With a stay at Viajero San José Hostel in San José (Carmen), you'll be a 5-minute drive from Sabana Park and 6 minutes from National Stadium of Costa Rica. .This hostel is 6.2 mi (10 km) from Multiplaza Mall Escazu and 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Casa Amarilla.
National Museum of Costa Rica - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
National Theater of Costa Rica - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
Central Park - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
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
Restaurante La Criollita - 4 min walk
Café Mundo - 1 min walk
Café Otoya - 3 min walk
Café de los Deseos - 4 min walk
About this property
Viajero San José Hostel
Viajero San José Hostel offers 111 accommodations with fans. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)). Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Make yourself at home in one of the 111 guestrooms. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms with showers are provided.
Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and tour/ticket assistance.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and laundry facilities.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
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 transport
No on-site 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 lift
More
Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Shower
Food and drink
Shared kitchen access
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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
Payment types
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
Viajero San José Hostel Reviews
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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.
Coraima
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
10/10 Excellent
Roméo
25 Jan 2026
Roméo
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
6/10 Okay
Camille
25 Jan 2026
Camille
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
10/10 Excellent
Carmen
17 Jan 2026
Carmen
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
10/10 Excellent
Stuart
28 Nov 2025
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
Friendly staff. No restaurants in the area open at night. Close to shopping area.
Tyler
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
10/10 Excellent
Anuj
23 Nov 2025
Anuj
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
10/10 Excellent
Stuart
21 Nov 2025
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
Amazing and very helpful staff. Located in a safe neighborhood. Private room was clean and comfortable.
Pierre
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
8/10 Good
Simeon
3 Nov 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, great staff especially Andreas hotel has a lot of character.
Simeon
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
Philip
2 Feb 2026
Philip
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
8/10 Good
Damien
31 Jan 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Très bon emplacement, proche du centre-ville et les restaurants. Quartier sécurisé. Très bonne ambiance de l’hostel avec des activités un groupe WhatsApp actif. Une laverie à disposition et de multiples services. Eau bien chaude avec beaucoup de pression appréciable.
Le seul point négatif est le bruit car comme de multiples établissements, les fenêtres sont très mal isolées. Il s’agit juste d’un simple vitrage. On entend le bruit des voitures et surtout il y a un train qui passe juste à côté et qui siffle dès l’aube jusqu’au soir. Prévoyez vos boules Quies.
Je pense qu’il faudrait changer les fenêtres, quelque chose de plus isolant.