Our other sites
Get A Free World Heritage Guide »
SeatGuru
Family Vacation Critic
Cruise Critic
BookingBuddy
We recommend:
We noticed that you're using an unsupported browser. The TripAdvisor website may not display properly.
We support the following browsers: Windows: Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox. Mac: Safari.

San Jose

Free Newsletter

Interested in Costa Rica Backpackers and San Jose?

We'll send you updates with the latest deals, reviews and articles for Costa Rica Backpackers and San Jose each week.

  • Save Costa Rica Backpackers
  • E-mail this page
BOOK NOW! ABS:HotelCheckRates-d570359?ext=true&src=ShowUserReviewsHotels&fromServlet=ShowUserReviews&Action=QC_BOOKNOW

Costa Rica Backpackers: Traveler Reviews


Avenida 6, calle 21/23, San Jose, Costa Rica
Check Rates and Availability
mm/dd/yyyy mm/dd/yyyy
Check Rates
Opens one window for each offer. Please disable pop-up blockers.
Best fare found from San Diego to San Jose: $602

Reviews you can trust

64% Recommend
3.5 of 5 stars 17 reviews
Excellent
Very good
Average
Poor
Terrible
By trip type
All (17)
Business (0)
Family (0)
[ Date ] [ Rating ]
Never again

Costa Rica Backpackers

Save Review
1 of 5 stars
Ania78   1 contribution
Denver, CO
Nov 11, 2006 | Trip type: Couples
2
people found this review helpful

We were very disappointed with the place and service.
It started already at the airport. Airport pick up never showed up. I spent a fortune calling the hostel to find out what was happening.
When we finally got there, the receptionist was on the phone and didn't get off it for a good 5 minutes. Over all he wasn't pleasant, more arrogant.
Our private room was very small and smelly - it didn't have an outside window. The bed (---) had some greasy stains, I'm not even mentioning that we had to check out ( with deposit) towels that let a lot to desire.
The hotel was promising hot water, but most of the showers had the water heaters not working. There was only one working shower in the girls dorm bathroom. My husband had to shower is cold water for 3 days.
The first night at the hostel's restaurant was rather tasty, but the next day they didn't have half items of the limited menu. The two ladies - cashier/cook/waiters were rude and didn't attend to us for over 10 minutes of standing at the counter and trying to order some food, what forced us to leave the restaurant.
Hotel isn't in the best area. There aren't any close places to eat that are open after 6pm.

I have to say I liked two things there - the coffee and the kitten that was sitting on the sofa in the internet room. Oh, I forgot about the internet. There are several computers. Some of them don't work, and those that do work are very slow.

I would never stay in this place again!

  • Liked — Coffee
  • Disliked — smelly rooms
  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 1 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 2 of 5 stars Location
    • 2 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 1 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 1 of 5 stars Service
    • 1 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
  • Date of stay November 2006
  • Visit was for Hobbies / interest / culture
  • Traveled with Spouse / significant other
  • Age group 25-34
  • Member since November 11, 2006
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? No
  • I recommend this hotel for Young singles, Girlfriend getaway
  • I do not recommend this hotel for An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, People with disabilities, Older travelers, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
  • I selected this hotel as a top choice for Other
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Was this review helpful? Yes
  • View profile
  • Compliment reviewer
Check Rates ABS:HotelCheckRates-d570359?ext=true&src=ShowUserReviewsHotels&fromServlet=ShowUserReviews&Action=QC_Button_Reviews
Deberían aclarar que las habitaciones son compartidas,

Costa Rica Backpackers

Save Review
2 of 5 stars
Chicola   2 contributions
Zamorano
Aug 28, 2009 | Trip type: Couples

  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 1 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 1 of 5 stars Location
    • 2 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
  • Date of stay August 2009
  • Visit was for Placer
  • Traveled with Con mi pareja
  • Age group 18_24
  • Member since August 28, 2009
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? No
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Was this review helpful? Yes
  • View profile
  • Compliment reviewer
Check Rates ABS:HotelCheckRates-d570359?ext=true&src=ShowUserReviewsHotels&fromServlet=ShowUserReviews&Action=QC_Button_Reviews
Auberge de Jeunesse

Costa Rica Backpackers

Save Review
4 of 5 stars
LiZQu_bec   1 contribution
Québec
Jan 20, 2009 | Trip type: Solo travel

  • Liked — Le personnel, La bellle grande piscine, le jardin, la sécurité
  • Disliked — la température de la ville
  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 5 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
  • Date of stay May 2007
  • Visit was for Passe-temps/centre d'intérêt/culture
  • Traveled with Voyageur solitaire
  • Age group 18-24
  • Member since January 20, 2009
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? Yes
  • I recommend this hotel for Young singles, An amazing honeymoon, Girlfriend getaway, Older travelers, Great pool scene, Tourists
  • I do not recommend this hotel for People with disabilities
  • I selected this hotel as a top choice for Museums / Cultural / Historical sites, Concerts / Music festival, Other
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Was this review helpful? Yes
  • View profile
  • Compliment reviewer
Check Rates ABS:HotelCheckRates-d570359?ext=true&src=ShowUserReviewsHotels&fromServlet=ShowUserReviews&Action=QC_Button_Reviews
Check Rates and Availability
mm/dd/yyyy mm/dd/yyyy
Check Rates
Opens one window for each offer. Please disable pop-up blockers.
Write Your Own Hotel Review

Been to Costa Rica Backpackers? Share your experiences!

Write a Review
Add Photos
Add Videos
Travelers Who Viewed This Property Also Viewed
Location: San Jose, San Jose Metro
Price not available
Check Rates ABS:HotelCheckRates-d589818?src=ShowUserReviewsHotels&fromServlet=ShowUserReviews&Action=QC_AlsoViewed
Location: Province of San Jose, Costa Rica
Price not available
Check Rates ABS:HotelCheckRates-d570376?src=ShowUserReviewsHotels&fromServlet=ShowUserReviews&Action=QC_AlsoViewed
No photo provided
Location: San Jose, San Jose Metro
Price not available
Check Rates ABS:HotelCheckRates-d570362?src=ShowUserReviewsHotels&fromServlet=ShowUserReviews&Action=QC_AlsoViewed
*Average price

Do You Own Costa Rica Backpackers?

TripAdvisor has free and easy resources to help you enhance your listing and promote your property.

  • Start Here - Visit Your Owners' Center
  • Add Photo
  • Add Video

Costa Rica Backpackers Address

Avenida 6, calle 21/23, San Jose, Costa Rica