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Compare 38 Hostels in San Rafael with updated reviews, rates, and availability.

"I stayed at Selina/Socialtel San Jose for about a week until the 28th of January 2025 and my Spirit Animal for the stay was a Sloth because I did mostly nothing in the morning, then took a rest in the afternoon. One might not think this a feasible feat in a city such as San Jose. But, I accepted the challenge and made good on it. Mae, aquí pulseándola! I've stayed here at this property many times since my first time in 2019 or 2020. And, the staff has always been welcoming. It was fun to hang...

SAR 191 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Mar - 8 Mar

"So chill and beatifull"

SAR 84 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Mar - 10 Mar

"Had a private room that was surprisingly large was very close to airport perfect hostel to kill 24 hours before a flight."

SAR 165 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Mar - 8 Mar

Deluxe Apartment, 1 King Bed, Private Bathroom | Tempur-Pedic beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

"So much more to Lolas than you would think. Great accommodation with a fully equipped kitchen and beautiful interior decoration"

SAR 137 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Mar - 20 Mar

"Nice place to stay, very close to the airport. "

SAR 244 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Mar - 13 Mar

"Amazing Hostel!"

SAR 236 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Mar - 13 Mar

Premium Room, Private Bathroom | In-room safe, free WiFi

"too many emails when home. loved it. best of all my trips."

"Great for a night’s rest and a shower in the city centre. Wonderful staff. They provide a loud fan which blocks out all the street noise for a good sleep. Gracias Casa colon!"

SAR 225 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Mar - 13 Mar

"A good stay. The only complaint is that the common kitchen is too small. There's only room for one person at a time, maybe 2 at most. "

SAR 174 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Mar - 22 Mar

SAR 95 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Mar - 20 Mar

"No tuvimos contacto directo con el personal del lugar sin embargo siempre hubo comunicación y apoyo vía mensaje con ellos. A la noche es mejor no salir cerca. Útil si usaras la terminal de buses ya que queda muy cerca. "

SAR 145 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Mar - 1 Apr

"I really like the atmosphere. Great host very friendly and helpful. Delicious pancake breakfast and coffee was amazing. I will definitely stay here again. "

SAR 102 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Mar - 8 Mar

Memory foam beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

"Muy buena Quiero ver si es posible la devolución de dinero de la tercera persona que no ocupo el lugar"

SAR 186 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Mar - 12 Mar

Grand Shared Dormitory | Free WiFi, bed sheets

SAR 225 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Apr - 7 Apr

"Helpful staff; beautiful courtyard; great location."

"This place is CLOSED yet hotels.com keeps offering it online. I booked through hotels.com as part of my trip and when I got their and the hotel was no longer in operation, and it was a nightmare dealing with hotels.com. They are pushy and it is a mess. When I started demanding my money back, a pushy person who spoke broken English called to sell me ANOTHER hotel, but refused to give me my money back. I am realizing hotels.com is a racket."

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"Great location and staff"

SAR 490 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Mar - 19 Mar

"Excellent basic, a little older, no frills accommodation. Very friendly stay...and they go out of their way to be over the top helpful on any issue. In terms of service despite the fact I don't speak Spanish...they could teach fine hotels what service means. Breakfast to room $8! Again, not fancy but lower price is a great tradeoff. A side street in Escazu but short Uber ride to Multi Plaza and restaurants in neighborhood. A terrific value considering all. If your wife wants fancy and a resort...

SAR 214 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Mar - 10 Mar

"We had plenty of space for 4 guys. We spent most of our time in living room or balcony. The sound of the fountain and architecture of the house made it peaceful. You have the full view of the city. The staff were helpful and communicative over WhatsApp. We asked for messages and coordinated with professionals familiar with house. There’s a bit of travel to and from San Jose or sure but it’s worth it. Always tell driver to follow the signs and the street has white stones lining the roadway....

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5/5 Excellent

"My stay at the Radisson was good. Close proximity to the airport and downtown San Jose. The property room is big and clean compare to be being 30 years old. Cleaning service came every day to clean and provided enough towels each day. The staff were amazing, every single one of them. I was not too impress with the food, but that was not just the food at the hotel but the food in general. I would definitely stay at this hotel again "

A verified traveler stayed at Radisson San Jose-Costa Rica

Posted 2 days ago

Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport City Mall

5/5 Excellent

"Nice new hotel. Comfortable and clean. We were not happy with the arrangement for pick-up at the airport. No listing for HGI although other hotels were named on signage; we had multiple people trying to hustle us to take rides with them. Thankfully HGI shuttle driver eventually showed up and explained to us that he'd be back soon to pick us up (the hustlers kept saying (lying) that it would take 45 mins for him to return). HGI should have very clear signage at the airport and they should proactively communicate with arriving guests to make sure to only take a ride with the HGI shuttle"

A verified traveler stayed at Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport City Mall

Posted 3 days ago

5/5 Excellent

"We stayed here the days of our arrival and departure from SJO. Perfect for our needs. Super clean room and facilities. Recognizing they are far from town, they offer dinner and bar service in the evening. Having a nice cocktail and dinner in our room was a relaxing way to end our day."

A verified traveler from Laguna Niguel stayed at Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport

Posted 4 days ago

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Frequently asked questions

When is the best time of year to stay in a hostel in San Rafael?

The weather is important when you want to venture out and explore, so here are some stats that might be helpful: The hottest months are usually March and April with an average temp of 68°F, while the coldest months are January and February with an average of 66°F. The rainiest months in San Rafael are October, June, September, and August, with each month seeing an average of 26 inches of rainfall.

What is there to see and do in San Rafael?

Get out into nature with places like Sabana Park, Parque La Sabana, and Central Park. Cultural attractions include Museum of Costa Rican Art, National Theater, and National Museum of Costa Rica. Locals like to shop at Escazú Village and Avenida Escazú Shopping Center.

What's the best way to get to and around San Rafael while staying at a hostel?

Keep this information about transit options in San Rafael on hand to make the most of your stay: You can search for flights to the nearest airport, which is San José (SYQ-Tobías Bolaños Intl.), located 2 mi (3.2 km) from the city center. An alternative is Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO), located 6.6 mi (10.7 km) away.

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Socialtel San Jose

Socialtel San Jose

Costa Rica Backpackers - Hostel

Costa Rica Backpackers - Hostel

Alajuela Backpackers Airport Hostel

Alajuela Backpackers Airport Hostel

Lolas

Lolas

Toucan Hostel

Toucan Hostel

Capital Hostel de Ciudad

Capital Hostel de Ciudad

Hotel del Paseo - Hostel

Hotel del Paseo - Hostel

Hostel Casa Colon

Hostel Casa Colon

Gaudys Hotel

Gaudys Hotel

Hotel Cortez

Hotel Cortez

SJO Oasis Hostel

SJO Oasis Hostel

In The Wind Hostel And Guesthouse

In The Wind Hostel And Guesthouse

Casa Pandora

Casa Pandora

Hostel La Cascada

Hostel La Cascada

Hostel La Cali Inn

Hostel La Cali Inn

Finca Escalante - Hostel

Finca Escalante - Hostel

Hostel Trotamundos

Hostel Trotamundos

Airport traveler's home. - Hostel

Airport traveler's home. - Hostel

Toucan Hostel

Toucan Hostel

Global House Costa Rica Backpackers

Global House Costa Rica Backpackers

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Apartotel & Suites Villas del Rio

Apartotel & Suites Villas del Rio

Apartotel Don Francisco

Apartotel Don Francisco

Elegant, fully equipped residence with heated pool and great views

Elegant, fully equipped residence with heated pool and great views

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Radisson San Jose-Costa Rica

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