Costa Rica Backpackers, San Jose (San Jose)
Overview
The functional Costa Rica Backpackers Hostel San Jose offers a central location, about a 5-minute stroll from La California, and features a restaurant and a storage for belongings. Featuring a swimming pool, this hostel is also only steps away from Parque Nacional Braulio Carrillo.
Location
Located 0.4 miles from such significant cultural landmarks as Jade Archaeological Museum, the San Jose hostel is also 1.5 miles from Barrio Mexico. The famed park "Parque Nacional" can be reached a short way from the San Jose property.
Travelers with children will enjoy proximity to Turu Ba Ri Tropical Park, which is approximately a 20-minute walk away.
Costa Rica Backpackers hostel is within 700 feet of the nearest bus stop Turrialba to San Jose.
Eat & Drink
Latin American cuisine is served at the à la carte restaurant. La Esquina de Buenos Aires is available within a few blocks of the hostel. Costa Rica Backpackers hostel features communal kitchens for guests.
Rooms and availability
Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Wi-Fi
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- VIP check-in/ -out
- No pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Wheelchair access
- 24-hour security
- Baggage storage
- Locker room
- Currency exchange
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key access
Sports & Fitness
- Darts
- Yoga class
Guest Parking
- Shared kitchen
Services
- Paid airport shuttle
- Housekeeping
- Car rental
- Laundry
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Grocery shopping service
- Stores/Commercial services
- Welcome drink
- Happy hour
Dining
- Restaurant
- Snack bar
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Outdoor dining area
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Packed lunches
Business
- Business center
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Board games
- Children's play area
- Game room
Facilities for people with disabilities
- Toilet for disabled
Spa & Leisure
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Sun loungers
- Live entertainment
- Night club
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
- Leisure/ TV room
- Spa lounge
- Public Bath
Room features
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Ironing facilities
Self-catering
- Shared kitchen
Room decor
- Curtains
Recommended for:
Raft Rio Pacuare
Paddle through rapids on Rio Pacuare trip, booked via tour desk. Recommended for wilderness adventures.
Zipline Monteverde Extremo
Glide on 14 ziplines at Monteverde Extremo Canopy Tour. Recommended for adrenaline activities.
Kayak in Tortuguero
Use free kayaks in Tortuguero during overnight trip. Recommended for water exploration.
Tour Arenal Volcano
Hike and view Arenal Volcano on full-day tour. Recommended for volcanic site visits.
Dine at Bar-Packers
Eat meals at Bar-Packers restaurant onsite. Recommended for traveler connections.
Swim in Pool
Swim laps in outdoor pool onsite. Recommended for pool-based recreation.
Location
Convenient Location
Avenida 6 is near Mercado Nacional de Artesanías, Parque Nacional, and National Museum of Costa Rica.
Cultural Neighborhood
La California district is a mix of artistic and cultural, close to La Iglesia Sagrado Corazón and Simon Bolivar Zoo.
Local Bites to Try
Tenedor Argentino, La Esquina de Buenos Aires, and Tin Jo offer steak, Argentine cuisine, and Asian dishes.
- City landmarks
- Nearby
- Restaurants