Costa Rica Backpackers - Hostel | Hostel in San José

7.8 (315 Reviews) |   1 Bedroom  1 Bathroom
Catedral Hostel | Costa Rica Backpackers - Hostel

1 Bedroom Hostel in Catedral, San José

Hostel with an outdoor pool, 7-minute walk to National Museum of Costa Rica
An outdoor pool, a restaurant, and a bar/lounge are available at this smoke-free hostel. Free WiFi in public areas and a free manager's reception are also provided. Additionally, a poolside bar, a snack bar/deli, and a coffee shop/cafe are onsite.
Housekeeping is available once per stay.
Costa Rica Backpackers - Hostel offers 31 accommodations with safes and ceiling fans. Accommodations offer separate dining areas. This San José hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Recreational amenities at the hostel include an outdoor pool.

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Amenities

Parking
Pool
Balcony/Terrace
Security/Safety
Business Services
Sports/Activities
Bedding/Linens
Restaurant
Bar
Guest Services
Entertainment
Breakfast
Child Friendly
Internet
Laundry

Facility Overview

Bathrooms
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Ceiling fan
  • Safe
Breakfast
  • Coffee/tea in common area(s)
  • 1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • Free daily reception
  • 1 poolside bar and 1 bar
  • Continental breakfast available for a fee daily 6:00 AM–10:00 AM: USD 6 per person
  • Dining room
Parking
  • Self parking on site (USD 5 per day)
  • Limited onsite parking
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Airport shuttle on request
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • This property does not have elevators
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Activities
  • Arcade/game room
  • Outdoor pool
General
  • Business center
  • Computer station
  • Reception hall
  • Front-desk safe
  • Library
  • Spanish
  • English
  • French
  • Smoke-free property
Guest Services
  • Separate dining area
  • Arcade/game room
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Outdoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Laundry facilities
  • Dry cleaning service
Internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired Internet
  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Garden
  • Pool sun loungers
  • Terrace

Policies

Check-in
Check-in start time: 2:00 pm; check-in end time: midnight late check-in subject to availability minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11 am
Child Policy
Children are welcome. cribs (infant beds) are not available.
Payment Policy
Fee for continental breakfast: approximately usd 6 per person airport shuttle fee: usd 28 per vehicle (one-way) self parking fee: usd 5 per day the above list may not be comprehensive. fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
Pet Policy
No pets or service animals allowed

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 safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed this property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash

Reviews

Azhaar
Nov 27, 2025 04:56:06 AM
Review Score:   10
Summary: Yes.. Nice place. Good people helpful staff clean room.y favourite hostel!
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Room Arrangement

Room Info Facilities
Comfort Shared Dormitory, Women only, Pool Access
Room Size: 322 square feet m2
3 Twin Bunk Beds
Comfort Shared Dormitory, Women only, Pool Access

General

Number of living rooms 0, Square meters - 30, Bed count minimum 6, No rollaway/extra beds, Number of bedrooms - 0, Ping - 9.05, Bed count maximum 6, Square feet - 322, Shared bathroom, Number of bathrooms - 1
Comfort Shared Dormitory, Women only, Pool Access
Room Size: 269 square feet m2
4 Twin Bunk Beds
Comfort Shared Dormitory, Women only, Pool Access

General

Number of living rooms 0, Square feet - 269, No rollaway/extra beds, Number of bedrooms - 0, Bed count minimum 8, Ping - 7.56, Bed count maximum 8, Square meters - 25, Shared bathroom, Number of bathrooms - 1
Comfort Shared Dormitory, Men only, Pool Access
Room Size: 269 square feet m2
2 Twin Bunk Beds
Comfort Shared Dormitory, Men only, Pool Access

General

Bed count minimum 4, Number of living rooms 0, Square feet - 269, No rollaway/extra beds, Number of bedrooms - 0, Ping - 7.56, Square meters - 25, Shared bathroom, Bed count maximum 4, Number of bathrooms - 1
Standard Double Room
Room Size: 215 square feet m2
1 Double Bed
Standard Double Room

General

Square meters - 20, Number of living rooms 0, Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge), Square feet - 215, Ping - 6, Shared bathroom, Bed count minimum 1, Extra bed count 1, Bed count maximum 1, Number of bathrooms - 1
Comfort Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Pool Access, Mountain View
Room Size: 322 square feet m2
3 Twin Bunk Beds
Comfort Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Pool Access, Mountain View

General

Number of living rooms 0, Square meters - 30, Bed count minimum 6, No rollaway/extra beds, Number of bedrooms - 0, Shared accommodation, Ping - 9.05, Bed count maximum 6, Square feet - 322, Mountain view, Shared bathroom, Number of bathrooms - 1
Comfort Shared Dormitory, Women only, Pool Access
Room Size: 322 square feet m2
2 Twin Bunk Beds
Comfort Shared Dormitory, Women only, Pool Access

General

Bed count minimum 4, Number of living rooms 0, Square meters - 30, No rollaway/extra beds, Number of bedrooms - 0, Ping - 9.05, Square feet - 322, Shared bathroom, Bed count maximum 4, Number of bathrooms - 1
Standard Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Private Pool
Room Size: 215 square feet m2
1 Double Bed
Standard Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Private Pool

General

Square meters - 20, Number of living rooms 0, Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge), Square feet - 215, Ping - 6.04, Shared bathroom, Bed count minimum 1, Extra bed count 1, Bed count maximum 1, Private pool, Number of bathrooms - 1
Comfort Shared Dormitory, Men only, Pool Access
Room Size: 269 square feet m2
4 Twin Bunk Beds
Comfort Shared Dormitory, Men only, Pool Access

General

Number of living rooms 0, Square feet - 269, No rollaway/extra beds, Number of bedrooms - 0, Bed count minimum 8, Ping - 7.56, Bed count maximum 8, Square meters - 25, Shared bathroom, Number of bathrooms - 1
Comfort Shared Dormitory, Men only, Pool Access
Room Size: 269 square feet m2
3 Twin Bunk Beds
Comfort Shared Dormitory, Men only, Pool Access

General

Number of living rooms 0, Square feet - 269, Bed count minimum 6, No rollaway/extra beds, Number of bedrooms - 0, Ping - 7.56, Bed count maximum 6, Square meters - 25, Shared bathroom, Number of bathrooms - 1
Comfort Room, Mixed Dorm, Pool Access
Room Size: 269 square feet m2
4 Twin Bunk Beds
Comfort Room, Mixed Dorm, Pool Access

General

Number of living rooms 0, Square feet - 269, No rollaway/extra beds, Number of bedrooms - 0, Bed count minimum 8, Shared accommodation, Ping - 7.56, Bed count maximum 8, Square meters - 25, Shared bathroom, Number of bathrooms - 1
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