* Bunk beds with light, outlet, usb chargers, storage, curtains !

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A slice of paradise in San José

The First Backpackers Hostel in Costa Rica, we are independent and locally run, and as such you will get the personal touch not found in big chain hostels. We’re in downton San Jose near bus terminals only 30mn from the airport, just 5mn walk from the popular Barrio La California and Barrio Escalante (lively bars and restaurants). Costa Rica Backpackers is a real green slice of paradise with palm trees, hammocks, swimming pool, free kitchen facilities and free coffee & tea all day, we also have onsite a licensed bar-restaurant called “Bar-Packers”. We open our door in 2001 and been the number spot for real backpackers ever since, come and meet people from all around the world !

* Digital Nomads have access to Coworking Spaces at Costa Rica Workstation.

Facilities 

Costa Rica Backpackers is a unique spot in San jose, with a huge tropical garden, swimming pool, kitchen facilities, hammocks, cool tunes, free coffee & tea, free storage and a friendly atmosphere.

Bar

RESTAURANT

GARDEN

LOUNGE

RECEPTION

SWIMMING POOL

PRIVATE BUNK BEDS

KITCHEN

  FREE COFFEE & TEA

TV ROOM

TOUR DESK

FREE WIFI

Tours 

You can book with us exiting day trips like rafting rio Pacuare, the Arenal volcano, the jungle of Tortuguero or rent your car!

Location 

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Top Reviews 

Highly reviewed on Booking.com, hostelworld, Expedia and Trip Advisor 

Pauline

Great stay, would recommend

lovely spacious hostel with various areas to hang out in. 8 bed mixed dorm was spacious too, beds reasonably comfortable but each with individual curtains, light and plugs. reasonably clean and well equipped kitchen. wifi that works throughout the entire hostel which is great. i had a medical problem and the girl at reception was extremely helpful.

Pauline

Australia

Jennifer

Excellent

Excellent shared areas-pool, bar, outdoor kitchen, hammocks, clothes line for drying clothes. **Delicious cooked food available for affordable price. **Excellent choices for guided adventures with direct pickup from property. *better exchange rate than at the airport!

Jennifer

United States of America

Melissa

Good

This is one of the cooler hostels in terms of communal space with the variety of lounging chairs around the pool with music playing and an on-site bar and restaurant.

Melissa

United States of America

Jen

Exceeded expectations. Very clean, good location, extra value obtained with services

There have been renovations and my dorm room had hardwood floors and a very comfortable, large mattress. There was a concierge on site that gave you a map and showed you walking destinations. They have a bar and restaurant on site near the pool which is very convenient and adds to the sociability of the place. All bathrooms were consistently very fresh and well lit, also newly renovated.

Jen

Canada

J-p

Good

Garden, pool, restaurant on site and easy access to Downtown.

J-p

Canada

Cora

A stopover in San Jose

The common areas were beautiful and really conducive for meeting other travellers. Plenty of unique and comfortable areas to hang out in. My room was spacious with large lockers and extra blankets for the cooler evenings.

Cora

Canada

A

Good

The common area was beautiful and the kitchen was big. It was good for the price. Lots of chairs hommocs and even matresses in the common area to chill.

A

Panama