Costa Rica Backpackers | Hostel in San José

7.8 (3786 Reviews) |   95 Bedrooms  1 Bathroom  12 Guests
Catedral Hostel | Costa Rica Backpackers

95 Bedroom Hostel in Catedral, San José

Located in central San José, Costa Rica Backpackers offers an outdoor pool, gardens, an international restaurant and a communal kitchen with free tea and coffee. Free Wi-Fi is available in all areas. This functional hostel offers a mix of private rooms and shared dormitories, all with shared bathrooms. Each room has a fan and features views of the gardens. The hostel’s tour desk can arrange a variety of activities, including rafting and bungee jumping. You can also book trips to a turtle sanctuary, the Arenal Volcano or the La Paz Waterfalls. The property also offers an airport shuttle service, 24-hour front desk. Costa Rica Backpackers is located near bars and restaurants of the lively La California district. The National Museum is a 5-minute walk away, while Plaza de la Cultura is a 15-minute walk away. Parking is available on-site. We have a Bar & restaurant called BAR PACKERS. We offer free parking, storage and free coffee from 5am until 2pm, and co-Working access. All our dorm beds have individual USB port, light, curtains and locker. We can accommodate large groups. Your property description is created according to the facilities and amenities you add. It’s then translated into multiple languages. This can increase your bookings because it appeals to all potential guests.

Costa Rica Backpackers is located in San José.

This 95 Bedrooms Hostel is suitable for tourists and travelers. It has several amenities that would guarantee your comfort. These amenities include: Oceanfront, Sports/Activities, Wellness Facilities, and several others. This is a good star rated property and has over 3786 reviews with the average score of 7.8 . Coming to San José and needing a place to stay? Be it for work or for leisure, consider staying at this Hostel for your next visit, you will surely love it.

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Amenities

Pool
Designated Smoking Area
TV
View
Wheelchair Accessible
Ocean View
Balcony/Terrace
Oceanfront
Accessibility
Transportation/Shuttle
Security/Safety
Business Services
Sports/Activities
Wellness Facilities
Spa
Restaurant
Bar
Guest Services
Entertainment
Breakfast
Child Friendly
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry

Facility Overview

Breakfast
  • Fruit
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Wine/Champagne
  • Snack bar
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Accessibility
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
Activities
  • Game room
  • Walking tours
  • Tour or class about local culture
  • Spa lounge/Relaxation area
  • Yoga classes
  • Evening entertainment
  • Public Bath
  • Happy hour
  • Movie nights
  • Nightclub/DJ
  • Darts
  • Live sports events (broadcast)
  • Live music/Performance
  • Bar crawls
Entertainment
  • Indoor play area
  • Board games/Puzzles
General
  • Convenience store on site
  • Wifi in all areas
  • Smoke-free property
  • Designated smoking area
  • Safe
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
Guest Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Car rental
  • Airport shuttle
  • Shuttle service
  • Lockers
  • Fax/Photocopying
  • Tour desk
  • Grocery deliveries
  • Ironing service
  • Airport shuttle (additional charge)
  • Baggage storage
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Currency exchange
  • Business center
  • Private check-in/out
  • Packed lunches
  • Shuttle service (additional charge)
  • Laundry
  • Concierge
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Invoice provided
Internet
  • Free Wifi
  • Wifi
  • Internet
Outdoors
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Sun deck
  • Outdoor pool
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor pool (year-round)
Security/Safety
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • CCTV outside property
  • 24-hour security
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Key access
  • Linens, towels, and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
  • Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
  • Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against coronavirus
  • Guest accommodation disinfected between stays
  • Physical distancing in dining areas
  • All plates, cutlery, glasses, and other tableware sanitized
  • Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
  • Process in place to check health of guests
  • First aid kits available
  • Shared stationery (e.g. printed menus, magazines, pens, paper) removed
  • Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and common areas
  • Contactless check-in/out
  • Cashless payment available
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Screens or physical barriers between staff and guests in appropriate areas
Spa
  • Swimming pool
  • Beach chairs/Loungers

Policies

Check-in
The minimum age for check-in is 18 and the maximum age for check-in is 18
Cancellation policy
Non refundable
Pet Policy
Pets are not allowed

Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. you can use the special requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation, guests are required to show a photo id and credit card upon check-in. please note that all special requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Reviews

Value for money:
8.44
Location:
8.28
Staff:
8.08
Facilities:
7.85
Comfort:
7.71
Cleanliness:
7.79
Griffin
Oct 12, 2025 07:00:00 AM
Review Score:   10
Ireland
Reviewer Type: Solo Traveller
Travel Purpose: leisure
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Room Arrangement

Room Info Facilities
Double Room
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 12 m2
1 Full bed(s) Bed

Bathroom

Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Toilet, Shower, Shared bathroom

General

Privacy curtain, Reading light, Lockers, Trash cans, Earplugs, Fan, Laptop safe

Bedroom

Linens

Outdoors

Outdoor dining area

Accessibility

Entire unit located on ground floor

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed, Adapter
Twin Room
Room Type: Twin
Room Size: 12 m2
2 Bunk bed Bed

Bathroom

Toilet paper, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Toilet, Shower, Shared bathroom

General

Privacy curtain, Reading light, Lockers, Trash cans, Earplugs, Fan, Laptop safe

Bedroom

Linens

Outdoors

Outdoor dining area

Accessibility

Entire unit located on ground floor

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed, Adapter
Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
Room Type: Bed in Dorm
Room Size: 30 m2
1 Bunk bed Bed

Bathroom

Toilet paper, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Toilet, Shower, Shared bathroom

Outdoors

Outdoor dining area, Balcony

General

Privacy curtain, Reading light, Lockers, Trash cans, Earplugs, Fan, Laptop safe

Bedroom

Linens

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed, Adapter
Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
Room Type: Bed in Dorm
Room Size: 30 m2
1 Bunk bed Bed

Bathroom

Toilet paper, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Toilet, Shower, Shared bathroom

General

Privacy curtain, Reading light, Lockers, Trash cans, Earplugs, Fan, Laptop safe

Bedroom

Linens

Outdoors

Outdoor dining area

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed, Adapter
Bed in 4-Bed Male Dormitory Room
Room Type: Bed in Dorm
Room Size: 30 m2
1 Bunk bed Bed

Bathroom

Toilet paper, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Toilet, Shower, Shared bathroom

General

Privacy curtain, Reading light, Lockers, Trash cans, Earplugs, Fan, Laptop safe

Bedroom

Linens

Outdoors

Outdoor dining area

Accessibility

Entire unit located on ground floor

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed, Adapter
Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
Room Type: Bed in Dorm
Room Size: 30 m2
1 Bunk bed Bed

Bathroom

Toilet paper, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Toilet, Shower, Shared bathroom

General

Privacy curtain, Reading light, Lockers, Trash cans, Earplugs, Fan, Laptop safe

Bedroom

Linens

Outdoors

Outdoor dining area

Accessibility

Entire unit located on ground floor

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed, Adapter
Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room
Room Type: Bed in Dorm
Room Size: 30 m2
1 Bunk bed Bed

Bathroom

Toilet paper, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Toilet, Shower, Shared bathroom

General

Privacy curtain, Reading light, Lockers, Trash cans, Earplugs, Fan, Laptop safe

View

View

Bedroom

Linens

Outdoors

Outdoor dining area

Accessibility

Entire unit located on ground floor

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed, Adapter
Bed in Male Dormitory Room
Room Type: Bed in Dorm
Room Size: 30 m2
1 Bunk bed Bed

Bathroom

Toilet paper, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Toilet, Shower, Shared bathroom

General

Privacy curtain, Reading light, Lockers, Trash cans, Earplugs, Fan, Laptop safe

Bedroom

Linens

Outdoors

Outdoor dining area

Accessibility

Entire unit located on ground floor

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed, Adapter
Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
Room Type: Bed in Dorm
Room Size: 30 m2
1 Twin bed(s) Bed
1 Bunk bed Bed

Bathroom

Towels, Toilet paper, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Toilet, Shower, Shared bathroom

General

Privacy curtain, Reading light, Lockers, Trash cans, Earplugs, Fan, Laptop safe

Bedroom

Linens

Outdoors

Outdoor dining area

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed, Adapter
Bed in 6-Bed Male Dormitory Room
Room Type: Bed in Dorm
Room Size: 30 m2
1 Bunk bed Bed

Bathroom

Toilet paper, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Toilet, Bathtub, Shower, Shared bathroom

General

Privacy curtain, Reading light, Lockers, Trash cans, Earplugs, Fan, Laptop safe

Bedroom

Linens

Outdoors

Outdoor dining area

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by stairs only, Entire unit located on ground floor

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed, Adapter
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