Hostel
Costa Rica Backpackers
Carmen, San José, Costa Rica
About Costa Rica Backpackers
Costa Rica Backpackers is a hostel in Carmen, San José, Costa Rica. Guests rate it 8.3 out of 10 across 93 reviews. Facilities include swimming pool, restaurant, bar. It is 3.1 km from the centre of San José. The nearest airport, Tobías Bolaños International Airport (SYQ), is 8.3 km away.
- Type
- Hostel
- Check-in from
- 14:00
- Check-out until
- 10:30
- Other stays within 500 m
- 4
Hotel prices in San José by month
Avenida 6, Calle 21 y 23 costa-rica-guesthouse.com
Prices
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How Costa Rica Backpackers scores
Better rated than 24% of hotels in San José
- Guest rating 8.3
- Location 7.7
- Public transport 8.7
San José average
Amenities
Swimming poolRestaurantBar
Pool & wellness
- Swimming pool
Food & drink
- Breakfast
- Restaurant
- Bar
Parking & transport
- Parking
Based on the property listing at our booking partner.
Location
- Location score
- 7.7/10
- Walk grade
- 84/100 Good for walkers
- Restaurants & cafés within 500 m
- 88
- Shops within 500 m
- 2
- Sights within 1 km
- 13
| Nearest stationEstación Ferrocarril Del Atlántico; San José | 400 m6 min walk |
|---|---|
| Nearest airportTobías Bolaños International Airport (SYQ) | 8.3 km19 min drive |
| Distance to the centreSan José | 3.1 km7 min drive |
Everyday places nearby
| Food shop | 300 m5 min walk |
|---|---|
| PharmacyPremafarma | 410 m7 min walk |
Sights nearby
- Malabaristika Tienda de Circo260 m
- Chietón Morén Museo y Mercadito de Artesanías310 m
- Museo Nacional Costa Rica460 m
- Museo del Jade y la Cultura Precolombina530 m
- Museo de Arte y Diseño Contemporáneo620 m
- MADC650 m
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Compare Costa Rica Backpackers with nearby hotels
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- Hotel 1492 Hotel ★★★ 450 m away8.1
- Hotel Fleur de Lys Hotel ★★★ 470 m away8.5
- Hotel Colonial Hotel ★★★ 600 m away8.7
- La Bergerac Boutique Hotel Hotel ★★★★ 640 m away7.2
- Sleep Inn Paseo Las Damas San Jose Hotel ★★★ 690 m away8.5
- Chillout Otoya Downtown Hotel ★★★★ 730 m away7.6
Questions about Costa Rica Backpackers
How do guests rate Costa Rica Backpackers?
Costa Rica Backpackers has a guest rating of 8.3 out of 10 from 93 reviews, which is better than 24% of rated hotels in San José.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Costa Rica Backpackers?
Check-in starts at 14:00 and check-out is until 10:30.
Does Costa Rica Backpackers include breakfast?
Breakfast is available. Whether it is included depends on the rate you book.
Does Costa Rica Backpackers have a pool?
Yes, Costa Rica Backpackers has a swimming pool.
Is there parking at Costa Rica Backpackers?
Yes, parking is available; charges may apply.
How far is Costa Rica Backpackers from the airport?
The nearest airport, Tobías Bolaños International Airport (SYQ), is 8.3 km away in a straight line.
Where is the nearest pharmacy to Costa Rica Backpackers?
Premafarma is the closest pharmacy we know of, about 410 m away (7 min walk).
Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. How we score