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Living area
Property grounds
Swim-up bar
Restaurant
Comfort Shared Dormitory, Men only, Pool Access | 10 bedrooms, in-room safe, free WiFi

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Pool
  • Breakfast available

Explore the area

Map
Avenida 6, between Calle 21 & 25, San José, San Jose, 10104
  • National Museum of Costa Rica
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • National Theater
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Sabana Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.)
    ‪32 min drive‬

Room options

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

Comfort Shared Dormitory, Women only, Pool Access

  • 322 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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Comfort Shared Dormitory, Women only, Pool Access | Bathroom | Shower, hair dryer, towels

Comfort Shared Dormitory, Women only, Pool Access

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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Comfort Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Pool Access, Mountain View | 10 bedrooms, in-room safe, free WiFi

Comfort Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Pool Access, Mountain View

  • 322 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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

Comfort Shared Dormitory, Women only, Pool Access

  • 322 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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10 bedrooms, in-room safe, free WiFi

Standard Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Private Pool

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Comfort Shared Dormitory, Men only, Pool Access

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

View all photos for Comfort Shared Dormitory, Men only, Pool Access

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

Comfort Shared Dormitory, Men only, Pool Access

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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

Standard Double Room

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Comfort Shared Dormitory, Men only, Pool Access

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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Comfort Room, Mixed Dorm, Pool Access | Bathroom | Shower, hair dryer, towels

Comfort Room, Mixed Dorm, Pool Access

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast available
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About this property

Costa Rica Backpackers - Hostel

Hostel in Catedral
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.
Dining options at the hostel include a restaurant, a coffee shop/cafe, and a snack bar/deli. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the hostel's bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Each day guests can enjoy a complimentary manager's reception. A computer station is located on site and wired and wireless Internet access is complimentary.

A business center is on site. This San José hostel also offers an outdoor pool, a library, and a terrace. For a surcharge, an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is offered to guests. Limited onsite parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis (surcharge).

Costa Rica Backpackers - Hostel is a smoke-free property.

A complimentary manager's reception is offered each day.
Costa Rica Backpackers - Hostel has a restaurant on site.

Languages

English, French, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Self parking on site (USD 5 per day)
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 5 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Separate in-room dining area
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business center
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Reception hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Separate dining area

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately USD 5 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 28 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Self parking fee: USD 5 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Costa Rica Backpackers Hostel San Jose
Costa Rica Backpackers Hostel
Costa Rica Backpackers San Jose
Costa Rica Backpackers
Costa Rica Backpackers Hostel
Costa Rica Backpackers - Hostel San José
Costa Rica Backpackers - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Costa Rica Backpackers - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 106 out of 278 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 89 out of 278 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 33 out of 278 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 278 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 27 out of 278 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Anaïs

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samanta

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Chilling people

So chill and beatifull
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Murray

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Great location. Shared space. Tons of international travelers. Really good vibe
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Shauntianna R

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very run down NO HOT WATER I didn’t shower for 4 days jus washed myself with cold damn water and it was by loud all night on property and it rain my whole stay no tv in room I seen bugs in my room… most definitely would NOT BE BACK here… worst hostel I ever stayed in and I paid for my own room and it was jus a bad experience!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place. So many like minded people traveling from around the world on their own journey in life. Everyone is super nice. There’s a pool. DJ once a week. Shared rooms. With lockers. Great stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Anastasia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very nice! It was super convenient that they had a restaurant in the hostel area. Rooms were clean and bed was comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

SHANEkqua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nefrediezha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nefrediezha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Alexandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

frantz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very cozy , i loved the atmosphere
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

frantz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My favorite spot in San Jose
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Quincy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sebastian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A great place to hang your hat for a short while.

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.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

2/10 Terrible

Tamara

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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..
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place! Great vibe and people and the pool ☀️
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 ☀️
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

jacek, Glenview

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Helpful stuff. Atmosphere. Location. They make you feel like home.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verity

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice atmosphere, welcoming, quiet, kitchen and restaurant available. Close to a noisy train line but overall a good location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023