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Standard Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Private Pool
215 square feet
1 Double Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Comfort Shared Dormitory, Men only, Pool Access
269 square feet
4 Twin Bunk Beds
Room sleeps 8 guests
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Comfort Shared Dormitory, Men only, Pool Access
269 square feet
3 Twin Bunk Beds
Room sleeps 6 guests
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Comfort Room, Mixed Dorm, Pool Access
269 square feet
4 Twin Bunk Beds
Room sleeps 8 guests
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Comfort Shared Dormitory, Women only, Pool Access
322 square feet
2 Twin Bunk Beds
Room sleeps 4 guests
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Comfort Shared Dormitory, Women only, Pool Access
269 square feet
4 Twin Bunk Beds
Room sleeps 8 guests
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Standard Double Room
215 square feet
1 Double Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Comfort Shared Dormitory, Men only, Pool Access
269 square feet
2 Twin Bunk Beds
Room sleeps 4 guests
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Comfort Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Pool Access, Mountain View
Room with view
322 square feet
3 Twin Bunk Beds
Room sleeps 6 guests
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Comfort Shared Dormitory, Women only, Pool Access
322 square feet
3 Twin Bunk Beds
Room sleeps 6 guests
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Get an overview of this hotel
Hostel with a 24-hour front desk, a quick walk to National Museum of Costa Rica

Popular property highlights

Free WiFi
Business center
Laundry facilities
Smoke-free property
24-hour front desk

With a stay at Costa Rica Backpackers - Hostel, you'll be centrally located in San José, a 7-minute walk from National Museum of Costa Rica and 13 minutes by foot from National Theater. This hostel is 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from University of Costa Rica and 2.5 mi (4.1 km) from Sabana Park.

Make yourself at home in one of the 31 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and ceiling fans, and housekeeping is provided daily.

Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. This hostel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and an arcade/game room.

Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the hostel's coffee shop/cafe. Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily. Relax with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar. Continental breakfasts are available daily from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.

Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a business center, and dry cleaning/laundry services. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.

Languages Spoken

  • English

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Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

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.

  • Library
  • Picnic area
  • Coffee/tea in common areas
  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Number of poolside bars - 1
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Business center
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Free WiFi
  • Self parking (surcharge)
  • Pool sun loungers
  • Free wired internet
  • Smoke-free property
  • Computer station
  • Number of coffee shops/cafes - 1
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Free reception
  • Terrace
  • Luggage storage
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Number of restaurants - 1
  • Concierge services
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Reception hall
  • Laundry facilities
  • Parking (limited spaces)
  • Total number of rooms - 31
  • Arcade/game room
  • Airport transportation (surcharge)
  • Garden
  • Multilingual staff

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Free WiFi
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Laundry facilities
  • Arcade/game room
  • Separate dining area

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi , Free wired internet

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • French
  • Spanish

Parking

Self parking (surcharge) , Parking (limited spaces)

Room Amenities

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.

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Ceiling fan
  • Shower only
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Separate dining area
  • Free WiFi
  • Housekeeping - once per stay
  • Towels provided
  • Number of bedrooms - 10
  • Bed sheets not available

Where to Eat

A complimentary manager's reception is offered each day.

Costa Rica Backpackers - Hostel has a restaurant on site.

Nearby Things to Do

Recreational amenities at the hostel include an outdoor pool.

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Check-in time ends at midnight

Minimum check-in age is: 18

Check-out

Check-out time is 11 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Pet Policy

  • No pets or service animals allowed

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

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

Staff temperature checks are not conducted regularly

Temperature checks are not available to guests

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Contactless check-out is not available

Staff wears personal protective equipment

Protective clothing is not available to guests

Property follows sanitization practices of Safe Travels (WTTC - Global)

No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer

Staffed front desk

Social distancing measures are in place

Contactless check-in is not available

No cribs (infant beds) available

No elevators

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Service animals not allowed

Individually-wrapped food options are not available

Debit cards

Gap period enforced between guest stays - 24 hours

Fees

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.

Hotel Names

  • 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

We should mention

No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.

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