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Viajero San José Hostel

2.0 star property

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Restaurant
Studio Suite, 1 Double Bed, Ensuite | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Shared kitchen
Terrace/patio
Restaurant

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Kitchen
The current price is $40
$36 nightly
$40 total
Total with taxes and fees
May 9 - May 10

Explore the area

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15 C. 13, San José, San José, 10101
  • Place, Morazan Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, National Museum of Costa Rica
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Central Park
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Room options

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Private Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Private Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Private Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Ensuite | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Superior Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Ensuite | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Studio Suite, 1 Double Bed, Ensuite | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Studio Suite, 1 Double Bed, Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Shared Dormitory, Women only, Private Bathroom | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Women only, Private Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Women only, Private Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Single Room, 1 Double Bed, Private Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Triple Room, Multiple Beds, Private Bathroom

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Quadruple Room, Multiple Beds, Private Bathroom

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Private Bathroom | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Private Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Single Room, 1 Twin Bed, Shared Bathroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

San José

With a stay at Viajero San José Hostel in San José (Carmen), you'll be a 5-minute drive from Sabana Park and 6 minutes from National Stadium of Costa Rica. .This hostel is 6.2 mi (10 km) from Multiplaza Mall Escazu and 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Casa Amarilla.
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What's nearby

  • National Park - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Morazan Park - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • National Museum of Costa Rica - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • National Theater of Costa Rica - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Central Park - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • San Jose Atlantic Station - 8 min walk
  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La Esquinita de la Abuela - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante La Criollita - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Café Mundo - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪El Social - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Sportsmens Lodge Bar - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Viajero San José Hostel

Viajero San José Hostel offers 111 accommodations with fans. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)). Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Make yourself at home in one of the 111 guestrooms. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms with showers are provided.
Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and tour/ticket assistance.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and laundry facilities.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 7 per person

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 7:00 AM; Check-in end time: 3:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children younger than 18 are not allowed at this adults-only property; all guests 18 and older are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 7 per person
  • Laundry fee: USD 7
  • Towels fee: USD 3 per person, per stay (or guests may bring their own)

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Guests under 18 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property

Viajero San José Hostel Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 28 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Roméo

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Camille

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Carmen

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great property - inside/outside feel to it Super helpful team, particularly Karin Very clean Comfortable beds Walkable to barrio escalante
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tyler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. No restaurants in the area open at night. Close to shopping area.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anuj

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Love the inside/outside vibe of the hostel Super helpful staff Super clean Recently taken over by viajero and looking forward to the full refurbishment and I hope a shared kitchen
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pierre

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing staff, clean rooms, clean common areas. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pierre

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing and very helpful staff. Located in a safe neighborhood. Private room was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Simeon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, great staff especially Andreas hotel has a lot of character.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really liked all the green in the hostel. Plants everywhere. It was walking distance from interesting places. The staff was friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ichiro

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
La persona del hotel son muy atentos y tienen la calidad de servicio.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Morane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Chambre impeccable , personnel super sympa et très pro, espaces communs super cozy
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025