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Viajero San José Hostel

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A restaurant interior with wooden tables and chairs, a bar area, and a menu board. - Viajero San José Hostel (San José)
An indoor space with a high ceiling, metal beams, and a variety of potted plants. There are two people seated on chairs, one on a yellow chair and one on a white chair. A person is standing on a staircase. - Viajero San José Hostel (San José)
A bedroom with a bed, a desk, two chairs, a ceiling fan, a large window, and a bathroom with a sink and mirror. - Viajero San José Hostel (San José)
A communal area with wooden tables and chairs, a central archway, and a bookshelf filled with books. - Viajero San José Hostel (San José)
An outdoor café with wooden tables and chairs, a covered seating area, and a view of buildings in the background. - Viajero San José Hostel (San José)
Viajero San José Hostel provides laundry facilities and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

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View all photos for Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Ensuite

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a desk, and a chair.

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Ensuite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A room with bunk beds, a tiled floor, and a ceiling light.

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Private Bathroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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A compact room with bunk beds, wooden flooring, and a ceiling fan.

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Private Bathroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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A bunk bed room with a wooden headboard, a small bedside table, and a mirror.

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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A narrow hallway with bunk beds on one side and a door on the other.

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Private Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a ceiling fan, a window with curtains, and a yellow stripe on the wall.

Basic Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Shared Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Ensuite

A hotel room with two single beds, a wooden nightstand, a desk with a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Superior Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Ensuite

A bedroom with a large bed, a framed motivational quote on the wall, a window with a view of greenery, and a small bedside table with a lamp.

Superior Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Ensuite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Studio Suite, 1 Double Bed, Ensuite

A bedroom with a bed, two chairs, a bench, and a ceiling fan.

Studio Suite, 1 Double Bed, Ensuite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Women only, Private Bathroom

A narrow corridor with bunk beds on either side, wooden walls, and a tiled ceiling.

Shared Dormitory, Women only, Private Bathroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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A narrow corridor with wooden walls and bunk beds on one side.

Shared Dormitory, Women only, Private Bathroom

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

View all photos for Standard Single Room, 1 Double Bed, Private Bathroom

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a window with curtains, and a wall with a framed artwork.

Standard Single Room, 1 Double Bed, Private Bathroom

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

View all photos for Standard Triple Room, Multiple Beds, Private Bathroom

A dormitory room with bunk beds, a ceiling fan, a small table, and a window with curtains.

Standard Triple Room, Multiple Beds, Private Bathroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Standard Quadruple Room, Multiple Beds, Private Bathroom

A dormitory room with bunk beds, a ceiling fan, a small table, and a window with curtains.

Standard Quadruple Room, Multiple Beds, Private Bathroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Private Bathroom

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a small table, two chairs, and a potted plant.

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Private Bathroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Basic Single Room, 1 Twin Bed, Shared Bathroom

A hotel room with a bed, a ceiling fan, a window with curtains, and a yellow stripe on the wall.

Basic Single Room, 1 Twin Bed, Shared Bathroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Family Room

A bunk bed room with a wooden headboard, a small bedside table, and a mirror.

Family Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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A room with bunk beds, wooden flooring, a ceiling fan, and a door leading to a bathroom.

Family Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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 Parque Viva. Visit our San José travel guide
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15 C. 13, San José, San José, 10101

What's nearby

  • A gazebo with a dome roof surrounded by trees and a park.
    Morazan Park
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • A yellow building with a flag, steps, and a fence.
    National Museum of Costa Rica
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • An aerial view of a city with a prominent red-roofed building, a busy intersection, and surrounding modern and traditional architecture.
    National Theater of Costa Rica
    9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • A public square with a fountain, steps, and modern buildings in the background.
    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

  • Restaurante La Criollita
    4 min walk
  • Café de los Deseos
    4 min walk
  • La Esquinita de la Abuela
    2 min walk
  • Café Mundo
    1 min walk
  • Café Otoya
    3 min walk

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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

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 elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • 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

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

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Important information

Optional extras

  • 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)

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

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: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

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

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Viajero San José Hostel located?

Located in Carmen, this hostel is steps from Casa Amarilla and 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Sabana Park. National Center of Art and Culture and Museum of Contemporary Art and Design are just steps away. 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

9.8

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.4

Amenities

10

Staff & service

9.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 49 out of 56 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 56 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 56 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 56 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 56 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Hiokit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in a private room. Everything as described and the location was awesome! We did wish there was a desk or a shelf so we could unpack our bags but it wasn’t too much of a hassle. Would recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sophie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The space was really nice - the common areas were really cool and there is a bar area to get food and drinks. Everything felt clean and the staff were very nice and helpful! This is a great place to stay if you are traveling alone and want to feel safe, or to make friends - they hold events where you can mingle with others and theres so many spaces to hang out!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Daisy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room clean and comfortable, bathroom clean and good condition. Kitchen area clean and easy to use, staff very friendly and helpful. Location isn’t ideal, wouldn’t recommend walking anywhere as high risk of straying into unsafe areas.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

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
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Jeremy

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
So the staff were pleasant to deal with. My only concerns were water pressure and temperature were not consistent in shower. The YouTube app on TV worked 1st half of stay and no other apps or functions on the entire stay. Table against the wall had sticky residue which i cleaned and rug seemed dirty. Other than that the room and hotel were neat. My only other concern was the location of hotel is by a train track so you will hear that horn in early hours. For the the price it wasn't a horrible place to stay, just need those first few mention of issues addressed.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Alejandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really friendly staff, very accommodating. Bed was extremely comfy. The only two downsides was the location as it is very close to the train line and the horns of the trains are fairly constant from the early hours of the morning, and it is very solitary to walk around at night.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This hostel is better than the pictures advertised, the staff are very friendly and respectful. Plenty of room in the main area to hangout and meet people. Front door is a buzz to open door, which I’m sure makes some people feel more safe. Hostel also offers massage services and I think they do 10 minutes for free with purchase. They have a small shop next door if you need snacks, drinks or a beer, in the back of the shop they have electric scooters you can rent. Staff are very lenient with things but are strict on the 12AM rule if you are out in the main area you shouldn’t be making loud noises which is understandable. There are many restaurants/ pubs close by here. La cali, China town, downtown are close walking distance from the hostel. Overall the only thing I’m able to complain about is alcohol if you are drinker like me just walk to a bar nearby haha don’t forget to give the kitty pets he likes to hangout by this hostel a lot
gato
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anais

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really love Viajero hostels. They will always make your trip better. It’s a very social hostel, have tours and activities, staff is the most friendly you will find and rooms always clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

JOSE MAURICIO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of the cleanest places I have stayed.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Devon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed my stay. Conveniently located and I will be back 👍
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kurt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is every helpfully rooms was very small but very clean hostel has good value.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ethan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff here are fantastic, always happy to help and make your stay enjoyable. Good food in the kitchen downstairs, as well as events hosted during the evenings. 10/10 would recommend!!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Hridisha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best hostel with the best activities and wonderful stuff! Shoutout to Karen, Ritchie, Steven, Danny and all the other wonderful people I met at the hostel ^_^ Great place to meet new people and make friends and do fun activities with them! The location is amazing and close to conveniences and amenities. Will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Vivian

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.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Corey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
123
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Endroit sécuritaire, beaucoup de commodités sur place et à proximité
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026