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Capital Hostel de Ciudad

2.0 star property

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Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm | Bathroom sink
Interior
Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm | Bathroom shower
Living area
Hallway

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Avenida 16 A y Calle 60 A, Sabana Sur, San José, 10108
  • Place, Sabana Park
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, National Stadium of Costa Rica
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Museum of Costa Rican Art
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Airport, San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Room options

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Quadruple Room, 2 Queen Beds | Free WiFi

Quadruple Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Triple Room | Free WiFi

Triple Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm | Free WiFi

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 8 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm | Free WiFi

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 12 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Double Room | Free WiFi

Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Basic Single Room, 1 Large Single Bed | Free WiFi

Basic Single Room, 1 Large Single Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Capital Hostel de Ciudad

A restaurant, a microwave in a common area and a fridge in a common area are available at this smoke-free hostel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, concierge services, laundry facilities and a 24-hour front desk are on-site.
Capital Hostel de Ciudad offers 5 accommodations with portable fans. This San José hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Bathrooms include a shower. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
During your stay at Capital Hostel de Ciudad, you'll be within walking distance of National Stadium of Costa Rica. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus a restaurant.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Enjoy a bite to eat at the restaurant
  • Services include a concierge, tour or ticket assistance and luggage storage
  • Just a 3-minute drive from Museum of Costa Rican Art and a few minutes from National Stadium of Costa Rica
  • Airport shuttle service available for a fee
  • Cats and dogs welcome free of charge
There's a restaurant on site. Public spaces have free WiFi. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. A terrace, barbecue grills, and a vending machine are also featured at Capital Hostel de Ciudad. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This San José hostel is smoke free.

Capital Hostel de Ciudad has a restaurant on site.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free secured self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

More

  • 1 floor
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Private or shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 15

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
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 are welcome and stay free
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed

Children and extra beds

  • This property does not allow children.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 25.00 per vehicle (one-way)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Capital Hostel de Ciudad offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation with your arrival details prior to travel. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

Property is also known as

Capital Hostel Ciudad San Jose
Capital Hostel Ciudad
Capital Ciudad San Jose
Capital Hostel Ciudad San Jose
Capital Hostel de Ciudad San José
Capital Hostel de Ciudad Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Capital Hostel de Ciudad Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 56 out of 70 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 70 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 70 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 70 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 70 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Salimah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved my stay everyone was super friendly. Central area and great view. I felt safe. The kitchen and outdoor washroom was also very nice
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This is my go to stay in San Jose. The staff is lovely, the beds are comfortable, the area is great, and the vibe is relaxed. I have nothing at all bad to say about this place and I plan to stay here many more times when I pass through San Jose.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great!

Amazing Hostel!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sidney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful staff. Quiet area but not too far from the center.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Mario

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice facilities. Clean and convenient location. The only drawback was that there was no AC in the room just central in the building so it got hot at night inside our room. Staff was nice and very friendly. Transportation options were excellent
Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Simple efficient stay on arrival to SJ
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Luis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Located in nice and quiet neighbour. Great place to chill after a long haul flights. Very friendly staff! Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wassim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice one night stay. In a chilled out residential area that is close to Sabana Park and not far from the centre of San Jose. All the amenities needed for a comfortable stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicolás

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved that hostel. Much better than expected.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

stefanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

3 night stay

We stood here for 3 nights and it was super cozy and very comfortable. We got the private room and shared the Br with one other room, everything was kept clean and the space is beautiful ! There’s plenty of space to hang out,work/homework and the kitchen is a cute space with great espresso!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

khanh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Love it

Great hostel. Far away from downtown. But downtown isnt that nice. Can uber there. They have tour pamphlet there if you like. Have a QR cide with local things to do around. Enjoy the quietness too.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Oludare

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I showed up, and my bed had hairs on it. The location was dirty feeling and looking. And the woman who was mopping the floor sprayed chemicals by my feet and also mopped my feet when I was waiting in the common area.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Located in quiet neighborhood

This was my first experience staying at a hostel and it was a pleasant experience. It was very clean and the staff was friendly and helpful. A basic breakfast was served every morning. I would recommend taking a bus downtown or driving yourself, for it's not extremely close. The bus system is fairly easy to navigate. The location of the hostel consists of residential homes and offices with a few tasty restaurants nearby.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy to find and close to downtown. Not much shopping or dining in walking distance but just a short bus/uber ride to town. Staff was friendly and bilingual. They were knowledgeable about a host of activities and could help explain local customs. My room was clean and secure. Other guests seemed okay but i didnt socialize much.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Brianna

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Nice stay for one night

This was a nice place to stay for one night to catch an early flight. The hostel had shared space that included laundry, a couple of lounging areas, and bunk beds. There was also an option to rent a private room with a shared bathroom, which is what we did. It was pretty clean and relatively quiet. The area itself seemed a tad sketchy. All of the surrounding buildings had fenced in garages and barbed wire gates. I wouldn’t spend an extended amount of time here, but to and from the airport was okay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mirja

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff at reception very friendly and helpful providing you with lots of helpful information. The bunk beds are very comfortable and generous in size including space to put your stuff around you,more like a pod than just a bed, also lockable drawers, space to put the bag, if wanted extra locked room for bag. Everything is super clean and kept clean multiple times per day. The showers and toilets are also very clean and spacious. The kitchen‘s fittings are not extensive but functional. There is complementary water and good coffee. Everything is light and open, airy and inviting. The WiFi works well without issues and there is a nice coworking space provided. Also a cute little garden including space to dry clothes. Laundry is offered at fair prices if needed. Reception is staffed 24/7 to let you in. And at night time they don’t just let anyone is but check that you u have a booking in so you can feel very safe. I did not explore the immediate area. It is a bit away from the city center but easily and quickly reachable with an Uber. There is a quite limited number of beds making it feel very cozy and calm with generous space.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Alan Javier

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hospitalidad
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ilana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Muito limpo e organizado, atendentes muito atenciosos. Fiquei no quarto individual e gostei bastante. O local onde ficam as camas compartilhadas é aberto, não possui parede com porta, dá direto para o corredor.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rindra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent rapport qualité prix

Je suis restée une nuit dans une chambre simple, avec sanitaires privés. La chambre était conforme aux photos. Il y avait une table, un espace de rangement, un ventilateur, et du savon dans la douche. C'était suffisant pour une nuit. Il y a la possibilité de se faire livrer Uber Eats, ce qui est appréciable.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pablo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wunderbares Hostel - gemütliche Zimmer, schöne Ausstattung, freundliche Mitarbeiter und alles sehr sauber!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Iñaki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Muy bien ubicada, limpia y con un excelente personal de servicio
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Haroldo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ambiente agradável, confortável e limpo. Atendimento cordial e amigável. Ótimo Hostel para ficar.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Muy tranquilo
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023