Hostel in San Jose
Reasons to book
Great price for your budgetOne of the lowest cost properties in the area
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Enhanced cleaningExtra health and hygiene measures to ensure your safety
About this hostel
Located in central San José, Costa Rica Backpackers offers an outdoor pool, gardens, an international restaurant with free coffee from 6am until 2pm and a communal kitchen. Free Wi-Fi is available in all areas.
Amenities
Business facilities
Airport transportation available
Shuttle available
Concierge services
Free WiFi/internet
Pool
Non-smoking
Gym
Wheelchair accessible
Bar
Spa
Kitchen
Balcony/Terrace
WiFi/Internet
Shared living spaces
Garden
Laundry services
Family friendly
Ironing facilities
Smoking allowed
Safe
Toilet with grab rails
Key access
Contactless check-in/out
Housekeeping available
Fire alarm
Fire extinguisher
Cleaning products
Map of San Jose
Available Rooms
Ratings and reviews
100% verified reviews9 / 10Outstanding·Aug 2026
The staff at the hostel were fantastic! The lady at reception spent a long time helping me book a tour, going above and beyond. The rooms themselves were normal hostel level comfortable. The kitchen was stocked with usual stuff. The pool and hammocks were very relaxing. Food at the restaurant was inexpensive and good quality.
The hostel is right next to the train track and the trains blast their horns as they go by through the night. Pack ear plugs!
10 / 10Outstanding·Aug 2026
Bar and restaurant areas, walkable neighborhoods and nearby restaurants as well as downtown areas. Food is served for breakfast, lunch and dinner and prices are so affordable.
The room and the center area are quite dirty and lots of dust. But the bed itself is clean and comfortable.
7 / 10Good·Aug 2026
3rd time staying here
Staff amazing as always. Food and drinks very nice
Good location for bus terminals
Bed very springy and hard.
Fan very loud
5 / 10·Aug 2026
Staff at the front desk and kitchen were friendly.
Lack of WiFi in the rooms and when I asked about the WiFi in rooms or potential for a tour, I never got a reply via the WhatsApp or booking.com message board. The bathrooms were always drenched in water. The pictures do not match reality.
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7.9Good
(3,733 Ratings)
"Bar and restaurant areas, walkable neighborhoods and nearby restaurants as well as downtown areas. Food is served for breakfast, lunch and dinner and prices are so affordable."
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