Title: Costa Rica Backpackers - Hostel - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=9411196&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Costa Rica Backpackers - Hostel Travelers unwind by the sun-kissed pool during the day, connect with fellow adventurers over coffee, or step right into local culture from this central hostel. ## Photo gallery for Costa Rica Backpackers - Hostel ![Outdoor pool, sun loungers - Costa Rica Backpackers - Hostel (San José)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9420000/9411200/9411196/98f9a0dc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Comfort Shared Dormitory, Men only, Pool Access - Costa Rica Backpackers - Hostel (San José)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9420000/9411200/9411196/855a88c6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Costa Rica Backpackers - Hostel (San José)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9420000/9411200/9411196/8d5e8de4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Swim-up bar - Costa Rica Backpackers - Hostel (San José)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9420000/9411200/9411196/aac560ff.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Standard Double Room - Costa Rica Backpackers - Hostel (San José)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9420000/9411200/9411196/020b4e8a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Costa Rica Backpackers - Hostel offers a vibrant atmosphere near the National Museum. Enjoy the outdoor pool, connect at the daily manager's reception, and gather at the café. The multilingual staff is praised for their helpful service. ## Reviews 7.8 Good ## Popular amenities - Free WiFi - Restaurant - Breakfast available - Parking available - Business services ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Jan. 29 - Jan. 30](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-29&endDate=2026-01-30&selected=9411196&PinnedHotelID=9411196&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-29&endDate=2026-01-30&selected=9411196&PinnedHotelID=9411196&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Jan. 30 - Jan. 31](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-30&endDate=2026-01-31&selected=9411196&PinnedHotelID=9411196&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-30&endDate=2026-01-31&selected=9411196&PinnedHotelID=9411196&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Jan. 30 - Feb. 1](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-30&endDate=2026-02-01&selected=9411196&PinnedHotelID=9411196&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-30&endDate=2026-02-01&selected=9411196&PinnedHotelID=9411196&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Feb. 6 - 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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](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9420000/9411200/9411196/9ca53e0c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Comfort Shared Dormitory, Men only, Pool Access ### Highlights Separate dining area Ceiling fan 10 bedrooms Daily housekeeping In-room safe - 269 sq ft - Sleeps 4 - 2 Twin Bunk Beds ### View all photos for Comfort Shared Dormitory, Women only, Pool Access ![Comfort Shared Dormitory, Women only, Pool Access](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9420000/9411200/9411196/27e5626d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Comfort Shared Dormitory, Women only, Pool Access ### Highlights Separate dining area Ceiling fan 10 bedrooms Daily housekeeping In-room safe - 322 sq ft - Sleeps 4 - 2 Twin Bunk Beds ### View all photos for Standard Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Private Pool ![10 bedrooms, in-room safe, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9420000/9411200/9411196/bd8b7ff9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Private Pool 8.0 Very good 1 review ### Highlights Separate dining area Private pool Ceiling fan 10 bedrooms Daily housekeeping In-room safe - 215 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed ### View all photos for Comfort Shared Dormitory, Women only, Pool Access ![Comfort Shared Dormitory, Women only, Pool Access](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9420000/9411200/9411196/e8549aa3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Comfort Shared Dormitory, Women only, Pool Access 10.0 Exceptional 1 review ### Highlights Separate dining area Ceiling fan 10 bedrooms Daily housekeeping In-room safe - 322 sq ft - Sleeps 6 - 3 Twin Bunk Beds ### View all photos for Comfort Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Pool Access, Mountain View ![Comfort Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Pool Access, Mountain View](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9420000/9411200/9411196/e944b7aa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Comfort Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Pool Access, Mountain View 8.0 Very good 1 review ### Highlights Separate dining area Ceiling fan 10 bedrooms Daily housekeeping In-room safe - Mountain view - 322 sq ft - 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More rewards for more adventures! [Sign in](https://www.expedia.ca/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FSan-Jose-Hotels-Costa-Rica-Backpackers-Hostel.h9411196.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.ca/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FSan-Jose-Hotels-Costa-Rica-Backpackers-Hostel.h9411196.Hotel-Information) ## About the area Located in Catedral, a neighborhood in San José, Costa Rica Backpackers - Hostel is near a train station. National Museum of Costa Rica and National Theater are cultural highlights, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Avenida Escazú Shopping Center and Multiplaza Mall Escazu. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at National Stadium of Costa Rica. [Visit our San José travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/San-Jose.dx603085) [View more Hostels in San José](https://www.expedia.ca/San-Jose-Hostels.d603085-aaHostels.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C9.93092%2C-84.06854&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=C57nSpSCDo0lR-tJq3hvLGWfoEA=) Avenida 6, between Calle 21 & 25, San José, San Jose, 10104 ### What's nearby - ![San Jose, Costa Rica, National Museum Building in historic city center](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/502506/9198f440-9feb-4a49-a1d0-9fb86f5e1bf4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) National Museum of Costa Rica 6 min walk \- 0.6 km - ![Beautiful aerial view of the National theater in Costa Rica](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/502510/18438218-b063-43f9-9baf-a725b0ecabd9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) National Theater 13 min walk \- 1.1 km - Jade Museum 8 min walk \- 0.7 km - Clinica Biblica Hospital 16 min walk \- 1.4 km - University of Costa Rica 19 min walk \- 1.7 km ### Getting around - San Jose Procuradiria Museum Station 5 min walk - Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) 32 min drive ### Restaurants - Restaurante Casa China 4 min walk - El Frontón - La Corte 4 min walk - Pizza Hut 4 min walk - Area City Bar 3 min walk - Antik Restaurant + Bar 3 min walk ## About this property ### Costa Rica Backpackers - Hostel Hostel near National Museum of Costa Rica Located close to National Theater and University of Costa Rica, Costa Rica Backpackers - Hostel provides a poolside bar, a free daily manager's reception, and a terrace. In addition to a coffee shop/cafe and a garden, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. Other perks at this hostel include: - An outdoor pool along with sun loungers - Continental breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) - A computer station, multilingual staff, and luggage storage - Concierge services, a 24-hour front desk, and tour/ticket assistance Room features All guestrooms at Costa Rica Backpackers - Hostel feature comforts such as separate dining areas, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes. 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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 - Smoking not allowed ## Room amenities ### Bathroom - Shower - Toilet paper - 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 Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### 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 6 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 ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Costa Rica Backpackers - Hostel have a pool? ### How much does it cost to stay at Costa Rica Backpackers - Hostel? ### Is Costa Rica Backpackers - Hostel pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Costa Rica Backpackers - Hostel? ### What time is check-out at Costa Rica Backpackers - Hostel? ### Does Costa Rica Backpackers - Hostel provide a shuttle to the airport? ### Where is Costa Rica Backpackers - Hostel located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## Costa Rica Backpackers - Hostel Reviews 7.8 ### Good All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 7.6 Cleanliness ### 7.2 Location ### 8.0 Staff & service ### 7.4 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 130 8 - Good 98 6 - Okay 38 4 - Poor 25 2 - Terrible 29 ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Henry Nov 5, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities Live the location it was close to the main square and city center, the people working was very nice and helpful. ##### Henry Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michael Mar 16, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Nice atmoshere , good food ,other guests all good and friendly . will stay there again . ##### Michael Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Graham Jun 29, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities I loved the swimming pool! Me encantó la piscina! ##### Graham Stayed 1 night in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### KATE Nov 17, 2025 Liked: Amenities A friendly & relaxed welcome, given i was a Very late arrival. I was given a quiet room, which given my late check-in, was Very practical. So that i did not disturb others!! Loverly PuraVida atmosphere. Spent the following day by the pool, aclimatising & watching the 🐦 pool dip. & Had the Pool to my self ...for several swims. ##### KATE Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Veronica Apr 6, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities The space is large with a pool and yoga area. ##### Veronica Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Anastasia Sep 24, 2024 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. ##### Anastasia Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mauricio May 15, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Clean and nice ##### Mauricio Stayed 1 night in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Murray Nov 24, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Disliked: Amenities Great location. Shared space. Tons of international travelers. Really good vibe ##### Murray Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Charles Oct 5, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities 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! ##### Charles Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jessica Mar 27, 2024 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. ##### Jessica Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Shawn Nov 16, 2024 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. ##### Shawn Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Aug 29, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Paradise Hostel 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. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/534089685CBDA74469153762FC3E17068EDDC3B21693334649828.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/3394A4560F31F0FB9007CDD5715796C98D8688A21693334651117.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/57781D328D3C3E9F66FF9D15F37651AFE35FD2011693334649635.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/6DE19556B650D86188F5900D42FF3C45E0A3EBA41693334650117.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### kishiko Jun 8, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities nice stuff and cat,big space,pool is cool. ##### kishiko Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Jayakrishnan Nov 13, 2023 Liked: Staff & service Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities 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. ##### Jayakrishnan Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Julie Mar 26, 2024 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. ##### Julie Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024 ### 6/10 Okay #### Evan Jan 21, 2026 Disliked: Amenities N ##### Evan Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mauricio Jun 16, 2025 Always good experience here ##### Mauricio Stayed 2 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jonathan Aug 29, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Very convenient ##### Jonathan Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Andrew Aug 7, 2025 Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities Great ##### Andrew Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Drunk Jul 22, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Solo trip Ok stay, cold showers ##### Drunk Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Shawn Mar 4, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Great place! Great vibe and people and the pool ☀️ ##### Shawn Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024 ### 6/10 Okay #### Miguel Angel Aug 15, 2025 Disliked: Room comfort #### Couldn't sleep but ok for teens Noisy, not very clean and old bunk beds. It has a pool, clean common areas and is cheap ##### Miguel Angel Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Wendy Mar 24, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Beautiful place, enjoyed 2 nights, was very comfortable. Very friendly, food is great. ##### Wendy Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Dante Aug 9, 2025 Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities #### Not Bad It was fine for the price. Room was dirty but nothing I couldn't handle. Staff is friendly. A restaurant is located inside the establishment. ##### Dante Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mauricio Jun 26, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities It very nice and clean. Friendly staff the onlyfans thing they might work is the restaurant, it tales forever to get whatever you orden. 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