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Costa Rica Backpackers - Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel with an outdoor pool, 7-minute walk to National Museum of Costa Rica

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Living area
10 bedrooms, in-room safe, free WiFi
10 bedrooms, in-room safe, free WiFi
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Restaurant
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 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Housekeeping
  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • Breakfast available

Room options

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10 bedrooms, in-room safe, free WiFi

Standard Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate dining area
10 bedrooms
Ceiling fan
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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10 bedrooms, in-room safe, free WiFi

Comfort Shared Dormitory, Men only, Pool Access

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate dining area
10 bedrooms
Ceiling fan
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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

10 bedrooms, in-room safe, free WiFi

Comfort Shared Dormitory, Men only, Pool Access

Highlights

Separate dining area
10 bedrooms
Ceiling fan
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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10 bedrooms, in-room safe, free WiFi

Comfort Shared Dormitory, Women only, Pool Access

Highlights

Separate dining area
10 bedrooms
Ceiling fan
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Private pool
10 bedrooms
Ceiling fan
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

10 bedrooms, in-room safe, free WiFi

Comfort Shared Dormitory, Women only, Pool Access

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate dining area
10 bedrooms
Ceiling fan
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 322 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

View all photos for 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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate dining area
10 bedrooms
Ceiling fan
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 322 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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

10 bedrooms, in-room safe, free WiFi

Comfort Shared Dormitory, Men only, Pool Access

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate dining area
10 bedrooms
Ceiling fan
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

View all photos for Comfort Room, Mixed Dorm, Pool Access

10 bedrooms, in-room safe, free WiFi

Comfort Room, Mixed Dorm, Pool Access

Highlights

Separate dining area
10 bedrooms
Ceiling fan
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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

10 bedrooms, in-room safe, free WiFi

Comfort Shared Dormitory, Women only, Pool Access

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate dining area
10 bedrooms
Ceiling fan
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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About the area

Map
Avenida 6, between Calle 21 & 25, San José, San Jose, 10104

What's nearby

  • National Museum of Costa Rica - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • National Theater - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Central Park - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Sabana Park - 5 min drive - 3.6 km
  • National Stadium of Costa Rica - 7 min drive - 5.0 km

Getting around

  • San Jose Procuradiria Museum Station - 5 min walk
  • San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Valicha - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Antik Restaurant + Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪La Destileria - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Bar La Estación - ‬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 sunloungers
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), self-parking (surcharge) and a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Smoke-free property, a front desk safe and a 24-hour front desk
  • A computer station, concierge services and luggage storage
Room features
All guest rooms at Costa Rica Backpackers - Hostel include thoughtful touches, such as separate dining areas, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and safes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Showers and toilet paper
  • Separate dining areas, ceiling fans and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 6 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 centre
  • 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 lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Reception hall
  • Smoke-free property

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: from 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 any lifts
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?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Costa Rica Backpackers - Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Costa Rica Backpackers - Hostel?

Self-parking is available for USD 5 per day. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Costa Rica Backpackers - Hostel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Costa Rica Backpackers - Hostel?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Does Costa Rica Backpackers - Hostel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 28 per vehicle applies.

Where is Costa Rica Backpackers - Hostel located?

Located in Catedral, this hostel is within a 15-minute walk of National Museum of Costa Rica and National Theater. University of Costa Rica and Sabana Park are also within 3 mi (5 km). San Jose Procuradiria Museum Station is only a 5-minute walk and San Jose Atlantic Station is 6 minutes.

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Reviews

Costa Rica Backpackers - Hostel Reviews

7.8

Good

7.6

Cleanliness

7.2

Location

8.0

Staff & service

8.0

Eco-friendliness

7.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 121 out of 306 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 97 out of 306 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 36 out of 306 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 306 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 28 out of 306 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mauricio

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. I love this place
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Veronica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The space is large with a pool and yoga area.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

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

Samanta

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

Chilling people

So chill and beatifull
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

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!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

eli

Location
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

tara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Shower needs repair, please
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

kishiko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
nice stuff and cat,big space,pool is cool.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Amit

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Pura Vida
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Virginia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

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

8/10 Good

Jayakrishnan

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.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

2/10 Terrible

Jose

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
First, I requested for hair dryer prior to my arrival and they answered that they don’t provide hair dryer but on their website it says they provide. When arrived, the private room has no private bathroom. In the description, it says private bathroom. All bathrooms are shared with others staying in the hostels and other private rooms. The staff are non professional acting. Especially Jesus who is not even smiling, using his phone all the time, non attentive to the guest, not smiling at all. What they say in their descriptions are not true. They also did not clean or refresh my waste basket in 8 nights of stay there. Worst stay I had in so many years I have been booking with your apps.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Talal

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

B

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The hostel is fine apart from the fact that it is located next to a major train line and from about 4:30 a.m. all day you will regularly hear the train blowing it's horn and rumbling by. This is heard throughout the hostel but is much worse if you are assigned a room in the building at the back of the property. There isn't even an attempt to mitigate it, the dorm room window was not a proper window that you could close, so it sounded like you are sleeping outside next to the train line. The kitchen could do with another sink. There were lots of lineups to wash dishes and some people just gave up and dumped dirty dishes everywhere. Some small baskets to store food with labels on the baskets would help too, I got the feeling like a lot of the food in the fridges and shelves was from people who had already checked out.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

DAVID L

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

JIALIANG

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room facing the road is a bit noisy at night and early morning.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Drunk

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

Solo trip

Ok stay, cold showers
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
I booked this hostel just to freshen up before a long flight. It’s not centrally located, but it was close to my previous hotel so it worked out. The receptionist wasn’t very welcoming, and there was no shampoo or soap, you have to walk a bit to buy your own. Towels are available if you leave an ID. I booked a 4-bed dorm but got put in a 6-bed one—not a big deal since I wasn’t staying long. The room was hot, and even though a window was open, it didn’t help much. It’s fine for a quick stop, but not ideal for a longer stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Luis Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tranquila y confortable, para un viaje de paso
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025