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Capital Hostel de Ciudad

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A modern bathroom with a large white sink, a patterned tile backsplash, and a small garden area with a pergola. - Capital Hostel de Ciudad (San José)
A hallway with a wooden floor and white walls with text. There is a red door at the end of the hallway. - Capital Hostel de Ciudad (San José)
A modern two-story house with a covered patio, a brick exterior, and a well-maintained lawn. - Capital Hostel de Ciudad (San José)
A spacious living room with a large window, a white sofa, colorful cushions, a white coffee table, and a red chair. - Capital Hostel de Ciudad (San José)
A spacious room with a high ceiling, a wooden bench with cushions, a blue chair, a red knitted pouf, and a white table with a small plant. - Capital Hostel de Ciudad (San José)
Located close to National Stadium of Costa Rica and Museum of Costa Rican Art, 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.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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A hotel room with two beds, a wooden desk, a chair, a television, and a bright yellow door.

Quadruple Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with two beds, a wooden floor, and a blue door.

Triple Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A corridor with bunk beds, wooden walls, and a ceiling light.

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 8 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

A wooden bunk bed room with a rustic interior, including exposed wooden beams and a tiled floor.

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 12 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A neatly made bed with a blue blanket, a wooden nightstand with a lamp, and three framed pictures on the wall above the bed.

Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Basic Single Room, 1 Large Twin Bed

A narrow hallway leading to a room with a green headboard, a bed with a beige blanket, a white sink, and a mirror.

Basic Single Room, 1 Large Twin Bed

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

About the neighborhood

La Sabana, a neighborhood in San José, is home to Capital Hostel de Ciudad. Museum of Costa Rican Art and National Theater of Costa Rica are cultural highlights, and some of the area's popular attractions include National Center of Art and Culture and Spirogyra Butterfly Garden. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at National Stadium of Costa Rica. Be sure not to miss outdoor adventures like ecotours and ziplining, or hop on a bike rental nearby and take a self-guided tour around the area. Visit our San José travel guide
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Map
Avenida 16 A y Calle 60 A, Sabana Sur, San José, 10108

What's nearby

  • A cityscape with a stadium, residential areas, and mountains in the background.
    Sabana Park
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • A cityscape with a prominent stadium, high-rise buildings, and a mountainous backdrop.
    National Stadium of Costa Rica
    16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Parque Municipal Canino
    10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • La Salle Natural Science Museum
    11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Museum of Costa Rican Art
    17 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Moro Cafe
    8 min walk
  • Starbucks
    8 min walk
  • El Rincón Pollero
    3 min walk
  • Spoon
    14 min walk
  • Texas Grill House
    14 min walk

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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 self parking

Food and drink

  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Vending machine
  • 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: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 15

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
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 stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Capital Hostel de Ciudad pet-friendly?

Yes, cats and dogs are allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

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: anytime.

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 of Costa Rica 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.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Capital Hostel de Ciudad Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.4

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 56 out of 70 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 70 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 70 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 70 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 70 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Ingrid

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Female solo traveler review 🤍🌸✨ This hostel works well if you’re just planning to stay for one night and need a place to sleep. It serves its purpose, but the rooms lack privacy, while the beds have curtains, the dorms themselves are open. The bathrooms weren’t always clean, and during my stay there was no paper available to dry hands. On the positive side, the kitchen is practical and well-equipped with the basics, and there’s also a small dining area. The hostel itself is quite small and not social at all. The staff were consistently kind and helpful. At one point, my phone charger stopped working, and the reception team kindly lent me one, which I really appreciated.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Salimah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved my stay everyone was super friendly. Central area and great view. I felt safe. The kitchen and outdoor washroom was also very nice
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

Great!

Amazing Hostel!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Michael

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Wassim

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nicolás

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

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Helen

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

Located in quiet neighborhood

This was my first experience staying at a hostel and it was a pleasant experience. It was very clean and the staff was friendly and helpful. A basic breakfast was served every morning. I would recommend taking a bus downtown or driving yourself, for it's not extremely close. The bus system is fairly easy to navigate. The location of the hostel consists of residential homes and offices with a few tasty restaurants nearby.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2017
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Oscar

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Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Oscar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sono rimasto solo una notte
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Murilo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Otimo
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alan Javier

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

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Pablo

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