Along with laundry facilities, this smoke-free hostel has a 24-hour front desk and tour/ticket assistance. WiFi in public areas is free.
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.
During your stay at Viajero San José Hostel, you're just a quick walk from Galería Andrómeda. Features include free WiFi in public areas, plus breakfast (surcharge) and laundry facilities.
Free WiFi (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices))
Cooked-to-order breakfast served daily for a fee
Services include tour or ticket assistance and luggage storage
Just a 5-minute drive from Sabana Park and 6 minutes from National Stadium of Costa Rica
Viajero San José Hostel offers its guests tour/ticket assistance and laundry facilities. Public spaces have free WiFi.
This San José hostel is smoke free.
For a fee, guests can enjoy cooked-to-order breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 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 transport
No on-site 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 lift
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Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Shower
Food and drink
Shared kitchen access
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Fan
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
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
No pets 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.
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 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)
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; cash is not accepted
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
This is an adults-only property and guests under 18 years old aren't allowed.
Viajero San José Hostel Reviews
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 37 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 37 reviews
8 - Good
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Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 37 reviews
6 - Okay
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Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 37 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 37 reviews
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10/10
Cleanliness
9.8/10
Staff & service
9.6/10
Amenities
9.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
Verified
8/10 Good
Simeon
3 Nov 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, great staff especially Andreas hotel has a lot of character.
Simeon
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Stuart
28 Nov 2025
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
Stuart
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Vivian
25 Feb 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good atmosphere. Everything beautiful and clean. Friendly and helpful staff. I’ll definitely recommend it and also look forward to stay in Viajero Hostels at other cities too.
Vivian
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Stuart
21 Nov 2025
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
I stayed here for 1 night. It was my first time in a hostel and I was highly impressed. It’s very clean, well kept and safe (24hr concierge and locks on the entrance to building and your room). They have different activities everyday to socialize with other travellers. I will definitely will be staying here again.
I was checked in sooner when I arrived I stayed in a mixed bed dorm 4quad no issues, they communicated quickly and the food there was also great. It was quiet, sheets were cleaned and they answered all my questions. Will be back again.
Me encantó todo y la comida y atención del staff 10/10
Yvonne
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified
8/10 Good
Damien
31 Jan 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Très bon emplacement, proche du centre-ville et les restaurants. Quartier sécurisé. Très bonne ambiance de l’hostel avec des activités un groupe WhatsApp actif. Une laverie à disposition et de multiples services. Eau bien chaude avec beaucoup de pression appréciable.
Le seul point négatif est le bruit car comme de multiples établissements, les fenêtres sont très mal isolées. Il s’agit juste d’un simple vitrage. On entend le bruit des voitures et surtout il y a un train qui passe juste à côté et qui siffle dès l’aube jusqu’au soir. Prévoyez vos boules Quies.
Je pense qu’il faudrait changer les fenêtres, quelque chose de plus isolant.
Damien
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Ichiro
6 Dec 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
La persona del hotel son muy atentos y tienen la calidad de servicio.
Ichiro
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Morane
30 Oct 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Chambre impeccable , personnel super sympa et très pro, espaces communs super cozy