Viajero San José Hostel

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Studio Suite, 1 Double Bed, Ensuite | Free WiFi, bed sheets - Viajero San José Hostel (San José)
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Viajero San José Hostel provides laundry facilities and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Kitchen

Room options

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Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Private Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Private Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Private Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Basic Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Superior Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Studio Suite, 1 Double Bed, Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Shared Dormitory, Women only, Private Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Shared Dormitory, Women only, Private Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Standard Single Room, 1 Double Bed, Private Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Triple Room, Multiple Beds, Private Bathroom

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Standard Quadruple Room, Multiple Beds, Private Bathroom

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Private Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Basic Single Room, 1 Twin Bed, Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in San José, Viajero San José Hostel is in the historical district. Casa Amarilla and Estación del Ferrocarril de Costa Rica are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Children's Museum and Cariari Bowling Center. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at National Stadium of Costa Rica, or consider a night out at Villa Amphitheater. Visit our San José travel guide
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15 C. 13, San José, San José, 10101

What's nearby

  • Beautiful aerial view of the Morazan Park in Costa Rica
    Morazan Park
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • San Jose, Costa Rica, National Museum Building in historic city center
    National Museum of Costa Rica
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Beautiful aerial view of the National theater in Costa Rica
    National Theater
    9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Parque Central de San José en Costa Rica
    Central Park
    11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Casa Amarilla
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles

Getting around

  • San Jose Atlantic Station
    8 min walk
  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO)
    31 min drive

Restaurants

  • La Esquinita de la Abuela
    2 min walk
  • Sportsmens Lodge Bar
    3 min walk
  • Restaurante La Criollita
    4 min walk
  • El Social
    5 min walk
  • Café Mundo
    1 min walk

About this property

Viajero San José Hostel

Hostel near Sabana Park
Viajero San José Hostel provides laundry facilities and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • A 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Smoke-free premises
Room features
All 111 rooms have amenities such as free WiFi.
More amenities include:
  • Communal kitchens, fans, and daily housekeeping

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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 transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 7:00 AM; Check-in end time: 3:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

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

Pets not 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

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Laundry fee: USD 7
  • Towels fee: USD 3 per person, per stay (or guests may bring their own)

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; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Guests under 18 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property

Frequently asked questions

Is Viajero San José Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Viajero San José Hostel?

Check-in start time: 7:00 AM; Check-in end time: 3:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Viajero San José Hostel?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Viajero San José Hostel located?

Located in Carmen, this hostel is steps from Casa Amarilla, National Center of Art and Culture, and Museum of Contemporary Art and Design. Parque Espana and Simon Bolivar Zoo are also within 5 minutes. San Jose Atlantic Station is 8 minutes by foot and San Jose Procuradiria Museum Station is 9 minutes.

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Reviews

Viajero San José Hostel Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.2

Amenities

10

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 17 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Simeon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, great staff especially Andreas hotel has a lot of character.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pierre

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing staff, clean rooms, clean common areas. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pierre

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing and very helpful staff. Located in a safe neighborhood. Private room was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really liked all the green in the hostel. Plants everywhere. It was walking distance from interesting places. The staff was friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Coraima

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Tyler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. No restaurants in the area open at night. Close to shopping area.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Me encantó todo y la comida y atención del staff 10/10
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

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
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Morane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Chambre impeccable , personnel super sympa et très pro, espaces communs super cozy
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roméo

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Camille

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Carmen

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Anuj

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025