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Comfort Shared Dormitory, Men only, Pool Access
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Comfort Shared Dormitory, Men only, Pool Access
Restaurant

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Breakfast available
  • Pool

Explore the area

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Avenida 6, between Calle 21 & 25, San José, San Jose, 10104
  • Place, National Museum of Costa Rica
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, National Theater
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Sabana Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Room options

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Comfort Shared Dormitory, Women only, Pool Access

Comfort Shared Dormitory, Women only, Pool Access

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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10 bedrooms, in-room safe, free WiFi

Comfort Shared Dormitory, Women only, Pool Access

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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Comfort Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Pool Access, Mountain View

Comfort Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Pool Access, Mountain View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 30 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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Comfort Shared Dormitory, Women only, Pool Access

Comfort Shared Dormitory, Women only, Pool Access

  • 30 sq m
  • 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)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Comfort Shared Dormitory, Men only, Pool Access

Comfort Shared Dormitory, Men only, Pool Access

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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Comfort Shared Dormitory, Men only, Pool Access

Comfort Shared Dormitory, Men only, Pool Access

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Comfort Shared Dormitory, Men only, Pool Access

Comfort Shared Dormitory, Men only, Pool Access

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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10 bedrooms, in-room safe, free WiFi

Comfort Room, Mixed Dorm, Pool Access

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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About this property

Costa Rica Backpackers - Hostel

Hostel with an outdoor pool, a quick walk to National Museum of Costa Rica
An outdoor pool, a restaurant, and a bar/lounge are available at this smoke-free hostel. Free WiFi in public areas and a free manager's reception are also provided. Additionally, a poolside bar, a snack bar/deli, and a coffee shop/cafe are onsite. Housekeeping is available once per stay.
Costa Rica Backpackers - Hostel offers 31 accommodations with safes and ceiling fans. Accommodations offer separate dining areas. This San José hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Recreational amenities at the hostel include an outdoor pool.
During your stay at Costa Rica Backpackers - Hostel, you're just a quick walk from Estación del Ferrocarril de Costa Rica. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas and a free manager's reception, plus an outdoor pool.
  • Free WiFi
  • Options for a bite to eat or a refreshing drink include a coffee shop, a restaurant, a poolside bar, and a bar/lounge
  • Continental breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Self parking available for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge, and tour or ticket assistance
  • Within a 15-minute walk of National Museum of Costa Rica and National Theater
  • Airport shuttle service available for a fee
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. A free manager's reception is offered daily. A computer station is on site, and both WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces.

There's an onsite business center. An outdoor pool, a library, and a terrace are also featured at Costa Rica Backpackers - Hostel. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This San José hostel is smoke free.

The hostel hosts a free manager's reception daily.
Costa Rica Backpackers - Hostel has a restaurant on site.

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

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Costa Rica Backpackers - Hostel

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately USD 6 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 28 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Self parking fee: USD 5 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

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

Costa Rica Backpackers - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 121 out of 305 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 96 out of 305 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 36 out of 305 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 305 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 28 out of 305 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved the swimming pool! Me encantó la piscina!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mauricio

Business traveller
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

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

10/10 Excellent

Wael

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mauricio

Always good experience here
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Les employés de l'accueil étaient bien gentils tout dans le hostel m'a plus. Le seul point négatif est vraiment le quartier peu sécuritaire.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aymen

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel Alejandro

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mauricio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and nice
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mauricio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Muy bonito y limpio
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

tara

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

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

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

2/10 Terrible

Laura

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They were talking about narcotrafic and rejected me as a guest
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Alicia

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

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice atmoshere , good food ,other guests all good and friendly . will stay there again .
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Lucie

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Justin

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tyler

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

10/10 Excellent

Anaïs

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samanta

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

Chilling people

So chill and beatifull
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Murray

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Great location. Shared space. Tons of international travelers. Really good vibe
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024