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    Our top choices for Desamparados hostels

    1. Viajero San José Hostel

    A restaurant interior with wooden tables and chairs, a bar area, and a menu board.

    2. Costa Rica Backpackers - Hostel

    A poolside area with a pool, lounge chairs, and a building with large windows.

    3. Luca

    A hotel room with a bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a decorative wall, and a wooden floor.

    4. In The Wind Hostel And Guesthouse

    A room with a wooden ceiling, a large map on the wall, a red patterned sofa, and a glass door leading outside.

    5. Lolas Hostal

    A room with a bookshelf, a potted plant, a puzzle box, and a blue brick wall.

    6. Capital Hostel de Ciudad

    A modern bathroom with a large white sink, a patterned tile backsplash, and a small garden area with a pergola.

    7. Toucan Hostel

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    8. Gaudys Hotel

    A staircase leading to a door with a view of a building in the background.

    9. Selune

    A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a kitchen area with cabinets and appliances, and a large window with a view.

    10. Alajuela Backpackers Airport Hostel

    A hallway with a tiled floor, dark walls, and artwork on the sides.

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    Learn more about Desamparados

    Venture to National Museum of Costa Rica and San Pedro Mall—just two of the sights around Desamparados.

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    A cityscape with a prominent cathedral, surrounded by residential buildings and mountains in the background.

    Top reviews in Desamparados

    Viajero San José Hostel

    A restaurant interior with wooden tables and chairs, a bar area, and a menu board.

    Capital Hostel de Ciudad

    A modern bathroom with a large white sink, a patterned tile backsplash, and a small garden area with a pergola.

    Lolas Hostal

    A room with a bookshelf, a potted plant, a puzzle box, and a blue brick wall.

    Costa Rica Backpackers - Hostel

    A poolside area with a pool, lounge chairs, and a building with large windows.

    In The Wind Hostel And Guesthouse

    A room with a wooden ceiling, a large map on the wall, a red patterned sofa, and a glass door leading outside.

    Gaudys Hotel

    A staircase leading to a door with a view of a building in the background.

    Alajuela Backpackers Airport Hostel

    A hallway with a tiled floor, dark walls, and artwork on the sides.

    Frequently Asked Questions

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

    The weather is important when you're discovering new places, so here's some information about the local climate: 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 Desamparados 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 Desamparados?

    Get out into nature with places like National Park, Central Park, and Morazan Park. Cultural attractions include National Museum of Costa Rica, National Theater of Costa Rica, and Museum of Costa Rican Art. Locals like to shop at San Pedro Mall and Mercado Central.

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

    Keep this information about transit options in and around Desamparados on hand to make the most of your stay: You can fly into the nearest airport, which is San José (SYQ-Tobías Bolaños Intl.), located 6.6 mi (10.6 km) from the city center. Another option is Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO), which is 11.8 mi (19 km) away.

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