Costa Rica Backpackers - Hostel

Comfort Shared Dormitory, Men only, Pool Access | 10 bedrooms, in-room safe, free WiFi

Standard Double Room | 10 bedrooms, in-room safe, free WiFi

Standard Double Room | Bathroom | Shower, hair dryer, towels

7.4 / 10.0

Very good(251 Ratings)

Hostel in San Jose

Reasons to book

Includes essentialsGarden, Pool, Internet / Wifi and more

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About this hostel

Hostel with a 24-hour front desk, a quick walk to National Museum of Costa Rica
An outdoor pool, a restaurant, and a bar/lounge are available at this smoke-free hostel. Free WiFi in public areas and a free manager's reception are also provided. Additionally, a poolside bar, a snack bar/deli, and a coffee shop/cafe are onsite.
Housekeeping is available once per stay.
Costa Rica Backpackers - Hostel offers 31 accommodations with safes and ceiling fans. Accommodations offer separate dining areas. This San José hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided once per stay.
Recreational amenities at the hostel include an outdoor pool.

Amenities

Pool

Internet / Wifi

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Garden

Map of San Jose

Nearby attractions

La Paz Waterfall Gardens Nature Park

32.1 mi

Parque Diversiones

7.3 mi

National Stadium Of Costa Rica

4.3 mi

National Museum of Costa Rica

0.4 mi

Available Rooms

Standard Double Room

1 Double • 215 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Comfort Shared Dormitory, Men only, Pool Access

3 Bunk • 269 ft²

Sleeps 6

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Comfort Shared Dormitory, Men only, Pool Access

2 Bunk • 269 ft²

Sleeps 4

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Comfort Shared Dormitory, Women only, Pool Access

2 Bunk • 322 ft²

Sleeps 4

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Standard Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Private Pool

1 Double • 215 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

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Costa Rica Backpackers - Hostel

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7.4 / 10.0

Very good(251 Ratings)

Hostel in San Jose

Reasons to book

Includes essentialsGarden, Pool, Internet / Wifi and more

Book with confidenceWe partner with the top travel sites so you know you're getting a great deal on the perfect rental

About this hostel

Amenities

Pool

Internet / Wifi

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Garden

Map of San Jose

Nearby attractions

La Paz Waterfall Gardens Nature Park

32.1 mi

Parque Diversiones

7.3 mi

National Stadium Of Costa Rica

4.3 mi

National Museum of Costa Rica

0.4 mi

Available Rooms

Standard Double Room

1 Double • 215 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Comfort Shared Dormitory, Men only, Pool Access

3 Bunk • 269 ft²

Sleeps 6

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Comfort Shared Dormitory, Men only, Pool Access

2 Bunk • 269 ft²

Sleeps 4

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Comfort Shared Dormitory, Women only, Pool Access

2 Bunk • 322 ft²

Sleeps 4

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Standard Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Private Pool

1 Double • 215 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Ratings and reviews

7.4 / 10.0

Very good(251 Ratings)

6.0 / 10.0

Jul 2024

The train rail was so close to the room and I can hear the train all morning

10.0 / 10.0

Jun 2024

My favorite spot in San Jose

10.0 / 10.0

Jun 2024

Very cozy , i loved the atmosphere

10.0 / 10.0

Jun 2024

nice stuff and cat,big space,pool is cool.

2.0 / 10.0

May 2024

I’d say it’s an accurate price for what you get. The place itself is nice, but around 4.30AM there’s a lot of traffic starting making noise as well as the train. The two people in the reception when I was checking in was nice but was more interested in talking to each other. Bought breakfast which was alright. Appreciated the free coffee. They take 4 USD for 1 LITER of water, which is ridiculous. Buy it elsewhere if you have the possibility/time.

10.0 / 10.0

Apr 2024

Exactly what I was looking for, did the job can’t ask for much more really. Pool could’ve been slightly colder although I only went in it at the heat of the day

10.0 / 10.0

Mar 2024

located very centrally to museums and some eateries. if you want to hit the museo nacional, the museo del oro, etc. this is the perfect place! reasonably quiet, clean, with a friendly environment, and the in-house restaurant is super authentic and solid.

5.0 / 10.0

Mar 2024

It was a great place to stay. Beautiful grounds with a pool. It was mostly quiet, a lot of young people looking like they were partying, but that is pretty much expected. There was a restaurant, plenty of seating inside and outside, I just had yougert, granola, and fruit, but still very good and a beautiful presentation. It was very relaxing hanging out at the pool after a long day white water rafting. I stayed in an all women dorm and a couple of the girls looked like they had moved in permanently with all their stuff all over the floor. I didn’t know that the shower didn’t have hot water so that was shockingly cold, apparently there is hot water in a different shower, why there wasn't a sign stating this in unbeknownst to me.

2.0 / 10.0

Mar 2024

I went to check in at 830pm and the staff told me to come back in 30.minutes because they were chatting and bothered. The room was dirty and sheets had crumbs. I asked about a towel for showering and they said i needed to give my id to hold. I never got a towel. I think thst should be minimum..

10.0 / 10.0

Mar 2024

Great place! Great vibe and people and the pool ☀️

10.0 / 10.0

Feb 2024

Super cute. Feels like a boutique hotel. Safe area. Walkable. Near bars, restaurants, little parks, a museum, and the police station which makes area feel safe too ☀️

10.0 / 10.0

Jan 2024

Helpful stuff. Atmosphere. Location. They make you feel like home.

10.0 / 10.0

Jan 2024

Nice atmosphere, welcoming, quiet, kitchen and restaurant available. Close to a noisy train line but overall a good location.

8.0 / 10.0

Dec 2023

We had the Twin Bedroom in the basement. It was big enough for two people, but a new Mattress would be nice. The price was good, what the hostel offers. So for a short stay for a few days to arrive to Costa Rica we can recommend it.

2.0 / 10.0

Nov 2023

As I selected above plus the molds and stint as you enter the room is something of a migraine. Stay away even if you are on strict budget it’s not worth the migraine and the rudeness of the local staff especially the guy who manages the place

8.0 / 10.0

Nov 2023

Good hostel for short and cheap stay. Good reception staff and reception hours. The quality of the room and the furnitures arent great. Also, the toilets are limited.

10.0 / 10.0

Oct 2023

This hostel is very clean and the staff is very helpful when you ask them about activities to do or buses to take. Moreover, the atmosphere with the bar and the restaurant help to know more people!

5.0 / 10.0

Aug 2023

I totally satisfied with the location and the zen atmosphere there at this hostel. So beautiful, bed is clean compare to others. Price is super cheap. I made some good friends there too.

8.0 / 10.0

May 2023

This was a wonderful, affordable stay! The courtyard was the perfect place to relax and recharge with plenty of comfortable hammocks. Staff was nice and helpful. Shuttle service was very convenient. The only downside was that there was a lot of street noise: honking, sirens, etc.

10.0 / 10.0

Mar 2023

Beautiful place, enjoyed 2 nights, was very comfortable. Very friendly, food is great.

6.0 / 10.0

Mar 2023

Staff was not unfriendly but not super welcoming either. It is oddly dark and kind of gloomy inside but the walls are painted with very fun jungle murals so that was inviting! Dorms are nice and the each bed has curtains/light/chargers which is very helpful. Outside pool, bar, and restaurant area is nice. Kitchen clean. Price is inexpensive and location is convenient. They do not provide a towel.

4.0 / 10.0

Feb 2023

Property online notes private bathroom for private room reserve option. No private bathroom is on site, You have to share toilets and showers with other guests. Cockroaches in Lobby. Bugs on private room floor. Area around dingy and possibly dangerous. I actually saw a female guest run to the property from a nearby main road. The guest has to be buzzed in and out. Tried to contact Expedia on the inaccurate online note that the private rooms offer private bathrooms but Expedia would only allow calls to their customer service Office and my cell phone would not work outside the United States. I would rate the property a step above being in Jail but not much more. Avoid the site unless all you have is $12 a day for a shared bedroom and that does not include any free breakfast.

10.0 / 10.0

Feb 2023

Location

2.0 / 10.0

Jan 2023

For the price the stay was accurate. The double room is advertised as a brighter room but it was dark. It was also misleading as under amenities listed bathroom, turns out it is a shared bathroom. The walls are paper thin and the sheet on the bed didn’t fit the bed and kept coming off in the night which made us feel a bit gross as the mattresses obviously don’t get washed. The staff/cleaners make a lot of noise talking in morning which woke us. And it is right next to the loud train but if you stay on a weekend like we did it doesn’t come too early. When we arrived really late after a long journey we were made to wait while two members of staff finished counting money which went on for a long time and was frustrating. The shares area is nice although the pool didn’t look too clean. Breakfast was good. Good french toast and smoothie. Overall wouldn’t stay here again and spend a little more for a nicer hostel.

8.0 / 10.0

Jan 2023

Great price, for the convienences, sketchy downtown location.

6.0 / 10.0

Jan 2023

Great property and friendly staff. Biggest complaint is we booked and paid for a private room but when we arrived we were put in a shared dorm with a few others

10.0 / 10.0

Dec 2022

The community of people that stay here are great. Lots of travel information gets shared. Centally located. Walking distance to everything. The restaurant chef makes great food. Staff is attentive. Would definitely stay again.

10.0 / 10.0

Dec 2022

Really liked the food, the convenient location, and the easiness to store luggage and too get help with taxi. Very nice place. And again mention the food was awesome.

8.0 / 10.0

Dec 2022

10.0 / 10.0

Oct 2022

Pura Vida

10.0 / 10.0

Oct 2022

The bar is a lot of fun, Yancy is a great bartender and attracts a good crowd, She can also book great tours. Guests are very friendly, Staff is helpful, and nice having a pool in the middle of everything, it can be noisy including a train that passes by.

10.0 / 10.0

Aug 2022

Great spot , works as a hub

2.0 / 10.0

May 2022

You get what you pay for... its was safe and conveniently located. Mainly young guest and a mixture of overnight travelers. Open kitchen, many bathrooms, friendly staff. I recommend earplugs, room spray, travel size body products.

4.0 / 10.0

May 2022

3.0 / 10.0

Apr 2022

The front desk in general needs more customer service experience, I asked to switch rooms early in the morning due to my sheets having a stain on them the night before and the front desk guy looked at me and seemed annoyed. I told him I’d come back in the afternoon to get the new room/bed assigned to me and when I made it back, he never updated me. When I asked him, he completely ignored me and started helping someone else, I then asked again and he sent a girl to check the room but the girl never came back to confirm if the room was ready, after 10 minutes sitting in the lobby I walked back up to the desk and asked for updates regarding the room, he said “yeah it’s ready” This was a terrible experience.Whether the price was extremely affordable they shouldn’t treat their guests like that. Other than that, the property looked clean, hot water was available, fairly clean bathrooms /showers, and organized kitchen. Don’t get fooled by the “Free breakfast” The front desk said it was no longer available, we didn’t need it anyway but it would’ve been nice.

6.0 / 10.0

Apr 2022

The front desk in general needs more customer service experience, I asked to switch rooms early in the morning due to my sheets having a stain on them the night before and the front desk guy looked at me and seemed annoyed. I told him I’d come back in the afternoon to get the new room/bed assigned to me and when I made it back, he never updated me. When I asked him, he completely ignored me and started helping someone else, I then asked again and he sent a girl to check the room but the girl never came back to confirm if the room was ready, after 10 minutes sitting in the lobby I walked back up to the desk and asked for updates regarding the room, he said “yeah it’s ready” This was a terrible experience. Whether the price was extremely affordable they shouldn’t treat their guests like that. Other than that, the property looked clean, hot water was available, fairly clean bathrooms /showers, and organized kitchen. Don’t get fooled by the “Free breakfast” The front desk said it was no longer available, we didn’t need it anyway but it would’ve been nice.

8.0 / 10.0

Mar 2022

Very nice Hostel, pretty big, cool pool, very easy to meet people, have a Kitchen Beds are uncomfortable

4.0 / 10.0

Mar 2022

Very nice Hostel, pretty big, cool pool, very easy to meet people, have a KitchenBeds are uncomfortable

8.0 / 10.0

Feb 2022

Friendly guests, helpful staff. Great tours. Pool is very dirty looks nothing like the photo. New furniture is much needed inside the lobby.

8.0 / 10.0

Jan 2022

Little worn out. Pool out of service.

FAQs

How much does this hostel cost compared to others in San Jose?

The average price for a rental in San Jose is $104 per night. This rental is $73 less expensive than the average.

Is parking included with this hostel?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Costa Rica Backpackers - Hostel. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this hostel?

Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Costa Rica Backpackers - Hostel. Enjoy the water!

Is Costa Rica Backpackers - Hostel pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this hostel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Costa Rica Backpackers - Hostel?

We found 5 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, internet / wifi, laundry, balcony or patio, and garden.

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Hostel in San Jose

Reasons to book

About this hostel

Amenities

Map of San Jose

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Standard Double Room

Comfort Shared Dormitory, Men only, Pool Access

Comfort Shared Dormitory, Men only, Pool Access

Comfort Shared Dormitory, Women only, Pool Access

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Ratings and reviews

FAQs

How much does this hostel cost compared to others in San Jose?

Is parking included with this hostel?

Is there a pool at this hostel?

Is Costa Rica Backpackers - Hostel pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Costa Rica Backpackers - Hostel?

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