The 8 Best Hostels in San José, Costa Rica (Updated 2025)
"I’d call Costa Rica Backpackers the original backpacker party spot in San José—opened in 2001—and it’s lively and social, popular with younger travelers who want to meet people and party. It has a pool and on-site bar, organized tours and activities, and free coffee all day (breakfast isn’t included); the beds have privacy curtains, lockers, USB ports, and reading lights, but mattresses are thin and bunks can squeak and the bathrooms feel dated. If you’re on a tight budget and want to socialize or party, this is the place to be." - Matthew Kepnes
