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Capital Hostel de Ciudad

2.0 star property
Hostel with free parking, near National Stadium of Costa Rica

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Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm | Bathroom sink
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Property amenity
Triple Room | Free WiFi
Capital Hostel de Ciudad, in Costa Rica's heart, offers an urban retreat for explorers. Guests enjoy free WiFi, an on-site restaurant, and laundry facilities. The staff helps plan adventures with tour assistance, earning praise from previous travelers.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Room options

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Quadruple Room, 2 Queen Beds | Free WiFi

Quadruple Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Portable fan
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Triple Room | Free WiFi

Triple Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Portable fan
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm | Free WiFi

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Portable fan
3 bathrooms
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 8 Twin Beds

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Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm | Free WiFi

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

Highlights

Portable fan
3 bathrooms
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 12 Twin Beds

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Double Room | Free WiFi

Double Room

Highlights

Portable fan
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Basic Single Room, 1 Large Twin Bed | Free WiFi

Basic Single Room, 1 Large Twin Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Portable fan
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Avenida 16 A y Calle 60 A, Sabana Sur, San José, 10108

What's nearby

  • Sabana Park - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • National Stadium of Costa Rica - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Museum of Costa Rican Art - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • National Theater - 5 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • National Museum of Costa Rica - 6 min drive - 3.1 miles

Getting around

  • San Jose Contraloria Station - 10 min walk
  • San José (SYQ-Tobías Bolaños Intl.) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Pho Yummy - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪ChuBBs Bar - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Spoon To Go - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Ciudad Real - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Capital Hostel de Ciudad

Hostel near National Stadium of Costa Rica
Located close to Museum of Costa Rican Art and National Theater, Capital Hostel de Ciudad provides an airport shuttle, a terrace, and a garden. In addition to laundry facilities and a restaurant, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), luggage storage, and a TV in the lobby
  • Concierge services, barbecue grills, and tour/ticket assistance
Room features
All guestrooms at Capital Hostel de Ciudad offer amenities such as free WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
  • Communal kitchens, portable fans, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free secured self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

More

  • 1 floor
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Private or shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 11 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 25.00 per vehicle (one-way)

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, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

Property is also known as

Capital Hostel Ciudad San Jose
Capital Hostel Ciudad
Capital Ciudad San Jose
Capital Hostel Ciudad San Jose
Capital Hostel de Ciudad San José
Capital Hostel de Ciudad Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

Is Capital Hostel de Ciudad pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Capital Hostel de Ciudad?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Capital Hostel de Ciudad?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Capital Hostel de Ciudad?

Check-out is at noon.

Does Capital Hostel de Ciudad provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of USD 25.00 per vehicle applies.

Where is Capital Hostel de Ciudad located?

Located in La Sabana, this hostel is within 1 mi (2 km) of National Stadium of Costa Rica and Museum of Costa Rican Art. National Theater and Jade Museum are also within 3 mi (5 km). San Jose Contraloria Station is 10 minutes by foot and San Jose Sabana Station is 11 minutes.

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Reviews

Capital Hostel de Ciudad Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.4

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.2

Eco-friendliness

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 50 out of 61 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 61 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 61 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 61 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 61 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Luis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Located in nice and quiet neighbour. Great place to chill after a long haul flights. Very friendly staff! Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice one night stay. In a chilled out residential area that is close to Sabana Park and not far from the centre of San Jose. All the amenities needed for a comfortable stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicolás

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved that hostel. Much better than expected.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Brianna

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Nice stay for one night

This was a nice place to stay for one night to catch an early flight. The hostel had shared space that included laundry, a couple of lounging areas, and bunk beds. There was also an option to rent a private room with a shared bathroom, which is what we did. It was pretty clean and relatively quiet. The area itself seemed a tad sketchy. All of the surrounding buildings had fenced in garages and barbed wire gates. I wouldn’t spend an extended amount of time here, but to and from the airport was okay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alan Javier

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hospitalidad
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Mario

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice facilities. Clean and convenient location. The only drawback was that there was no AC in the room just central in the building so it got hot at night inside our room. Staff was nice and very friendly. Transportation options were excellent
Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Oludare

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I showed up, and my bed had hairs on it. The location was dirty feeling and looking. And the woman who was mopping the floor sprayed chemicals by my feet and also mopped my feet when I was waiting in the common area.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This is my go to stay in San Jose. The staff is lovely, the beds are comfortable, the area is great, and the vibe is relaxed. I have nothing at all bad to say about this place and I plan to stay here many more times when I pass through San Jose.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ilana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Muito limpo e organizado, atendentes muito atenciosos. Fiquei no quarto individual e gostei bastante. O local onde ficam as camas compartilhadas é aberto, não possui parede com porta, dá direto para o corredor.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sidney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful staff. Quiet area but not too far from the center.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

Great!

Amazing Hostel!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

khanh

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

Love it

Great hostel. Far away from downtown. But downtown isnt that nice. Can uber there. They have tour pamphlet there if you like. Have a QR cide with local things to do around. Enjoy the quietness too.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Simple efficient stay on arrival to SJ
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wassim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

stefanie

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

3 night stay

We stood here for 3 nights and it was super cozy and very comfortable. We got the private room and shared the Br with one other room, everything was kept clean and the space is beautiful ! There’s plenty of space to hang out,work/homework and the kitchen is a cute space with great espresso!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rindra

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

Excellent rapport qualité prix

Je suis restée une nuit dans une chambre simple, avec sanitaires privés. La chambre était conforme aux photos. Il y avait une table, un espace de rangement, un ventilateur, et du savon dans la douche. C'était suffisant pour une nuit. Il y a la possibilité de se faire livrer Uber Eats, ce qui est appréciable.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pablo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
..
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wunderbares Hostel - gemütliche Zimmer, schöne Ausstattung, freundliche Mitarbeiter und alles sehr sauber!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Iñaki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Muy bien ubicada, limpia y con un excelente personal de servicio

10/10 Excellent

Anton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy to find and close to downtown. Not much shopping or dining in walking distance but just a short bus/uber ride to town. Staff was friendly and bilingual. They were knowledgeable about a host of activities and could help explain local customs. My room was clean and secure. Other guests seemed okay but i didnt socialize much.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Haroldo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ambiente agradável, confortável e limpo. Atendimento cordial e amigável. Ótimo Hostel para ficar.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Muy tranquilo
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mirja

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff at reception very friendly and helpful providing you with lots of helpful information. The bunk beds are very comfortable and generous in size including space to put your stuff around you,more like a pod than just a bed, also lockable drawers, space to put the bag, if wanted extra locked room for bag. Everything is super clean and kept clean multiple times per day. The showers and toilets are also very clean and spacious. The kitchen‘s fittings are not extensive but functional. There is complementary water and good coffee. Everything is light and open, airy and inviting. The WiFi works well without issues and there is a nice coworking space provided. Also a cute little garden including space to dry clothes. Laundry is offered at fair prices if needed. Reception is staffed 24/7 to let you in. And at night time they don’t just let anyone is but check that you u have a booking in so you can feel very safe. I did not explore the immediate area. It is a bit away from the city center but easily and quickly reachable with an Uber. There is a quite limited number of beds making it feel very cozy and calm with generous space.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Håvard

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

Tropisk, rolig, trygt

Rolig, idyllisk plass. Veldig bra for familier. Ingjerda parkering. Rom har egen platning med tak og hengekøye, meget fint i regnsesong. Alle rom vender mot bakgårs med tropisk hage og basseng i midten. Kort avstand til hovedgate og strand. Bra deal!
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

NADINE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Accueil très sympathique
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

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