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San José, Costa Rica
Nov 28 — Nov 292
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Gain useful insights and advice for booking the perfect stay in San José, San José Province. Price data is based on averages over the past 12 months and was last updated on November 21, 2024.
Cheapest month:August
Most expensive month:December
Average price in San José:$42/night
Cheapest price found:$10/night
Cheapest day:Thursday
Most expensive day:Sunday
$15 - $113
Average price per night / 3-star hotel. Prices are not fixed and may vary with time.
$19 - $100
Average price per night / 3-star hotel. Prices are not fixed and may vary with time.

Cheapest hostels in San José, San José Province

Discover affordable stays in San José, San José Province that provide a quality experience without breaking the bank. Hotels in San José, San José Province can be found for as low as $15 per night. There is currently one property in San José, San José Province that can be booked for this price. Poshtel Arenal is one of the hotels that can be booked for the lowest price in San José, San José Province. Price data was last updated on November 21, 2024
At the moment, these hostels offer the lowest nightly rate out of those we've come across in San José. Prices can differ depending on the dates selected, so use the search form to browse more options if you have flexibility.
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South Side of The Catholic Church, La Fortuna, Costa Rica
0.0 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$15
Avg. per night
Avenida 325, Provincia de Alajuela, La Fortuna, Costa Rica
0.1 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$18
Avg. per night
Calle Alice, 100 South And 50, Jacó, Costa Rica
0.4 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$19
Avg. per night
Puerto Viejo de Talamanca, Puerto Viejo de Talamanca, Costa Rica
1.3 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$20
Avg. per night
200 Metros Oeste De La Clinica De Jaco, Jacó, Costa Rica
0.7 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$23
Avg. per night
Paseo Colon, Calle 24 Norte, San José, Costa Rica
0.5 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$24
Avg. per night
contigo a la iglesia adventista a 200 mts este de Cabinas Mis Miriam 2, Tortuguero, Costa Rica
0.1 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$25
Avg. per night
Calle 39,Barrio Escalante 400N 100E, San José, Costa Rica
2.5 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
$40
Avg. per night
150 Metros Este Del Banco de Costa Rica, Quepos, Costa Rica
0.5 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$85
Avg. per night

Hostel prices in San José, San José Province

Get a sense of the average price and most popular properties to stay in San José to help you budget for your trip accordingly. Hotels that are booked the most in each class receive the “Most popular” badge. Hotels with the “Best value” badge are the most popular hotels in San José at attractive prices. Price data was last updated on November 21, 2024.
Prices on hostels (average nightly rate) for the dates selected, broken down by hostel class. We've highlighted the most popular properties according to our users as well as the best value within each hostel class.
3 stars
Calle Alice, 100 South And 50, Jacó, Costa Rica
150 Metros Este Del Banco de Costa Rica, Quepos, Costa Rica
Puerto Viejo de Talamanca, Puerto Viejo de Talamanca, Costa Rica
Avenida 325, Provincia de Alajuela, La Fortuna, Costa Rica
2 stars and under
Paseo Colon, Calle 24 Norte, San José, Costa Rica
contigo a la iglesia adventista a 200 mts este de Cabinas Mis Miriam 2, Tortuguero, Costa Rica
200 Metros Oeste De La Clinica De Jaco, Jacó, Costa Rica
Calle 39,Barrio Escalante 400N 100E, San José, Costa Rica
South Side of The Catholic Church, La Fortuna, Costa Rica

Other accommodations in San José, San José Province

Find the perfect theme hotel, hostel or vacation rental for your stay in San José, San José Province. There are 652 properties in San José, San José Province and price data was last updated on November 21, 2024. The average price for a hotel in San José, San José Province is $42/night.
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Sarchí, Costa Rica
8.3 mi from city centre
$552
Avg. per night
San José, Costa Rica
23.3 mi from city centre
$108
Avg. per night
Ave 2da, Calles 40-42, San José, Costa Rica
0.2 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$131
Avg. per night
San Antonio de Belen Ciudad Cariari, San José, Costa Rica
5.1 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$112
Avg. per night
San Pedro de Montes de Oca, 100 East,400 North Fro, San José, Costa Rica
4.4 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
$60
Avg. per night
Avenida 6, Entre Calle 21 y 25, San José, Costa Rica
1.9 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$9
Avg. per night
Ave. 9, Calles 13 y 15, San José, Costa Rica
1.7 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$22
Avg. per night

Where to stay in San José, San José Province

Explore different neighborhoods and areas within San José to find the perfect location for your stay. Map data was last updated on November 21, 2024.
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Facts about staying in San José, San José Province

Find useful tips and insights about staying in San José to help you make the most of your experience. FAQs were last updated on November 21, 2024.
  • What is the cost of a hostel in San José?

    On average, it’s $43/night for a hostel in San José, though $37/night or less would be considered a good deal. The least expensive hostel our users have found recently was for $10/night in San José. Try to avoid booking your hostel in December (the most expensive month). Booking in November (the cheapest month) could save you money.

  • What’s the best hostel in San José?

    Based on our data, Selina La Fortuna is the best San José hostel, with a rating of 8.3/10 from 2,005 reviews.

  • What hostel is closest to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport?

    If you’re looking for hostels in San José that aren’t far from San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport, then the closest one is Hostel Casa Colon, which is 9.0 mi away.

  • What area of San José is most popular to stay in?

    While there are other neighborhoods throughout San José, 3% of HotelsCombined users searched for hostels in Carmen in the past 12 months, making it a popular choice. Casa Escalante Hostel is our most popular hostel in this area.

  • What is the most popular hostel in San José closest to Museo Nacional de Costa Rica?

    If you’re looking for a hostel near Museo Nacional de Costa Rica while in San José, then opt for the popular Hostel Casa del Parque with a 7.7/10 review score from 692 users. The distance from Museo Nacional de Costa Rica to Hostel Casa del Parque is 0.2 mi.

  • Should I stay in a San José hostel?

    Staying at a hostel in San José is a great way to save money, as hostels are often less expensive than hotels and vacation rentals. Hostels are ideal for solo travelers due to their dorm-style sleeping arrangements (though some hostels do offer private rooms).

  • Does San José have hostels with “Beachfront” listed as an amenity?

    Yes, San José has 2 hostels with “Beachfront” as a featured amenity. Based on our data, Selina Jaco - Adults Only is the most popular San José hostel with this amenity.

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