San Pedro MallThe house has accommodation for 50 residents ... ...[read more]
Costa Rica Backpackers
Avenida 6, calle 21/23
The Lonely Planet long standing favorite is the hub for travelers in Costa Rica a relaxing place in the busy San Jose to meet people from all around the world. 'Brand new dormitories and double rooms'Facilities: Swimming pool, Huge tropical garden, Free internet, Wifi access everywhere, Free coffee & teal ... ...[read more]
Gaudys Backpackers Hostel
Ave. 5 / Calle 36 y 38, Casa 3636 Del Banco de Costa Rica de Paseo Colon, 200 al nor
Voted as #1 Hostel in Costa Rica August and September 2009 BY ... ...[read more]
Guesthome B&B
450 Mts al Norte de la toyota de paseo colon Cl 36 entre Av. 7 y 9
Guest Home Of Costa Rica an exquisitely designed for backpakers, makes your visit to the beautiful Costa Rica perfect. Guest Home Bed and Breackfast is an affordable hostel in San Jose Costa Rica, is open to tourists from all over the world who have an adventurous spirit, enjoy nature, are ... ...[read more]
Hostel Bekuo
325 Meters Oeste Spoon Los Yoses
Selected as one of the 'Top Five Places to Stay in San Jose, Costa Rica by Lonely Planet 2006', and the #1 Hostel Rated by Tripadvisor.com readers, Hostel Bekuo is the top hostel in San Jose Costa Rica. We offer the same low rates as all the other hostels in ... ...[read more]
Hostel Casa del Parque
Calle 19 Avenida 3era Casa In front of the northestern corner of National Par
Hostel Casa del Parque is a calm and relaxed place for travelers who really want to rest, perfect for backpackers as base point to explore Costa Rica and other parts of Central America. The hostel has excellent location and beautiful accommodations for a great price.Many of the city's main attraction ... ...[read more]
Hostel Pangea
Barrio Amon Ave 7 st.3-3bis Barrio Amon Ave.11 st 3bis
The only backpackers hostel in San Jose ¨ 3 times consecutive¨ and since it opened named the lonely planet author´s choice as ... ...[read more]
Hostel Toruma
Central Avenue, 29 and 31 St Barrio La California
This CLASSICAL Mansion, which once lived a former President of Costa Rica, was turned into a hostel making it the first hostel ever in Costa Rica and also the ONLY one located on central avenue. Our luxurious hostel is situated in a very CENTRAL & CLEAN area of ... ...[read more]
Kabata Hostel
Downtown San Jose. 7th Street, between 9th and 11th Avenue. #927
Why stay somewhere else, if you can stay at Kabata Hostel, where you can get free information to help YOU plan your trip around Costa Rica? * Maybe you know which places to visit, but you don't know how to arrange the trip in a smooth flowing, seamless ... ...[read more]
Kalexma B&B
50 oeste-W, 25 sur-S puente Juan Pablo II, La Uruc
PRIVATE AND LOW-COSTYou may have already decided to stay in a low-cost place with shared everything…. bathrooms, bedrooms, etc. STOP! For almost the same price you can have a private room and for little more you can have a private bath. Prices at Kalexma Hotel start at $9 ... ...[read more]
Why stay in San Jose?
San Jose is Costa Rica's capital city, and a very popular tourist destination. Costa Rica has retained many of its beautiful green spaces and has long been at the forefront of eco tourism, so you will find lots of "green" throughout the country. San Jose, however, is anything but an unspoiled city. Even if it is not completely green itself it is at least surrounded by greenery, so that is something, and environmentalism is still prevalent in the city, too.
Getting around San Jose is easy with a cheap and reliable bus system and cheap metered taxis. This means you should have no trouble getting from your hostel to anywhere else in the city and back again. Keep in mind that "hostels" are not just for young people or the backpacking crowd (even if the place has the word "backpacker" in the name!) - hostels are ideal for budget-conscious travelers who are interested in meeting other travelers. A few San Jose hostels worth mentioning are highlighted below.
Hostel Bekuo is one block from San Jose's main street and has been rated highly by several guidebooks. Mi Casa Hostel is in a safe neighborhood close to the airport and main bus terminal.
Kabata Hostel is close to the city's university and one block from Central Avenue. Casa Yoses Hostel can accommodate 50 guests and has a huge garden overlooking the mountains of San Jose.
If none of these hostels sounds like it will be perfect for your needs, never fear. There are other San Jose hostels where those came from. Just keep reading the listings until you find the one that sounds best to you.
Is there anything else we can help you with for your trip? Remember that you can look for the best deals on international airfare to San Jose and book your ticket now. You can also learn more about the area in our San Jose Travel Guide.

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