Search Cheap San José Hostels

Hostels are a great way to stay for a good value, so you can save your money for going out. You can check out this destination's cultural highlights, such as its museums and entertainment venues.

These dorm-style accommodations come in many forms, but they all have three main qualities in common, including low prices, a social atmosphere and shared rooms (though many have private options too).

According to our customers' reviews, these hostels in San José have the highest ratings: Costa Rica Backpackers - Hostel - Close to public transport, this property is within a 5-minute walk of San Jose Procuradiria Museum Station. Guests can enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a restaurant. Rooms come with towels, showers and bed sheets. Toucan Hostel - Property features include free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Rooms come with towels and bed sheets. Viajero San José Hostel - Close to public transport, this property is within a 10-minute walk of San Jose Atlantic Station and San Jose Procuradiria Museum Station. Guests can enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and tour/ticket assistance. You'll find showers, bed sheets and free Wi-Fi in all rooms. Alajuela Backpackers Airport Hostel - Property features include free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and an arcade/games room. You'll find free Wi-Fi in all rooms. Gaudys Hotel - Located within a 10-minute walk of Sabana Park. You can take advantage of free breakfast and free Wi-Fi, as well as free parking. Rooms come with bed sheets, free Wi-Fi and free bottled water.

If you're in the market for an affordable place to stay in San José, one of Expedia's 25 hostels might be a great choice for you.

The weather is important when you want to venture out and explore, so here's some information that might be helpful: The hottest months are usually March and April, with an average temperature of 20°C, while the coldest months are January and February, with an average of 19°C. The rainiest months in San José are October, June, September and August, with each month seeing an average of 650 mm of rainfall.

Depending on what interests you, you might enjoy the area around San José. Get out into nature with places such as Central Park, Morazan Park and National Park. Cultural attractions include National Theater of Costa Rica, National Museum of Costa Rica and Museum of Costa Rican Art. Visit landmarks such as Estación del Ferrocarril de Costa Rica and Rock Bridge.

Keep this information about transit options in San José on hand to make the most of your stay: You can fly into the closest airport, which is San José (SYQ-Tobías Bolaños Intl.), 4.4 mi (7.1 km) away. Another option is San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.), which is 9.6 mi (15.5 km) away. Once you're on the ground, you might want to use public transport during your trip. To see more of the area, take a train from San Jose Pacific Station, San Jose Procuradiria Museum Station or San Jose Viquez Square Station.