Costa Rica Backpackers - Hostel offers a lively atmosphere near National Museum of Costa Rica. Unwind by the outdoor pool or join in on the daily manager's reception, and then connect with fellow travelers over coffee at the cafe. Guests have praised the multilingual staff for their helpfulness.
Avenida 6, between Calle 21 & 25, San José, San Jose, 10104
What's nearby
National Park - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
National Museum of Costa Rica - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
Jade Museum - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Morazan Park - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
National Theater of Costa Rica - 14 min walk - 1.3 km
Getting around
San José (SYQ-Tobías Bolaños Intl.) - 24 min drive
Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 32 min drive
San Jose Procuradiria Museum Station - 5 min walk
San Jose Atlantic Station - 6 min walk
San Jose Fercori Station - 6 min walk
Airport shuttle (surcharge)
Restaurants
El Frontón - La Corte - 4 min walk
La Destileria - 5 min walk
Restaurante Casa China - 4 min walk
Antik Restaurant + Bar - 3 min walk
Caccio's - 3 min walk
About this property
Costa Rica Backpackers - Hostel
Costa Rica Backpackers - Hostel puts you in a great location, within a 15-minute walk of National Museum of Costa Rica and National Theater of Costa Rica. The coffee shop/cafe is the perfect spot for a bite to eat, and after having fun at the outdoor pool, you can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. Other features include a poolside bar, a snack bar/deli, and a terrace.
At a glance
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Hotel size
31 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
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 time is 11 AM
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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
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children
No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets
No pets or service animals allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking
Onsite self parking (USD 5 per day)
Onsite parking limited
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Transfers
Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Continental breakfast (surcharge) each morning 6:00 AM–10:00 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Poolside bar
Coffee shop
Coffee/tea in a common area
Free daily reception
Snack bar/deli
Working away
Business center
Computer station
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Pool loungers
Facilities
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Picnic area
Terrace
Library
An outdoor pool
Arcade/game room
Reception hall
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Room amenities
Home comfort
Ceiling fan
Sleep well
10 bedrooms
What to enjoy
Separate dining area
Freshen up
Shower only
Towels
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Free WiFi
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Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Continental breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 6 per person
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of USD 28 per vehicle (one-way)
Parking
Self parking costs USD 5 per day
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
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 offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Costa Rica Backpackers - Hostel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Costa Rica Backpackers - Hostel?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Costa Rica Backpackers - Hostel?
Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Costa Rica Backpackers - Hostel?
Yes. Self parking costs USD 5 per day. Parking spots may be limited.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Costa Rica Backpackers - Hostel?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is USD 28 per vehicle one-way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Costa Rica Backpackers - Hostel?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11 AM.
Is there an onsite casino at Costa Rica Backpackers - Hostel?
No, this hostel doesn't have a casino, but Casino Fiesta (11-min walk) and Casino Fiesta Heredia (15-min drive) are both nearby.
What is there to do at Costa Rica Backpackers - Hostel and nearby?
Costa Rica Backpackers - Hostel has an outdoor pool and an arcade, as well as a picnic area and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Costa Rica Backpackers - Hostel?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
What's the area around Costa Rica Backpackers - Hostel like?
Costa Rica Backpackers - Hostel is in Catedral, a short 5-minute walk from San Jose Procuradiria Museum Station and 6 minutes' walk from National Park.
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Reviews
Costa Rica Backpackers - Hostel Reviews
7.8
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7.6
Cleanliness
7.2
Location
7.8
Staff & service
7.4
Property conditions & facilities
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Reviews
Verified
8/10 Very good
Dec 18, 2025
The hammocks and pool are awesome
helen
helen, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 9, 2026
Comfy and affordable. Hot showers.
Amanda
Amanda, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 5, 2025
Live the location it was close to the main square and city center, the people working was very nice and helpful.
Henry
Henry, 4-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 16, 2025
Nice atmoshere , good food ,other guests all good and friendly . will stay there again .
Michael
Michael, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 29, 2025
I loved the swimming pool! Me encantó la piscina!
Graham
Graham, 1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Sep 24, 2024
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
Anastasia, 1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Apr 6, 2025
The space is large with a pool and yoga area.
Veronica
Veronica, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
May 15, 2025
Clean and nice
Mauricio
Mauricio, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 5, 2023
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
Charles, 4-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 24, 2024
Great location. Shared space. Tons of international travelers. Really good vibe
Murray
Murray, 4-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 17, 2025
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
KATE, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 27, 2024
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
Jessica, 4-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 29, 2023
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.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 8, 2024
nice stuff and cat,big space,pool is cool.
kishiko
kishiko, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 16, 2024
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
Shawn, 7-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Nov 13, 2023
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
Jayakrishnan, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 26, 2025
Yes.. Nice place. Good people helpful staff clean room.y favourite hostel!
Azhaar
Azhaar, 3-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 26, 2024
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
Julie, 1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Feb 5, 2026
Good vibe, nice food and very central.
Christian
Christian, 3-night trip
Verified
6/10 Good
Jan 21, 2026
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Evan
Evan, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 16, 2025
Always good experience here
Mauricio
Mauricio, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 4, 2024
Great place! Great vibe and people and the pool ☀️
Shawn
Shawn, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 24, 2023
Beautiful place, enjoyed 2 nights, was very comfortable. Very friendly, food is great.
Wendy
Wendy, 1-night trip
Verified
4/10 Fair
Nov 20, 2025
Gas station bathrooms, broken common area couches, motel like vibes. Even for $19 is overpriced. $5 more will put you in a better hostel.